Three judges set to choose Beaufort County Idol Nov 15, 2008
An entertainer since he was a youngster, Sizemore has also appeared with music legends Percy Sledge, Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin. Sizemore said he has an idea of what the Beaufort County Idol should be and he s ready for the competition. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Fair performers don't always get what they want Nov 7, 2008
For instance, Percy Sledge, a '60s band that performed on Tuesday, required 11 rooms, he said. In the case of country singer Jake Owen, production manager Rick Kurby said Owen's representatives were "very straight and simple with Jake's desires -- Smart Water and hand towels for the stage."We like a healthy diet and try and make sure the guys in the band get fed," he said. "We try and be mindful and modest. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
County fair a showcase for youth Oct 30, 2008
4 & 7 p.m. Percy Sledge "When a Man Loves a Woman" Concert -- free. 4 p.m. Purchase $20 ride bracelet and ride until Midway closes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Musicians Hall of Fame ceremony honors players, producers Oct 29, 2008
The star-powered event at Schermerhorn Symphony Center found Eddie Floyd, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Everly, George Jones, Percy Sledge, Kid Rock and a slew of others paying tribute to some of the finest studio and touring musicians on the planet. Richards is right that most in America don't know about The Crickets, though many do know the name of the group's late bandleader. (USA Today -- Life)
Percy Sledge in concert Oct 27, 2008
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Parade kicks off the fair Oct 18, 2008
Tonight Percy Sledge will take the main stage at 7 p.m. and Rockin Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters will follow at 9 p.m.. Copyright. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Legendary producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91 Aug 17, 2008
Wilson Pickett, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge were among the other R&B greats who benefited from Wexler's deft recording touch. Among the standards produced by Wexler: Franklin's "Respect," a dazzling, feminist reworking of an Otis Redding song; Sledge's deep ballad "When A Man Loves A Woman" and Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour," with a horn vamp inspired by Wexler's admittedly rhythmless dancing. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Legendary producer Wexler is dead Aug 16, 2008
He also produced the Percy Sledge track, When a Man Loves a Woman, as well as the Wilson Pickett song, In the Midnight Hour. He also helped Bob Dylan win his first Grammy award by producing the 1979 album, Slow Train Coming. (BBC News)
SpiralFrog(TM) Signs Licensing Deal With IRIS Distribution Mar 29, 2008
Top IRIS artists include Amon Tobin, the legendary hard-core punk band Bad Brains, Kid Koala, Deerhunter, emerging indie rock artists The National and Blitzen Trapper, Academy Award-winning composer Quincy Jones, Percy Sledge, the Grammy-winning Oak Ridge Boys, Rosemary Clooney and Waylon Jennings. The IRIS catalogue will add a unique mix of legendary artists and up and coming bands to our growing roster of music, said Jennifer Link, vice president of licensing for SpiralFrog. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Find out about this year's advisors Mar 18, 2008
(When I recently asked Southern deep-soul legend Percy Sledge - famed for recording the original hit version of When a Man Loves a Woman - to list his favorite singer(s), he cited the Bee Gees, explaining, Those guys can BLOW, brother. . (USA Today -- Life)
Finding that happy medium (3/06) Mar 7, 2008
And he has a fine resume, too, having played with the Ojay's, Percy Sledge, Tramp ( Disco Inferno ), Freddy Hart, Charlie Rich and some local groups such as David iants and Angel. One day he reached a point of burn-out. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Montgomery Welcomes Alabama Music Hall of Fame Feb 24, 2008
The event brought several well known musicians like Percy Sledge, Taylor Hicks, and Montgomery's own Beth Nielsen Chapman and Tommy Shaw back to the capital city. Dawn Hathcock of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce says, "This is something we've been waiting on for a long time. And now that we have the facility, we are very excited to have them as one of the first events." The black tie event was packed. (WSJA.com, AL)
FOX411: Michael Jackson May Tour to Pay Debts Dec 13, 2007
The guys who got the least amount of publicity from Monday s show, the sung (but unsung, get it) heroes were the "support players" Bill Wyman, Mick Jones and Paul Rodgers, not to mention the four R&B megastars who were Ahmet Ertegun s true legacy: Sam Moore, Percy Sledge, Ben E. King and Solomon Burke. Jones, for example, piloted Foreigner to more than a dozen top 10 hits for Atlantic Records during the group s heyday. (Fox News)
Naomi Campbell Mugged at Zeppelin Concert Dec 12, 2007
They included Sam Moore, Percy Sledge, Ben E. King and Solomon Burke ... Percy Sledge followed with "When a Man Loves a Woman," King offered a tribute to the great Atlantic group the Drifters and Burke brought his famous throne and gospel soul tones. (Fox News)
Stars Arrive for Led Zeppelin Reunion Dec 11, 2007
They include Soul Man Sam Moore, Percy Sledge, Ben E. King and Solomon Burke ... Percy Sledge worked out When a Man Loves a Woman with the back-up singers, while Moore and Rodgers practiced We Shall Be Free. (Fox News)
Today In History - November 25, 2007 Nov 25, 2007
Singer Percy Sledge is 67. Author, actor and game show host Ben Stein is 63. (CBS2.com, CA)
More of this story Nov 1, 2007
Other performers include The Commodores, Rick Hall, William Levi Dawson, Erskine Hawkings, Martha Reeves, Percy Sledge and many more. The Hall, located practically in the center of that tri-city area, is the home to countless thousands of visitors each year. (Atmore Advance, AL)
It's not a campaign stop, or is it? Oct 27, 2007
It has fronted for musicians such as Willie Nelson, Percy Sledge and Grand Funk Railroad. The event which drew scores of national media to the apron of the Surf stage raised questions about whether or not the event was, well, an event, or a campaign stop. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Huckabee: Rock star status based on political post Oct 18, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee on Wednesday touted his musical accomplishments, noting that he has opened for Willie Nelson and Percy Sledge and twice for Grand Funk Railroad - and also noting his invites likely were because he was "the only sitting governor in America with a rock and roll band.". Huckabee, a bass player whose band, Capitol Offense, sometimes joins him on the campaign trail, said his political clout has opened doors not normally available to someone... (Concord Monitor)
Hotels hope for 1 last good weekend Aug 31, 2007
"When a Man Loves a Woman" singer Percy Sledge to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bandshell. An escape artist, balloon artist and other street performers to entertain on the bBoardwalk starting at 6 p.m.. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
July 6 editorial: In tune with the community Aug 18, 2007
wrote on Jul 31, 2007 7:00 AM:" Oh my goodness! Albert Collins, The Hager Twins, Little Richard, Percy Sledge, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Michael Hough, and Ronnie McDowell??? What a name dropper you are... Whoo wee, am I impressed! Well I would be if I believed it, but since you "hinted" you performed under another name, I guess we just have to take you at your word, won't we. Ok whatever dude... enjoy you life. But my final word to you on the subject is, unless you have the "stuff" to get... (News Enterprise Online)
Sounds like fun! Aug 10, 2007
Living legends like Little Anthony and the Imperials, Ben E. King and Percy Sledge and Gary U.S. Bonds will take concert goers back to the good old days. Tickets: 28. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Want SpringFest? Ante up Aug 5, 2007
Music fan and festival official Bobby Marcus hopes to bring back SpringFest. Bruce Graner/bgraner@pnj. (Pensacola News Journal)
BEACH BLAST: Craig Woolard brings music of boardwalk to Fayetteville After 5 Jul 17, 2007
He is a native of Washington, N.C. He has appeared on stage with such acts as The Four Tops, The Temptations, the Beach Boys, Percy Sledge, Archie Bell, and Alabama. He has played such events as the 100-year celebration of the Wright Brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
White, Lowry set to perform with Percy Sledge Jul 3, 2007
PEMBROKE R Percy Sledge will share the stage Tuesday with two local singers at the Lumbee Homecoming concert. Sledge will step in after Erin White and Charly Lowry take their bows. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
General Johnson to close Alive series Jul 3, 2007
- Percy Sledge will perform July 3 at the North Carolina Indian Culture Center. Erin White is the opening act. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
AMERICAN MADE: Lumbee pride swells during annual Homecoming Jun 20, 2007
"It was hard because I was here by myself and I was lucky that my community raised me. I've had so many mentors back home - in television, theatre, music - that I could just call up for advice ... it takes a very strong person to live here. The people are cold sometimes, it's very materialistic and it's a lot of Hollywood politics." White and Lowry will also perform with Percy Sledge at Givens Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 3. White said she is planning a 25-minute set and will sell... (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
The Hula Monsters to kick off free summer concerts Jun 13, 2007
The extensive list of acts the members of the group have performed with and/or recorded with includes Bill Kirchen, Jerry Lee Lewis, Percy Sledge, Danny Gatton, Pam Tillis, The Grandsons, Marvin Hamlisch, Ruthie and The Wranglers, and The Texas Playboys. All of the members have worked as independent studio musicians and have played on many nationally broadcast radio and TV commercials and programs,and dozens of CDs and records. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Great state fair May 18, 2007
Featuring: Little Anthony and the Imperials, Ben E. King, Sam the Sham, Percy Sledge and Gary U.S. Bonds. Time: 7:30 p.m.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Choosing the Best Wedding Song Apr 30, 2007
Percy Sledge-- When a Man Loves a Woman. Rod Stewart-- Have I Told You Lately. (Suite101.com)
Huge crowds eat up New Orleans jazz Apr 30, 2007
Jazz Fest certainly has recovered its frenetic pulse and motley design, so a strategic rock 'n' stroll gets you bluesman Big Al Carson singing Let's Stay Together, Van Morrison segueing from a smooth Moondance to a twangy I Can't Stop Loving You, Dr. John crooning Accentuate the Positive and snatches of R&B vet Percy Sledge, trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, zydeco sensation Geno Delafose and singer Lucinda Williams. Cross-pollination and improvisation also defined the weekend. (USA Today)
Festival is 'hot' Apr 15, 2007
"We're expecting a big crowd tonight for Percy Sledge," said Christine Carlton, promotional director for the seventh annual event to benefit the SugArena. "Percy always brings a huge crown, that's one reason we keep getting him back every year - that and the music." A perennial favorite, Sledge was scheduled to perform from 10 to 11 p.m. Saturday, singing selections from his grocery list of hits. (New Iberia, LA)
Miller's Soul Food Mar 30, 2007
At the head of the serving line, another poster promotes Saturday's concert by soul legend Percy Sledge at nearby Theatre Dublin. For a half-century, Miller's Soul Food in downtown Dublin has served up its home cooking for the locals, as well as for a few notable passersby. (Macon Telegraph -- Entertainment)
Jazz Fest producers unveil this year's lineup Mar 28, 2007
Dr. John, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams and Percy Sledge are among the big names performing on April 27. Rebirth, Rod Stewart, Norah Jones and Ludacris perform on April 28, and Lewis, Irma Thomas, Brad Paisley, Bonnie Raitt and Jill Scott are among those performing on April 29. (The Advocate)
Alex Hodges Joins Nederlander Concerts as Chief Operating Officer Mar 28, 2007
Prior to that Alex was an agent of Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, and other legendary performers when he founded the Paragon and Empire Agencies, and represented many world famous recording and touring artists including The Allman Brothers Band, Percy Sledge, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Police. In 1984, he became Senior Vice President in charge of the West Coast music and live performance departments of the ICM Agency and added artists such as Culture Club, Air Supply, John Denver and Red Hot Chili... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cajun Hot Sauce Festival set for April 13-15 Mar 27, 2007
National recording artists Billy Currington and Percy Sledge will headline two nights of concerts for the seventh annual Cajun Hot Sauce Festival April 13 -15 at SugArena. In addition, a Cajun food court, arts and crafts, a street fair, helicopter rides and various children s events will be featured during the three-day festival. (New Iberia, LA)
Pines house band Sundance to gather for reunion Feb 3, 2007
Garth Brooks, George Jones, Hank Jr., Percy Sledge, Eddie Raven, Boxcar Willie, Leon Rausch and Aaron Tippin were a smattering of the eventual big names who came and went. And many came back because they knew they could count on a rowdy, rockin Texarkana crowd and the Sundance band to put on a great show. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Jazz Fest Presented by Shell Announces 2007 Talent Lineup for New Orleans' Premier Music Event, April 27-29 and May 4-6; Tickets on Sale Today Jan 26, 2007
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Harry Connick Jr., Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Norah Jones, ZZ Top, John Legend, Van Morrison, Brad Paisley, Jill Scott, Ludacris, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, New Edition, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Irma Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis, Counting Crows, Allman Brothers Band, Allen Toussaint, George Benson, Pharoah Sanders, George Thorogood, Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong, Better Than Ezra, Joss Stone, Banda el Recodo, Calexico, Taj Mahal, Johnny Rivers, Lucinda Williams,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SpringFest silenced once more Jan 17, 2007
2005: Cheap Trick, John Michael Montgomery, the Rebirth Brass Band, Percy Sledge, Diamond Rio, the Black Crowes, Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker. Related Articles. (Pensacola News Journal)
Let's toast the great James Brown ... Jan 3, 2007
For every Percy Sledge ballad, there was a Bob Dylan tune that yearned for the ladder of the law to have no top and no bottom. But now. (The Clarion-Ledger)
For the record Jan 2, 2007
Throughout his career, he has recorded with such names as Percy Sledge and Marie Osmond and also has played shows with Chris Kristofferson and Clarence Carter. He has worked for both RCA and Atlantic Records and had a top 20 hit with a band called FCC.. (Shoals TimesDaily)
