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The Sound welcomes Hoodoo Gurus ‘back’ to NZ on their ‘Back to the Stone Age Tour’ - celebrating 40 years of the classic album ‘Stoneage Romeos’.
Tell us below whichshow you would like to be at and go in the draw to win a double pass.
Get the full tour details here: bit.ly/46wB7Tp
The Gurus are extending the 40th-anniversary celebration of their debut album, 'Stoneage Romeos' with a three-gig tour in NZ!
Hoodoo Gurus go back to the Stoneage for April 2025 New Zealand tour.
It’s been a week since we lost the legend John Mayall. Sir Mick Jagger led the tributes, saying he was “a great pioneer of British blues.”
Eric Clapton’s response was particularly emotional, thanking Mayall for "rescuing me from oblivion" when he was going to quit music. "I learned all that I really have to go on today in terms of technique, and desire to play, the kind of music I love to play," he added. "He was my mentor, and as a surrogate father too, he taught me all I really know and gave me the courage and enthusiasm to express myself without fear or without limit."
RIP John Mayall
Our condolences and sympathy to his friends family.
Founder and frontman of The Chills, Martin Phillipps has died.
The Sound has your chance to win tickets to see Pearl Jam THIS November on their Dark Matter World Tour!
All this week, listen out for the Pearl Jam codeword of the day at 8am with Nik Brown on The Morning Sound. Then listen across the workday when we ask you to text it to 339 for your chance to win a double pass to the show on November 8th! (There are 2 chances each work day to win).
For full ticket details:
The alternative rock band are heading to New Zealand for their first tour in ten years.
Couple of more nights left on the Jimmy Barnes NZ tour!
REVIEW: It’s hard to believe that a mere 7 months ago, the Rock n' Roll legend was recovering from emergency open heart surgery.
Winning with 58% of the vote - it wasn't much but it was enough for Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon to claim the Vinyl Face-Off title for 2024! Congrats to Jason who won $500 cash for voting during the competition, and thanks to all who backed these classic albums in some very fierce battles!
What albums should be brought into future Vinyl Face-Offs?
“I'd rather be dead than singing 'Satisfaction' when I'm 45.” - Mick Jagger.
Well, good luck getting through any Rolling Stones shows without playing that classic!
Happy birthday to you, Sir Mick Jagger. He’s 81 today and to prove a point, check out a live performance from 2013, when Mick was 70. It’s still a great live moment and of course, ‘Satisfaction’ is still in the current set lists, being the final encore song!
What do you think is the greatest song Mick ever wrote?
It's all come down to this... Two albums, but only one winner.
Who will be this year's Vinyl Face-Off champion? Votes close 5pm today: https://bit.ly/Vinyl-FO
"I'm sick to death of people saying we've made 11 albums that sounds exactly the same, In fact, we've made 12 albums that sound exactly the same" Angus Young - 1989.
Over 50 million people can’t be wrong! Today in 1980, AC/DC came back after the tragic loss of Bon Scott with “Back in Black”.
Although the album was a critical success in many territories, here in NZ if failed to break into the top 20, yet would achieve 6 x platinum sales over time.
Back in Black (like many AC/DC releases) was pulled apart by reviews with one female critic calling the album “a preposterous, drongoid record, built on casual sexism, eye-rolling double entendres, a highly questionable attitude to sexual consent and a crass celebration of the unthinking macho hedonism that killed the band's original singer….but, nonetheless, a heavy metal masterpiece” naming it “her favourite album ever".
Well, as long as you can take a position and stick with it. By the way, what’s your favourite track off the album?
Pink Floyd failed to do a full four-album sweep. Could this be a Dire time to run it Strait? Will it be Pink Floyd finding The Wall or the Dark Side? Only your votes determine who will be in our final Face-Off: https://bit.ly/Vinyl-FO
It's the Quarterfinals of Vinyl Face-Off and only four albums can move onto the semi-finals. Is it possible for a four Floyd sweep, or can one album hold strong?
Cast your votes on our website!
A drummer and a keyboardist walk into a bar….
Well, that’s not much of a start to a great gag but these two musicians are no joke. One has cracked 77 and the other is chuffed (we assume) to now be an octogenarian.
Don Henley will be spending the day with his wife Sharon and the family after coming off tour about a month ago. We’re still hoping the tour will be extended…fingers crossed.
Rick Davies will also be spending time with his wife Sue, who officially became his manager in 1984, despite marrying in 1977 (which means she’s been the boss since then anyway). Davies has said it’s unlikely he’s ever tour as Supertramp again, and at 80, we could say he has nothing left to prove.
Happy 77th to Don Henley and 80th to Rick Davies. Both part of the Classic Rock journey on The Sound.
We’re giving away double in-season passes to the highly anticipated new film, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine.
Comment below who you would like to see this new movie with and you will be in to win!
In cinemas July 25.
In terms of debut album success, it’s hard to fault the arrival of Guns & Roses in 1987 with “Appetite for Destruction”.
Released today, Billboard magazine has credited the album as the best selling debut album of all time in the US, with estimated worldwide sales of almost 30 million copies.
Despite record sales, the album topped the charts in only two countries, the US and here in NZ.
Rather than talk about it’s impact and legacy, tonight Woodsie will feature the album in the Sunday Sideshow. Tune in and turn it up.
Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán is 77 today. Arguably the coolest cat to ever come from Mexico, Carlos Santana is synonymous with San Francisco and the explosion of hippie culture.
Widely regarded for his guitar prowess, Santana once said of his acid fueled performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 that his guitar neck looked and felt like a wiggling snake, resisting his efforts to play. On stage he asked “Please God…don't let me screw up!”.
After falling our of favor in the 80’s, Santana’s career was in the doldrums in the 90’s until Clive Davis signed him to a new record deal and was instrumental in the creation of Santana’s rise from the ashes with “Supernatural” in June of 1999.
Going on to become the best selling album of all time by a Hispanic artist, with estimates worldwide sales of over 30 million, the album went to #1 in more countries than we can list here, including in NZ.
Sweeping the Grammy awards in 2000 taking home a record nine Grammy’s, Carlos last toured here on a double bill with the Doobie Brothers.
Always entertaining, forever flamboyant and guaranteed LOUD.
Come Together. Led Zeppelin IV. When all are one and one is all.
An epic lineup of artists, set to perform one of classic rock’s greatest albums in its entirety along with deep cuts and fan favourites.
Joining the Come Together supergroup this time around is the hugely talented and enigmatic EJ Barnes, daughter of legendary artist Jimmy Barnes.
Nik Brown of The Morning Sound caught up with EJ ahead of the first show in Christchurch. Get tickets at thesound.co.nz. Hear the interview here https://bit.ly/3YaUHT9
“The guitar was my weapon, my shield to hide behind.”
And what a weapon it is, as Sir Brian Harold May turns 77 today.
Brian May has been described online as the guitarist, composer and backing vocalist for Queen, which conveniently overlooks his lead vocals on songs like “Who Wants to Live Forever”, “Some Day One Day”, “39” and many more.
And as a composer he wrote some of Queen’s most beloved songs.
“We Will Rock You”, “Tie Your Mothers Down”, “I Want It All” (written about his future wife Anita Dobson) and the beautiful “Who Wants to Live Forever” are just a handful of the songs written by Brian May.
Famous for playing his home made 'Red Special guitar, his preferred use of a sixpence coin as a guitar pick, his intellect in astrophysics and his work as an animal rights activist, Brian May was knighted by King Charles last year.
“For a time I didn't want to answer any questions about Queen. I'd like to be viewed as something alive and relevant, not some fossil.”
Well, this gentleman is certainly no fossil and is currently enjoying a break from touring with Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert.
Oh and by the way, it was also today in 1980, Queen scored their third UK No.1 album with 'The Game'. Not a bad birthday present Mr. May.
Today we tip our hats to Brian May. Guitarist, composer, vocalist, activist and beloved performer.
Morning, Georgia here.
Today on The Sound’s Ten at 10… it’s not about you… it’s about Me, Myself and I.
It’s a special Ten at 10 with songs about Me, Myself and I.
Join me at Ten for a celebration of self on The Sound.
It’s serious business when we all meet in The Sound board room!
There's been plenty to discuss with the results from Round 2 of the Vinyl Face-Off, with only 16 classic albums left in the battle to be THE GREATEST.
See how the mighty have fallen, who’s had the luck of the draw so far, and who’s still in with a chance to be the ultimate champion. Vote for Round 3 of the Vinyl Face-Off at the sound.co.nz and be in to win $500.
He's not the only artist to put the strict rules in place.
He's not the only artist to put the strict rules in place
"I had always liked Ginger", explained Clapton.
"Ginger had come to see me play with the Bluesbreakers. After the gig he drove me back to London in his Rover. I was very impressed with his car and driving. He was telling me that he wanted to start a band, and I had been thinking about it too."
And ultimately thanks to Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton having previously worked with Jack Bruce, they formed a trio today in 1966 that became known as Cream.
The name simply coming from their individual reputations as being among the ‘cream of the crop’ in the British music scene.
However the irony is that even as they began their music journey, Baker and Bruce had an existing relationship that was volatile at best. Perhaps due to the individuals and the personalities, Cream were always going to ‘go off’.
Not long after forming, Clapton himself knew they couldn’t last when at a concert, when he stopped playing neither Baker nor Bruce noticed.
Clapton has also commented that Cream's later gigs mainly consisted of its members showing off, while Baker and Bruce have both admitted that their final shows were not up to standard.
Like so many before and after them, the infighting is part of the story of Cream. Three gifted musicians who for a while held the accolade of being a supergroup.
What’s your favourite Cream song?
The Euro Final may have been on today but Spain vs England has nothing on these greats! Led Zeppelin v Pink Floyd, Eagles vs Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits vs Dire Straits - decide who makes the quarterfinals of The Sound's Vinyl Face-Off now: https://bit.ly/4f0PK5o
July 13th, 1985, the music world changed forever!
Today in 1985, inspired by the successful charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?", Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.
72,000 people rocked Wembley while close to 90,000 did the same in Philadelphia. On the same day, concerts inspired by the initiative were held in the Soviet Union, Canada, Japan, Yugoslavia, Austria, Australia, and West Germany.
Live Aid was one of the largest satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time; an estimated audience of 1.9 billion eyes in 150 nations watching the live broadcast. That was close to 40% of the world population!
Bob Geldolf spoke of the lofty goals of Live Aid to ‘feed the world’ saying "We took an issue that was nowhere on the political agenda and, through music we were able to address the intellectual absurdity and the moral repulsion of people dying of want in a world of surplus."
And while the debate remains on the effectiveness of Live Aid, the event itself was a cultural phenomenon!
Putting aside the infighting about who appeared, who declined to show up, who were omitted as performers, who knocked it out of the park and who fell short up on stage and who gave shady answers as to why they declined the invitation to participate, Live Aid will remain one of the greatest singular moments in music.
What was your favourite moment of Live Aid?
Morning, Georgia here.
This morning from 10, The Sound kicks off happy hour a little early as we open the bar and mix you ten great ‘Cocktail Time’ Classics for Ten at 10.
Whatever your tastebuds are leaning towards, we’ve got a song for you.
Join me at 10 as I pour the perfect mixer with a special ‘Cocktail Time’ Ten at 10, soon on the Sound.
Today, we remember the sweet songstress of Fleetwood Mac.
Christine McVie was born today in 1943 and found fame as an integral member of Fleetwood Mac, writing some of their most beloved songs.
“Say You Love Me”, “Don’t Stop”, “Little Lies”, “Hold Me” and the famous track written about her affair with a lighting tech after divorcing John McVie, “You Make Lovin Fun” (ouch John).
Thanks to the influence of her father who was a concert violinist and her mother who was a faith healer and psychic, McVie described her music and song writing as “trying to say I love you in a million different ways. That's what I aspire to do. That's what I do best. I write about unrequited love in a very optimistic way.”
Christine McVie died of a stroke on November 30th, 2022 at the age of 79.
Dave and Megan can't get off their cloud! They were lucky enough to win our Concert Connection thanks to NOVUS New Zealand and sent us some updates from The Stones Live in Chicago, at Soldier Field!!
What do you think of the setlist?!
One has cracked 65 today, the other would have been 78 today.
Both hailing from Scotland, one made his name by moving to Australia and becoming the beloved lead singer in the early days of AC/DC.
The other formed Simple Minds in 1977, taking their name from a line from David Bowie’s “Jean Genie”…"He's so simple minded, he can't drive his module".
Both have their own style and both have legions of fans around the world, so today we send birthday wishes to Jim Kerr and we remember Bon Scott.
Two front men who demanded your attention every time they were on stage.
Morning, Georgia here.
The ‘Eyes Have It’ on today’s Ten at 10. Join me at 10 for Ten great songs that are easy on the eye and on the ear.
Make sure you’re listening at 10, as these songs will be gone in the blink of an eye! It’s a special ‘The Eyes Have It’ Ten at 10, this morning from 10 on The Sound.
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It’s serious business when we all meet in The Sound board room! There's been plenty to discuss with the results from Round 2 of the Vinyl Face-Off, with only 16 classic albums left in the battle to be THE GREATEST. See how the mighty have fallen, who’s had the luck of the draw so far, and who’s still in with a chance to be the ultimate champion. Vote for Round 3 of the Vinyl Face-Off at the sound.co.nz and be in to win $500.
Voting for ROUND 1 of The Sound’s Vinyl Face-Off is now on. 64 Classic albums going head to head in the ultimate battle to be crowned best of the best. Head to thesound.co.nz and make your picks, and get yourself in the draw to win $500! Voting for ROUND 1 closes this Sunday, with Nik Brown on the morning Sound recapping the winners at 8am on Monday as ROUND 2 voting begins. Here at The Sound we’re literally facing off on the topic of BEST Classic album. As you can see it involves differing opinions, band loyalties, only a degree of knowledge on album intricacies, and a healthy dose of absurdity - (you’re backing the wrong team in this league John☝🏼)
Thanks for the votes and for your passion for great Kiwi music, you guys know your stuff! Georgia has just played out the Top 10 Kiwi songs for our Classic Kiwi Countdown, and coming in at #1 was “Bliss” by Th' Dudes. Plus the lucky winner of the awesome Valhalla Stack 900 Record Stand is Doug Pederson. Looking for a great way to display and care for your vinyl collection? Click on the link to learn more about Valhalla Audio and their range of dedicated audio furniture, with thoughtful design features that bring you collection together with style and ease.
Morning, Georgia here. Some voices were put on this earth to sing together… from Simon and Garfunkel… to the Eagles… Crosby, Stills & Nash to the Mama’s and the Papa’s… Fleetwood Mac to Queen…there is something special when voices come together to create moment of musical magic. So this morning on The Sound we salute those killer harmonies on a special “In Harmony” Ten at 10. Join me at 10am and if you’re planning on singing along, just remember that I’ll be doing the same…from the safety of my sound-proof studio.
He’s the legendary night host on The Sound and yesterday Alice Cooper made his first Kiwi shout out on his Alice’s Attic show. You can email Alice at [email protected]. So here’s the audio from last night’s Alice’s Attic - Shout out to Shazz and Caveman.
Good morning, Georgia here. This morning we will explore our emotions with a special 'Feelings’ Ten at 10. You’ll be ‘Feelin’ Alright' when we open up about our feelings at 10am. Join me from 10, I’ve got enough tissues for us all!
Paul Duncan is off to see Aerosmith in LA! This morning Nik Brown called with the good news that Paul is off to the Forum in LA to see Aerosmith on December 7th Paul, you don’t have to do a thing, apart from pack and find your passport as we’ve got the flights, accommodation, spending dosh and tickets ready to go…..finally! Congratulations Paul Duncan, you’ll be one of the lucky ones to say you saw Aerosmith on their Peace Out - Farewell Tour tour. To hear Paul receive the good news, click into the comments section.
Good morning, Georgia here. Join me this morning on The Sound’s Ten at 10… when I’ll sweeten you up by playing ten sugar coated classics to satisfy your “sweet tooth” cravings. Forget about the calories and ignore the call from your dentist as I unwrap ten “sweet” songs this morning with a non-diet Sound Ten at 10.
Tonight’s the night! The first installment of Alice’s Attic starts at 8pm on The Sound. Who’s tuning in?
Good morning, Georgia here. Join me this morning for a very special Sound Ten at 10, as we get set for ‘Mother’s Day’ on Sunday with ten great ‘Mother’ songs. From Paul Simon to Pink Floyd, the Beatles to the Stones, it’s all about love to every Mum celebrating ‘Mother’s Day’ on Sunday. Join me when we show our love for mothers with a special ‘Mother’ song Ten at 10, this morning on The Sound.
For Kiwi Music Month, Nik and John talked about nonsense lyrics on great Kiwi tracks and here are the ones you gave us. Take a listen to this audio and tell us the names of the Kiwi tracks in order and you could win The Great NZ Songbook Gift Pack from the Morning Sound. Don’t cheat and look at someone else’s answers, have a go yourself and we’ll announce a winner on Monday. Good luck!
Alice’s Attic is coming exclusively to The Sound. Tune in weeknights from 8pm to hang with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Alice Cooper as he dives into his favourite classic rock, tales from his years as a rock icon and legendary interviews, all with his own twisted sense of humour. What are you most looking forward to?
CONGRATULATIONS Peter Breen. The Sounds ‘It’s Your Choice' Concert Connection with NOVUS New Zealand came to it’s conclusion this morning when Nik Brown called Peter with the news that he was the lucky winner. With six rocking concerts in six amazing cities to choose from Peter went with Bruce Springsteen in Vancouver . Thanks to Novus Glass, Peter now has return flights, accommodation. spending dosh and tickets to see the Boss live. Thank you to everyone who texted for the chance to win and stay with the Sound, because we’re already thinking about our next Concert Connection to give you a chance to win a trip to see one of rocks finest doing what they love - live on stage!
Two days to go for the Sound’s “It’s Your Choice” Concert Connection and today, let’s take look at the last three cities and some of the highlights of Rio de Janeiro, Vancouver and Dublin. Rio de Janeiro is a beach town and the famous Copacabana beach is a must. It’s about 4kms so an easy walk from end to end, just think twice before taking a swim, as the water quality is questionable. There’s also Ipanema Beach…got the song in your head? Sugarloaf mountain is a popular spot as is Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), the colour and carnival atmosphere, the food and the lack of clothing will certainly catch your eye! Vancouver is another coastal city, with a population of about 3 million. It’s worth a trip out to Vancouver Island, maybe take a sea plane tour or a full day tour to Whistler if skiing is your thing. There’s Grouse Mountain for the adventurous walker, whale watching out through the Haro Strait plus the Gastown historic walking food tour is highly regarded. Our man Woodsie had family in Vancouver and he calls the place and the country one of the friendliest countries and cities he’s ever visited. Sláinte from Dublin is bound to become your co-to toast if that’s your Concert Connection choice. Sláinte means ‘health’ and there is a healthy amount of pubs and drinking/eating establishments. reputedly one of Europe's most youthful cities, with an estimate of 50% of citizens being younger than 25, there’s always a party…somewhere! Trip Advisor suggest walking Dublin to take in the colour and sounds of the city. They also suggest a Guinness brewery tour, trying a Guinness at the Guinness Storehouse, taking a tour through the Jamieson’s distillery…Umm take some Panadol. Actually take more than you think you’ll need! Today is your second to last chance to get on the standby list to choose from 6 gigs in 6 cities. Listen at 8am with Nik Brown, after 11am and 2pm with Georgia Cubbon and after 5pm with Woodsie for the op
Miami, Rome and Manchester. Three great locations with three rocking shows. If you were to choose one of these three, what could you do whilst you were there? Miami is a water city, where you can take a tour of the Everglades in a flat boat - watch for the crocs and that’s got nothing to do with shoes. There’s food that’s influenced by South America with the Little Havana food and walking tour a popular eating/sight seeing destination. Or you could take a private boat tour of Miami, where you'll be able to see the Celebrities Mansions in Millionaire's road. Remember to take your Miami Vice coloured sports coat, you’ll fit fight in!! Rome, or Roma as the locals call it is simply a breath taking city of history and grand locations. The Colosseum, St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, the Patheon, the Fontana Di Trevi, the food, the Prosecco, the Chianti….Ciao Bella! Our advice is plan ahead and look to take a couple of escorted tours to jump the long lines outside some or Rome’s most famous landmarks and sightseeing spots. And then there’s Manchester…..Ummmm…well. Jokes people! The John Rylands Library combines a traditional library with a setting that looks like a grand cathedral. There’s the National Football Museum, the Royal Exchange Theatre is simply beautiful. Maybe a sporting stop at what we all know as Old Trafford and with a claim that per head of population, Manchester has more pubs than any other English city…you won’t go hungry, or thirsty as there are over 1250 licensed places to choose from. Don’t forget that London is a 4 hour drive south, so maybe extend your stay and head south, or even north to Scotland. Edinburgh is worth the trip too. Today you’ll have four more chances to get on the standby list to win with Nik Brown, who gives away our amazing Concert Connection Monday May 6th on the Morning Sound, thanks to NOVUS New Zealand. Every NOVUS Glass job helps plant native trees and so far, they
Hi, Georgia Cubbon here and this morning we’re ‘On the Radio’ with The Sound’s Ten at 10. I’ll salute that little device that has given us so much pleasure… the radio! So turn yours up for all those great ‘radio songs’… it’s at ‘On the Radio’ Ten at 10, this morning from 10… on the radio…on The Sound.
The Come Together supergroup of NZ’s best rock musicians including Milan Borich and Julia Deans perform U2's The Joshua Tree next month in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch! Tickets now at ticketmaster or comment below which show you would love to head along to for your chance to win a double pass! All details here https://bit.ly/3W271Ux
The Come Together supergroup of our best rock musicians including Jon Toogood and Julia Deans perform U2's The Joshua Tree next month in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Tickets now at ticketmaster! Don't miss it! All details here: https://tinyurl.com/3vtf2juv
We love these bands so much, we're practically groupies... Who would you love to follow on tour?
One of the most beloved British guitarists in our part of the world? Judging by local album sales, you would probably say yes. Tomorrow on the Acoustic Sunrise, Nik Brown talks with former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler about his 10th solo album “One Deep River”, his recent project with fellow ‘Geordie’ Brian Johnson. Plus you’ll hear some tracks off the new album. Join Nik and special guest Mark Knopfler on tomorrow’s Acoustic Sunrise, from 7am. To keep you going until then, here’s a short bit from Mark Knopfler about his new songs.
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