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Queen‘s 40th anniversary is now upon us, and the band plans to pull out all the stops to celebrate this historic occasion. “2011 is an important year for Queen,” said Brian May “and there will be a lot of activity.” Adds Roger Taylor, “I can’t believe it’s been that long and that we are still around in such a big way. I’m amazed and grateful!” This yearlong event will be marked by a series of releases, re-releases, special limited-edition items and events around the world.

It was in March 1971 that bassist John Deacon joined May and Taylor’s buzzed-about London group, which had changed its name from Smile to Queen nine months earlier, following the addition of multitalented singer/pianist Freddie Mercury, thus completing the classic lineup. The four simpatico musicians proceeded to take the world by storm. The band has released a total of 18 chart-topping albums and 18 #1 singles, while selling more than 300 million albums worldwide, making them one of the biggest rock acts of all time. They’ve received seven Ivor Novello awards in the U.K., were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, the UK Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and even received their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in October 2002. (more…)

Epic Records and Legacy Recordings celebrate Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary with the release of newly restored and expanded editions of Vs. and Vitalogy , the second and third albums from Pearl Jam which broke all initial SoundScan records and secured the band’s reputation as a preeminent force in American rock music.

Vs. and Vitalogy will be available in new Expanded Editions (featuring three bonus tracks on each) or together in a three-disc Deluxe Edition (featuring Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994) and Limited Edition Collector’s Box Set, on Tuesday, March 29th . Each album will also be released in new commemorative remastered Vinyl Editions on April 12th in time for Record Store Day 2011 (April 16th).

Pre-orders for the Vs. and Vitalogy Limited Edition Collector’s Boxed Set begin today at www.PearlJam.com .

Details on the new Reissue Formats of Vs. and Vitalogy are as follows: (more…)

Tickets on Sale Now For February 26th Performance in the Spotlight Showroom

Spotlight 29 Casino has announced that the classic-rock favorite America, will perform on Saturday, February 26th, at 8pm, in the Spotlight Showroom.  The members of America were barely past their teenage years when they became a musical sensation and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts with their signature song “A Horse with No Name.” Forty years later, America is still making music, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their classic tunes, “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” “Sister Golden Hair” and more.

Classic-rock fans will let the good-times roll while listening to the unforgettable sounds of America. “America has so many dedicated fans, young and old, and with the Spotlight Showroom being such an outstanding venue for this type of act, this is one concert not to miss,” said Robert Barnes, Stage and Entertainment Manager for Spotlight 29 Casino.  Barnes added, “The popularity of America as a pop-icon will sell out this performance.”

Tickets are on sale now for $35, $45 and $55 each. One performance only. For tickets, visit www.Spotlight29.com or call Star Tickets (800) 585-3737.  Tickets are also available for purchase at the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop.  Club 29 members will also receive an additional 10% off the ticket price when purchased at the Spotlight 29 Box Office or Gift Shop.