In a completely unexpected move, the judge threw the Eagles’ lyrics case out of court on Wednesday (3/6) after prosecutors for Don Henley abruptly dropped the charges against the three men accused of stealing handwritten Eagles lyrics.
Henley reportedly failed to disclose thousands of pages of evidence on time and, by waiving his attorney-client privilege, thusly granted prosecutors access to over 6,000 pages of previously undisclosed materials, including emails between Henley, Eagles manager Irving Azoff and their legal team. Assistant District Attorney Aaron Ginandes wrote in a letter to the court that the defense should have had an opportunity to cross-examine the prosecution about these materials.
Justice Curtis Farber had no choice …
"It is now clear that both witnesses and their lawyers, two of which also shielded themselves from thorough and complete cross-examination by relying on Mr. Henley’s invocation, used the privilege to obfuscate and hide information that they believed would be damaging to their position that the lyric sheets were stolen. This is a basic confrontation violation.”
Henley had previously bought back some of his
manuscripts but then decided that he wasn’t going to be extorted again. (Who knows … his best recourse right now may
be to offer the three men on trial a fair purchase price that they can all live
with. But it is FAR more likely that
Henley will continue to pursue this matter in civil court instead.)
Something tells me Don Henley may be in a pretty angry, foul mood when we see
The Eagles Friday Night at The United Center here in Chicago!!! (kk)
Kent,
Since I remembered you mentioning you were attending the Eagles Long Goodbye Tour, which I believe is in Chicago this upcoming weekend, I wanted to let you know that I saw the show last night (March 4th) down here in Orlando at the Kia Center.
I am not going to give a review of the show since I am sure you will doing just that … but I will say the one word that comes to mind to describe it is "Professionalism!"
(I could include "expensive," but that's like beating a dead horse …
You are either gonna pay the price or not.)
I do want to say that for me the unsung musician on stage is guitarist Steuart Smith who is a band member but just not officially and that is a shame. He probably played the most guitar solos, all performed expertly and, of course, also contributed to all the background harmonies.
One other interesting note is that when Don Henley was going through a quick monologue between songs, he never once mentioned that this was the Eagles’ final tour. Hmmm!
You will love the show!
Steely Dan with Donald Fagen also does a great job on their 70 minutes of Steely Dan hits. Like they say All Killer And No Filler! … and that applies to both bands.
Rich Turner,
Largo, FL
We’re going Friday Night and REALLY looking forward to it. (We have seen The Eagles before numerous times … but this will be our first time seeing them with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey. Having Donald Fagen onboard is just the icing on the cake!)
Smith has been an outstanding addition to The Eagles for over two decades now, a top notch replacement after their falling out with guitarist Don Felder. Why he isn’t a recognized member of the band is beyond me … his contributions are immeasurable.
If all goes well, maybe I can get a review up on Sunday or Monday. Sounds like you had a GREAT time! (By the way, in addition to your description of “Professionalism” I would also add the word “Perfection.” You’re not going to find a better performed live show anywhere.) kk
The Doobie Brothers WITH Michael McDonald are THISCLOSE to finishing up a brand new album together. It will be the first album of all new material featuring McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee since 1980’s “One Step Closer” … some 44 years ago!
In a Facebook post, Johnston described the LP “in my humble opinion, some of the best music we’ve ever made together!”
No official release date has been set yet (although late Spring / early Summer are the targets they’re shooting for) … it sounds like they’re still putting on the finishing touches … but this is exciting news for Doobie Brothers fans! (kk)
While they never launched their reunion tour here in The States, it looks like both Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman will be out on the road this summer. Randy’s been touring with his new version of Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and Burton just announced a solo tour that will kick off with a couple of dates in July and the relaunch with shows through September and October. (It looks like there won’t be a Chicago stop this time around … unless more dates are added.)
The itinerary announced:
July 1st – Rama, ON – Casino Rama Resort
July 19th – Kemptville, ON – Kemptville Live Music Festival
September 13th – Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Jam
September 14th – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
September 18th – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads Saloon
September 21st – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall
September 25th – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
September 26th – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center
September 28th – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
October 1st – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theatre
October 2nd – Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
October 5th – Lynn, MA – Lynn Memorial Auditorium
October 19th – New Buffalo, MI – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino
Meanwhile, you can catch BTO:
Tonight – March 7th – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ
March 8th – NYCB Theatre – Westbury, NY
March 9th – Chevalier Theatre – Medford, MA
June 13th – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
June 16th – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, TN
June 19th – Surf Ballroom and Museum – Clear Lake, IA
August 22nd – The Great Darke County Fair – Greenville, OH
August 23rd – MGM Northfield Park – Northfield, OH
August 30th – Spirit Lake Casino – Saint Michael, ND
September 13th – Music Box at the Borgata – Atlantic City, NJ
Another show I am VERY much looking forward to is The Ides Of March's appearance at The Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles, Illinois, next Friday night ...
That's right folks ... we're seeing The Ides Of March ON The Ides Of March!!!
And what a show it's going to be ...
Accompanied by a full orchestra, you'll hear Ides Of March and Survivor classics like you've never heard them before. (Not to mention great songs written by Jim Peterik for other artists)
2024 represents The Ides' 60th Anniversary ... and all four original members are still onboard. (How many other bands can make THAT claim?!?!)
Select tickets are still available here: https://norrisculturalarts.com/event/ides-of-march-with-jim-peterik-60th-anniversary-celebration-concert-with-orchestra/
Frank B tells us a little bit more about the new Kenny Vance “Heart And Soul” Doo-Wop documentary …
FUNNY = Kenny Sitting Around The Table With Little Anthony And The Group
I Think He Should've Left In The Part About Clarence Explaining The Inspiration For "TWO PEOPLE IN THE WORLD" (Ava Gardner)
INTERESTING = Kenny & Eugene Pitt Visiting The Brooklyn Projects Where Groups Started Singing.
FUNNY & SAD = When Somebody Sees A Plaque With A Gold Record --- The Next Question Is Always “How Much Money Did You Make?”
And The Answer Is Always The Same: “What Money? We Didn't Make Any Money.”
TOUCHING = Arlene Smith With Her Students. Cleveland Still Wearing A Picture Of His Granddaughter Around His Neck.
Kenny Vance Said He's Thinking Of Doing Another "HEART & SOUL" Type Movie.
In The Q & A, Kenny Said It Took About 10 Years To Complete This Movie.
Tell Him To Hurry Up & Get Started On The Next Movie --- Or We Might Not Be Around To See It.
FRANK B.
We’re hoping to watch this on Friday before we head out to The Eagles show … so I’ll keep you posted. Thanks again for the free pass!
(You guys can catch the trailer … and watch the film here):
https://watch.showandtell.film/preview/heart-and-soul#card-info
From David Salidor …
Here's MICKY DOLENZ and JIMMY WEBB at Webb's show last weekend at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
Dolenz will also appear on LA's KTLA in support of his show at The Troubadour on Friday, April 5th.
Rolling Stones writers pick their Top 100 Solo Beatles songs …
And Billboard Magazine ranks The Top 75 Movie Songs of All-Time ...
Based on their Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart rankings ...
60 YEARS AGO TODAY:
3/7/64 – Comedienne Wanda Sykes is born
