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2010 In Music
This topic covers notable events and articles related to 2010 in music. Specific locations *2010 in American music *2010 in Asian music *2010 in Australian music *2010 in British music *2010 in Canadian music *2010 in European music (Continental Europe) *2010 in Irish music *2010 in Japanese music *2010 in New Zealand music *2010 in Norwegian music *2010 in Philippine music *2010 in Swedish music *2010 in South Korean music Specific genres *2010 in alternative rock *2010 in classical music *2010 in country music *2010 in heavy metal music *2010 in hip hop music *2010 in Latin music *2010 in jazz *2010 in opera *2010 in South Korean music *2010 in Japanese music Albums released *List of 2010 albums Deaths ;January * 8 – Otmar Suitner (87), Austrian conductor * 10 – Dick Johnson (clarinetist), Dick Johnson (84), American big band clarinetist * 13 ** Teddy Pendergrass (59), American R&B singer ** Jay Reatard (29), American indie rock singer * 18 – Kate McGarrigle (63 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 In Heavy Metal Music
This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2010. Bands disbanded * Abscess * Acheron * The Autumn Offering * Despised Icon * Destroy the Runner * Detente * Dio * Fear My Thoughts * Fellsilent * Finch * Gwen Stacy * Heaven & Hell * Ignominious Incarceration * Isis * Luna Mortis * Narnia * The Number Twelve Looks Like You * Red Harvest * Revolution Renaissance * Salt the Wound * Theatre of Tragedy * Wrench in the Works * Xasthur * Zyklon Bands reformed * Abruptum *Acheron * Autopsy * Battleaxe * Coroner * Empyrium * Exhumed * Godflesh * Lord Belial * Lock Up * Morgoth * Murderdolls * Nightfall * Quiet Riot * Salt the Wound * Sanctuary * Soundgarden * Tokyo Blade * Voivod * Wastefall Bands formed * Æther Realm * A Breach of Silence * Deafheaven * Esprit D'Air * Sulphur Aeon Books * Cult of Luna released a book explaining the full story behind their '' Eternal Kingdom'' album. The book is written in Swedish and translated i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dag Frøland
Dag Frøland (16 September 1945 – 26 January 2010) was a Norwegian comedian, revue artist and singer, who was best known for his countless impersonations and variety shows in Oslo during the 1970s and 1980s. Early life Frøland was born in Volda in 1945, and grew up in Fredrikstad, living with his grandfather after his parents' divorce. During his childhood he also lived for some time in Aurdal and Oslo. He made his radio debut in 1952 at the age of seven, and four years later he released his first record. During his early teens he became an active writer, and at the age of 14 began writing for ''Aftenposten''. After completing his examen artium at Oslo Cathedral School, he began studying medicine, but soon dropped out to focus on a career in entertainment. Career In 1967 he recorded ''Du skal få en dag i mårå'', an Alf Prøysen classic, and in the following years continued to produce hit singles. In the early 70s he became the director of theatre Chat Noir in Oslo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Kate McGarrigle (February 6, 1946 – January 18, 2010) and Anna McGarrigle (born December 4, 1944) were a duo of folk rock and country folk Canadian singer-songwriters (and sisters) from Quebec, who performed together until Kate's death in 2010. Music career In the 1960s, in Montreal, while Kate was studying chemical engineering at McGill University and Anna art at the École des beaux-arts de Montréal, they began performing in public and writing their own songs. From 1963 to 1967 they teamed up with Jack Nissenson and Peter Weldon to form the folk group Mountain City Four. Their songs have been covered by a variety of artists including Linda Ronstadt,"McGarrigle sisters writing a memoir". ''Toronto Daily Star'', April 14, 2014, E2. Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins, and others. These covers led to the McGarrigles getting their first recording contract in 1974. They released their eponymous debut album in 1976, and created nine more albums through 2008. Although associated with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate McGarrigle
Kate McGarrigle (February 6, 1946 – January 18, 2010)Obituary at CBC News , January 19, 2010 was a singer-songwriter, who wrote and performed as a duo with her sister Anna McGarrigle. She is the mother of singers |
Jay Reatard
James Lee Lindsey Jr. (May 1, 1980 – January 13, 2010), known professionally as Jay Reatard, was an American musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He was signed to Matador Records. He released recordings as a solo artist and as a member of the Reatards and Lost Sounds. Biography Early life Lindsey was born in Lilbourn, Missouri, on May 1, 1980. He and his family moved to Memphis when he was 8 years old, since his father struggled to find employment in his hometown. His recording career began at age 15, when a homemade demo tape he sent to Goner Records caught the ear of Eric Friedl, Oblivian band member and Goner Records' owner. Lindsey heard Friedl and the Oblivians bandmates earlier that year when they returned home to Memphis as the opening act for Rocket from the Crypt. Lindsey became enamored of their sloppy, lo-fi music and created his brand of heavily distorted garage rock. Friedl was impressed by Lindsey's demos and signed him to his label, later commenting, "I loved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teddy Pendergrass
Theodore DeReese Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American Soul music, soul and R&B singer and songwriter. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pendergrass lived most of his life in the Philadelphia area, and initially rose to musical fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. After leaving the group in 1976, Pendergrass launched a successful solo career under the Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International label, releasing five consecutive platinum albums (a record at the time for an African-American R&B artist). In March 1982, a car crash left Pendergrass paralyzed from the chest down. Pendergrass continued his successful solo career until announcing his retirement in 2007. He died from respiratory failure in January 2010. Early life Teddy Pendergrass was born Theodore DeReese Pendergrass on March 26, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of Jesse and Ida Geraldine (née Epps) Pendergrass. Ida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JazzTimes
''JazzTimes'' was an American print magazine devoted to jazz. Published 10 times a year, it was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1970 by Ira Sabin as the newsletter ''Radio Free Jazz'' to complement his record store. Coverage After a decade of growth in subscriptions, deepening of writer pools, and internationalization, ''Radio Free Jazz'' expanded its focus and, at the suggestion of jazz critic Leonard Feather, changed its name to ''JazzTimes'' in 1980. Sabin's Glenn joined the magazine staff in 1984. In 1990, ''JazzTimes'' incorporated exclusive cover photography and higher quality art and graphic design. The magazine reviews audio and video releases concerts, instruments, music supplies, and books. It also includes a guide to musicians, events, record labels, and music schools. David Fricke, whose writing credits include ''Rolling Stone'', ''Melody Maker ''Melody Maker'' was a British weekly music magazine, one of the world's earliest music weeklies; according to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Johnson (clarinetist)
Richard Brown Johnson (December 1, 1925 – January 10, 2010) was an American big band clarinetist, best known for his work with the Artie Shaw Band. From 1983 until his death he was the leader of the Artie Shaw Orchestra. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he also played the alto saxophone and flute. Johnson worked with Frank Sinatra, the Swing Shift Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett. Johnson died in Boston, Massachusetts after a short illness, aged 84. Discography * 1956: ''Music for Swinging Moderns'' (EmArcy) * 1957: ''Most Likely'' ( Riverside) with Dave McKenna, Wilbur Ware, Philly Joe Jones * 1957: ''At Newport'' (Verve) with Eddie Costa * 1979: ''Dick Johnson Plays Alto Sax & Flute & Soprano Sax & Clarinet'' ( Concord) with Dave McKenna, Bob Maize, Jake Hanna Jake Hanna (April 4, 1931 – February 12, 2010) was an American jazz drummer. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States. Hanna first performed in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otmar Suitner
Otmar Suitner (; 16 May 1922 – 8 January 2010) was an Austrian conductor who spent most of his professional career in East Germany. He was born in Innsbruck and died in Berlin. He was principal conductor of the Staatskapelle Dresden from 1960 to 1964, and then music director at the Berlin State Opera in East Berlin from 1964 to 1990. He was concurrently chief conductor of the Staatskapelle Berlin from 1964 to 1991. (It has been common practice that the same conductor is responsible for leading both institutions.) A fairly prolific recording artist, he was particularly notable in Austro-German music, having conducted discs of works by Max Reger and Paul Hindemith as well as the first Beethoven symphony cycle to be released on compact disc. He taught at the Mozarteum for twenty years. From 1977 to 1990 Suitner was professor of conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (, abbreviated MDW) is an Austrian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of 2010 Albums ...
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2010. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information for deaths of musicians and for links to other music lists, see 2010 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2010 albums Albums 2010 The year saw a multitude of natural and environmental disasters such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the 2010 Chile earthquake. The 2009 swine flu pandemic, swine flu pandemic which began the previous year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 In Opera
Events *March 22 – Daniel Barenboim is awarded the Otto Hahn Peace Medal for his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. *March 29 – Protesters interrupt a concert by the Jerusalem Quartet at London's Wigmore Hall. *June 8 – The Gregynog Music Festival opens; performers include Emma Kirkby, Catrin Finch and The Academy of Ancient Music. *July 11 – Rachel Barton Pine gives a three-part performance at Chicago's Millennium Park as part of the "Great Performers of Illinois" celebration. *August – Frank Huang leaves the Ying Quartet. *August 13 – The Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir give their first concert, at Tewkesbury Abbey, performing Handel's "Zadok the Priest", "Water Music (Suite No 2 in D)" and "My Heart is Inditing", and Bach's "Magnificat", accompanied by the Corelli Chamber Orchestra. New works The following composers' works were composed, premiered, or published this year, as noted in the citation. A B * Steven Bryant – Concerto for Wind Ensembl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
