Andy Williams News and Photos

Unearth’s Ken Susi is in a Pop-Punk Band Now (And They’re Pretty Good!)

Thu, June 13 2013 4:25pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Pundits are quick to peg Shadows Fall as the once-big metalcore band that went bust, but man, what the hell happened to Unearth?

Andy Williams' Art Sells For Millions

Thu, May 16 2013 11:48am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Singer Andy Williams' eclectic art collection has brought $46 million at a New York City auction.

Korn Announce Tour Dates With Former Guitarist, AFI Singer Poses for peta2 + More News

Thu, April 04 2013 3:35pm - Source: Noisecreep

Korn have confirmed a handful of headline dates with guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, who very famously left the band and became a Born Again Christian, back in the lineup.

Singer Andy Williams dies aged 84

Thu, March 28 2013 9:34am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

USA Today reports that the singer passed away at his home in Brnason, Missouri on Tuesday evening (September 25) following a lengthy battle with bladder cancer.

Danny Boyle Not Interested In ‘Bond’ Or Big Budget Tentpoles; Once Contemplated Directing ‘Alien 4’ Though

Wed, March 13 2013 10:35pm - Source: The Playlist

Last night in New York, the 92YTribeca presented a Conversation with Danny Boyle ; an hour-long conversation with the Academy Award-winning filmmaker (" Trainspotting ," " Slumdog Millionaire ") about his career, his oeuvre, his iconic use of music in film and his upcoming mind-bending art heist movie, " Trance."

Mark Anthony Neal: Reflections: The Supremes and the Politics of Image

Thu, February 21 2013 9:03pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When President John F. Kennedy was murdered in Dallas in November of 1963, few knew who The Supremes were, yet when Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered in Memphis in April of 1968, Diana Ross and the Supremes appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson to help bring sense to the tragedy.

Hidden treasures: Honey Ltd – Psychedelic Folk Essentials

Tue, February 12 2013 5:11pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

A couple of winters ago I interviewed Chairlift's Catherine Polachek, in which she ended up sending me a Christmas playlist she'd just made.

Super Bowl Sensation! Half-time musical hits and misses

Sun, February 03 2013 12:36am - Source: The Independent - Music

This year, Beyoncé, fresh from the flap over her lip-synching at President Obama's inauguration, steps into the spotlight.

Notable 2012 deaths in music: Dave Brubeck, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Levon Helm, Jon Lord

Mon, December 31 2012 1:32pm - Source: Something Else!

We stop today to remember those who left the world of music in 2012, from Dave Brubeck and Dick Clark to Levon Helm and Ronnie Montrose.

Notable 2012 deaths in music: Dave Brubeck, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, Levon Helm, Davy Jones, Jon Lord

Sun, December 30 2012 1:29pm - Source: Something Else!

We stop today to remember those who left the world of music in 2012, from Dave Brubeck and Dick Clark to Levon Helm and Ronnie Montrose.

Review of 2012: Pop

Sun, December 30 2012 12:27am - Source: The Independent - Music

The summer of 2012 was dominated by mega-sized showcases such as Danny Boyle's acclaimed Olympics opening ceremony, the somewhat less celebrated closing ceremony, and the Jubilee concert on the Mall. The real medal winners, though, snuck up quietly on the inside track.

Gimme Five: Our Christmas favorites include Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi … and Henry Rollins?!?

Tue, December 25 2012 11:50am - Source: Something Else!

There are as many Christmas music traditions as there are stockings hung with with care.

A Couple Little Christmas Songs

Mon, December 24 2012 6:01pm - Source: The Pop View

The accidental theme of this year's Christmas music blogging was the topic of Christmas music itself.

CMU Review Of The Year 2012: The artists and the music

Fri, December 21 2012 11:15am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

CMU Editor Andy Malt picks and reviews the big ten stories in the music world in 2012, from the major artist stories to the key musical trends.

The Popdose 50: Our Favorite Holiday Songs

Mon, December 17 2012 10:49am - Source: Pop Dose

Any other collective of jaded music geeks might have stampeded toward a recent-vintage slab of Xmas irony as our all-time fave holiday hit – "Fairytale of New York," say, or "Christmas Wrapping."

Plenty of new Christmas music under the tree this season

Tue, December 04 2012 4:42pm - Source: Soundspike

The Malibu-born, platinum recording artist brings her easygoing rhythms and breezy style to "Christmas in the Sand." It features four original Christmas songs, including the humorous, mid-tempo title track, which was written by Caillat, Jason Reeves and Kara DioGuardi.

Desert Island Discs: Christmas Songs Edition

Tue, December 04 2012 12:45pm - Source: Something Else!

Nat King Cole's timeless "Christmas Song."

Ring Bell Hard to Tell if Anything Is Gonna Sell

Thu, October 04 2012 5:45pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about "the gulf between kids' music and what was perceived as adult pop" for most of the 1960s and how wide it was until sometime in 1970 or 1971, when the top hits on the Easy Listening chart and the top hits on the Hot 100 begin to converge.

English Beat Frontman Remembers Andy Williams

Thu, September 27 2012 2:57pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Singer Andy Williams, who died Tuesday at age 84 , was best known for popularizing American classics like "Moon River," "Days of Wine and Roses" and the holiday favorite "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" in the Sixties.

Whitney Houston’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina Involved In Car Crash: Morning Mix

Thu, September 27 2012 12:27pm - Source: Idolator

TMZ is reporting that Whitney Houston 's 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown was in a nasty car accident Sunday (September 23) in Georgia.

The Killers pay tribute to Andy Williams at Hollywood show

Thu, September 27 2012 10:54am - Source: NME

The Killers paid tribute to the late lounge singer Andy Williams at their show last night (September 26) at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.

Andy Williams 1927-2012

Thu, September 27 2012 10:01am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Singer Andy Williams died on Tuesday evening following a year long battle with bladder cancer, his family said in a statement yesterday.

Andy Williams: 1927-2012

Wed, September 26 2012 6:18pm - Source: The Sun - London - UK

US singer Andy Williams, who died last night age 84 following a battle with bladder cancer, was best known for his signature tune Moon River.

Crossing in Style

Wed, September 26 2012 6:10pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

A blog that has a recurring feature called Superstars of Easy Listening had damn well better find time to write about Andy Williams, who died last night at age 84.

R.I.P. Andy Williams

Wed, September 26 2012 5:46pm - Source: kingblind

Andy Williams, one of the most popular television crooners of the 1960s, known for "Moon River", has died after a year-long fight against bladder cancer, as NPR reports.

Singer Andy Williams dies

Wed, September 26 2012 2:31pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Williams recorded 45 songs that reached the Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart in the US, eight of which made the top 10, with 1957's 'Butterfly' at number one.

There’ll Come a Time

Thu, September 06 2012 5:36pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

"Cherish" and "Never My Love" by the Association are two of the most perfect records ever made.

World’s Worst Songs: Telly Savalas

Wed, August 22 2012 12:20am - Source: Pop Dose

The best thing about writing World's Worst Songs is when people disagree.

Tuesday Lunchtime Fever: Johnny Vana & The Big Band Alumni

Mon, June 04 2012 9:59am - Source: The Quietus

When I pitched the story about Johnny Vana & The Big Band Alumni to The Quietus editor John Doran, I blithely assured him that the players had more than 700 years combined experience.

Remembering Robin Gibb Through The Bee Gees' Music

Mon, May 21 2012 1:03am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

I started a joke, which started the whole world crying, but I didn't see that the joke was on me, oh no. I started to cry, which started the whole world laughing, oh, if I'd only seen that the joke was on me.

"Stand By Me" Receives 2012 Towering Song Award

Thu, March 29 2012 7:58pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The 2012 Towering Song Award of 2012 will be presented to "Stand By Me," written by Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller and Ben E. King , and King will receive the Towering Performance Award.

Every Time I Die's Andy Williams on His Father: 'He Was the First Guy to Buy Me a Black Flag Record'

Mon, March 19 2012 2:10pm - Source: Noisecreep

Every Time I Die just released 'Ex Lives,' their sixth album, and besides garnering rave reviews, it also entered in the #25 spot of the Billboard Albums Chart.

All the Pretty Lights

Wed, December 14 2011 11:24pm - Source: The Pop View

Nowadays, if they think of Christmas music from the Sixties, young people are apt to think of The Beach Boys' Christmas Album or Phil Spector's A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records or any of the Motown versions.

Stereophonics' Kelly Jones records tribute song for Gary Speed

Thu, December 08 2011 1:38pm - Source: NME

Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones has recorded a tribute song for Wales football manager Gary Speed.

Andy Williams Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Mon, November 07 2011 2:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Andy Williams, the 83-year-old singer best known for his recording of the ballad "Moon River," revealed that he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer to an audience at his Moon River Theater in Branson, Missouri on Saturday.

Andy Williams Diagnosed With Cancer

Sat, November 05 2011 10:59am - Source: GIGWISE

Singer Andy Williams has been diagnosed with cancer.

Andy Williams Diagnosed With Bladder Cancer

Fri, November 04 2011 12:13am - Source: Spinner

Legendary singer Andy Williams has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Queens of Vinyl: Cass Elliot

Wed, October 19 2011 2:22pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Queens of Vinyl is a series where we will explore the sounds, styles, and impact of some of the most incredible and influential female artists ever pressed to vinyl.

Number 1 With A Bullet: Buddy Knox’s “Party Doll”

Sat, March 19 2011 5:20pm - Source: WNEW

With $60 in his pocket and a song he wrote in 1948, Buddy Knox created a Number 1 hit.

Roots Of Rock: Wayne Walker’s “Bo Bo Ska Diddle Daddle”

Sat, March 12 2011 9:35pm - Source: WNEW

According to a nice profile on rockabilly.nl , Wayne Walker was a fairly-prolific songwriter from Quapaw, OK, whose catalog numbered more than 500 songs.

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