The Grammy’s and the Foo Fighters want unsigned Instrumentalists
January 13th, 2008 by Richard Morales
The Recording Academy is giving unsigned instrumentalists the opportunity to vie for a performance with current five-time GRAMMY nominated rock band the Foo Fighters. Interested musicians can submit up to a 60-second performance video showcasing their talent and view a special message from the Foo Fighters on YouTube (www.youtube.com/mygrammymoment) the official online partner of “My GRAMMY Moment 2008.”
Submission Information: Musicians: 18 years and older, U.S. residents, and not signed (nor ever been signed) to an independent or major music company. Can submit up to a 60-second video of a solo, instrumental performance of the Foo Fighters’ current GRAMMY nominated song “The Pretender.” Only one of the following instruments can be used in the video (with no background track): Strings: Viola, Violin, Cello, and Upright Bass. Woodwinds: Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone. Brass: Trombone, Trumpet/Flugelhorn, French Horn. Videos should be submitted and uploaded to YouTube (www.youtube.com/mygrammymoment) no later than
Birthdays in Music
Who do you share B-days with?
- Wayne Coyne, American singer with The Flaming Lips, turns 47.
- Suggs, (born Graham McPherson) Brit vocalist with Madness, turns 47.
- David McClusky, Scottish drummer with The Bluebells, turns 44.
- Trace Adkins, American country music singer, turns 46.
- Trevor Rabin, South African songwriter of Yes fame, turns 54.
- Fred White, Canadian drummer with Carlton Showband, Earth, Wind & Fire, turns 53.
- John Lees, British singer-songwriter of Barclay James Harvest fame, turns 60.
- Bill Easley, American tenor saxophonist, turns 62.
- Jim Parris, Brit bassist of Carmel fame, turns 51.
- James Lomenzo, American bassist with Megadeth, turns 49.
- Don Snow, American keyboardist with Squeeze, turns 51.
- Joe Pass (January 13, 1929 – May 23, 1994), American jazz guitarist, would have turned 79 this year.
- Bobby Lester (January 13, 1930 – October 15, 1980), American R&B singer with The Moonglows, would have turned 78 this year.
Happy Birthday to everyone born today, January 13th.
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