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George Jackson, Co-Writer of 'Old Time Rock and Roll,' Dies at 68

Dave Lifton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:10:57 +0000

George Jackson, who wrote countless rock and soul songs, died on Sunday morning (April 14) at his home in Ridgeland, Miss. after a year-long bout with cancer. He was 68. Jackson is best known as the co-writer of Bob Seger‘s classic ‘Old Time Rock and Roll.’ A native of Mississippi, Jackson made his name in [...]

Bob Seger Makes 79-Year-Old Coma Survivor's Dreams Come True

Phil Richardson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:51:01 +0000

Evie Branan, the 79 year old Michigan woman whose first words after emerging from a coma that lasted five years were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert," got her wish and more last night (April 11) when she met the rock legend backstage.

79-Year-Old Woman Wakes From 5-Year Coma, Demands Bob Seger Tickets

Phil Richardson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:58:05 +0000

Flint, Michigan native Evie Branan, 79, suddenly awoke from a 5-year coma on May 7, 2011, and her first uttered words were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert." It's been two years since and Evie is finally getting her chance to attend that concert.

Bob Seger Debuts New Material At Toledo Concert

Dave Swanson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:14:48 +0000

There he is, on the road again. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band are off and running on their 2013 US tour. The tour got off to a good start last night (Feb. 27) in Toledo, Ohio. Seger and band pulled out hit after hit, with the usual suspects like 'Night Moves' and 'Turn The Page' as well as deeper catalog numbers like 'Beautiful Loser' and 'Ramblin' Gamblin' Man' gracing the two-hour show.

Bob Seger Announces 2013 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:22:34 +0000

While he works toward the completion of his 17th studio album -- and first since 2006's 'Face the Promise' -- Bob Seger is also warming up for another run of tour dates that will see him back on the road with the Silver Bullet Band throughout the winter and early spring.

Bob Seger's Biggest Career Regret Involves 'Old Time Rock And Roll' [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:30:20 +0000

Bob Seger will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night. Seger says not taking a songwriting credit for the 1978 classic "Old Time Rock and Roll" is one of his biggest career regrets.

Bob Seger To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:30:36 +0000

Bob Seger leads an impressive class into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2012. Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Steinman, the team of Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt and Don Schiltz will also be inductees.

Bob Seger Details New Album Schedule, 2012 Tour Plans and His Songwriting Methods

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:00:04 +0000

Bob Seger has announced plans to release a new studio album, and to support that record with a tour. “I will write from January 1 through March 31. I will finish the next record and right now, yes, I will tour with the next record,” Seger tells Ultimate Classic Rock.

Steve Miller, Bob Seger Among 2012 Nominees For Songwriters HOF

Jon Michaels — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:00:31 +0000

Steve Miller recently celebrated his 68th birthday and watched the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame nominations come and go without being nominated. It’s really hard to comprehend such a classic artist, songwriter and storyteller gets overlooked for the Hall. One of these days he’s got to get the call. The Song Writers Hall of [...]