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The Herald Scotland
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Jim Prime, widely admired keyboard lynchpin of Deacon Blue
Died: June 19, 2025. WHEN Ricky Ross was putting his band Deacon Blue together in 1986, he heard of a talented keyboard player named Jim Prime. He rang Prime's number but a woman who answered told him that he had picked a bad time. At length, a breathless Prime picked up the receiver and told Ross that he had gone into the street to 'stop a guy beating up his wife' in a domestic argument. As Ross wrote in 2022, 'the strangeness of the conversation set the scene for the next thirty-five years'. When Prime attended a rehearsal and heard a new song, Raintown, wrote Ross, 'something began to happen to make it sound like a band who had a direction. A lot of that 'something' was about what Jim brought to the arrangement'. Read more: Who was Deacon Blue keyboardist and 'Killie boy' James Prime? Deacon Blue announce death of founder member Jim Prime after short cancer battle Deacon Blue announce new album and huge Scottish shows for 2025 Prime, who has died, aged 64, of cancer, 21 years to the month since the passing of the band's guitarist, Graeme Kelling, also from cancer, was an integral part of Deacon Blue's sound. The band's debut album, Raintown, featured Prime and Kelling alongside Ross, Ewen Vernal on bass, Dougie Vipond on drums and Lorraine McIntosh on vocals. Released in May 1987, it went into the British Top 20 and yielded such classic Deacon Blue songs as Dignity, Born in a Storm, Raintown and When Will You (Make My Phone Ring). Two years later the band released a follow-up album, When the World Knows Your Name, which went to number one and opened doors for them in America. All told, the band enjoyed 12 UK Top 40 singles and two chart-topping albums, and became one of Scotland's most successful musical exports. James Miller Prime was born in Kilmarnock on November 3, 1960. Asked last year on the Australian interview series, The Keyboard Chronicles, when he realised he had a passion for music, he said he had been brought up classically trained and that he came from a 'long line of piano players in my house'. His three sisters played the flute, piano and guitar, but he had 'something else that was going on'; he started playing piano at the tender age of four. 'My mum said, 'I was in the kitchen and you heard Loch Lomond on the radio and you ran through to the piano and you just played the melody - you couldn't even play the piano'. I couldn't even reach it. 'I guess that's something I know inside myself, that I'm kind of joined to this thing', he added, indicating his piano. The bass guitarist Alan Thomson, who had played with John Martyn, was a neighbour, and he would regularly arrived at the Prime household at 8am, drag Prime out of his bed and force him to practice. The US Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, were the reason that he became a keyboards player; their keyboards player, Billy Powell, was 'outrageously good'. Prime dropped out of college at the age of 20 to join the brilliant guitarist John Martyn's band but, as he told the Deacon Blue biographer, Paul English, he eventually left because he could not stand it. 'There was drink everywhere, paranoia and violence. I was too young to be with these really heavyweight musicians. I left under the guise of joining Altered Images, and eventually ended up on tour with them in America when I was 22. We toured right across America, it was absolutely stunning. People like Blondie and Nile Rodgers came backstage and I ended up with a load of tips on how to be a pop musician'. Returning to Glasgow after the break-up of Altered Images, he got a job in a Southside pub, The Granary. An encounter with the owner of the nearby Park Lane Studios led to a recommendation to contact a Ricky Ross. 'When we met, I immediately thought there was something about this guy', he told English. 'Not only was he writing songs on the piano, but he had gear, and he was dead set. And I fell in love with the idea that he wanted to put keyboards at the centre of his songs'. Prime's career with Deacon Blue spanned world tours, bestselling records and many memorable moments. One early such highlight came at Sir George Martin's AIR Studios in London, during the making of the debut album: the piano he was sitting at turned out to be the same one used by Stevie Wonder to compose his hit song, Superstition. In 1990, at a John Lennon tribute concert in Liverpool, Prime met Yoko Ono, Lennon's son Julian, and the Superman actor, Christopher Reeve. That same year, Deacon Blue headlined the massive Big Day event on Glasgow Green, part of Glasgow's European City of Culture celebrations. Deacon Blue broke up in 1994 and the band went their separate ways before reconvening in 1999. Prime toured with the colourful French singer, Johnny Hallyday, and played in the band that accompanied Bill Bryden's 1994 epic promenade production of a Govan regiment in the Great War. He was also involved in the establishment of a School of Music and Recording Technology in South Ayrshire. Away from Deacon Blue, Jim Prime was also a popular lecturer in music at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). He spoke about his time teaching there, sayinG: 'You can imagine a class with me doesn't come from any book. I try as much as I can now to tell people about the power that their music has for other people, not just writing songs in bedrooms and being on the stage. I do a lot of work with Alzheimer's Scotland, and I've done stuff with special needs and I try to encourage kids to get out there and talk to all people and help them with their memory'.
CNN
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Hollywood Minute: Jennifer Lopez to launch a new Vegas residency
returns to Las Vegas, 'Captain America: Brave New World' hits streaming, and Lynyrd Skynyrd finally releases an official 'Free Bird' music video. Rick Damigella contributed to this story by David Daniel.
CNN
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Hollywood Minute: Jennifer Lopez to launch a new Vegas residency
returns to Las Vegas, 'Captain America: Brave New World' hits streaming, and Lynyrd Skynyrd finally releases an official 'Free Bird' music video. Rick Damigella contributed to this story by David Daniel.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From AC/DC to Cleveland Ballet: Things to do in Northeast Ohio
Rat Pack Brunch with Patrick Lynch: Noon May 25 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Lynyrd Skynyrd Brunch with Mister Breeze Band: Noon May 25 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra Postseason Extension: 2 p.m. May 25 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Oyster Bar Pop-Up: 4 p.m. May 25 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Mary Santora: 7 p.m. May 25 at Hilarities, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland. The University School Jazz Ensemble: 7 p.m. May 25 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle: 8 p.m. May 25 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day Parade: 9 a.m. May 26 in Cuyahoga Falls. Apollo's Fire 'Hispania' Tour Send-Offs: A Voyage from Spain to the Americas: 7:30 p.m. May 27 at Bath United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Road, Bath Township. Sophia Burgos, soprano. Jpegmafia: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. May 28 at Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Weathers: 6:30 p.m. May 28 at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. AC/DC: 7 p.m. May 28 at Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland. With The Pretty Reckless. Huntertones: 7 and 9:15 p.m. May 28 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Apollo's Fire 'Hispania' Tour Send-Offs: A Voyage from Spain to the Americas: 7:30 p.m. May 28 at Harkness Chapel (University Circle), 11200 Bellflower Road, Cleveland. Sophia Burgos, soprano. Open Mic Show: 8 p.m. May 28 at Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Turnover: 6 p.m. May 29 at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Recoyle: 7 p.m. May 29 at Jilly's Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. Third Law Collective: 7 p.m. May 29 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Slowhand: Tribute to Eric Clapton: 7:30 p.m. May 29 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Michael Oddo: 8 p.m. May 29 at Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band: 7 p.m. May 30 at Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. With 12 O'Clock Tribe. The Collective: 7 p.m. May 30 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. The Dave Matthews Band: 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Angelica Scannura: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 30 and 7:30 p.m. May 31 at Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Wanted: Tribute to Bon Jovi: 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Outdated View: 8 p.m. May 30 at Jilly's Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $12 in advance, $15 day of show. A Night of Magic with David McCreary: 8 p.m. May 30 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. "Not Just a Pretty Dress" Display: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31 at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St., Medina. This exhibit consists of wedding gowns, related apparel and traditions from 1810's - 1980's presented by the Medina County Historical Society. Admission donation is $10 pp. Please call 330-722-1341 or email mchs@ for information and to schedule. 'Impressions of Picasso': 7 p.m. May 31 at Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St. Cleveland Ballet outdoor program with four dances inspired by Picasso and Spain. Tickets start at $30 for lawn seating, $50 for patio seating, and $70 for front-row seats. Swizzle Stick Band: 7 p.m. May 31 at Jilly's Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $5-$10. Jimmy Failla: Doors open at 7 p.m. May 31 at Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Fayrewether: 7 p.m. May 31 at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. A Whiskey Deemed Worthy: 7:30 p.m. May 31 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. Wayside Furniture sponsors a whiskey event. Tickets, $60, include tasting and food. For 21 or older. Thunder from Down Under: 7:30 p.m. May 31 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Jamey Haddad Quartet: 8 p.m. May 31 and June 1 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Roast Battle Cleveland: 9:30 p.m. May 31 at Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 'The Robber Bridegroom': Through June 29 at Studio Theater, Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. 'Yesterday's Toys' display: 1-4 p.m. June 1 at John Smart House Museum, 206 N. Elmwood St., Medina. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for students 7 to 18 and free to kids 6 or younger 330-722-1341 or mchs@ Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band: 4 p.m. June 1 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. Coheed and Cambria: 6:30 p.m. June 1 at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 300 S. Phelps St. With Mastodon. Collective Soul: 7:30 p.m. June 26 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Gin Blossoms: 8 p.m. July 25 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Rick Wakeman with Hayley Sanderson: 8 p.m. July 26 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA: 7:30 p.m. July 27 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Happy Together Tour: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Featuring The Turtles, Jay And The Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills. Ozomatli: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $44-$56. John Cusack with 'Say Anything' Screening: 7:30 p.m. Sept 3 at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Vienna Teng: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Kent Stage, 175 E. Market St. $28-$38. Eric Johnson: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. $38-$99. Jon Batiste: 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $81.30-$$218.90. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Things to do in Northeast Ohio for the week of May 25, 2025
The Province
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
PNE 2025: Here are the Summer Night Concerts headliners and ticket info
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wilco and Leon Bridges among headliners of the PNE's Summer Night Concerts in Vancouver, information on where you can get tickets and what else you'll need to know Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform as part of the PNE Summer Concerts series. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The Summer Night Concerts series at the PNE has announced its lineup. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The diverse musical offering is a highlight of the annual Pacific National Exhibition and admission to the fair is included with the purchase of a concert ticket. Concerts are set for Pacific Coliseum from Aug. 16-Sept. 1. The fair is closed Aug. 18 and 25. The full entertainment program will be announced in May and you can find more information on the events and exhibits at the PNE Fair, visit Who are the headliners this year for the Summer Night Concerts? Aug. 16: Counting Crows — The Complete Sweets! Tour: Playing the hits from August and Everything After and more. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 17: Lynyrd Skynyrd: Southern rock rulers will give the people what they want when they yell 'play Freebird.' Click HERE for tickets. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aug. 19: Bleachers: Grammy winning songwriter Jack Antonoff, who has worked with Taylor Swift, Lorde and Lana Del Rey, leads this band. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 20: Gypsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes: Flamenco pop stars bring the music of Spain to a Vancouver summer night. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 21: TBA Aug. 22: Flo Rida: Multi-platinum rapper plays hip-hop hits like Low and Right Round. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 23: Leon Bridges: Grammy winning Texas retro soul singer known for his sweet voice and smooth arrangements. Click HERE for tickets. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aug. 24: Marianas Trench: Top-charting Fraser Valley pop act are known for hum-along songs and high-energy shows. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 26: Sean Paul: Dancehall star from Jamaica brings his brand of uptempo dance beats to get the crowd moving. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 27: Wilco: Classic rock act and winners of several Grammy Awards known for its alt-country sounds. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 28: Foreigner: The band behind such monster hits as I Want to Know What Love Is, Urgent and Dirty White Boy rocks out seventies style. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 29: Tom Cochrane: Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee sings about baseball and the road of life, as well as the Lunatic Fringe. Click HERE for tickets. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aug. 30: Meghan Trainor: Fans will finally get to see whether it is All About That Bass or not. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 31: TBA Sept. 1: Rainbow Kitten Surprise: American alt-rock act form North Carolina released its latest single, titled Espionage, on Valentine's Day. Click HERE for tickets. When do Summer Night Concerts tickets go on sale and how much are they? Tickets for most Summer Night Concerts shows will go on public sale Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. via and will start at $59.25. Presale tickets for TicketLeaders go on sale Thursday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. If there's an artist that catches your eye, check their website or sign up for their mailing list as some will also have artist-specific presale codes available, too. Where do the Summer Night Concerts take place? Do I need a separate PNE ticket to get in? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The 2025 Summer Night Concerts take place at the Pacific Coliseum (100 North Renfrew St., Vancouver) located on the PNE fairgrounds during the fair. Tickets to the Summer Night Concert ticket come with a free PNE Fair admission ticket if purchased online, according to the event website. Fair Gate Passes do not include access to the Summer Night Concerts and Summer Night Concert tickets purchased at the gate do not include free admission to the PNE Fair. Any other questions about the 2022 PNE or the Summer Night Concerts? Email us and we'll try to find an answer for you. -With files from Stephanie Ip sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks National Vancouver Canucks Local News Vancouver Canucks
