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JOAN JETT has released her cover of T. Rex's 1971 classic "Jeepster," the latest track from the forthcoming tribute album "Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex," which arrives on Sept. 4 on BMG and was helmed by legendary producer Hal Willner, who died of coronavirus complications in April.
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T. Rex and the music of the glam-rock era was a huge influence on Jett, and the pairing of artist and song is perfect. She's joined by a backing band that includes Tom Waits vet Marc Ribot on guitar, Thomas "Doveman" Bartlett on piano and arranging, Jim White on drums (PJ Harvey, Cat Power), and of course was produced by Willner. [more] JOAN JETT - Jeepster (Official Video) from: youtube.com by T. Rex
The Official Video for Jeepster, interpreted by JOAN JETT, premieres on Wednesday July 15th. Subscribe and set a reminder now so you don't miss it! Elvis Costello, JOAN JETT, Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing benefit livestream for MTF from: brooklynvegan.com by Brooklyn Vegan
On Saturday, July 18 at 8 PM ET, the Musician Treatment Foundation is hosting a benefit livestream. It's hosted by Sirius XM radio host, Seth Rudetsky and will feature performances from Elvis Costello, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and more, as well as messages from Thor Harris, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, and others. You can view the full lineup and watch a video about the event below.
The Musician Treatment Foundation "assists in providing surgical and nonsurgical care for the shoulder, elbow, and hand injuries of uninsured and underinsured professional musicians so they can maintain their livelihoods and keep the music playing for us all," they write. "MTF is dedicated to fostering a world that cares for its injured musicians regardless of their ability to pay."
You can register for a free ticket and join the livestream here. They're also taking donations and selling bandanas and t-shirts through the same link.
Speaking of Elvis Costello, he released "Hetty O'Hara," his second single of 2020, on Friday.
