New Musical Blasts from the Past

Latest sounds from Veteran Musicians

     Brand new nonagenarian Chuck Berry, who turned 90 years old on October 18, is in the studio recording his first new album in 35 years, to be released in 2017.   Here are some other old favorites still dropping new tracks into their 70's:

The Rolling Stones - "Blue and Lonesome", their first album since 2005, coming in December.

The Monkees - "Good Times", their first since 1997's "Justus", released this year.

The Zombies - "Still Got That Hunger", a terrific album, released last year.

Elton John - "Wonderful Crazy Night", released this year.

Paul Simon - "Stranger To Stranger", released this year to good reviews.

The Library has copies of these albums and many more new releases available to be checked out for your listening pleasure.  

Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize

Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize

     Bob Dylan, 75-year-old poet laureate of the rock era, has been rewarded with the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first musician to win the award.  A controversial choice, he was chosen for the literary and poetical quality of his lyrics throughout his 55-year songwriting career.   The Library holds a large number of books on the life, career and art of Dylan, featuring many recent titles,  including a volume which features every single lyric penned by the new Nobel laureate.  Along with a full array of music CD's the Library has a number of concert and biographical DVD's on the life and music of Dylan, including the wonderful feature film "I'm Not There"  in which different actors portray him at various points of his career.  Come in and learn more about this fascinating, enigmatic and brilliant performer.