Oversome!com :: Donna Summer: R.I.P. Donna Summer

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submitted by Nick May 17th 2012 05:00 pm (stereogum.com)

This one hurts. TMZ reports that the legendary singer and dance-music innovator Donna Summer has died of cancer in Florida. She was 63. A native of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Summer started singing gospel in her church. She also spent some time fronting the psych-rock band the Crow and singing in stage musicals like Hair while living [...]

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Franz Ferdinand: debut four new songs at intimate Ireland show - watch

submitted by Nick May 21st 2012 04:00 pm (www.nme.com)

Band also covered Donna Summer during their live comeback

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Franz Ferdinand: Watch Franz Ferdinand Play New Songs, Cover Donna Summer In Ireland

submitted by Nick May 21st 2012 02:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Franz Ferdinand haven’t released a new album since Tonight, more than three years ago, but we’re seeing indications that they could have something new in the works. On Saturday night, the band played in Limerick, Ireland and played four new songs: “Right Thoughts,” “Brief Encounters,” &...

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Donna Summer: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'We regret not recognising Donna Summer'

submitted by Nick May 18th 2012 08:00 pm (www.nme.com)

Chairman of nominating committee says late disco diva should be honoured next year

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