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<title>John Walker International RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/index.html</link><description>Hot News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2009 John Walker International</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-01-01T00:53:00-06:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 18:01:25 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>2010 UK Tour Dates</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-01-01T00:53:00-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/984ee7ce4176df0a349d5d089b41043f-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/984ee7ce4176df0a349d5d089b41043f-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce our 2010 UK tour with a full list of dates  here


...April 9th / Uppermill Civic / Uppermill Oldham


April 10th / Uppermill Civic / Uppermill Oldham


April 12th - 18th / Cruise Ship / Details Coming


April 21st /  The Jam House Edinburgh / Edinburgh


April 22nd / The Grand Theatre / Blackpool


April 28th / The Grand Theatre / Blackpool


...May 6th / The Beck Theatre / Hayes 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gordon Waller Tribute&#x2c; Las Vegas</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2010-06-08T00:49:53-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/4c81b3aedae08d5c28e54d65194b596c-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/4c81b3aedae08d5c28e54d65194b596c-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On May 29th, 2010, John appeared in Las Vegas as part of a Tribute To Gordon Waller (Peter and Gordon)/ Sixties Celebration&nbsp; which featured friends and colleagues of Gordon.   The seven hour show was a brilliant celebration of music from the era, and featured several songs which were among Gordon's favorites.   John performed "Unchain My Heart", "No Other Baby But You", inviting Spencer Davis onstage to sing along with him, followed by Gordon's favorite: "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore".&nbsp;   Later, John joined D.J.Fontana (Elvis's drummer) in "One Night With You".&nbsp;   Finally, during Peter Asher's elegant, touching media and song tribute to his partner, John joined Peter to sing "Let It Be Me" - singing Gordon's part.&nbsp;   Among the other featured artistes were Spencer Davis ("Gimme Some Lovin'"), Denny Laine (formerly with Wings), Terry Sylvester from The Hollies ("He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"), and Chad and Jeremy.&nbsp;   Jeff Ross, MD, and his powerful backing band - from the Los Angeles area - toured with Peter and Gordon as "The Peter and Gordon Band". ...  Peter Asher and Keith Putney, along with Jeff, organized a spectacular salute to Gordon and the fans of 60s music...."&nbsp; ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>JWI Goes Digital with One Media Publishing</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-03-07T22:33:15-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/38f5b3cddb17fa2c05ac6d959d6be1ab-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/38f5b3cddb17fa2c05ac6d959d6be1ab-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[JWI is pleased to announce that a deal has been finalized with One Media Publishing to market and offer for sale through digital stores worldwide the John Walker recordings.&nbsp;   One Media Publishing, based at Pinewood Studios, England, is an independent consolidator of nostalgic back catalogue who specializes in making available recordings through digital stores including iTunes, emusic, Amazon, Spotify, and Verizon.&nbsp;   One Media will also deal with record labels who release on CD.


Soon links will be available from this site to purchase John Walker albums from iTunes and Amazon.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No Regrets the book by John &#x26; Gary</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Merchandise</category><dc:date>2009-10-19T03:34:24-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/a373e353ba7f924f20e45afb28f5394d-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/a373e353ba7f924f20e45afb28f5394d-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Real Story


For the first time, John and Gary Walker have broken their silence to reveal the truth about the group, what led to the famous split and they lay bare the details of their private lives, including encounters with the other stars they met along the way, such as Walt Disney, Humphrey Bogart, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix.   They tell what it was like to live in the glare of publicity and under siege by fans, and what enigmatic Scott Walker was really like.


The book in now available online at all major retailers and is current'y being sold in WH Smiths, Waterstones, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and other fine book stores; we recommend calling first for availability due to sell outs in many branches.


The book has recently been reviwed by MOJO and Q magazines
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>My Fender bought by Jeff Beck</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-08-07T18:07:36-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/971ddd670d2446115de43e17242733ff-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/971ddd670d2446115de43e17242733ff-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[But we're here to talk about a guitar that's only come to be recognized rather recently for its importance in the evolution of rock music as we know it.


The first time I saw this particular guitar on the cover of The Yardbirds album, Having a Rave-Up with The Yardbirds, I really didn't give it much thought. ...  But when I heard the sound it produced in Jeff Beck's hands, I was blown away by the raw energy on songs like "Heart Full of Soul," "Shapes of Things," and "Mister You're a Better Man Than I" (which still gives me chills when I hear it today). 

...Although Rave-Up was the first record I bought by The Yardbirds, it turned out that the group had released an earlier album, but it hadn't gotten wide distribution here in the States. 

...While their first U.S release album contained a number of amazingly evocative songs, their second album, Over Under Sideways Down, proved the band could stretch out into relatively unexplored sonic territories with mature compositions such as "Still I'm Sad," "Turn Into Earth," and "Ever Since the World Began."


This was certainly the high point for the group, but as fate would have it, the group's bass player, Paul Samwell-Smith, decided he wasn't cut out for the music business and quit. 

...You'd think that with such a prestigious line-up and with so many ground-breaking recordings, the group could stay together and continue their musical explorations, but in 1966, Jeff Beck was either fired or quit the band (depending upon whom you ask) after a tour stop in Texas. 

...Oddly enough, it wasn't until Guitar World magazine published "Guitars That Shook the World" in 1995 that I learned that Jeff Beck played all his guitar parts on those early Yardbirds recordings using a 1954 Fender Esquire he'd bought for the lofty sum of $60 in 1964. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>My Friend Gordon Waller</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-07-18T05:52:43-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/98c2078478aa8c3eef73a3fd062bb2d4-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/98c2078478aa8c3eef73a3fd062bb2d4-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sadly, I have just been told of the passing of my good friend Gordon Waller.   Gordon and I met in the late sixties and even though we lived in different parts of the world most of the time, we stayed friends throughout the years.   Every time we got together, we always ended up playing and singing songs and having a laugh over the good times and all the trouble we got into over the years.


When I decided to begin touring again in 2004, he offered me encouragement and support. 

...It is a comfort to me to know that in the past few years he had found happiness in his personal life and that he and Peter had begun performing again.   I always felt that these were the things that were such a big part of him. 


When Cynthia and I were able to see Gordon and Peter in concert in Santa Monica, California last year, little did I know that it would be the last time I would see my old friend.


I know I&rsquo;m not alone in saying that Gordon will be missed, but we each have our own memories of him, I have mine. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>John Walker &#x26; Cynthia&#x2019;s  commitment to charitable organizations:&#xa;</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-05-11T04:19:41-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/95719366c5cfa1d44fb6d5442575f14f-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/95719366c5cfa1d44fb6d5442575f14f-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&ldquo; In an effort to raise public awareness to the needs of so many worthy causes, Cynthia and I will be pledging a donation from my proceeds from every show I perform, every CD and book I sell, to various charitable organizations.    I invite all of you to join me in seeking ways to help those in need.


Below is a list of some of the organizations I support.    Please contact Ann Gwilliam regarding adding your charitable cause.    Thankyou for your support, Very sincerely yours, John Walker&rdquo;


...The Red Cross


...Veterans of Foreign Wars


Various orphanages and hospices in the UK and America]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>John Walker Photos at Victoria &#x26; Albert Museum</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-05-10T05:16:08-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/d2777ee8e26a9243f1460c466f8de9fc-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/d2777ee8e26a9243f1460c466f8de9fc-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Harry Goodwin; official Top of The Pops photographer (1964 - 1973) has an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London &nbsp;featuring his classic portraits of icons taken during this time.   This exclusive exhibition will run from April - September 2010 later to tour nationwide. 


We are thrilled and delighted to announce that Harry has selected a number of photographs of John and The Walker Brothers to be included in this interesting and exciting exhibition.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April 7th Update</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2008-04-06T18:11:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/662dd8cdd4da839b087524d5c8e95a08-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/662dd8cdd4da839b087524d5c8e95a08-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[John and Cynthia were&nbsp;delighted to be guests of honour at The Variety Club Of Scotland's Annual Dinner and Fundraiser at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Saturday November 24th to help sick, disabled&nbsp;and disadvantaged children.


&nbsp;


It was a fun packed&nbsp;evening with prestigious guests being piped to their seats,&nbsp;John and Cynthia included.&nbsp;  A huge amount of money was raised that night in&nbsp;a multitude of&nbsp;ways including an auction which in itself&nbsp;raised&nbsp;many thousands of pounds for the Club and therefore the children.


&nbsp;


The Variety Club&nbsp;aims to&nbsp;provide sunshine coaches, electric wheelchairs, outings to exciting places, equipment for&nbsp;children's hospitals and help in&nbsp;so many other ways, all&nbsp;made possible because volunteers from many walks of life give generously of their time and money, supported by a galaxy of celebrities from showbusiness and sport.


...John and Cynthia were proud to be associated with such an important and worthwhile cause&nbsp;and it is their intention to help&nbsp;again, whenever the opportunity arises.


Click Here for Photos]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>March 1st Update</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2008-02-29T18:10:44-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/236358b814858d868a858597d44f7dfb-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/236358b814858d868a858597d44f7dfb-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[John has&nbsp;written a number of songs with a 'country' feel to them and at the moment&nbsp;he&nbsp;is busy fine tuning them&nbsp;in&nbsp;his recording studio out in California.


Last year John flew to Berlin with his wife Cynthia to take part in the recording of a&nbsp;programme called 'Hit Giganten,' which is a well established and successful show on national channel Sat1, with it's presenter Hugo Egon Balder.   John, backed by Cynthia, sang his newly recorded version of 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore,' whilst other 60s artistes performed their big hits too.   The Fortunes&nbsp;was one&nbsp; of those acts to appear and sadly&nbsp;happened to be&nbsp;one&nbsp;of the last Rod Allen performed before he was taken ill.   The&nbsp;broadcast date for this show takes place sometime in March/April and will be posted here, just as soon as it is known. 

...A&nbsp;DVD&nbsp;is in the pipe-line of a number of the concerts John took part in last year, with The Dakotas and it is hoped that this will soon&nbsp;become available.


Wayne from the Zone Radio station is working on a couple of&nbsp;special programmes featuring John and the dates for these&nbsp;will be announced here just as soon as they are released.


Negotiations are in place for John to take part in a number of&nbsp;'live' performances in Northern Europe towards the end of this year&nbsp;and these too will be&nbsp;reported here.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Solid Silver 60s Tour</title><dc:creator>jamie@johnwalkerinternational.org</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2008-09-27T18:07:44-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/9cc4205c1941f3dbc62ee05de0858ec4-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.johnwalkerinternational.com/newsblog/files/9cc4205c1941f3dbc62ee05de0858ec4-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[John is very pleased to announce&nbsp;he will be appearing on the Solid Silver Sixties Show 2009 alongside The Searchers, The Merseybeats, Wayne Fontana and The Dakotas.


Further details are here]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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