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History Repeating for Fast Rising New Single ‘ROCK ON’ 09 New Version of #1 Rock Classic released 20 years After Original
(LOS ANGELES, CA) March 15, 2009 – Recording Artist Michael Damian appears to have a hit all over again with the release of his new ’09 version of his #1 Billboard rock classic, “ROCK ON” from his soon to be released CD album, “Rock On” from Caption Records.
“Rock On” ’09 was released this week twenty years after Michael Damian’s version hit #1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records charts. The same production team behind Michael’s chart topper – GrammyÒ Award winner Tom Weir, Michael Damian and Larry Weir -- produced
“Rock On” ’09.
Taking a break from his successful independent film career as an award winning Writer/Director/Producer (“Moondance Alexander”) to return to the studio and his musical roots by popular demand, Michael has artfully crafted a warm, intimate musical treasure of new music tracks combined with fresh, innovative new recordings from his hit music catalog, with a few classics.
“It was exciting to return to the recording studio and immerse myself completely in my music once again,” reveals Michael. “I’ve been so focused creatively on making art through my independent films (directing/producing) until the fans and the media spoke up demanding more of my music.” Michael adds, “Plus, it’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since my original ‘Rock On’ hit #1 on Billboard. Yet, this new version shows it’s still a classic song and socially relevant to a whole new generation.”
Adult Contemporary, Hot AC and select Top 40 radio stations across the country have already embraced the new single favorably generating high rotation airplay, strong fan response and the buzz is spreading quickly.
“Michael’s ‘Rock On’ has become a national anthem and his new version is ready to conquer a whole new generation,” raves Tom Holt at WSRS radio. “Let’s Rock On!”
“Michael has taken ‘Rock On’, his 80s classic and given it a contemporary edge without losing that classic feel,” adds Rusty Keys of KBEE radio.
The new “Rock On” CD album features new contemporary tracks plus new recordings of fan favorites including “Was It Nothing at All” a hit on the Billboard charts, and Top 5 Radio & Records Adult Contemporary chart twice for which Michael was awarded a BMI Song-writing award.
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