Teenage Cancer Trust /Buddy Holly Fundation charity project

[hunter v2.0]

This whole TCT / Buddy Holly thing as far as Mark's involvement is concerned is just a complete mystery. Will there be concerts? Is it a whole album? Just one track? Why the secrecy? Or – are the TCT and BH projects even connected?

[Jules]

As far as I understand, it is produced by Guy, i'm not sure if alone or with someone else, and a large number of artists are involved, I believe that each one would do one song.

About MK involvement, I (we) wish he's playing in all songs but I guess he'll be just another one playing.

And as far as the charity is also called Buddy Holly, it might be songs of him...

Here you have two questions I made to Guy just a year ago that makes me think there would be a gig also:

Q:Hello Guy. I saw in social media that tomorrow the TCT concerts at the RAH are going to be announced, there is going to happen also an announcement of the record? If there is one concert related to the project I hope there is any chance to see MK and you on the stage, please say yes!

A:It’s not for me to say I’m afraid, but there are plans being laid.

AND

Q:Hello Doc. Some days ago I read somewhere that the announcement of the Royal Albert Hall dates for the Teenage Cancer Trust is imminent, and then I read in your forum that we will reading about the TCT release very soon too. Are both things connected? I mean, any of those live gigs is going to be related with the charity record? If so, I would like (I might say we) to see you with MK there even for a few songs!

A:They are connected but all the dots still need to be joined

[skydiver]

This time they released the whole lot of gigs at once.

Nothing related to MK nor the TCT project.

Thanks jbaent for mentioning the TCT announcements to us.
This would have been one of the now very rare possibilities of MK performing live outside of his decision to stop touring.

[Jules]

This time they released the whole lot of gigs at once.

Nothing related to MK nor the TCT project.

Thanks jbaent for mentioning the TCT announcements to us.
This would have been one of the now very rare possibilities of MK performing live outside of his decision to stop touring.

Maybe the record is not set to release before those gigs...

Or he's not playing any gig, Guy said this:

Q:Sorry guy that again looking forward to Mark's new album next year . I know he isn't planning to tour but do you think there will be any live work at all even if just a few concerts in the UK or a residency at one venue?

A:I’m not aware of any plans for shows

[cannibals]

If he was aware he would not say. Because he can not say anything. He never spoke about any upcoming shows that were not officially announced..

[dustyvalentino]

It seems to be the same old acts every year at these shows these days.

Good if you are a fan of that Britpop type thing I guess. The Who with Squeeze at the RAH would be a fantastic night to be fair.

[wakeywakey]

It seems to be the same old acts every year at these shows these days.

Good if you are a fan of that Britpop type thing I guess. The Who with Squeeze at the RAH would be a fantastic night to be fair.

It'll definitely be different next year as Roger Daltrey is stepping down as curator of the gigs.

[Marnix]

There will be a Buddy Holly book coming where the proceeds are going the teenage cancer trust

 
https://www.genesis-publications.com/book/9781905662920/words-of-love

[Jules]

"Words of Love
Buddy Holly
Born out of a conversation with Roger Daltrey, who first conceived the idea of Words of Love back in 2017, Genesis Publications is honoured to publish the definitive celebration of musician, songwriter and rock and roll trailblazer, Buddy Holly.

In partnership with María Elena Holly and the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, this seminal volume covers Buddy's life, music and enduring legacy, offering an unseen perspective on the man behind the timeless music. This edition is presented as a limited edition boxed set of just 559 copies and features original cover art created specially by Ronnie Wood, with a foreword by María Elena Holly and an introduction by esteemed music critic Greil Marcus. The proceeds will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.

The book is narrated by over 80 of the world's most influential musicians, such as David Gilmour, Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend and Brian Wilson, explaining what Buddy Holly means to them. Words of Love unravels the complexities of Holly's enduring legacy, from his Texan roots, to his work in the studio and on tour with the Crickets, to his inner creative world and the final months of innovation in New York City that preceded his tragic death.

Words of Love charts the unusual rise of a musical pioneer who defied conventions and changed the course of music history. Buddy's career is presented through a large collection of never-before-seen photography and personal items belonging to Buddy Holly, accompanied by the stories of those close to him, including Marí­a Elena Holly.
THE AMBASSADORS & HONOURED FRIENDS image 1
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THE AMBASSADORS & HONOURED FRIENDS
WORDS OF LOVE
'His persona, his songs, his guitar playing, and those awesome harmonies still resonate with me today.' - Brian May

Participating in Words of Love are over 80 iconic musicians welcomed as ambassadors of the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation over the course of the last decade. This book has been in the works for six of those years, and throughout this time, many ambassadors have contributed to this project. Words of Love includes contributions from Crickets Jerry 'JI' Allison and Sonny Curtis and friends of Buddy, Paul Anka, Dion, Duane Eddy and Don Everly. An incredible roll call of some of the world's most famous musicians are taking part, including Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Emmylou Harris, Brian May, Van Morrison, Dolly Parton, Robert Plant, Keith Richards, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Pete Townshend, among many more - all of whom cite Buddy Holly as a central influence on their own incredible careers.
 
Illustrating their text, each contributor has provided a handwritten dedication to Buddy, their own 'words of love', and each is pictured today with a unique guitar gifted to them by the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation - a replica of Buddy's own 1943 Gibson J45. This special guitar is gifted to ambassadors in recognition of their work supporting the Foundation, including this project, each named after a song Buddy either recorded, performed or demo'd. Each instrument features a leather cover, hand-tooled in tribute to the one Buddy made himself, inspired by the legendary Hank Williams, and of course, Elvis Presley. The ambassadors write, record and perform with these bespoke instruments and by doing so keep the memory of Buddy alive. "

Let's see if the record has that same name...

[Dutchessy]

That is the project, yes. Well done! Where did you find this?

[Jules]

That is the project, yes. Well done! Where did you find this?

Three posts above

There will be a Buddy Holly book coming where the proceeds are going the teenage cancer trust

 
https://www.genesis-publications.com/book/9781905662920/words-of-love

However, MK is not mentioned at all regarding this book, but I bet this is linked with the music project.

[Dutchessy]

MK is on the list of names on the picture i see

[Dutchessy]

Here

[Dutchessy]

But indeed, i thought they recorded an album as well.. or are they just narrating a book?

[Jules]

MK is on the list of names on the picture i see

Yes, endorses of the charity.

But he's not mentioned regarding the book, and many famous and less famous names than MK are mentioned...