# 40th anniversary (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 40th anniversary. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Hollies End 64-Year Touring Career As Tony Hicks And Bobby Elliott Retire](https://www.noise11.com/news/the-hollies-end-touring-career-tony-hicks-bobby-elliott-20260822) _2026-08-22 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ The Hollies have ended their touring career after more than six decades, with Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott retiring from touring. The post The Hollies End 64-Year Touring Career As Tony Hicks And Bobby Elliott Retire appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Paris Jackson Releases Second Album Happiest Day Of My Life](https://www.noise11.com/news/paris-jackson-releases-second-album-happiest-day-of-my-life-20260822) _2026-08-22 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Paris Jackson has released Happiest Day Of My Life, her second studio album and first full-length release since 2020's Wilted. The post Paris Jackson Releases Second Album Happiest Day Of My Life appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Bonnaroo Takes A Year Off In 2027 After Weather Hits The Farm](https://www.noise11.com/news/bonnaroo-takes-a-year-off-in-2027-after-weather-hits-the-farm-20260822) _2026-08-22 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Bonnaroo will not take place in 2027, with organisers giving The Farm in Manchester, Tennessee, a year to recover after repeated severe weather events. The post Bonnaroo Takes A Year Off In 2027 After Weather Hits The Farm appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [iOTA Announces First Album In A Decade, Hours Disappear](https://www.noise11.com/news/iota-announces-first-album-in-a-decade-hours-disappear-20260822) _2026-08-22 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ iOTA will release Hours Disappear on September 25, his first studio album in a decade, with an Australian acoustic tour following in October, November and December. The post iOTA Announces First Album In A Decade, Hours Disappear appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Frank Sinatra’s Sinatra At The Sands Returns For 60th Anniversary With Five Complete Shows](https://www.noise11.com/news/frank-sinatra-sinatra-at-the-sands-60th-anniversary-20260822) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Frank Sinatra’s Sinatra At The Sands returns for its 60th anniversary with a new 2LP Vinylphyle edition and a five-CD collection featuring five complete 1966 Sands performances. The post Frank Sinatra’s Sinatra At The Sands Returns For 60th Anniversary With Five Complete Shows appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [MSI expands Q Bocage collection with new colors](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/msi-expands-q-bocage-collection-with-new-colors/) _2026-08-21 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Orange, Calif.— MSI has expanded its Q Bocage collection with three new colors inspired by natural stone. The additions feature distinctive veining and organic visuals designed for residential and commercial spaces. The collection draws inspiration from marble and quartzite while offering the performance of an engineered surface. Select designs also incorporate MSI’s LumaLuxe technology. The \[…\]… ## [Outkast Idlewild Turns 20: The Final Chapter Of A Groundbreaking Hip-Hop Partnership](https://www.noise11.com/news/outkast-idlewild-20th-anniversary-20260822) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Outkast’s Idlewild turns 20, revisiting the final studio album from André 3000 and Big Boi, its jazz, blues and soul influences, major singles and the history before and after its release. The post Outkast Idlewild Turns 20: The Final Chapter Of A Groundbreaking Hip-Hop Partnership appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Voting open for 2026 FCNews Style & Design Awards](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/voting-open-for-2026-fcnews-style-design-awards/) _2026-08-21 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Huntington, N.Y.—Floor Covering News is seeking nominations for its annual FCNewStyle & Design Awards, a program that recognizes outstanding achievement in product visuals across today’s most popular flooring segments. The FCNewStyle & Design Awards program, now in its third year, represents an opportunity for suppliers to benchmark themselves against their competitors and prove style and design… ## [Lamb Of God’s Sacrament Turns 20](https://www.noise11.com/news/lamb-of-gods-sacrament-turns-20-20260822) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Lamb Of God’s Sacrament turns 20, revisiting the 2006 album that became a major commercial breakthrough for the Richmond metal band. The post Lamb Of God’s Sacrament Turns 20 appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [AHF Products: Icons that stand the test of time](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/ahf-products-icons-that-stand-the-test-of-time/) _2026-08-21 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ When the first issue of Floor Covering News arrived in 1986, Ronald Reagan was president, “Top Gun” was dominating movie screens, the average new home cost less than $90,000 and carpet was still king. Retailers relied on printed catalogs; consumers looked to magazines for design inspiration and the idea of researching flooring online—or asking artificial \[…\] The post AHF Products: Icons that stand… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ndS6REmn2QXP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [The people behind four decades of progress](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/the-people-behind-four-decades-of-progress/) _2026-08-21 · Ken Ryan · Floor Covering News_ They’ve been described as many things—pioneers, visionaries, trailblazers and, yes, even rule breakers. These individuals, who have led operations large and small, span the spectrum from engineering/manufacturing wizards to masters of retail and/or commercial. Some have passed on, but by no means are they forgotten; others continue to make an impact in today’s challenging environment. \[…\] The post… ## [Stanton: All about design, innovation, partnership](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/stanton-all-about-design-innovation-partnership/) _2026-08-21 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Every great company begins with an idea. For Stanton, that idea was simple, yet ambitious: create flooring that people didn’t simply walk on, they would build their homes around it. More than four decades later, that vision continues to define who we are. What began in 1980 as an entrepreneurial venture has grown into one \[…\] The post Stanton: All about design, innovation, partnership appeared… ## [Skyhooks Celebrate 50 Years Of Straight In A Gay Gay World](https://www.noise11.com/news/skyhooks-celebrate-50-years-of-straight-in-a-gay-gay-world-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Skyhooks’ Straight In A Gay Gay World turns 50, marking the 1976 album’s place in the band’s classic era and its collaboration with producer Ross Wilson. The post Skyhooks Celebrate 50 Years Of Straight In A Gay Gay World appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Sunnyboys First Album Box Set Expands 45th Anniversary With Demos, Live Recording And New Book](https://www.noise11.com/news/sunnyboys-1981-debut-album-4lp-box-set-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Sunnyboys will celebrate the 45th anniversary of their self-titled 1981 debut with a four-LP box set featuring demos, live recordings and archival material. The post Sunnyboys First Album Box Set Expands 45th Anniversary With Demos, Live Recording And New Book appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Route 33 And James Blundell Weave 37 Aussie Songtitles Together For For Blue Collar Man](https://www.noise11.com/news/route-33-james-blundell-blue-collar-man-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Route 33 have teamed with Australian country veteran James Blundell for Blue Collar Man, a song containing references to 37 classic Australian songs. The post Route 33 And James Blundell Weave 37 Aussie Songtitles Together For For Blue Collar Man appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Def Leppard Guitarist Vivian Campbell Confirms Return Of Cancer](https://www.noise11.com/news/def-leppard-guitarist-vivian-campbell-confirms-return-of-cancer-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has confirmed that his Hodgkin’s lymphoma has returned following an unsuccessful donor transplant, though he remains committed to touring with the band. The post Def Leppard Guitarist Vivian Campbell Confirms Return Of Cancer appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Slash Honoured With New Snake Species Named Lielaphis Slashi](https://www.noise11.com/news/slash-honoured-with-new-snake-species-named-lielaphis-slashi-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Scientists at the Field Museum have named a newly discovered non-venomous snake species from New Guinea Lielaphis slashi in honour of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. The post Slash Honoured With New Snake Species Named Lielaphis Slashi appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [David Cox Seeks Answers For The Balibo Five With Sea Of Lies](https://www.noise11.com/news/david-cox-seeks-answers-for-the-balibo-five-with-sea-of-lies-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ David Cox has released Sea Of Lies, a song inspired by the 1975 murders of the Balibo Five and the continuing questions surrounding their deaths. The post David Cox Seeks Answers For The Balibo Five With Sea Of Lies appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Lotte Gallagher Returns With Emotional New Single Wish](https://www.noise11.com/news/lotte-gallagher-returns-with-emotional-new-single-wish-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Lotte Gallagher returns with Wish, her first new music of 2026, and announces four Victorian headline shows for October. The post Lotte Gallagher Returns With Emotional New Single Wish appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Surprise Chef Introduce Frogs In A Pond With New Single Leg Day](https://www.noise11.com/news/surprise-chef-introduce-frogs-in-a-pond-with-new-single-leg-day-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Surprise Chef have announced their fifth studio album, Frogs In A Pond, for October 23 through Concord Jazz, with Leg Day as the first single. The post Surprise Chef Introduce Frogs In A Pond With New Single Leg Day appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9Ngfo2JIatQY) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [On The Steps Announces First 2026 Sydney Opera House Forecourt Line-Up](https://www.noise11.com/news/on-the-steps-2026-sydney-opera-house-line-up-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ On The Steps returns to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt in December 2026 with Rise Against, James Blake, DMA’S, Wolf Alice, Dizzee Rascal, Spacey Jane and more. The post On The Steps Announces First 2026 Sydney Opera House Forecourt Line-Up appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Nickelback Release New Single Leave Me Behind Ahead Of Everything Under The Sun](https://www.noise11.com/news/nickelback-leave-me-behind-everything-under-the-sun-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Nickelback have released Leave Me Behind, the third preview from their upcoming eleventh studio album Everything Under The Sun, due October 30. The post Nickelback Release New Single Leave Me Behind Ahead Of Everything Under The Sun appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [Rare Records Marks 35 Years With Halloween Reunion At 170 Russell](https://www.noise11.com/news/rare-records-35-years-still-alive-halloween-2026-20260821) _2026-08-21 · Paul Cashmere · Noise11 Music News_ Rare Records will celebrate 35 years in Melbourne with Mammal, Sydonia, .hinge, Bushido and Tyson & Forbes at 170 Russell on October 31. The post Rare Records Marks 35 Years With Halloween Reunion At 170 Russell appeared first on Noise11 Music News . ## [INSTALL expands apprenticeship recognition program](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/install-expands-apprenticeship-recognition-program/) _2026-08-20 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Washington, D.C. —INSTALL has expanded recognition of its apprenticeship and workforce training programs across the western U.S. as contractors seek more skilled flooring installers. Recent approvals in Seattle and reciprocity agreements in Oregon and Montana expand the program’s reach. The additions build on statewide apprenticeship recognition INSTALL received in California in 2024. The United… ## [Execs look back over vinyl’s rapid rise](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/execs-look-back-over-vinyls-rapid-rise/) _2026-08-20 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ PIET DOSSCHE founder and former CEO, USFloors Without any doubt, the introduction of COREtec in 2013 by USFloors has been the biggest event that impacted the resilient industry not only over the last 40 years, but since resilient flooring was invented. COREtec created the rigid core revolution with both WPC and SPC exploding in the \[…\] The post Execs look back over vinyl’s rapid rise appeared… ## [Tom Lape cites six events that changed everything](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/tom-lape-cites-six-events-that-changed-everything/) _2026-08-19 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Consolidation Shaw Industries was the biggest aggregator and consolidator of the industry, then Mohawk followed. The biggest trend is we both became multi-surface companies. We started as carpet companies and over time became highly effective consolidators and acquisitors of hard surface as well as carpet. The fact that we consolidated the industry meant we were \[…\] The post Tom Lape cites six… ## [Affordability pressures impact builder confidence](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/affordability-pressures-keep-builder-confidence-low/) _2026-08-19 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Washington, D.C.—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained low in August as affordability challenges continued to weigh on the housing market according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose one point to 35 in August. Builders continue to face \[…\] The post Affordability… ## [Four decades, countless dye lots and still no scratches](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/four-decades-countless-dye-lots-and-still-no-scratches/) _2026-08-19 · Steve Feldman · Floor Covering News_ Forty years is an eternity, especially for a small business in the U.S. In fact, it is estimated that only 10% to 12% of businesses make it to their 40th anniversary. But Floor Covering News is among the rare; we have stood the test of time. Truth be told, like a good bottle of whiskey, \[…\] The post Four decades, countless dye lots and still no scratches appeared first on Floor Covering News . ## [Jaeckle Distributors partners with Kährs](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/jaeckle-distributors-partners-with-kahrs/) _2026-08-19 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Madison, Wis.—Jaeckle Distributors has partnered with Kährs to distribute the company’s wood flooring and luxury vinyl tile products throughout the Midwest. The partnership strengthens Jaeckle’s hardwood portfolio and expands the range of products available to its customers. “With the addition of Kährs, we believe Jaeckle Distributors now offers one of the most well-rounded collections of \[…\] The… ## [FCNews: Four decades of helping industry navigate challenges](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/four-decades-of-helping-industry-navigate-challenges/) _2026-08-19 · Ken Ryan · Floor Covering News_ For 40 years, Floor Covering News has been the publication floor covering retail professionals rely on to make smart business decisions. Over the years, the market has depended on FCNews for its timely news coverage, vital insights and reporting/research. To commemorate its 40th anniversary, FCNews gathered testimonials from 40 flooring professionals who also happen to \[…\] The post FCNews: Four… ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sXBUieVDGQOq) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Southwind Floors strengthens sales team](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/southwind-floors-strengthens-sales-team/) _2026-08-19 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Dalton—Southwind Floors has expanded its sales organization with four new hires. The company named Gavin Miller, Andy Friedlander and Rick Davis territory managers. Southwind also named Jody Clayton inside sales manager. All four individuals bring extensive flooring industry experience from Shaw Industries. Their backgrounds include sales, customer relationships and market development. “We are… ## [Housing starts recede in July amid market headwinds](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/housing-starts-fall-in-july-amid-market-headwinds/) _2026-08-18 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Washington, D.C.—Housing starts fell sharply in July as builders continued to contend with economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, labor shortages and elevated financing expenses, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts dropped 12.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.24 million units, according to the U.S. Department of Housing \[…\] The… ## [Richard Quinlan joins Create Flooring](https://www.fcnews.net/2026/08/richard-quinlan-joins-create-flooring/) _2026-08-18 · FCNews Staff · Floor Covering News_ Calhoun, Ga.—Create Flooring has named Richard J. Quinlan senior vice president of sales and marketing. The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as Create Flooring expands its presence across the North American flooring market. “Richard brings extensive industry knowledge, strong customer relationships and a proven ability to develop business across the flooring market,” said…