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PETER TOSH TRIBUTE ALBUM ADVANCE EP TO HIT STREETS OCTOBER 19th

 

Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2004

 

It is official; a long awaited Peter Tosh Tribute Album Advance EP will hit the streets on October 19th of this year.  That date also marks the 50th anniversary of Peter Tosh’s birth.

 

The EP features Peter Tosh compositions performed by such great artists as, the late JERRY GARCIA, Peter’s youngest son; TOSH 1, MARTHA DAVIS of The Motel’s with a bone chilling acoustic rendition of “ Pick Myself Up “.  The EP will also feature CYPRESS HILL, TIPPA IRIE & BETTER CHEMISTRY, and Anguilla’s own ambassador; DADDY ROOTS.

 

Plus, in an unusual twist, the Tosh Foundation is accepting submissions from any and all musicians and band’s performing their version of their favorite Peter Tosh song.  A panel of judges consisting of other musicians and music industry people will choose one artist’s track to be included on the EP and will later choose one track to be included on the full length album coming out next year.

 

This is a great and unusual opportunity for just about anyone to end up with their song on an album surrounded by all top music names.

 

The deadline to have your track considered for inclusion on the EP which is September 15th is quickly approaching.  Those interested need to send a CD with no more than two Peter Tosh tracks and all contact information. 

Send your submission to:

Extra Track

Tosh Tribute Album

3376 Preakness Court

Marietta, GA 30062

 

 

A long awaited full length album will be released next year and will feature tracks from Eric Clapton, Velvet Revolver (Slash, Matt & Duff of Guns N’ Roses), and Sean Paul, Luciano, J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr fame and others.

 

The projects are the result of close to two years of work by long time music veteran, Michael Malott and his Tosh Foundation.  The project has faced a number of obstacles including a long running lack of funding, a bogus investor in Canada and a battle with Air Jamaica over two tickets that were to be awarded to one lucky buyer of the project’s Put My Faith in Jah fundraiser release.  The project alleges that Air Jamaica promised and then failed to provide the two tickets after taking full advantage of the promotional exposure of the project.

 

Project creator, Michael Malott does however note a couple of highlights of the project to date.  This including the letter he received from former South Africa President, NELSON MANDELA commending the project and Malott’s efforts.  The project also received several awards last year.

 

Malott’s other charity; Instruments for the Youth has become increasingly popular.  With a long list of celebrity artist supporters and major music companies including the likes of C. F. MARTIN GUITARS, SHURE USA, JAZZIZ MAGAZINE, MUSICIAN’S FRIEND, PEAVEY, and BEHRINGER,  the charity just released a jazz compilation CD featuring a major line up of top name jazz artists.  This including former Police guitarist, ANDY SUMMER’S, Grammy Winning guitarist PAT MARTINO, Jefferson Starship guitarist; CRAIG CHAQUICO, Latin superstar; PONCHO SANCHEZ, former Testament guitarist, ALEX SKOLNICK and his trio, MARK EGAN, ERNIE WATTS, and several others.

 

The charity provides free musical instruments to needy children and conducts celebrity hosted music clinics for children.  The organization is also planning a summer music camp program for underprivileged children which will feature celebrity camp counselors for next fall.

 

Artwork for the albums cover is still being put together for the EP and the project is working to meet their upcoming deadlines.

 

The CD will be available through the projects official website www.ptosh.com and is available for pre-order now at a special discount with free shipping and handling.