ICON's '1984: Live Bootleg' To Be Released On DVD
May 29, 2008Epicenter Multimedia has announced the forthcoming release of ICON's "1984: Live Bootleg" for the first time on DVD.
Originally issued on VHS in 1999 through Epilogue Entertainment, this single-camera-shot concert is the only known document of an entire performance by the original ICON band consisting of Stephen Clifford, Dan Wexler, John Aquilino, Tracy Wallach and Pat Dixon.
With the advances in digital technology since its original release in 1999, the beta master was recently put thru a series of broadcast filters and Izotope mastering plugins. These technological advancements have produced a clearer picture and an enhanced soundtrack compared to the original release. As an added bonus, a brand new interview with Dan Wexler and John Aquilino filmed in May 2008 is included to round out this release.
Filmed during the band's first tour, the concert features songs from ICON's debut album as well as tracks from the then-yet-to-be-recorded "Night of the Crime" LP and a few cuts that to this date have yet to be released.
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In other news, Epicenter Multimedia has made the following announcement regarding ICON's participation in the AZ All-Star Rock Reunion concert scheduled for June 8:
"We reget to announce that ICON must withdraw from participation of the AZ All-Stars Rock Reunion concert due to a medical emergency. Guitarist Dan Wexler was recently bit by a brown recluse spider and at this time is unable to play guitar. This is an extremely serious condition and Dan is currently under medical observation. We hope for his speedy and healthy recovery. Since this would have been ICON's first show in 18 years along with original guitarist John Aquilino and several new members, it is in the best interest of the band, the fans and the charities involved for this concert that ICON withdraw from participation at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will follow up with further information regarding the band and Dan's condition as it becomes available."
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