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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to unlock Holtzman Amplifier in Dune Awakening?
To unlock the powerful Holtzman Amplifier within Dune: Awakening is quite crucial and an early milestone for the survivors of Arrakis. The most sought-after ancient technology piece provides some significant advantages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To find it, one needs to navigate treacherous sands and hostile scavengers. So, ready your stillsuit and be prepared for a vital expedition deep into dangerous wrecks. Rewards are worth taking a perilous journey across dunes. Here is how you can track the Holtzman Amplifier and get it. Where to find Holtzman Amplifier in Dune Awakening ? The quest for the Holtzman Amplifier starts at the Griffin's Reach. The bustling settlement hub is a major stop after initial trials. Seek Contracts Board here for initiating vital Scrap Mettle: Wrecking Crew mission. The task will direct you to the desolate Hagga Basin South. Where To Find The Holtzman Amplifier In Dune Awakening | Wrecking Crew Quest Guide Your target is Wreck of the Alcyon. Head east from the Griffin's Reach and carefully skirt northern rock formations. Be aware of the ever-present threat of sandworms during the trek. The wreck lies roughly 1000s meters out, a grim silhouette against the desert. Inside Alcyon lurks danger. Scavengers there fiercely guard ruins. Navigate to the starboard side of the ship and move steadily aft. The destination is the chamber dominated by distinctive and yellow holographic globe projection. Against a real wall of room rests the unassuming and small chest. In it lies the coveted Holtzman Amplifier. Secure it with ease. Survive the wreck and reap rewards Alcyon isn't a passive ruin. So, expect some heavy and sustained resistance from the scavenger factions, both within and outside the shattered hull. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Give priority to clearing hostiles in a systematic way before you attempt a thorough exploration. Enemies could respawn, so be vigilant, even after the initial sweeps. Remember, efficiency is a key to your survival. Before you leave the wreck, make a thorough exploration. Deep in it lies the significantly final chest. Its contents are quite valuable—Spice-Infused Carbon Ingots, a unique crafting blueprint, and some other essential survival resources. Do not miss the opportunity before you brave your return journey. Tips to survive in Dune Awakening Before you head out, stock up on the water as the heat of Arrakis drains stamina faster. Stick to the high ground when you travel in order to avoid sandworms. Bring decent weapons and armor to have a smooth fight with Scavengers guarding the area. Look at everything besides the amplifier. The wreck also has Spice-Infused Carbon Ingots and some rare blueprints. As you secure the amplifier and gather some additional loot, return it to Griffin's Reach. Head back to the Contracts Board and deliver the Holtzman Amplifier to complete the Wrecking Crew contract. The immediate reward you will receive is 2000 Solari, which will boost early resources. Quite importantly, the success unlocks access to more challenging and rewarding contracts all across Arrakis. The path for greater power on Dune: Awakening is now open.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary musician boycotting Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
Legendary bassist Carol Kaye will not attend her own induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 90-year-old musician, who was part of a group of session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, said Wednesday she will not be attending this year's ceremony. 'People have been asking: NO I won't be there,' Kaye wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post. 'I am declining the RRHOF awards show (and Denny Tedesco process)... because it wasn't something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do and did in the golden era of the 1960s Recording Hits.' According to Rolling Stone, Kaye was featured in Tedesco's 2008 documentary, 'The Wrecking Crew,' about the collective that recorded songs with The Beach Boys, Phil Spector, The Monkees and more in the 1960s and '70s. However, she objected to the Wrecking Crew name, which came from drummer Hal Blaine. Kaye said she started as a jazz guitarist who 'got into recording good music' in the '50s with artists like Sam Cooke. She once replaced a bassist who failed to show for a studio session and soon found it 'easy... to invent good bass lines' — but still gave credit to the group of collaborators. 'You are always part of a TEAM, not a solo artist at all….there were always 350-400 Studio Musicians (AFM Local 47 Hollywood) working in the busy 1960s, and called that ONLY ….since 1930s, I was never a 'wrecker' at all….that's a terrible insulting name,' she wrote. 'I refuse to be part of a process that is something else rather than what I believe in, for others' benefit and not reflecting on the truth – we all enjoyed working with EACH OTHER.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes constitute this year's honorees in the 'performer' category, while Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will also be inducted and recognized with the 'Musical Influence Award.' The ceremony will stream live on Disney+ and be available on Hulu the next day. Iconic country music quartet may never perform this song live Boston Calling not returning for 2026, changing festival weekend Country star goes viral for forgetting lyrics to hit song at stadium show Chart-topping '60s pop singer dies at 82: 'He will be greatly missed' Springfield to host 8 concerts, 10 movies for free this summer Read the original article on MassLive.
Associated Press
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Bassist Carol Kaye tells AP she's declining Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, 'Permanently'
NEW YORK (AP) — Carol Kaye, a prolific and revered bassist who played on thousands of songs in the 1960s including hits by the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and Barbra Streisand, told The Associated Press on Friday that she wants no part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 'I've declined the rrhof. Permanently,' the 90-year-old Kaye said in an email to the AP. She said she has sent a letter to the Hall saying the same thing. Her remarks come two days after a Facebook post — since deleted — in which she said 'NO I won't be there. I am declining the RRHOF awards show.' Kaye was set to be inducted in November in a class that also includes Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker and Cyndi Lauper. She said in her deleted post that she was 'turning it down because it wasn't something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do and did in the golden era of the 1960s Recording Hits.' Kaye's credits include the bass lines on Simon & Garfunkel's 'Homeward Bound,' the Beach Boys' 'Good Vibrations' and the Monkees' 'I'm a Believer.' Along with drummer Hal Blaine and guitarist Tommy Tedesco, she was part of a core of heavily used studio musicians that Blaine later dubbed 'The Wrecking Crew.' Kaye hated the name, and suggested in her Facebook post that her association with it was part of the reason for declining induction. 'I was never a 'wrecker' at all,' she wrote, 'that's a terrible insulting name.' Kaye's inductee page on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website makes no mention of the moniker. Hall representatives had no immediate comment. Many artists have been inducted in their absence or after their death, and in 2006 the Sex Pistols became Hall of Famers despite rejecting their induction. In 2022, Dolly Parton initially declined her induction, saying someone more associated with rock 'n' roll should get the honor. But she was convinced to change her mind and embrace the honor. ___ Dalton reported from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carol Kaye has declined her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction invitation
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Carol Kaye, one of the most prolific recording bass players in rock history, has revealed she won't be in attendance when she's inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this Fall. She's set to be honored as part of the Hall's Class of 2025 contingent, which includes several other overdue nods, with The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Bad Company, and Outkast among Kaye's classmates. However, the 90-year-old, estimated to have played on over 10,000 recording sessions and heard on records by Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, and the Supremes, has declined her invitation to November's event. 'People have been asking: NO I won't be there. I am declining the rrhof awards show,' she wrote on a now-deleted Facebook post, dated Wednesday, June 18. Kaye says she is 'turning it down because it wasn't something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do and did in the golden era of the 1960s recording hits.' She first stepped into a recording studio in the late 1950s, laying down rhythm guitar on Sam Cooke's arrangement of the jazz standard, Summertime. She later pivoted to session work and became a talent in hot demand across the '60s and '70s as part of a group of musicians affectionately known as the Wrecking Crew. Kaye, however, doesn't take kindly to being considered a Wrecker. 'You are always part of a team, not a solo artist at all,' she explains, perhaps finding it odd that she's been singled out for the honor. 'There were always 350-400 studio musicians (AFM Local 47 Hollywood) working in the busy 1960s, and called that only. Since the 1930s, I was never a 'Wrecker' at all…. that's a terrible insulting name.' Before her Summertime gig, Kaye was a jazz guitarist, adding that she was 'accidentally asked to record' on the track, and then 'accidentally placed on a Fender Precision Bass in mid-1963 when someone didn't show,' leading to her prolific spell as a bass player. 'I never played bass in my life, but being an experienced recording guitarist, it was easy for me to invent good bass lines,' she adds. 'As a Jazz musician, you invent every note you play, and they used a lot of Jazz musicians.' Notable spots as a bass player saw her set the tone for Quincy Jones' Hikky-Burr, which became the soundtrack to the Bill Cosby Show, and the Beach Boys' iconic LP, Pet Sounds. 'My job was to add feel and groove to Brian's written bass parts,' she once told Bass Player. 'I tried to keep it cooking for him.' She's also said that it took 36 hours to cut Good Vibrations – 'we knew it was a big deal' – and in a rare interview, the band's late figurehead, Brian Wilson, was full of praise for her craft. On personal achievements alone, it is easy to see why so many have campaigned for her inclusion into the Hall's history books. But it's also easy to understand why Kaye, seeing herself as one cog in a much larger music-making machine, doesn't sit easily with the spotlight on her. Her Facebook post signs off by saying: 'I refuse to be part of a process that is something else than what I believe in, for others' benefit and not reflecting the truth. We all enjoyed working with each other. Thank you for understanding.' Drummer/producer Questlove has a different take on the situation. Commenting on Stereogum's Instagram post, which featured a screenshot of Kaye's post, he says: 'I appreciate the sentiment, but on the other side of this coin, not getting your flowers and receiving love isn't serving anyone here. 'For historical context, the world needs to see her receive this accolade,' he adds, seeing her as representative of the wider session musician scene. Kim Thayill, meanwhile, believes Soundgarden's induction marks a positive posthumous chapter in the legacy of Chris Cornell.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary '60s Musician Refuses Rock Hall Honor Over ‘Insulting' Label
Legendary '60s Musician Refuses Rock Hall Honor Over 'Insulting' Label originally appeared on Parade. Iconic musician Carol Kaye is skipping this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony — and she's not holding back about why. Kaye, 90, reportedly explained in a Facebook post that she's turning down the honor because the event doesn't properly represent the legacy of studio musicians during her era. 'NO I won't be there,' she wrote. 'I am declining the awards show… turning it down because it wasn't something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do and did in the golden era of the 1960s Recording Hits.' She also voiced frustration over the Hall referring to her as part of the 'Wrecking Crew,' a label she's long rejected. 'You are always part of a TEAM, not a solo artist at all,' she wrote. 'There were always 350–400 Studio Musicians… I was never a 'wrecker' at all… that's a terrible, insulting name.' Shortly after her induction was announced, Kaye doubled down in the comments, saying, 'Please know our only name was Studio Musicians,' and added she wasn't sure if she could tolerate being labeled a 'wrecker' to attend the event. Although Kaye is opting out, the Hall will still induct her. A pioneering bassist with more than 10,000 recording credits, Kaye helped shape the sound of popular music behind the scenes, performing on hits by The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel and The Supremes — just to name a few. In her post, she also reflected on her unconventional rise to fame. Originally a jazz guitarist, she was invited to a recording session in 1957 and accidentally ended up playing bass in 1963 when another musician failed to show. 'I never played bass in my life,' she recalled, but quickly found a knack for inventing catchy bass lines. 'As a jazz musician, you invent every note you play.' Now, despite the honor, Kaye is choosing to stand by her values. 'I refuse to be part of a process that is something else rather than what I believe in… We all enjoyed working with EACH OTHER.' Legendary '60s Musician Refuses Rock Hall Honor Over 'Insulting' Label first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
