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Larry Weir Shows That History Repeats Itself August 5, 2009

Fast rising single proves that great art sustains itself. A veteran group of professionals rock the house and audiences respond.

LOS ANGLES—July 04, 2009 Recording Artist Michael Damian celebrates independence this year with the release of his new ’09 version of his No 1 Billboard rock classic, “ROCK ON” from his recently released CD album, “Rock On” from Caption Records says Larry Weir. “Rock On” ’09 was released twenty years after Michael Damian’s version hit No 1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records charts.  The same production team behind Michael’s chart topper – Grammy® Award winner Tom Weir, Michael Damian and Larry Weir – produced “Rock On” ’09. Larry Weir who runs National Record Promotion has been running all of the radio promotion for the single. Taking a break from his independent film career as an award winning Writer/Director/Producer (“Moondance Alexander”) to return to the studio and his musical roots, Michael has artfully crafted a warm, intimate musical treasure of new music tracks combined with fresh, innovative new recordings from his music catalog, with a few classics. “It was exciting to return to the recording studio and immerse myself completely in my music once again,” reveals Michael. Michael adds, ” It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since my original ‘Rock On’ hit No 1 on Billboard. Yet, this new version shows it’s still a classic song and socially relevant to a whole new generation”. Larry Weir says that Adult Contemporary, Hot AC and select Top 40 radio stations across the country have already embraced the new single generating high rotation airplay, strong fan response and the buzz is spreading quickly. Michael’s ‘Rock On’ has become a national anthem and his new version is ready to conquer a whole new generation,” raves Tom Holt at WSRS radio. “Let’s Rock On!” Michael has taken ‘Rock On’, his ’80s classic and given it a contemporary edge without losing that classic feel,” adds Rusty Keys of KBEE radio. The new “Rock On” CD album features new contemporary tracks plus new recordings of fan favorites including “Was It Nothing at All” a hit on the Billboard charts, and Top 5 Radio & Records Adult Contemporary chart twice for which Michael was awarded a BMI Song-writing award. Brother and record promoter Larry Weir also did back-up vocals for many of the tracks. As an actor, Michael is probably best known for his 18 year run in CBS No 1 Daytime Drama, “The Young & the Restless”, where he recently reprised his role and performed two of the CD’s tracks, “Getting So Much Better” and “Still Mad About You” for Y&R’s 35th anniversary special. Besides Y&R, TV audiences have seen Michael perform his music on a wide range of TV shows from Oprah to The Tonight Show where brother Larry Weir played keyboards..”Rock On” 09 the single has been released and is available for purchase through iTunes. The album “Rock On” was released by Caption Records March 24 and is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon.com and through retail stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.CaptionRecords.com