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Springsteen to Release Wrecking Ball in March
Jan 24, 2012 - Bruce Springsteen is full speed ahead with his new album due out in March. “Wrecking Ball” will be his 17th studio album and is produced by heavy hitter Ron Aniello (Patti Scialfa, Jars of Clay) and talent thrown in from Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machines) and members of the E Street band.

“The lyrics tell a story you can't hear anywhere else and the music is his most innovative of recent years,” Springsteen manager Jon Landau said in a statement, via Rolling Stone. “The writing is some of the best of his career and both veteran fans and those who are new to Bruce will find much to love on Wrecking Ball.”

The album’s title comes from a debut track that Springsteen and the E Street Band played at Giants stadium in 2009. The song “Land of Hope and Dreams” is another single that will resurface on the new album, a song that was first performed at their 1999 reunion tour. Sources say a world tour looks possible for the Boss and the E Streeters in March as well. Stay tuned!  MORE

 

Paul McCartney to Perform at Grammy’s
January 24, 2012 - It’s a done deal as Paul has announced (via his website) that he will be preforming at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in L.A. on Feb 12. This is also a very special occasion for him as he’s nominated this year for Best Historical Album for Band On The Run. McCartney is definitely no stranger to the stage and if he wins this one it will be his 15th Grammy win in all.

Paul is keeping the pace steady leading up to the Grammy’s with his upcoming album release of “Kisses On The Bottom” scheduled to come out Feb 7th. This will be his fifteenth solo studio album and the fans are excited since his last album was almost five years ago.

McCartney has also been named the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year and that is for recognition of a musician’s artistic and philanthropic efforts. Hats off to you Sir Paul!  MORE

 

John Mayer Introduces New Custom Guitar
January 23, 2012 - John Mayer has been out of the spotlight since he cancelled numerous gigs last year to undergo throat surgery. His decision to finally go under the knife was necessary after attempts to rest his voice did not help. In the meantime, John had to regroup and push back the release of his new album.

He still continues to recuperate and although not 100% with his voice Mayer made his first public appearance attending the National Association of Music Merchants Conference in California to introduce his new custom made guitar with Martin, “Rolling Stone”reports. His limited edition of these six string guitars will be sold for $14,000 and only to select dealers.

John also has a new album “Born And Raised” due out later this year and this ties in nicely for him getting back in touch with his musical roots.   MORE

Etta James Dies at the Age 73
Jan 20, 2012 - Etta James, an iconic R&B American singer known for her classic songs “ At Last” and “Something’s Got A Hold Of Me” has died today at the age of 73.

Recognition and appreciation has rolled in for James over the years. She was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2000 and in 2001 she was honored with a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement. Etta was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of fame in 2003.

Etta is survived by her two sons Donto and Sametto who are both musicians that performed in her band.  MORE

 

Steven Tyler and Finding Mrs. Right!
January 19, 2012 - Steven Tyler of Aerosmith never ceases to amaze me. He sat in on an Ellen DeGeneres show recently and proceeded to explain why he decided over the Christmas holidays to marry girlfriend Erin Brady.  

"The first time I saw her, she worked for Clear Channel, so she was paying the band," Tyler explained. "One night she had this hair band on around her head. She looked really old-fashioned. So I took her back in the room and she tied me up with it, and I thought, 'I'm marrying this girl.' Exactly that way."

So here you have it an accountant like Brady who shows off her unsuspecting naughty side and Tyler gets a revelation that she’s the one for him! Steven has also been in rehab a hand full of times and really hopes that married life with Brady will help him stay on the right path and not sway off track.

Being sober now for two years Tyler adds, "I don't want to go back to that place. That place lost me, my kids, a marriage, a band. A lot of things.  And it's for real. That's how dangerous that is. So I take [my sobriety] seriously."

TMZ recently reported that Tyler's family are not too fond of Brady. Turns out the family doesn't think she's a very nice person.  MORE

 

 

Steven Tyler on New Album in the Making
January 14, 2011 - Aerosmith fans will be watching as Steven Tyler is about to get really comfortable in his seat for his second round of American Idol.  Ever since he joined the panel for this vocal talent show last season Tyler says sales of Aerosmith’s back catalog has rose 260 percent. We all know he has much to talk about when it comes to American Idol, but let’s get back to your roots Steven!

Tyler gave a little insight into his new album in the making at a news conference held by the Television Critics Association, “All of it’s been written, but I gotta lay lyrics on it and I haven’t had a lot of time,” he said. “But what I’ve listened to so far just knocked me out. I know a good song, I know what’s gonna get played on the radio, I’m not that pretentious to say I think we’ve got hits, but I think we’ve got something, and that’s all that matters.”

The band is working with producer Jack Douglas (who was behind the controls for many of their earlier hits) and this will be Aerosmith’s first album of brand new stuff since 2001.  MORE

 

 

Eddie Van Halen Donates Guitars for a Good Cause
January 12, 2011 - Eddie Van Halen has dug deep into his personal collection of guitars and has donated 75 of them to a non –profit organization that supports kids with musical education in schools. The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, as per Van Halen’s instructions, will bring these guitars to public school programs in the Los Angeles area where there is a shortage of instruments for the number of students participating.

"Music is the universal language. It has the ability to transcend and convey every human emotion that exists without saying a word. Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me. Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them. If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that's a wonderful thing. Music has provided a good life for me and hopefully it can help make life better for others with this donation," Said Van Halen.

Thousands of instruments, new and used, have been donated through the Mr. Holland Opus Foundation over the years. Its aid in many schools has helped music programs thrive and enriched students with their musical talents.

The new Van Halen album featuring original lead singer David Lee Roth is set for release in early February. MORE

 

Jon Bon Jovi Comes Back From the Dead It’s a Festivus Miracle!
December 20, 2011 – If death rumors are started to give us all freakin’ heart attacks then I would say mission accomplished to the jerk-ass who had us believe that singer Jon Bon Jovi was dead yesterday. As they say “oops, I crapped my pants!”

First off, Bon Jovi is not dead. Turns out the rumor was started via a reworked press release that was originally used for Michael Jackson’s death. Yesterday the story broke like wildfire, all over Twitter and Facebook.

Last night Bon Jovi joked about the incident at a concert in New Jersey. On his Twitter account he posted this message, "Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey.". Rest assured that Jon is fine!"

The story was first posted on "dailynewbloginternational" but they had nothing to do with the hoax. Welcome back to the land of the living Jon!  MORE

 

 

Peter Gabriel’s 25th Anniversary "SO" Edition Seeking Fans Help
December 19, 2011 - Peter Gabriel is leaving the book wide open for fans and colleagues to offer up any personal memorabilia, photos and even diary entries related to his “So” album over the years. The “Genesis” star is excited about putting a slant on things for his 25th anniversary edition of this classic album.

Gabriel will consider all paraphernalia for inclusion in the anniversary reissue’s booklet or on his website.  “We’d love to see what’s out there and what people are willing to send in to add to stuff that’s out there already,” Gabriel said. “Give us some guidance as to what sort of package you’d like to see.”

The closing date for submission is January 9, 2012 and a page has been set up for the project on Gabriel’s website at http://petergabriel.com/so-submissions. –  MORE

 

 

Loud Music Connected To Alcohol Consumption?
Dec 18, 2011- So you grab your friends for a night out on the town and you are pumped to watch your favorite band belt out their hits at a sold out concert.  Ever wonder why you don’t think twice in pounding back a few extra beers or highballs while you are all rocking it out?

In a recent article from The Press Association, alcohol actually goes down smooth and tastes sweeter when loud music is playing and all the noise throws off your senses on how much of the bubbly you’ve actually consumed.

Psychologist Dr. Lorenzo Stafford at the University of Portsmouth did a study on why alcohol is sweeter in environments with loud music and he said of his findings:

 “The study found that sweetness perception of alcohol was significantly higher in the music compared to control and other distracting conditions, which is a novel finding and to our knowledge, not seen previously. This is an interesting finding as we might have expected the music to exert a more distracting effect on taste judgment. It appears that our primary sense of taste is somewhat immune to very distracting conditions, but is indeed influenced by music alone. Although individuals might well expect to consume more alcohol in club type environments anyway, it is important they understand how environment can potentially influence over-consumption and act accordingly.”

I know what you are thinking you now have a great reason when you see your next concert why you can stagger away loaded.  Shame on you!  MORE

 

ZZ Top New Album in Spring of 2012
Dec 12, 2011 - I’ve always wondered how long these guys would sport the long shaggy beards, but I have come to realize that those hairy love sculptures ain’t never going away and neither is their music! Huge ZZ Top fans have been waiting in anticipation for the release of a new album and the project has been talked about for a few years now.

ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons gave another update for fans to pine over with a new interview recently with Rolling Stone.  He says that the hectic touring schedule has kept them out of the studio but when they get the chance they work hard with producer Rick Rubin.

"When you add up the days in the studio, it hasn't allowed us much time to do much else than plug straight into an amp and play as a trio,” says Billy. “We're still not afraid to experiment when time allows, but these are things that don't normally pop up in a ZZ session. It's just, go in and get it."

“Presently, it would be safe to say that by spring of the year 2012” is when fans can look forward to some new ZZ in their collection, according to Gibbons.

ZZ Top’s last album was “Mescalero” released in 2003. MORE

 

 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Dec 9, 2011- Well, after much consideration let it be known the class of 2012 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. Congrats to first time nominee Guns N’Roses and previously nominated groups Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys who all made the grade.

It turns out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ended up letting in seven of the total 13 acts nominated. Inductees Donovan, Laura Nyro, Freddie King and The Small Faces/ The Faces will also be rising to the occasion.

 All of this will be wrapped up in this year’s ceremony scheduled for April 14, 2012 in Cleveland and tickets will go on sale Dec 17th. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will also be celebrating that whole week with special events and the impressive opening of their new library and archives. The word isn’t out yet whether Guns N’ Roses and Beastie Boys will be performing at the event but it looks promising for The Red Hot Chili Peppers since they are already touring the U.S. in 2012. MORE

 

Lionel Richie Honored with Humanitarian Award
Dec 5, 2011- It is no surprise that today, iconic superstar Lionel Richie is set to receive from the Harvard Foundation at Kirkland House, the 2011 Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award.
Richie has written and recorded many billboard hits and has co-written a few songs aimed solely to benefit hunger victims in Africa and also for the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. He also gives back in supporting and helping to raise funds and world awareness for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

"The students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation are pleased to present the 2011 Humanitarian Award to Mr. Lionel Richie in memory of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes," said Dr. S. Allen Counter, director of the Harvard Foundation. "Richie is one of our nation's most creative musical artists, who has inspired many through his artistic and philanthropic endeavors. Reverend Gomes would be proud of the selection of the legendary musician, Lionel Richie, for this singular honor. We are honored to have him as our special guest on the Harvard campus."

Each year the Harvard Foundation presents the Humanitarian Award to an individual who has gone above and beyond and in leading by example has been a huge inspiration for all of us. The Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award was created to give props to the life and work of Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Minister in the Memorial Church and the Plummer Professor of Christian morals. Gomes, along with President Derek C Bok came together and founded the Harvard Foundation. MORE

George Michael Recovering from Pneumonia
Nov 28, 2011 - Oh no, is what I thought when the news came out that George Michael was recently stricken with respiratory complications in Vienna, Austria. It was so bad that George has to cancel his show two hours before it was about to start, get himself into an emergency room and looked at fast!
The 48 year old pop singer was diagnosed with a lung infection and on the insistence of doctors rest is his only option. He cut out a number of shows on his ‘Symphonic’ tour to fight the illness and then decided to pull back completely.
With all the rumors floating around that Michael’s health might be deteriorating, his supposedly new boyfriend Fadi Fawaz says the singer is “getting stronger” as he battles pneumonia.
Our thoughts are with you as you get better cause you “gotta have faith!” MORE

Man Sues After Forgetting Why He Loves Playboy Mansion
Nov 30, 2011- This lawsuit might make sense if Playboy was built around watching men’s hairy butts. It appears that a man who attended the “Leather Meets Lace” party at the Playboy Mansion recently thinks the admission charge is unfair.

According to TMZ, Steve Frye is suing on behalf of all men who allegedly had to pay $1000 for admission while “gorgeous ladies” did not!  Frye claims the double standard is sex discrimination and offering these women free admission “promotes harmful, negative stereotypes.”

Maybe these guys forgot why they all go to the Playboy mansion, it’s certainly not to hang out and look at the paintings! Oh, and one last thing that puts this all in left field is that proceeds from this event went to charity. MORE


The Doors Lost Song Found
November 22, 2011 - Well, what do you know! A newly found track by The Doors discovered just in time for the 40th anniversary reissue of the band’s 1971 release, “L.A. Woman.”

The Doors producer, Bruce Botnick recently discovered the lost track “She Smells So Nice” while rummaging through the album’s session tapes for the reissue due Jan 24, Rolling Stone reports.

The two-CD set includes a bonus disc featuring covers of Willie Dixon’s “(You Need Meat) Don’t Go No Further” and Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want).” The second disc of the L.A. Woman reissue includes eight ‘never heard before’ versions of songs from the album.

“L.A. Woman” was The Doors 6th album and the last one recorded before Jim Morrison’s death. The album was released in April, 1971 and Morrison died in July, 1971.

Interestingly “L.A. Woman” was also the album that separated the band to their long time producer Paul Rothchild who didn’t like the bands direction. He was quoted as saying the project only had two good songs, the hits, “Riders on the Storm” and the title track. He later called the album “dog meat.”

Rothchild died in 1995 from lung cancer. He was 59. MORE

 

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Back in 2012
November 21, 2011 - If you click on the official website of Springsteen you will see that it indeed confirms a new album and tour are in the works for 2012.

Excited European fans can see Springsteen and The E Street Band from the middle of May until the end of July and the U.S. and world tour dates are still in the making.

The tour will be E Street’s first in three years and without the incredible presence of Clarence Clemons, who died last June from a stroke at age 69. There has been no word on who is going to fit in his shoes. Also, original keyboardist Danny Federici died in 2008 at age 58 from melanoma.

As for the new album? Springsteen says the band is “incredibly excited” for the new year and the music for the new album is “almost done” untitled, and with no release date yet determined.

The Boss and the boys are pumped about everything they are planning for 2012. We just have to stay tuned!  MORE

 

Death of the CD Expected By 2013.
November 20, 2011 - Industry insiders are saying that the compact disc may be a thing of the past within 2 years! I remember when that little shiny disc wiped out the cassette tape and I thought that would never happen.

According to Side Line Music Magazine, the CD is set to expire by 2013 and will be in motion to start elimination sometime into 2012. The only CD’s that will be out there will be limited edition prints from major record labels. Here we are now left wrapping our minds round streaming and digital download options with retailers such as iTunes and Amazon. The truly bad news is a digital download has inferior sound to a CD, so once again I guess speed kills.

The magazine tried to get a statement from some of the big labels to confirm the extinction of the CD and no one would come forward but some employees and associates of the labels said indeed things are in the works.

So, like all things, time will tell if our CD’s will be collecting dust on our shelves and if inevitably we will be clicking a link on our computers for our song selection.  MORE

 

 

Are The Police Returning?
Nov 16, 2011- Well, if you’ve got the main member of the band saying no then that’s a big fat no! In an interview with Billboard Magazine, Sting, vocalist/bassist of the band (that was most popular in the 70’s and 80’s) can’t see the trio getting back together again. “You know, it's something I am very proud of but I’m not sure there would be a reason to open it again except for nostalgic reasons, and I think we did that” in 2007-2008, he said. “I thought we did it very successfully. The timing was perfect. Everybody was happy to see us. So you know say, ‘OK, let’s close the book….”

 Here’s a double whammy too for Sting fans as he says they shouldn’t expect a solo album anytime soon either. Ouch!

Right now Sting is promoting his 25 Years box set, one-CD greatest hits album and iTunes app. “It’s hard to know what the new model is. I think the app is the new model,” says Sting. “People are going to stop buying CDs. People are going to stop selling and making them, so I am looking for different ways to get music to people, and the application at the moment seems to be the favorite.” Looks like Sting is just moving with the times. MORE

 

Want to Get Rid of Kim Kardashian? Sign the NO MORE KARDASHIAN Petition
November 16, 2011 – Want to get rid of Kim Kardashian? Take all the cameras out of the room. Your problem will be solved.

Enough is enough is what many people are saying about Kim Kardashian and her publicity-seeking clan. Well, maybe you can do something about it or at least get a message across.

Someone with the log-in name janesmith is targeting the Kardashian’s and E-Online. Here is her message;

I am asking people to sign a petition that will be forwarded to E! Online to request that the show ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ ends.

Please sign. However, if you leave comments, no foul language, belittling etc should be used. Example, what you see on comment boards.

I need for everyone to post this link to Facebook.. Twitter.. Email. This will close November 30th. We need several thousand to be heard!

Also please forward this link. We need many signatures!

Sign the petition here. http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/no-more-kardashian.html

 

Rumors Are True: Black Sabbath Reunion
November 16, 2011 - Let it be known that Black Sabbath gives full props to producer Rick Rubin for getting the band back together. Ozzy Osbourne, Tommy Lommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward confirmed that the rumors were indeed true. The band is in fact getting back together to hit the studios after Christmas to start recording their new album. Wow, the first album in 33 years and all this excitement is set for release in fall of 2012 and will of course coincide with a world tour.

Lommi says the experience is “like putting on an old glove” and Osbourne pipes in that they have written seven or eight songs. These guys mean business! To help mark the 10th anniversary at next year’s Download Festival in England the band is already scheduled to make an appearance there.

Sabbath did try to bring a new album back into the works in 1999 but that fizzled out and the band was last seen together on stage in 2006 when they were honored into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. READ MORE

 

What’s My Name Again? Townshend of the Who Recalls Fight with Daltrey
November 14, 2011 - Pete Townshend recalls the moment when Who band mate Roger Daltrey, punched him so hard with one strike that he lost his memory for two days! Can you say ouch!

The fight apparently took place when The Who were finishing the last touches on their album Quadrophenia released in 1973. Daltrey was hanging out in the studio to wrap up some final mixes and Townshend already felt he was done with it.

The guitarist tells the Times: “I walked into the studio having not slept for two days after doing the final mixes. I had been in my big Mercedes limousine drinking brandy. Roger was in the studio, having waited for me for the last five hours.” ‘We’ve done it!’ I shouted at him. “Yeah? Well I’ve been here since one o’clock and I’m going.’ Roger said. “‘You can’t fucking go,’ I said. He pushed me out the way. I spat at him – and I got knocked out,” said Townshend. Pete recalls coming around an hour later and his memory non-existent for two days! Now that’s a punch!

Townshend recently put together a new edition of Quadrophenia and he personally feels it was the last great album by The Who. He also says once Daltrey gets back from his solo band tour he hopes they will hit the studios again together. READ MORE

 

Will The Rolling Stones Tour for 50th Anniversary?
November 14, 2011 - Whenever a band goes to reissue an album, we are always left wondering whether or not they will go on tour to promote it!

This is definitely the case with the Rolling Stones who are promoting the release of two “Some Girls” projects: a reissue of the 1978 album, containing 12 tracks from the original sessions; and, "Some Girls Live in Texas 1978" on DVD and Blu-ray.

This is all good when the band is talking 1978, but what about now? The Stones are being hit with the big question if they will put together a tour to mark their 50th Anniversary. Fans are talking since Keith Richards also told Rolling Stone Magazine that he is planning to meet with Charlie Watts and Ronnie Woods later this month in a London studio. "We're just going to play a little together, because we haven't played for three or four years," Keith explains. "You don't necessarily want to rehearse or write anything – you just want to touch bases. That's a good start: me, Charlie and Ronnie. Mick's welcome, and I'm sure he'll turn up, but right now we just want to get our chops down."

I get a feeling if the moment moves them anything is possible and the fans are always standing by. READ MORE

 

Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
November 7, 2011 – Michael Jackson fans are cheering in the streets right now. Dr. Conrad Murray has just been found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter.

All twelve jurors found Michael Jackson’s last doctor responsible for his death.

A sentencing date was set for November 29, 2011. Murray was denied bail for his own safety and for the safety of the public. He was led away in handcuffs.

On June 25, 2009,  Michael Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication after he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles. MORE

 

A “Journey” Reunion Ain’t Gonna Happen!
November 4, 2011 - Whenever I see the words in print “Journey “and “Steve Perry” I wonder if this is going to be it, are we finally going to see a reunion or something? Well, let it be known that according to Steve Perry (former lead singer of Journey) that just ain’t gonna happen! Even with a new Journey package in stores now with “Greatest Hits Volume 2” and the song “Don’t Stop Believin” playing like a mantra in our ears?

In a phone chat about this project to The Associated Press Perry says,’  "It's like any emotional, committed relationship. At some point, they seem to all have a shelf life and bands are no exception."  He also admits that "Life has moved us all on in different places in our lives. They're doing what they're doing — they have been since '98. And I've been doing what I'm doing, which is living my life and having a personal life.”

Being out of the spotlight, Steve says that he is in a good space and does not totally rule out touring again, it just won’t be with Journey.  Well,  I guess this case is closed, but I won’t stop believin!- By Shannon Edwards

Update: At the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards on Nov 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York Journey will receive the “Legend Of Live” Award. Guitarist Neal Schon will be there to pick up the honor.

How many of you follow Journey since Steve Perry left the band?  Who was your fav. lead singer of Journey? take a poll?  MORE

 

 

 

Michael Bublé Works Harder for What He’s Got!
November 4, 2011 - Here is a Canadian crooner who has won over the hearts of many with his genuine voice, captivating smile and boyish looks. The singer has sold over 35 million records worldwide and has won many awards during his solo career.

Michael works harder for what he’s got and realizes how much he could lose, especially while sitting at the top of his game. ''I’m more afraid of failure now than I have ever been,” Bublé told British magazine GQ. “It's only recently I've understood the maths of what make artists go up and down. They make too much money. They have too many people blowing smoke up their ass. You have to have that fear and desperation. Always want to do something better.”

Buble’ is now getting set for the festive season promoting his new Christmas album, which is no doubt going to be another hit. The 36-year old performer feels very fortunate to have many devoted fans and consistent record sales.

Michael’s “Christmas” is his fifth studio album released on Oct 25, 2011. It’s his third turn with holiday music. In 2003 he released the EP “Let it Snow” followed by “A Holiday Gift To You” released last year.  –By Shannon Edwards MORE

 

 

 

Brian Johnson from AC/DC On The Road Solo With a New Book
November 1, 2011 - AC/DC fans would be quite pumped if the band were to tour in 2012, but one thing that is for sure is that the lead singer Brian Johnson will be on the road! He is set to do some gigs in February to promote his newly released book “Rockers and Rollers: A Full Trottle Memoir.”

The cool think about this book signing stint is that it’s a speaking and live performance combined event. Johnson will share stories from his book and two of his buds from Skid Row, guitarist Scotti Hill and bassist Rachel Bolan will be joining in.

Brian’s book details his life history and his passion for and love of cars. The lighting and production will bring the stories to life and will be done by Cosmo Wilson who also worked with Johnson on the AC/DC world Tour.

Brian Johnson was born in Dunstan in Gateshead in 1947. He joined AC/DC in 1980 and lives in Sarasota, Florida. READ MORE AND GET THE TOUR DATES

Queen Set to Release Freddy Mercury Material
October 28, 2011 - Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are rummaging through old material to find hidden treasures, that never saw the light of day, while Freddy mercury was still alive. May reveals there is enough beefy stuff to release a Queen record and says, “The songs are there – it’s just a question of finding time to get the right production.”

Also, Paul Rodgers who worked with Queen on vocals between 2004 and 2009 (before branching off on his own solo act) says he would be open to the idea of getting back with them for the London Olympics in 2012.

Queen has certainly rocked it out over the years with many albums certified gold in the U.S, several going platinum, and eight of them going multi-platinum. They were also recently awarded with the Icon Award at the BMI Awards on Oct 4th in London for the success of radio airplay in the U.S.

Queen’s vocalist, Mercury, died of an AIDS related illness on Nov 24, 1991. MORE

Lou Gramm, Eddie Money and Mikey Thomas Jingle Bell Rock Tour
October 27, 2011 - How is this for a powerhouse line-up! Eddie Money, Lou Gramm (formerly of Foreigner) and Mikey Thomas of Starship are teaming up together for the 2011 Jingle Bell Rock Tour. That’s right, these three rockers are going to share the same band while belting out their classic tunes, and singing back up for one another. The “don’t miss this one” concert tour takes off on Nov 25 and runs until mid – December.

The idea to tour together was finalized when the trio “knocked it out of the park” with a sneak peek for the audience at Hollywood’s Sayers’s Club this past summer. You can surely expect Lou, Eddie and Mikey to bring along some of their greatest hits such as, “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “We Built This City,” and many more.

As it heads into the Christmas season, the trio is also going to perform some classic holiday favorites and do their part in giving back to those in need with food and cash donations. CHECK OUT THE CONCERT DATES 

Coroner: Amy Winehouse Died of Alcohol Consumption
October 26, 2011- Well, we finally know what killed Amy Winehouse.  As many feared it was one of her vices that took her away.  According to a coroner’s report released today it was a result of alcohol consumption coining it a “death of misadventure.”  Amy had ultimately died of voluntary actions on her part and nothing criminal had taken place.

Winehouse had a long time battle with substance abuse and was found dead on July 23, in her London apartment at the young age of 27.  Investigators found three empty bottles of vodka in her bedroom and apparently she had been on a bender after being sober for three weeks.  It was stated that an autopsy on Amy’s body actually showed her blood-alcohol level was 5 times over the legal drinking limit.

Last month her parents created the Amy Winehouse Foundation in her memory to help raise funds to aid people in similar situations. MORE

 

Win an iPad-2-A-Day with the New Rock History Book
October 2011 – What’s the launch of a new radio station without a great prize giveaway? Rock History Book is pleased to announce our first big contest – Win-An- iPad-2-A-Day Giveaway!

Each Weekday host John Beaudin will call out five names at 11AM (eastern), the first of those five to call us back at (917) 310-7625 will win this tasty prize! If we don’t get a winner in with the first batch of five names John will draw for another five at 11:15, and if need be, another five at 11:30 and 11:45. Please keep in mind all times are eastern.

Remember you need to be a member of the Rock-Listeners-Club (mailing list) to be eligible. Join up now at the top left side of each page of our website at www.rockhistorybook.com. You must fill out the form entirely to be eligible. Listeners can also join via the pop-up that appears when listening to Rock History Book once it launches on October 1st.

Want to increase your chances to win? Just forward our weekly emails to a friend and our tracking system will let us know. You will get an extra chance to win with every person you forward our mailer to. Why not increase your odds!

These are the top-of-the-line iPad 2’s with Wi-Fi + 3G and 64 gigs. You can't buy a better iPad!

The new iPad-2 is thinner, lighter and faster than it’s predecessor. It’s a must have! READ MORE

 

Pick Up the Phone, It’s Steve Perry!
October 25, 2011 - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Steve Perry, formerly of Journey, is doing his part in giving back.  An auction right now on EBAY gives you the opportunity to chat with Steve for 15 minutes on the phone and receive autographed albums that are re-mastered to vinyl and personalized just for you by Steve himself! 

All the proceeds will go to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure, an organization dedicated to education and research about causes, treatments and the search for a cure for breast cancer.

This auction is currently getting a lot of buzz with the highest bid at over $ 10,000! What a great way to spread awareness, support a great cause and make all those Journey fans jealous as heck!

Let's recap - Current Journey guitarist Neil Schon is getting publicity by dating infamous white House crasher Michaele Salahi but Steve Perry continues his good deeds. Journey misses you Mr Perry!!! Gotta go now, my phone is ringing! Could be Stevie!

You can go here for more details on this charitable organization www.komen.org

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REVIEW - Kennard Ramsey – Somos – 5 out of 5
October 20, 2011 – This is no ordinary album. In fact, there is nothing normal about this album and that’s what makes this one of the most perfect projects that’s ever come across my desk.

There is something that happens to a critic after many years of writing reviews. The writer either ends up loving everything they hear, and God knows most Smooth Jazz reviewers are shameless flag-waivers, or the critic needs to hear something with inventive originality – something that paves a new road. This album has all of the latter.

Kennard Ramsey is a successful film composer who has worked on such projects as “Ted Bundy,” “Ringmaster” and the TV shows “Knots Landing” and “Lincoln Heights.” MORE

 

Has Neil Schon of Journey Lost his Freakin’ Mind?
October 25, 2011 – Ok this has to be a publicity stunt! Neil Schon, leader of the band Journey, seems to have professed his love for “Whitehouse Crasher/Publicity Hound” Michaele Salahi but is it real?

TMZ reported that Schon had just purchased Salahi a brand new Bentley convertible for $350,000. Of course every time the couple seems to have a satisfying bowel movement the cameras seem to be rolling.

Its also been reported, with clicking cameras all around that Schon just introduced Salahi to his family.

What do you think? Is this for real? Has Neil Schon lost his freakin’ mind? Does this tarnish Journey’s reputation? READ MORE

What is Your “Favorite Album of all Time?”
October 24, 2011 – Everyone has an all-time-favorite album. We hear about these everyday, “Sgt Peppers,” “The Wall,” or maybe “Born to Run.” Rock History Book radio plays almost every top album from the Rock era. We want to know yours!
Call us at (917) 310-7625 and tell us what your pick is for “Top Album Of All Time” and then tell us why.

Starting on Tuesday, November 1st we will feature a different classic album every weekday. Sure, you will hear lots of Springsteen, Boston, Beatles, Stones and Elton John but we don’t want to miss albums that changed your life. So let us know about your own gems!

Remember call us at (917) 310-7625 and if the phone is busy just leave us a message on what that album is and why you just can’t live without it.

John Beaudin and Shannon Edwards (pictured above) will play these great albums starting in November. We look forward to hearing from all of you! READ MORE

 

Smooth Jazz Now Tightens Up The Sound
August 2, 2011 – With two more Smooth Jazz stations (WLOQ in Orlando and Wave/Toronto) giving up on the format this week we thought it was time to mix up the genre, just a bit! “Smooth Jazz Now” has decided to add more life to this format.

You may have noticed a gradual change in our sound during the last month. We have re-listened to every song on our station, carefully, to make sure they represent a sense of positivity, an interesting journey and most of all we listened for melody. “There has been too much generic groove in this format,” says “Smooth Jazz Now” Program Director John Beaudin. “So many of the songs sound the same and lack melody and life so we made sure to add more familiar songs with more tempo.” Consider it a “Greatest Hits” format for Smooth Jazz. MORE

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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