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The Who Set To Rock The Super Bowl

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 7, 2010 · Comments (0)

The legendary UK rock act will rock the Super Bowl today, doing a 12 minute medley of their greatest hits. The band seems like a good fit for CBS, which uses Who songs as theme songs for three of their popular CSI series shows. Who says a little self-promotion for... [Full Story]

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Cd Preview: THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN Expanded 2 Disc Edition Drops March 23

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 6, 2010 · Comments (1)

One of the greatest UK psychedelic era albums of all time, THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN, will be rereleased on an expanded 2 cd set on March 23. This excellent original 1968 album in beautifully remastered digital stereo will be included along with alternate mono versions of the songs,... [Full Story]

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Thor: The Canadian Heavy Metal Band You've Never Heard Of

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 3, 2010 · Comments (4)

One of the most outrageous heavy metal acts is one you've probably never heard of. Yet , Thor, from Vancouver, British Columbia, has been hard rocking for decades. The band's onstage theatrics are much like the American group KISS in many ways, with very elaborate stage shows and heavy uses... [Full Story]

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Cd Preview: Rob Zombie HELLBILLY DELUXE 2

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 2, 2010 · Comments (0)

Rob Zombie is back! After spending much time working on horror movie projects such as HALLOWEEN 2, and wrangling around with recording contracts after spending 18 years with Geffen Records, the long delayed, HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 is finally out today on his new Roadrunner Records label. One of the most... [Full Story]

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Guns N' Roses: Appetite For Self-Destruction And Personal Baggage

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 24, 2010 · Comments (0)

Unbelievably, the personal feud between Axl Rose and Slash has become so toxic that the band now uses security guards at concert performances to enforce a clothing ban on t-shirts and hats bearing the name or image of Slash. Concert fans are either required to turn their t-shirts inside out... [Full Story]

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General Larry Pratt's Not Seeing Any Money For "Pants On The Ground", But That May Change

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 22, 2010 · Comments (2)

The outrageous "Pants On The Ground" song first introduced on AMERICAN IDOL by 62 year old Atlanta singer, General Larry Pratt, may be a biggest hit not currently on a disc or the charts right now. YouTube has numerous remixes posted, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Farve even did a... [Full Story]

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Cd Preview:The Guess Who's ROCKIN' With Bonus Tracks Debuts Jan 26

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 12, 2010 · Comments (1)

After guitar legend and founding Guess Who member, Randy Bachman, left the band, a new line-up of musicians including guitarist Kurt Winter replaced him and brought in some fresh and innovative ideas. That was a major shakeup for the group's musical style as well. 1972's ROCKIN' album was a strange... [Full Story]

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John Kay & Steppenwolf Still Hard Rockin' After All These Years

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 2, 2010 · Comments (2)

German-born rock singer John Kay is celebrating more than 40 years as the front-man for Steppenwolf with a concert date set for later this month in New Mexico as well as a recent live Cd and DVD of a Louisville, Kentucky concert show recorded before 15,000 fans. So far, it's... [Full Story]

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THE AUDACITY OF HYPE: Anarchy-Punk Jello Biafra's New Album Takes On Everything

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: November 27, 2009 · Comments (3)

American anarchist-punk musician, Jello Biafra, has decided to take on President Obama with his latest album of far-left anti-government and anti-authority songs. The former Dead Kennedys front-man's new album has a cover that parodies the 2008 Obama Campaign "Hope" posters. Biafra looks positively demonic on the cover. Biafra has been... [Full Story]

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Great Christmas Comedy Albums From Bob Rivers & The Three Stooges

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: November 26, 2009 · Comments (0)

Tired of the same old Christmas song shlock every year? Well, with Christmas season just about here, there are a few really great funny Christmas albums that really stand out as real gems. On Amazon there's music downloads available of the rare and hard to find CHRISTMAS TIME WITH THE... [Full Story]

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Holy Crap! Look At Judas Priest Front-man Rob Halford Now!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: November 13, 2009 · Comments (2)

Hey you headbangers! Yeah, you! Remember Judas Priest, those heavy metal guys from the UK. Well, blond haired front-man Rob Halford always made a striking presence in his black leather-clad neoS&M look. Today, Halford's all grown-up at 58 years old. Time has changed him a little, you think? ... [Full Story]

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The Strange Backstage Demands Of The Artists

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 30, 2009 · Comments (3)

As part of the legal agreement to perform a concert show in addition to their pay, some music artists make some rather interesting, unusual, and sometimes curious demands. Here's a few of the most strange backstage demands ever: *Singer Jennifer Lopez once asked the promoters of a charity show she... [Full Story]

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1980's Soft Rock Group Air Supply Found Alive And Touring In Doha, Qatar

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 16, 2009 · Comments (3)

Hey kids, the long search for the 1980's soft rock group, Air Supply, is over. They've been found alive and well and touring in Doha, Qatar of all places. Actually, the band has remained active since 1975 to the present led by British guitarist Graham Russell and Australian Russell Hitchcock.... [Full Story]

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Blue Cheer Founder Dead At 61

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 13, 2009 · Comments (1)

Dickie Peterson has died at the age of 61 from liver cancer. Peterson was the founder of Blue Cheer, the late 60's pioneering band of loud and heavy music that sharply contrasted with the flower power sound of softer groups of the era. Blue Cheer's biggest hit was their earsplitting... [Full Story]

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At Least 10 Albums Far Better Than THE BLUE RIDGE RANGERS RIDES AGAIN

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 7, 2009 · Comments (1)

As you might know, I created something of a controversy here with some John Fogerty fans over my scathing album review of his very disappointing new BLUE RIDGE RANGERS RIDES AGAIN. Many fans loved the album, but I sure didn't. I thought that it was a very poor selection of... [Full Story]

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Cd Gems: Mass Rapido!'s PITY PARTY Is A True Power Pop Gem

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 5, 2009 · Comments (0)

One excellent overlooked cd gem out there is PITY PARTY by Mas Rapido!. This group led by very talented singer/songwriter Frank Bednash often reminds you of groups like Badfinger, Big Star, and other UK power pop acts. PITY PARTY opens with the very strong track, "Emily Lloyd", which appears to... [Full Story]

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John Fogerty's New THE BLUE RIDGE RANGERS RIDE AGAIN Is Simply Awful

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 3, 2009 · Comments (10)

With CCR, guitar rock legend John Fogerty made some of the greatest classic rock songs of all time. But then came that fairly awful last CCR album, MARDI GRAS, where everyone took a turn singing whether they actually could or not, and the band was gone. But then as a... [Full Story]

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Folk Singer Mary Travers Dead At 72

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 18, 2009 · Comments (0)

Popular blond folksinger Mary Travers who sang with Peter, Paul & Mary and had many huge hits such as "Puff The Magic Dragon" which hit #2 on the pop charts, has died due to chemotherapy complications related to her leukemia treatment. The folk trio also helped to popularize the songwriting... [Full Story]

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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler's Crazy Old Lady Look

Posted by Kevin · Published: August 20, 2009 · Comments (6)

OMG!!! Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler has turned into afreakshow. After his stage tumble at Sturgis his bandmates have gone on strike until he sobers up. ... [Full Story]

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Chicks That Rock to Tour

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 12, 2009 · Comments (1)

Blondie and Pat Benatar have announced that they will co-headline a tour across the US this summer. This will be the veteran rockers' first joint tour. They will also be joined by special guests the Donnas. The jaunt will kick off in Satartoga, California on July 21 and hit... [Full Story]

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Top of the Hip Hop

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 8, 2009 · Comments (0)

As part of our series of special shows marking the 30th birthday of hip hop, BBC Radio asked a panel of 50 hip hop DJs, writers, enthusiasts and artists to vote for their top 10 most hip hop people of all time. Get your note pads out, posers. A... [Full Story]

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National Geographic: The Record Label?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 2, 2009 · Comments (1)

Wired reports that National Geographic is launching a new record label. Dubbed "Nat Geo," the plan is for the label to release music on CD and digitally. The report goes on to explain that "the new label will focus not on the sound of the rain forest, indigenous tribes,... [Full Story]

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Free Dr Pepper seems to be likely

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 24, 2008 · Comments (0)

EW Has the skinny: Now that Chinese Democracy is rilly for reelz coming out in stores next month, Dr Pepper plans to make good on its offer to give a free soda to everyone in America if Axl Rose managed to get the album released before the end of 2008.... [Full Story]

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Gorillaz start work on third album

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 20, 2008 · Comments (0)

Blur's Damon Albarn and animator Jamie Hewlett are set to begin work on a new Gorillaz album. The pair also revealed that the release may see a new visual look for the animated band. Damon Albarn stated that there would be no more Gorillaz albums last year, but has... [Full Story]

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The B-52's Ready First Album In 16 Years

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 26, 2007 · Comments (1)

The B-52's have revealed details of their first album in sixteen years that also sees Cindy Wilson returning to the fray. 'Funplex', the follow up to 1992's 'Good Stuff', was conceived back in 2003 and is set for release on February 26 in the US. Speaking to Rolling Stone... [Full Story]

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