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new Hendrix, Oscars, Yes, Heart rescheduled, Clash running shoes

Posted 3/9/2010 11:00:00 AM

Wednesday 03/10/10

 - Jimmy Fallon last night - Allman Brothers "Whipping Post"

THIS ROCKS.............



and now this just in.............

 - pInK fLoYd sues EMI ?  this can't be good
 - Lock up your kids...Kiss is creating a tv show for them.
 - The "Kids are Alright" now  on blu ray.
 - Sir Mick-a-lot and Maid Angie. could it be true? zzzzzz 
 
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Tuesday 03/09/10
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Rock News Headlines........
 
 -  a blow by blow recap of the Oscars.  Snarking here
 -  Heart aborts Abbotstford. WILL PLAY Orpheum TONITE
 -  Jimi Hendrix "Valleys of Neptune"  track by track
 -  the music that feeds Oscar winner "Crazy Heart"
 -  and the Oscar should have gone to.....Penelope Cruz  just cause.
 -  Simon and Garfunkel stop in Vancouver April 29
 -  Alice in Wonderland Rocks !!!!!!
 -  The Clash have shoes why not Blondie?
 -  Is Ronnie Wood getting mmmMarried!!!!!!!????  O ...


Morrison Drunk, post Olympics, Jimi Hendrix

Posted 3/3/2010 12:41:00 PM
Friday 03/0510

Rock News Headlines......

 -  Word to the "Wiseguys" 4 charged in ticket scam
 -  Beyond the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
 -  R U Experienced?   WIN A JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
 -  Peter Gabriel - I'll sing yours, you sing mine.  details
 -  Peter Gabriel - "Scratch my Back" L.A Times review 
 -  Slash and Wolfmother's Stockdale make music together.
 -  Ozzy event gets "heated" lol
 -  CLASH "running shoes" - Strummer's turning over in his grave.
 -  dAvID BoWiE - Rock n Roll Recluse



Wednesday March 3,2010
 
......that was a pretty incredible party wasn't it?  Now get set for the Paralympics starting March 12th.  The torch relay started today in Ottawa.
 
Rock Flashback........41 years ago this week (march 1st) Morrison lewd and crude in Miami.   Click Here.


olympics, Allman Brothers, U2, Doors Documentary, Abbey Road not for sale

Posted 2/22/2010 2:33:00 PM
Thursday Feb.25, day 14 of Vancouver Winter Olympics

whew.....made it up and back from Whistler yesterday. funny ride up after missed bus connections (thanks mr. bus driver for leaving early) getting on wrong bus to chilliwack (thanks to an elderly gent that woke me up before departing) BUT  a gas doing the show from our Rock 101 studios in the village. 
Wednesday  was an excellend day for Canada (4 medals!!!) and thanks to the women who scored all of them.
Canadian Men's hockey team stomped the Russians. (one Russian player said team Canada attacked like "gorillas coming out of a cage."
Congrats to all and onwards...............


INXS last night at B.C. Place (for those that missed it)



 - Aerosmith confirm Tyler is back. lol
 - Carole King/James Taylor tour is selling out.
 - Tom Petty & Heartbreakers announce tour & "new" album.
 - Sting & Royal Philharmonic tour.  (zzzzzzz)
 - Roger Daltrey wants to ...


Who at Superbowl, My Generation remix, Ozzy Album, Bowie's Ipod, Them Crooked Vultures

Posted 2/8/2010 11:30:00 AM
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2 days and let the games begin...............
 
Headlines.............
 
 - A Tale of 2 Gords.....Downie & Lightfoot
 - and if you want to "buy" the who superbow set for Rock Band.
 
 
 
 -  Will.I.am remix of "My Generation featuring :Slash (below)
     the single benefits Oxfam Haiti Earthquake Response Fund
 

 
- Ozzy Osbourne is calling on you to decide the name of his new album.
- How does Rush Drummer Neil Peart feel about the "limelight"  
- Ticketmaster Live Nation Merger - what does it mean for you?
- Get a glimpse of David Bowie's Ipod   
- The Pemberton Festival cancelled again this year.  
- Beatles meet Wu Tang Clan in Magical Mystery Chambers.

If you missed "Them Crooked Vultures" (with Zeppelin's John Paul Jones) click vid below and ...


Stairway to Heaven remake, Steven Tyler auditioned for Zeppelin, Neil Young Tribute, Jeff Beck

Posted 2/5/2010 11:30:00 AM
Friday Feb.5,2010        myspace      facebook
 
  one week - 7 days - let the games begin!!!!!!!!!!
 
   "FREE" Olympic Music 
    LiveCity Vancouver
Rock News Headlines......
 
 -  Hell has frozen over - Mary J Blige records "Stairway to Heaven
 -  Nick Jonas says "Dylan can't sing" then again "Jonas can't write.
 -  ACDC's Brian Johnson to Bono & Geldof "STFU"
 -  Springsteen "not suing" Manhattan Bar.
 -  The Who and Superbowl's "evolving" Half Time Show
 -  Meanwhile - Townshend "upset" over Superbowl Attack.
 -  We are the World  remake. U can't capture Lightning in the bottle.
 - Unless u.r. Jeff Beck (who won a grammy last Sunday & performed)
   

 
 
 -  Best Original Song Oscar Nominee list missing a few songs
 -  Steven Tyler may sue Aerosmith if replaced by new singer.
 -  Meanwhile Tyler tried ...


Aerosmith look for new singer while Tyler sings at Home Depot, ACDC do IRON MAN2

Posted 1/27/2010 5:15:00 PM
Wednesday 01/27/2010       myspace          facebook 
Apologies for no updates for a couple of weeks.  been busy moving into new digs and getting set for the Olympics. Down to 16 days. Buzz is in the air downtown.
 
Rock news Headlines.............
 
 -  ACDC to Rock IRON MAN 2. details here
 -  Joe Perry looks for new Aerosmith Singer to replace Stephen Tyler.
 -  Meanwhile Tyler hits the California Karaoke pub circuit
 -  And Home Depot.......what is going on Mr. Tyler? 
-   Ringo Starr surfaces at the Grammy Museum for Q&A session
 -  The Pemberton Festival cancelled again this year.  details 
 -  Zeppelin's John Paul Jones debut on SNL with "Vultures" Feb.6
 -  Conan recruits Neil Young for "last show"
 -  LONG MAY YOU RUN with Neil Young on Conan Obrien (below)
 
 
 
 -  Music Fans steer clear of Pirates - change in attitude - hmmm
 -  Peter Gabriels says ...