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New Neil Young, Clapton, Jimmy Page book, Dylan Bootlegs, Bachman Turner plans

Posted 8/24/2010 6:00:00 PM
Friday August 27th

August 27, 1990 - Stevie Ray Vaughan r.i.p.





Tuesday August 24,2010
 
Flashback to Saturday August 21,2010  with Bryan Adams 22,000 fans
at Empire Stadium for the 100th Anniversary of the PNE. (below)
and the Beach Boys who started it off.
  
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Rock News Headlines..............
 
- Bachman & Turner back together with New Album. more details.
- Neil Young’s new album “Le Noise” on it’s way in September.
- Jimmy Page’s limited edition career spanning book...spendy.
- Frank Zappa Day September 19.  moving to Pittsburgh now.
- Elton John Leon Russell Tracks to preview.   Here.
- Dylan Bootlegs Volume 9 to be released.
- Dylan Photography exhibit to open in London's "Proud" gallery.
- Clapton to release 1st solo album in 5 years September 27.
- coming Friday/Saturday Chicago (I’m a Man 1970  see below)
 
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Tyler falls off stage, Sex Pistols Perfume, Deep Purple Doc, Ringo"s home to be demo'd

Posted 8/16/2010 3:00:00 PM
Friday Aug.20,2010

- Steven Tyler signed to "American Idol" ?
- Joe Perry finally knocks Tyler off stage.
- Ringo Starr's boyhood home to be demolished.
- the top summer UK driving Songs. interesting #1.
- Rock Stars then and now. good or bad genes?
- Phil Collins and tough questions interesting answers.
- Justin Beiber slowed down 800%  = acceptable listening.
- Bowie producing Lady Ga Ga.  mmm don't think so.
- Bob Marley t-shirt brou ha ha ha. not.
- Kids these days.  Nirvana + Jackson 5 mashup. smells like...


Wed.Aug.18,2010

Have you seen this yet?  David Gilmour & Roger Waters
performing together at the Hoping Foundation benefit recently
check it out.  a rare treat.

Hoping Foundation benefit performance from Hoping Foundation on Vimeo.





Tues.Aug.17/10

The Jason Bonham "Led Zeppelin Experience" is coming to the
Centre November 29th.   This tour is Jason's tribute to his dad,
Rock n ...
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Little Feat Drummer Richie Hayward dead at 64, New Van Halen in works, Zeppelin Reunion,

Posted 8/9/2010 10:45:00 AM
Friday the 13th/2010

Sad news today.....drummer & co-founder of Little Feat, Richie Hayward passed away @ 11:45 am pst Thursday August 12th.
Richie had been suffering from liver cancer and died from complications due to pneumonia.
Richie had been fighting  that dragon since last August.  God rest.
Here's Little Feat live with "Fat Man in the Bathtub" (below)
 


Monday August 9,2010            facebook         myspace

for those wbo missed Van Morrison Saturday night in Vancouver
a closer (and rare) look at the Belfast Cowboy. (below)


monday headlines........

- Rod Stewart's a father for the 7th time @ age 65.
- Mick Jagger working with Martin Scorsese on new tv series.
- 2007 Zeppelin reunion was bit "too heavy" for Robert Plant
- VH "reportedly" in the studio recording new album for 2011.
- The Music Copyright enforcers.
- Rock Memoirs.
- Yoko on LennonNYC documentary.
- Ozzfest for Hard ...
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U2 is back, Van Morrison Concert, New Van Halen?, Springsteen Documentary

Posted 8/6/2010 6:00:00 PM
Friday August 6,2010
 
back from holidays and taking a bit of time getting into the swing of things
and out of holiday mode. you know how it is. 
Lots going on though..........as always.
 
Rock News Headlines
 
 
U2 360 tour back in gear tonite in Italy. Check out a new song(s) here.
Van Morrison in Vancouver Saturday.  review from Wednesday's show.
Madden NFL 11 features impressive soundtrack
Van Halen album and tour in 2011???? Speculation here.
Springsteen Documentary “Darkness on the edge of Town” coming
Roger Waters gives blessing for remake of “Another Brick in the Wall”
                    have a look (below)
 
Don Henley settles lawsuit with Senate candidate suit Chuckles Devore.
(fyi - if you want to see Henley and Joe Walsh Labour day in Aspen)
Ronnie Wood & Mick Hucknall talk Faces reunion.
Beatles itunes impasse. Don’t hold your breath for it to ...
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2112 coming to Guitar Hero, Richest Rock Stars list, Daniel Lanois recuperating, AEROSMITH IN VANCOUVER?

Posted 7/19/2010 11:00:00 AM
Wed. 072110          facebook       myspace

-  Rush brings 2112 to Guitar Hero "Warrior of Rock"
-  Todd Rundgren gives you a chance to produce new album.
-  Daniel Lanois' accident almost killed him.
-  Forbes list of richest pop/rock artists/celebbers
-  David Byrne contributes music to Oliver Stone's new film
-  Damn the Torpedoes coming to dvd blu ray August 3.



Tuesday 072010

-  Full Moon Fever
-  Becoming Jimi Hendrix biography.
-  France 3 strikes law for internet piracy "still striking"
-  Cheech n Chong slam Harper for stupid pot laws. rock on dudes.
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Monday July 19/10

- Joe Perry injured in motorcycle accident.
- Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton talks about Perry's condition.
- Web says Aerosmith to play Vancouver in September. details soon
- Live Nation loses $432 million over 2 days in market.
- ACDC banks $118 million inside of 7 months.   more numbers
- John ...
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Van Halen tour? New U2 dates,Roger Waters David Gilmour together again, Rush sued,

Posted 7/12/2010 10:30:00 AM
Wednesday July 14/10

- Van Halen with reunited Triumph in 2011?  rumour here.
- Robert Plant honored & "band of Joy"  tour underway.  see below

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   Hey, would you pay $50k to hear "Another Brick in the Wall?
   some tycoon did at the benefit last weekend with Roger & David.
      hearing is believing - "wish you were here" excerpt 07/10/10





Tuesday July 13/10
 
- NEW U2 DATES FOR NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2011
 
- Floyd's Waters & Gilmour Perform together again. more details
- Elton John to release first ever "covers" album.
- Rush  sued over cancelled gig by "douchebag" phd student..
- FIFA World Cup Audience.....millions around the planet watched.
- What's wrong with the Music Biz?   (read the "comments")
- What else is the Netherlands famous for besides losing the World Cup? 
   well, at one time a great little band called Focus   ...
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