Music News & Notes

The Acacia Strain reveal album details

The Acacia Strain have revealed the title, cover art and track listing which will be released July 20th in North American and August 2nd in Europe. The album is titled "Wormwood," and features cover art by acclaimed artist, Justin Kamerer (http://www.angryblue.com/), who has done previous work for Bleeding Through, Guns N Roses, Slayer and many more.

"We worked just as hard if not harder on this album as we did on (2008's)"Continent.' We took an entire block of time off of touring and our lives in general to focus 100% on the creation of 'Wormwood.' Where we normally write a record with a theme already attached to it; this time around we wrote a record and the theme developed as we went. we wanted to do something that was still Acacia Strain, but broke away from the 'mold' that has been struck by all the bands these days that we seem to get grouped in with. all the songs have their own dynamic, instead of writing an album filled with like sounding songs. This is the heaviest record WE have ever written and these are the most personal lyrics I have ever written. Justin Kamerer; who did the artwork for the album, was really great to work with and really brought the songs to life with his imagery. I am really excited for this release, and we are all very proud of what we did with this record. i hope you enjoy."

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Release Mojo

On June 15 Reprise Records will release MOJO, the first new studio album from TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS in 8 years. Already the album is garnering enthusiastic reviews with Rolling Stone senior writer David Fricke calling it “one of the best ever” by Petty and the Heartbreakers.

On June 29, a special vinyl edition of MOJO will be released. The vinyl edition of MOJOis an 180 Gram 2-LP Set pressed at Pallas, Germany and mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios from the uncompressed 24-bit 48 kHz files.

On June 29, (two weeks after the standard release), in a first by a contemporary music artist, the album will be released as a stand-alone audio only Blu-ray disc which can be played in stereo or 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray disc contains 256 times more resolution than a CD, providing greater detail and reproducing the music’s full dynamic range, from the softest to the loudest sounds. In a 14-page cover story on the album the leading audiophile magazine Sound and Vision raved about the Blu-ray while calling the album “stunning.” The Blu-ray version will be available online exclusively from Amazon as well as at all independent retail stores.

OK, now the REAL news:

iTunes will also feature a special LP edition of MOJO.  A preorder of the ITunes LP, now available, gets a buyer the first single “I Should Have Known It” immediately upon purchase.  In addition to the standard 15-track album, the iTunes LP edition comes with exclusive music, videos and many other special features:

- “Little Girl Blues” – bonus audio track (exclusive)
- “Good Enough” – video (exclusive)
- “I Should Have Known It” – video
- MOJO road trip photos by Sam Jones
- MOJO album package art with Lyrics
- Scans of 4 hand written lyrics sheets from Tom’s own notebook.

What in the devil is an "iTunes special LP edition"??? IT"S STILL A DOWNLOAD PEOPLE - IT IS NOT A VINYL RECORD THEREFORE IT SHOULD NOT BE LABELED "LP" This could start a whole new trend as the digital freaks are stealing the LP, which stands for "Long Playing" album (we mean vinyl!) Don't call an apple an orange........

The words LP and download do not belong in the same sentence......

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MAIDEN ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE, ARTWORK AND TRACKLISTING FOR NEW ALBUM “THE FINAL FRONTIER”  TOUR STARTS THIS WEEK

The release date for IRON MAIDEN’S new studio album THE FINAL FRONTIER is now confirmed for Monday 16th August. The new album pictured here features artwork illustrated by Melvyn Grant and, to mark the occasion, the band have made special arrangements for one new album track 'EL DORADO' to be made available Worldwide as a FREE digital download MP3 with immediate effect.

Singer Bruce Dickinson explains ‘El Dorado is a preview of the forthcoming studio album. As we will be including it in the set of our Final Frontier World Tour (which opens in Dallas On 9th June - full dates below) we thought it would be great to thank all our fans and get them into The Final Frontier mood by giving them this song up front of the tour and album release’

The band reunited with long-time Maiden producer Kevin “Caveman” Shirley in early 2010 at Compass Point Studios, Nassau to record the album and then moved to LA to finish the recording and do the mixing. Compass Point Studio is very familiar to the band, it was where they recorded the Piece Of Mind (’83), Powerslave (’84) and Somewhere In Time (’86) albums.

Bruce comments “The studio had the same vibe and it was EXACTLY as it had been in 1983, NOTHING had changed! Even down to the broken shutter in the corner...same carpet....everything... It was really quite spooky. But we felt very relaxed in such a familiar and well-trodden environment and I think this shows in the playing and the atmosphere of the album”

Thirty years on from their eponymous debut album in April 1980, The Final Frontier will be Maiden’s 15th studio album, making a remarkable average of a new album every two years for 30 years and totalling over 80 million album sales during this period.

The full tracklisting for the album (total running time 76:35) is:
THE FINAL FRONTIER

1. Satellite 15....The Final Frontier 8:40
2. El Dorado 6:49
3. Mother Of Mercy 5:20
4. Coming Home 5:52
5. The Alchemist 4:29
6. Isle Of Avalon 9:06
7. Starblind 7:48
8. The Talisman 9:03
9. The Man Who Would Be King 8:28
10. When The Wild Wind Blows 10:59

The Final Frontier World Tour begins in Dallas on June 9th with 25 shows in major cities across the USA and Canada, playing to an expected 350,000 fans or more. Following this the tour will ship over to Europe starting in Dublin on July 30 and playing a few selected major festivals and stadiums , finishing in Valencia, Spain, on Aug 21 and including a concert in Transylvania.

Hardcore and Metal Releases - June 8, 2010

Attack Attack! - s/t
Call To Preserve - Life of Defiance
Ceremony - Rohnert Park
Circle Of Dead Children - Psalm of the Grand Destroyer
Clinging To The Trees Of A Forest Fire - Songs of Ill Hope and Desperation
Fatal Embrace - The Empires Of Humanity
Fleshgod Apocalypse - Mafia
Heaven Shall Burn - Invictus
Istapp - Blekinge
Keep Of Kalessin - Reptilian
Kingdom Of Sorrow - Behind The Blackest Tears
Leng Tch'e - Hypomanic
Masakari - The Prophet Feeds
Mychildren Mybride - Lost Boy
Nachtmystium - Addicts: Black Meddle Part 2
Nevermore The Obsidian Conspiracy
Pain - Cynic Paradise
Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come (Deluxe Version)
Silverstein - Decade: Live At The El Mocambo
The Funeral Pyre - Vultures At Dawn
The Ghost Inside - Returners
The Haunted - Roadkill: On the Road With the Haunted (CD/DVD)
This Is Hell - Weight of the World
Trash Talk - Eyes & Nines
Watain - Lawless Darkness
Whitechapel - A New Era of Corruption
Wormrot - Abuse

SOURCE: http://www.lambgoat.com

Kind Of Blue” Breathes New Life

From the vaults of jazz history, Miles Davis’ “Kind Of Blue” is slated to be reissued on vinyl in coming weeks. Remastered on colored, 180-gram vinyl, the two-disc set, latest version features two new tracks never before available on vinyl.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 08, 2010 – SoundStageDirect is proud to announce the reissue of arguably the greatest jazz record ever recorded: Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue.” Available from Music on Vinyl, this two-record, 180-gram pressing vinyl LP is presented on limited-edition blue vinyl. However, there’s one more notable trick up its proverbial sleeve: two additional tracks never before available on vinyl. Featuring an alternate take of “Flamenco Sketches” and a version of “On Dolphin Street,” originally recorded prior to the “Kind of Blue” sessions, these two bonus songs are unearthed treasures for any true jazz aficionados.

Originally released on August 17, 1959, “Kind of Blue” has collected innumerable accolades since. Featuring a veritable who’s who of jazz legends – John Coltrane on tenor saxophone; Cannonball Adderley on alto saxophone; Paul Chambers on bass; Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly on piano; and Jimmy Cobb on drums – the record’s soundscapes broke new musical ground. Based on a set of modal sketches, where each player was given a particular scale that defined their improvisation and style, the album allowed not only Davis to shine, but his sidemen as well.

In the years following the legendary jazz LP’s release, its reputation as a seminal moment in music history has been firmly cemented. It is the number-one selling jazz album of all time. Artists from Duane Allman to Pink Floyd, from Chick Corea to Q-Tip have cited “Kind of Blue” as an influence on their respective music. Rolling Stone selected the record at number 12 on their “500 Greatest Albums” list. In 2002, the Library of Congress selected the album as one of 50 to be added to the National Registry of Recordings.

With this exciting reissue, you can now own a piece of the American musical legacy. Remastered and pressed on high-quality vinyl, the jazz LP sounds as fresh today as it did 51 years ago. With Davis’ inimitable trumpet leading the way, hear the music the way it was meant to be heard: on vinyl.

Visit: http://www.soundstagedirect.com/   (mention the code CVR when ordering and receive a 5% discount!)

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James Watts is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. He is passionate about Vinyl Albums music and has devoted much of his professional life to helping young artists gain the exposure they need. When not writing or attending shows, Watts can often be found cheering on his beloved Phillies or cooking up one of his signature culinary creations.

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New Music Releases - June 8, 2010

AM Taxi - We Don't Stand a Chance (vinyl)
A Weather - Everyday Balloons (vinyl)
Against Me! - White Crosses (CD with bonus tracks) (vinyl)
Alex Cuba - Alex Cuba
Amy Grant - Early Years: Age to Age & My Fathers Eyes
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
Andy Bell - Non-Stop
Angie Mattson - Skeleton Arms
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffitti - Before Today
BLK JKS - Zol!
Bing Crosby - Seasons (Deluxe Edition)
Bing Crosby - So Rare: Treasures From the Crosby Archive
Blitzen Trapper - Destroyer of the Void (vinyl)
Bob Dylan - Dylan: 2010 World Cup Edition
Cadillac Sky - Letters in the Deep
Casiokids - Topp Stemning Pa Lokal Bar (2-LP vinyl)
Ceremony: Rohnert Park
Cheap Trick - Doctor (reissue with bonus track)
Cheap Trick - Found All the Parts/Busted (reissue with bonus tracks)
Cheap Trick - Standing on the Edge (reissue with bonus track)
Cheap Trick - X2: Lap of Luxury / Dream Police (2 CDs)
Christina Aguilera - Bionic (CD with bonus tracks) (vinyl)
Circle Jerks - Wonderful (vinyl reissue)

Buy It Here:   Circle Jerks

Clay Walker - She Won't Be Lonely Long
Clefs of Lavender Hill - Stop! Get a Ticket
Club 8 - The People's Record (vinyl)
Cold Cave - Life Magazine Remixes EP
Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
Cure - Disintegration: 20th Anniversary Edition (3 CDs) (Preview)
Danko Jones - Below the Belt (vinyl)
Darkness - Death Squad
Deer Tick - The Black Dirt Sessions (vinyl)
Delta Spirit - History From Below (vinyl)
Dierks Bentley - Up On The Ridge
Dion - Wonder Where Im Bound
Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits: 2010 World Cup Edition
Frank Sinatra - Sinatra & Sextet: Live in Paris
Gary Wright - Connected (Preview)
George Benson - Good King Bad / Benson & Farrell
Gladys Knight & the Pips - About Love
Glee Cast - Glee: The Music - Journey to Regionals
Gloria Estefan - Mis Favoritas
Golden Smog - Down By the Old Mainstream (vinyl)
Gordon Lightfoot - Cold on the Shoulder
Gordon Lightfoot - Don Quixote
Gordon Lightfoot - Dream Street Rose
Gordon Lightfoot - Endless Wire
Gordon Lightfoot - Old Dan's Records
Gordon Lightfoot - Painter Passing Through
Gordon Lightfoot - Salute
Gordon Lightfoot - Shadows
Gordon Lightfoot - Sit Down Young Stranger
Gordon Lightfoot - Summer Side of Life
Gordon Lightfoot - Summertime Dream
Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
Gordon Lightfoot - Waiting for You
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Gun - Gunsight
Hanson - Shout It Out
Here We Go Magic - Pigeons (vinyl)

Buy it Now! Here We Go Magic

Hot Hot Heat - Future Breeds (vinyl)
Iggy Pop - California Hitchhike [Live]
Jack Bruce - Live: 1980-2001
Jewel - Sweet and Wild (2-CD edition)
Journey - Greatest Hits: 2010 World Cup Edition
Judy Collins - Paradise
Kaiser Cartel - Secret Transit
Kansas - X2: Leftoverture / Point of Know Return (2 CDs)
Konono No 1 - Assume Crash Position
Kristin Hersh - Cats & Mice
Lee Brice - Love Like Crazy
Light Pollution - Apparitions
Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin' Hopkins/His Blues (2 CDs)
Lil Jon - Crunk Rock
Linfinity - Martian's Bloom (vinyl)
MF Grimm - You Only Live Twice: The Graphic Novel
Manowar - Thunder In The Sky
Mississippi Fred McDowell - Shake Em on Down
Monty Python - Not The Messiah (He's A Very Naughty Boy)
Mouse Fire - Big Emotion
Nachtmystium Addicts - Black Meddles Pt. II
Nada Surf - If I Had a Hi-Fi (vinyl)
Nevermore - The Obsidian Conspiracy
Olafur Arnalds - & They Have Escaped the Weight of Darkness (vinyl)
Orianthi - Believe (II)
Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Say No To Love b/w Lost Saint
Patti Smith - Twelve-2010 World Cup Edition
Pinetop Perkins & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - Joined at the Hip
Plies - Goon Affiliated
Pretty Maids - Pandemonium
Queen - Singles Collection Vol. 3
Ratatat - LP4 (vinyl)
Ray Charles - Simply Ray Charles
Ray Stevens - We the People (CD/DVD)
Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come (vinyl reissue with CD & DVD)
Renee Fleming - Dark Hope
Rhymefest - El Che
Rooney - Eureka (vinyl)
Roots - How I Got Over
Salif Keita - La Difference
Samantha Crain - You (Understood)
Saving Abel - Miss America
Sex Pistols - Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (Vinyl)
Sia - We Are Born
Silverstein - Decade: Live at El Macambo (with DVD)
Sly & the Family Stone - X2: Fresh / Dance to the Music (2 CDs)
Steve Hackett - Out of the Tunnel's Mouth
Steve Winwood - Revolutions: The Very Best of Steve Winwood (1 CD)
Suckers - Wild Smile
Teenage Fanclub - Shadows

Buy It Today! Teenage Fanclub

Tender Forever - No Snare (vinyl)
Tender Trap - Do You Want a Boyfriend? (vinyl)
The Belles - Time Flies When You're Losing Your Mind
The Cringe - Play Thing
The Dig - Electric Toys
The Drums - The Drums
The Henry Clay People - Somewhere on the Golden Coast (vinyl)
Tokyo Police Club - Champ
Tradewinds - Excursions
Travie McCoy [Gym Class Heroes] - Lazarus
Tymon Dogg - Bitter Thoughts of Tymon Dogg: Collection 68-09
Uffie - Sex Dreams & Denim Jeans
Various Artists - 2010 Warped Tour Compilation
Various Artists - Afrosound of Colombia Vol. 1
Various Artists - Disco Boogie (2 CDs)
Various Artists - FELA! (soundtrack)
Various Artists - Glee: The Music - Journey to Regionals EP
Various Artists - Palenque Palenque: Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia
Various Artists - Radiogram: 24 Songs That Inspired Gram Parsons
Various Artists - The Addams Family (cast recording)
Various Artists - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack (deluxe edition with bonus tracks and poster)
Various Artists - Twistable Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to Shel Silverstein (Preview)
Various Artists - You Baby: Words & Music By P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri
Viernes - Sinister Devices
Villagers - Becoming a Jackal (2-LP vinyl)
Wanda Jackson - Love Me Forever / Blues in My Heart
We Are The In Crowd - Guaranteed To Disagree [EP]
What Laura Says - Bloom Cheek
Wild Moccasins - Skin Collision Past
Wye Oak - My Neighbor / My Creator
Yo La Tengo - Here To Fall Remixes EP (vinyl)
Young Veins - Take a Vacation (vinyl and CD)

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‘Priceless’ music collection leaves Malta for N.Y.

By CARRIE FRILLMAN
Daily Chronicle



MALTA – Loren Schoenberg ended a 30-year quest Thursday afternoon by retrieving an “unknown collection of stuff” that he’s certain will alter history.

“The truth is, these are priceless,” said Schoenberg, 51, scanning a room filled with boxes that contained nearly 1,000 acetate, aluminum and vinyl records. “These literally cannot be purchased.”

Schoenberg, the executive director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, N.Y., traveled with two helpers to Malta this week to retrieve the delicate media. It will be transferred to the museum – an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution – and digitized.

Around 3 p.m. Thursday, Schoenberg, musician Kevin Cerovich and jazz record producer Scott Wenzel had inventoried 765 records, they said. They began the process Monday.

The records are the life work of the late Bill Savory, a recording engineer who made every effort to save jazz performances of the “Big Band Era” in the 1930s and beyond, said his son, Eugene Desavouret, 61. Savory also recorded historical conversations with other musical engineers to ensure that the details of technical progress would be available to everyone.

“Personally, I just want these to be out of my house and into somebody’s ears,” Desavouret said Thursday, with a laugh.

Leaving behind a carefully labeled and well-taken-care-of legacy of his music, compositions and instrumental arrangements, Savory died in 2004. His nearly 1,000 original records, as well as audio tapes, were recovered from his estate in Falls Church, Va., his son said.

The collection includes many never-before-heard arrangements by American jazz musician Benny Goodman, who enthusiasts know as the “King of Swing.” Recordings of singer and songwriter Billie Holiday also are included in the mix, as well as historical speeches by former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Wenzel said.

“You can happen upon collections, here and there, but these are unreleased recordings,” Wenzel, 50, said, adding that most of the work was recorded before 1941, when Savory was in his late teens and early 20s. “No one knew these even existed.”

Schoenberg had an idea they existed, he said, and first asked Savory about the sound bites in 1980. He’d been wondering about them ever since.

Schoenberg said he planned to drive the recordings – he calls them the “cream of the crop” – to New York on Thursday night in a moving truck. That way “they do not leave my sight,” he said.

“If I had found just five of these discs, it would have created a stir,” Schoenberg said. “In essence, there’s no genre of the arts that won’t be affected by this collection. These are just a bunch of messy old boxes until you rescue them.”


SOURCE: Special thanks to Kate Schott at Daily Chronicle in DeKalb, Ill. for allowing me to reprint this material.   http://www.daily-chronicle.com/

Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales - Week Ending 05/29/2010

1. 45 - Elvis Presley "That's All Right" / "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" Sun 209 - $10,987.00

2. LP - Georges Enesco Bach Sonatas Continental - $5,500.00

3. 45 - The Lonesome Drifter "Eager Boy" / "Tear Drop Alley" K - $5,100.69

4. 78 - Charly Jordan "Keep It Clean No 2" / "You Run And Tell Your Daddy" Vocalion - $4,749.99

5. LP - Johanna Martzy "Bach: The unaccompanied Violin Sonatas" Columbia Box set UK - $3,173.45



Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales - Week Ending 06/05/2010

1. LP - Fresh Blueberry Pancake "Heavy" Private Press Psych - $7,000.00

2. LP - Hank Mobley "with Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan" Blue Note 1540 - 5,101.00

3. LP - The Beatles & Frank Ifield "On Stage" VeeJay Portrait Jacket - $2,800.00

4. LP - Velvet Underground & Nico self titled Mono Promo yellow label - $2,600.00

5. LP - John Heartsman And Circles "Music Of My Heart" Private - $2,550.00


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This Date In Music History - June 7

Birthdays:
Thomas Woodward (Tom Jones) (1940)

Paddy McAloon - Prefab Sprout (1957)

Prince Rogers Nelson (1958)



Gordon Gano - Violent Femmes (1963)

Eric Kretz - Stone Temple Pilots (1966)

David Navarro - Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers from 1993 - 1998 (1967)


They Are Missed:

Born on this day in 1917, Dean Martin. He died December 25, 1995.

In 1998, songwriter Wally Gold died in a New Jersey hospital (age 70). Wrote "It's My Party," a hit for Lesley Gore and "It's Now or Never," a hit for Elvis Presley. Member of late 50's group The Four Esquires, produced Kansas & Gene Pitney.


History:

Bill Haley recorded "Shake, Rattle & Roll" in 1954.

The Rolling Stones made their British TV debut on "Thank Your Lucky Stars" in 1963.

The Rolling Stones' first record, "Come On," was released in 1963.

During their first ever US tour in 1964, the Rolling Stones were booed off stage at a gig in San Antonio, Texas. Some performing monkeys, who had been the act on before the Stones, were brought back on stage for another performance.

Roy Orbison's wife, Claudette was killed in a motorcycle accident near Nashville in 1966.

In 1968, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane all appeared for the first of a three night run at the Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco, California.

Supergroup Blind Faith, featuring Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood, made their live debut at a free concert in London's Hyde Park in 1969.

Also in 1969, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell both appeared on the first ABC TV Johnny Cash Show from Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

The Who performed “Tommy” at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House in 1970. The show was the first time The Who played this venue and the last time they perform “Tommy” in its entirety for nearly two decades.

Don McLean recorded "Vincent" in 1971.

 

The musical, "Grease" opens on Broadway in 1972.

Elton John's album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboys,' went to #1 on the US album chart in 1975, the first album ever to enter the US chart at #1.

John Denver went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1975 with "Thank God I'm A Country Boy," the singers third US #1.

Capitol Records released the Beatles package "Rock 'N' Roll Music" in 1976.

Prince's first single "Soft and Wet" was released in 1978.

In 1969, Chuck Berry pled guilty to income tax evasion and was sentenced to 120 days in federal prison.

Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion was opened to the public in 1982.

Madonna went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1986 with "Live To Tell," her third US #1 single.

In 1987, David Bowie played a concert in West Berlin in front of the Reichstag with the speakers pointing towards the nearby Berlin Wall where thousands of young East Berliners stood and listened.

The ground breaking ceremony was held for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH in 1993.

In 1995, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood was admitted to hospital after his ear was leaking blood. The problem was diagnosed as his arm movement from continuous guitar playing.

In 2002, Virgin Records announced they had dropped Victoria Beckham after her debut solo album, which cost over $5.1 million to make, had sold only 50,000 copies.

In 2004, Metallica nabbed the "Best International Act" honor and The Darkness wins the "Best Video" trophy for their "Love Is Only a Feeling" clip at the second annual “Metal Hammer Golden God Awards,” held in London.

2007, The funeral of guitarist, singer Bo Diddley took place in Gainesville, Florida in 2007. Many in attendance chanted "Hey Bo Diddley" shortly after family members had passed by his coffin as a gospel band played Bo Diddley's music. At the service, they presented a floral tribute in form of his trademark square guitar.

Paul McCartney played a surprise concert at a club in London in 2007 to celebrate the release of 'Memory Almost Full.' He performed new stuff, old stuff and even Beatles tunes. Jeff Beck and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour were in the audience.

3 Doors Down were at #1 on the US album chart in 2008 with their self titled second US #1.

During the encore at the Foo Fighters' concert at London's Wembley Stadium in 2008, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones come onstage for renditions of Zep’s "Rock & Roll" and "Ramble On.” "This is the greatest f-in’ night in our band’s life," Grohl tells the audience.

This Date In Music History - June 5

Birthdays:

Don Reid - Statler Brothers (1945)

Freddie Stone - Sly and The Family Stone (1946)

Laurie Anderson (1947)

Nicko McBrain - Iron Maiden (1954)

Richard Butler - Psychedelic Furs (1956)

Brian McKnight (1969)

Mark Wahlberg/Marky Mark - New Kids On The Block & Solo (1971)

Pete Wentz - Fall Out Boy (1979)


They Are Missed:

Ronnie Dyson was born in 1950. Died on November 10, 1990.

Born today in 1941, Floyd Butler, vocalist with The Friends Of Distinction, who had a 1969 US #3 single with "Grazing In The Grass." Died of a heart attack on April 29, 1990.



Drummer Jim Hodder drowned in his swimming pool in 1990 (age 42). He was the original drummer with Steely Dan and also worked with Sammy Hagar and David Soul.

Richard Sohl, keyboard player with the Patti Smith group died of a heart attack in 1990. Also played live with Iggy Pop.

Born on this day in 1948, Frank Eslersmith, keyboards, Air Supply. He died March 1st 1991.

Country singer Conway Twitty died from an abdominal aortic aneurysm in 1993. Until 2000, he held the record for the most Number One singles of any country act, with 45 #1's.

Ex Small Faces, The Faces and leader of Slim Chance, Ronnie Lane died in 1997 (age 51) after a 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Jazz singer and songwriter Mel Torme died in 1999 (age 73). His "Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" has been recorded more than 1,700 times.

Dee Dee Ramone of the Ramones died in 2002.

Animals’ keyboardist Dave Rowberry died in London in 2003 at the age of 62. Rowberry joined The Animals after the group had a falling out with founder/leader Alan Price. Rowberry stayed until the original group disbanded in the mid-60s.


History:

In 1956, Elvis Presley appeared on ABC-TV's 'Milton Berle Show,' and while singing "Hound Dog" performed the suggestive 'gyrating' movements.

Gene Vincent's "Be-Bop-A-Lula" was released in 1956. It sells over a million copies.



"Susie Q" was released by Dale Hawkins in 1957.

Bill Justis recorded "Raunchy" in 1957.

In 1959, Bob Zimmerman graduated from high school in Hibbing, Minnesota. Zimmerman was known as a greaser to classmates in the remote rural community, because of his long sideburns and leather jacket.

Roy Orbison went to #1 on the US chart in 1961 with "Running Scared."

In 1964, the Rolling Stones played their first-ever live date in the US when they appeared at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California.

Davey Jones and the Kingbees release their first single “Liza Jane” in the U.K. in 1964. Later, Jones recasts himself as David Bowie.

In 1968, the Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared on the Dusty Springfield TV show filmed on ATV, in London, England.

Also in 1968 - The Rolling Stones began recording "Sympathy For The Devil" at London's Olympic Sound Studios. Also responding to Senator Kennedy's assassination, Mick Jagger adds the line "who killed the Kennedys?" The Stones finished the track in less than a week.

Donovan and Joan Baez performed at a rally for nuclear disarmament in London in 1969.

The Doors documentary film, "Feast Of Friends", debuts in Los Angeles in 1969.

In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad smashed the record held by The Beatles when they sold out New York's Shea Stadium in 72 hours.

1971 - James Taylor's "You've Got A Friend" was released in 1971.



Sly Stone was married during his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1974 (the marriage lasts less than five months).

Patti Smith recorded her first song in 1974. It was her version of "Hey Joe."

In 1975, during recording sessions for 'Wish You Were Here' at Abbey Road Studios, London, England, Syd Barrett turned up out of the blue as Pink Floyd were listening to playbacks of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," (a tribute to former band member Barrett). This was the last time any member of Pink Floyd saw Barrett.

In 1977, Alice Cooper's boa constrictor, a co-star of his live act, suffered a fatal bite from a rat it was being fed for breakfast. Cooper held auditions for a replacement and a snake named 'Angel' got the gig.

During a 48-date North American tour in 1983, U2 played at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver. The show was recorded and released as 'U2 Live At Red Rocks: Under A Blood Red Sky.'

Janet Jackson started a six-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1993 with 'Janet.'

Alicia Key's debut album "Songs in A Minor" was released in 2001.

Also in 2001 - Officials in Singapore threw out an appeal against a ban on Janet Jackson's latest album, ‘All For You.' They decided that the lyrics of the album, particularly one song, "Would You Mind," were "not acceptable to our society." The record was initially outlawed because of its "sexually explicit lyrics", including "I just wanna touch you, tease you, lick you, please you, love you, make love to you." EMI were attempting a compromise by trying to persuade Jackson's management to delete "Would You Mind" from the album.

In 2003, R. Kelly was banned from travelling to LA for a video shoot. He wasn't allowed to leave Chicago after being charged with 21 child porn offences last June over a video, which claimed to show him having sex with an underage girl.

Audioslave were at #1 on the US album chart in 2005 with 'Out of Exile.'

In 2007, jurors in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector were shown the bloody revolver that was found at the feet of Lana Clarkson, the actress he was accused of killing at his home in the early hours of February 3rd, 2003. She had accompanied Spector to his Alhambra, California mansion after meeting him at her job as a hostess at the House of Blues just hours earlier.

Also in 2007 - Sir Paul McCartney released his 21st solo album, ‘Memory Almost Full’ on the new Hear Music Starbucks label. It was later announced that all copies sold through UK Starbucks would not be eligible for the UK charts as the 533 stores were not registered with the Official Chart Company. The album was being played non-stop in more than 10,000 Starbucks outlets across 29 countries.

In 2007, Lucy O’Donnell, a former schoolmate of John Lennon’s son Julian, claims that she was the subject of a painting by Julian that inspired The Beatles song "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds."

Michael Fremer Album Review

ALBUM REVIEW:
Blue Cheer (reissue)
Vincebus Eruptum


Philips/Sundazed LP 5297 LP


Produced by: Abe "Voco" Kesh
Engineered by: John MacQuarrie
Mixed by: N/A
Mastered by: Bob Irwin (LP cut by "u")









Review by: Michael Fremer
2010-06-01

The Bay area based Blue Cheer issued this raw blues-psych record that runs a little more than a half an hour on the Philips label back in January of 1968.

It combines “heavy” drumming, oozy feedback drenched guitar and an amateur vibe both musically and sonically that may sound like a big nothing now, but it set many a young musician to thinking about “heavy” and “metal” and even "grunge" before the words were applied to what these guys were doing. No doubt Leslie Weinstein had this record (and of course Cream albums) spinning on his turntable as he contemplated forming Mountain.
The band stayed together with many lineup changes until the death in October, 2009 of bassist Dickie Peterson a few months before Sundazed reissued this absolutely dreadful sounding recording in its original “listening through a long pipe” mono mix. Not blaming Sundazed, mind you, it’s what the tape obviously sounded like.

The distantly miked drums are overwhelmed with distortion, the bass is blobby and the vocals seem to be emerging from a garbage can— all of which give the production a primitive charm.

Adding to that charm is a frenzied cover of Mose Allison’s famous prison song “Parchman Farm” (named for Mississippi’s oldest high security men’s only penitentiary) that the group misnames “Parchment Farm.” Other than that cover and a really good one of “Summertime Blues” that precedes by two years The Who’s similar sounding cover recorded live at Leeds, the rest are Peterson originals.

With the short psychedelic “notes” by LSD king Augustus Stanley Owsley III it’s obvious what Dickie Peterson’s classic “Doctor Please” was about.
There are Cream-like allusions mixed in with the “heavy” elements that give rise to the notion that these guys created the musical precursor to “heavy metal,” but you could just as easily argue that Cream provided the raw materials for that too.

In any case, Sundazed has done its usual good job giving you what’s on the tape, which in this case is not much that one would consider high fidelity, but it sounds about right for the raw material. Sundazed recreates the original embossed raised letter jacket and for some reason includes a post card showing the master tape of the band’s second album Outsideinside along with images of the white label promo single “Feathers From Your Tree”/”Sun Cycle.”

Thanks to Michael over at http://www.musicangle.com/  for the exclusive rights to reprint this material.

Copyright © 2008 MusicAngle.com & Michael Fremer - All rights reserved Reprinted by Permission

Music News & Notes

FILTER TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS” IN AUGUST

Platinum rock band, Filter will release their fifth studio album, 'The Trouble With Angels' this August on Rocket Science Ventures. Fans of the band’s Short Bus and Title of Record will be ecstatic to hear Richard Patrick return to his industrial roots.

Produced by Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Atreyu, Saliva) the album’s debut single, ‘The Inevitable Relapse,’ features thundering chords and an isolated bass line that both conjure and modernize Filter’s signature sound. “People think ‘The Inevitable Relapse’ is about addiction, consumption, and obsession, but they’re wrong,” says Richard Patrick. “It’s a love song.” The single will be impacting Active Rock and Alternative radio June 21st.

Filter will also be releasing a limited edition 7” vinyl single, exclusively for the Record Store Day coalition of stores on July 6th, featuring ‘The Inevitable Relapse” album version and a Rob Patterson 666 re-mix on the B-side.

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Killing Joke to release new EP and album in 2010 to mark 30 years

The original line-up; Jaz Coleman (vocals), Geordie (guitar), Youth (bass) and Paul Ferguson (drums) of punk band Killing Joke have announced a new EP entitled ‘In Excelsis’ is due on June 21st via Spinefarm Records UK with a full length record ‘XIII: Feast Of Fools’ due on September 6th.

The EP will be exclusively available as a double coloured vinyl 10” from online UK retailer What Records; a CD version of the EP – complete with bonus dub Remix – will also be included with the package, and there will be a separate digital format, too. If purchased via iTunes, the latter will come complete with a short protest film titled ‘Urban Primitive’, filmed by Killing Joke bassist Youth back in 2004 and showing the award-winning producer as he creates a spontaneous work of art somewhere in London’s Chelsea area, on the banks of the Thames. The soundbed to the film will be an exclusive Killing Joke track.

The releases will mark the 30th Anniversary for Killing Joke, and is the first time the original line-up has worked together in 28 years.

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Night Horse, Quest For Fire Announce August Release Dates For New Albums

Tee Pee Records has announced upcoming releases from bands Night Horse and Quest For Fire. Night Horse's sophomore album, "Perdition Hymns" is set for release on August 3rd while Quest For Fire's sophomore album "Lights From Paradise" is set for release August 31st.

Night Horse return with their highly anticipated sophomore effort "Perdition Hymns" on August 3rd, produced and mixed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, The Sword). "Perdition Hymns" is a patent demonstration of a group that has quickly become a well-refined song-writing machine. The band has chiseled the six-minute jam style songwriting of their debut "The Dark Wont Hide You" into the hook-laden gems that comprise "Perdition Hymns;" with riff driven catchiness and soaring melodies that stick.

Quest For Fire are Toronto's most beloved psych rockers. Fusing hard space rock with the plodding primitive thud of fuzzed out garage. Quest For Fire set out with pure undeniable power to create their own take on classic rock and psychedelia. On August 31st Tee Pee Records will release the band's sophomore LP "Lights From Paradise." The album combines beautiful, dreamy hard rock, Spaceman 3 drone and psychedelic swirl.

Legendary Guitarist Robby Krieger Set To Release New Solo Album

Legendary guitarist Robby Krieger returns with a new instrumental solo album, Singularity, on Oglio Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. Singularity will also be available on vinyl.


(I-Newswire) June 2, 2010 - LOS ANGELES, CA Robby Krieger returns with a new instrumental solo album, Singularity, on Oglio Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. On Singularity, Robby continues to explore his unique flamenco infused jazz-rock sound as heard on his previous album for Oglio Records, Cinematix. Singularity was produced by Robby Krieger and Arthur Barrow, features an original Krieger painting as the cover art and will also be available on vinyl.

"SINGULARITY" was named after my painting which we used for the album cover. A singularity is a profound event such as the "big bang", which was the creation of the universe. I could have started with something smaller, such as, say the destruction of a galaxy or two, but I figured what the hell. Hopefully, the music evokes thoughts along those lines. Iʼm very happy, that after all these years I was able to record some flamenco guitar, which comprises the intros for two of the songs, 'Russian Caravan" and "Event Horizon". Iʼm also very happy with some of the slide guitar such as on "Southern Cross" and "Waterslide" - Robby Krieger

During his time as The Doors guitarist, Robby wrote some of the bandʼs best known songs including “Light My Fire”, “Love Me Two Times”, “Love Her Madly” and “Touch Me”. He was also voted in at #91 on Rolling Stoneʼs list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time and in 2009, Robby partnered with the Gibson Guitar Corporation to release his very own limited edition signature guitar, the ʻInspired By Krieger SGʼ.

Robby Krieger rejoins his fellow The Doors member, Ray Manzarek, who also released his own solo record, “Love Her Madly” on Oglio Records, in their group Manzarek-Krieger for a new tour beginning May 27th.

Singularity Track Listing
1. Russian Caravan (Intro) 3:24
2. Russian Caravan 10:12
3. Southern Cross 4:45
4. Event Horizon (Intro) 2:25
5. Event Horizon 7:22
6. Coffin Dodger 3:12
7. Runaway Trane 4:35
8. Let It Slide 5:27
9. Solar Wind 4:25
10. House Of Bees 4:58

Please visit Oglio.com for 300 DPI Cover art, press photo and more on Robby Krieger.
For more information, contact Mark Copeland mark@oglio.com

This Date In Music History - June 3

Birthdays:

Eddie Holman (1946)

Ian Hunter - Mott The Hoople (1946)

Born on this day in 1946, John Paul Jones, bass, keyboards, producer with Led Zeppelin who had the 1969 US #4 single "Whole Lotta Love." The band's fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic "Stairway To Heaven," has sold over 37 million copies. As a session player in the 1960s he worked with The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Donovan, Jeff Beck, Hermans Hermits, Lulu, Tom Jones. In recent years Jones has worked with R.E.M. on 1992 'Automatic For The People' album and is a member of Them Crooked Vultures.



Suzi Quatro (1950)

Deniece Williams (1951)

Dan Hill (1954)

El Debarge - Debarge (1961)

Kerry King - Slayer (1964)

Mike Gordon - Phish (1965)

Samantha Sprackling - Republica (1968)

Gabriel Hernandez - No Mercy (1971)

Ariel Hernandez - No Mercy (1971)

Kelly Jones - Stereophonics (1974)


They Are Missed:

Born on this day in 1947, Dave Alexander, bass, Iggy Pop And The Stooges. Died February 10, 1975.

Born today in 1943, Michael Clarke, drummer, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, (1965 US & UK #1 single "Mr Tambourine Man"). Clarke died of liver failure on December 19th 1993.

Born on this day in 1962, David Cole, C & C Music Factory. Produced Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. Cole died January 24th 1995.

Born on this day in 1942, Curtis Mayfield, singer, songwriter. Member of The Impressions, Solo. (1972 US #4 single "Freddie's Dead, Theme From Superfly"). He died on December 26,1999.

Born today in 1947, Mickey Finn, T Rex, percussion. Finn died on January 11, 2002.

Born on this day in 1952, Billy Powell, keyboards, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Died at the age of 56 of a suspected heart attack in Florida on Jan 28, 2009. Powell called police saying he was having trouble breathing and emergency services tried to resuscitate the musician but he was pronounced dead an hour later.

Boots Randolph ("Yakety Sax") (June 3, 1927 – July 3, 2007)


History:

In 1949, Elvis Presley received an 'A' in language but only a 'C' in music on his 8th grade report card at Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

Brothers Leonard and Phillip Chess launched Chess Records in Chicago in 1950. The label releases countless influential Blues recordings.

Elvis Presley graduated from Humes High School in 1953 (despite his C in music earlier).

Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley appeared together at an autograph session at a Lubbock, Texas car dealership in 1955.

The Isley Brothers released their first single "The Angel's Cried" in 1957

In 1964, during a photo session Ringo Starr was taken ill suffering from tonsillitis and pharyngitis, days before a world tour was about to start. After a last-minute phone call from George Martin, session drummer Jimmy Nichol rushed over to EMI Studios, where he and The Beatles ran through six songs from their tour repertoire in a quick rehearsal. Nichol replaced Ringo and became a Beatle for eleven days.

Gary Lewis recorded "Save Your Heart For Me" in 1965.

Aretha Franklin went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1967 with her version of the Otis Redding hit "Respect."

The Doors "Light My Fire" was released in the US in 1967, it went on to be #1 on the singles chart two months later.



In 1968, Valerie Solanas shot Andy Warhol and art critic and curator Mario Amaya at Warhol's studio in New York City. Solanas had been to see Warhol after asking for the return of a script which had apparently, been misplaced. Warhol was seriously wounded in the attack and barely survived.

In 1970, the Kinks Ray Davies was forced to make a 6,000 mile round trip from New York to London to record one word in a song. Davies had to change the word 'Coca- Cola' to 'Cherry Cola' on the bands forthcoming single "Lola" due to an advertising ban at BBC Radio.



Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" was released in 1970.

The Rolling Stones kicked off their seventh North American tour at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada in 1972. The 32 date tour grossed $4 million, making it the richest rock tour in history.

Family gospel group of father and three daughters The Staple Singers went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1972 with "I'll Take You There."

Jethro Tull started a two-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1972 with 'Thick As A Brick.'

Ozzie Nelson (Ricky's dad) died of liver cancer in 1975.

Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1978 with "Too Much Too Little Too Late."

In 1983, session drummer Jim Gordon murdered his mother by pounding her head with a hammer. A diagnosed schizophrenic, it was not until his trial in 1984 that he was properly diagnosed. Due to the fact that his attorney was unable to use the insanity defense, Gordon was sentenced to sixteen years-to-life in prison in 1984. A Grammy Award winner for co-writing Layla with Eric Clapton, Gordon worked with The Beach Boys, John Lennon, George Harrison Frank Zappa and many other artists.

George Michael's "I Want Your Sex" was banned by the BBC in 1987.

Michael Damian went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1989 with his version of the David Essex song "Rock On."

The Fine Young Cannibals started a seven-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1989 with 'The Raw & The Cooked.'

Willie Nelson released his "Who'll Buy My Memories - The IRS Tapes" LP in 1991. The album was made up of songs that had been seized by the U.S. government and would go towards paying off his $16 million tax bill.

Bryan Adams started a five week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1995 with "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman." Taken from the film 'Don Juan De Marco' it became Adams third US solo #1.

Staind started a three-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 2001 with 'Break The Cycle.'

In 2002, Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard, Ozzy Osbourne, The Corrs, Will Young, Atomic Kitten and S Club 7 all appeared at The Queen's Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, London.

In 2003, Barry Manilow suffered a broken nose after he accidentally walked into a wall at his home in Palm Springs, California and knocked himself unconscious. Although he passed out for four hours, he didn't endure any lasting effects as doctors determined that surgery was not necessary.

In 2004, Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen announces that he`s running for president. He`s the first to admit that his bid is "to be considered for entertainment purposes only." Still, Kaukonen promotes a nonviolent, anti-hatred and pro-compassion platform with a foreign policy based on the need for "visual peace." He did not get the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Red Hot Chili Peppers were at #1 on the US album chart in 2006 with 'Stadium Arcadium,' the bands ninth studio album.

In 2008, Weezer’s self-titled disc (aka "The Red Album") was released earlier than originally planned because several tracks were leaked online.

Also in 2008, Radiohead's entire back catalog was available via iTunes to coincide with the release of "Radiohead: The Best Of " compilation.

The Ball State Daily News - Local business profits as Muncie, Ball State students catch vinyl record fevor - 5 - 5

The Ball State Daily News - Local business profits as Muncie, Ball State students catch vinyl record fevor -

Music News & Notes

Take an inside look at the new state of the art stage set for The Steve Miller Band's upcomming tour in support of their much anticipated June 15th release "Bingo!".



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The Rendering, 'Protector' -- Album Art of the Week

Arizona's the Rendering just signed on to the Authentik Artists roster, and their debut release, 'The Protector' EP, is out June 6. The three-headed dog battling the snake seen on the release's cover was created by 19-year-old artist Edgil Pagaduan. "We didn't really give him any specifics at all for this art," Rendering vocalist Erik Van Acker told Noisecreep. "We just told him that the CD was called 'Protector,' and a few weeks later the art arrived and we were so stoked. He is an incredible artist and a very awesome dude."

Pagaduan is a native of Sydney, Australia, and despite his youth, he has five years of hard experience in the art world. Besides selling non-commissioned art, he has done designs for bands like Vegas in Ruins, Resist the Thought and In the Midst of Lions.

"Well, the story behind the art is the guys' new CD is called 'Protector,'" Pagaduan told Noisecreep. "So I drew Cerberus, the three-headed dog who protects hell in Greek mythology. What really inspired it was me watching Hercules at my friend Martee's house one night and the idea clicking in my head!"

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This from noisecreep.com:

Ozzy Osbourne Makes Museum Visitors Scream -- Video

With a new album called 'Scream' due on June 22, what better promotional campaign for the Lord of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, than to film ordinary people screaming? And if you can have a good laugh while you're at it, all the better.

That's why, during a recent press visit to New York City to promote the upcoming album, Ozzy stopped off at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and sat motionless on a display bench until visitors got too close. Of course, a camera crew was there to film all the fun.



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Paper + Plastick Records Announce Summer 7" Series

Paper + Plastick Records has announced that they are partnering with some of the biggest names in modern punk rock to collaborate on a series of 7" splits. For the vinyl nerd in all of us, there will be exclusive artwork, special b-side etchings, and a choice of multi-coloured vinyl options. The first release in the series, released on Tuesday features a brand new track from Anti-Flag entitled Queens and Kings (white or rainbow vinyl). Also available is Jonxer b/w Get Up and Go (Root Beer or Violet vinyl) from St. Alvia.

Head of P+P, Vinnie Fiorello of Less Then Jake, explains his reasoning behind the releases and relationship with the vinyl record, “Out of all the formats of vinyl, I have the most love for the 7” record. This was the easiest way to get to know a band when I was getting into punk music. It was a trophy, and a badge of honor. If you were in a band and had a 7” record coming out, you felt like you made it”

Bands on deck for the rest of the summer include The Ataris and Weatherbox. A shortlist of the announced bands and release dates can be found below.

Click here (http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=181455&amp ) to pre-order or to the Anti-Flag and St. Alvia releases!

May 25 – Anti-Flag / The Second Coming Of Nothing

May 25 – St. Alvia / Jonxer B/W Get Up And Go

July 6 – The Ataris / All Souls Day

Aug 24 – Weatherbox / Christpuncher

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Santana Collaborates With Nas and Chris Cornell for Classic Rock Covers Album

It's being reported that music legend Carlos Santana has enlisted a number of stars to perform on his forthcoming new album of classic rock covers, including Nas, Chris Cornell, Joe Cocker and Ray Manzarek. According to Contactmusic, in what is surely one of the oddest combinations in recent times, Nas will take on AC/DC's classic track "Back in Black" with Santana in tow on guitar.

Soundgarden frontman Cornell is tasked with producing vocals for Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," while Cocker will perform on a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing."

Former Doors keyboard player Manzarek meanwhile will collaborate on a remake of his old band's song, 'Riders on the Storm'.

Santana revealed to Rolling Stone magazine that he tried to ensure the new album was especially pleasing for females.

He said: "I paid special attention to the groove so the females would get completely aroused."

The guitarist has been keeping a relatively low profile in recent years, although in 2009 he called upon President Obama to legalize marijuana, claiming that all the money made could be reinvested in teachers and education.

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The Complete DIO Vinyl Collection Due Out Later This Year

Due out before the end of the year is 'For The Record: The Complete DIO Vinyl Collection,' featuring 16 Dio LP's all on 180 gram vinyl, each LP on different color vinyl with a deluxe book and 16 different tour laminates all in a deluxe album carrying case.

Ronnie James Dio's wife/manager Wendy Dio comments: "We hope to have this very special item out for Christmas! Ronnie came up with the title!"

In other news, the first release from the Niji Entertainment Group will be Super Rock Japan: Live 1985 on August 31st from Dio on both DVD and CD.

Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 31, 2010


DEAR JERRY: Most would say that the music of a song is more important than its lyrics.

Can you think of any hit songs that became popular more because of words rather than music?
— Barry Wise, Milwaukee

DEAR BARRY: In a general sense, I would rate both components equally, which would likely exclude me, and most lyricists, from membership in your club. There are thousands of hits in each category — made by lyrics and made by music — and just as many popular thanks to a combination of the two.

Immediately coming to mind are songs that tell a story, a tiny sampling of which are: “Candle in the Wind” (Elton John); “The Battle of New Orleans” and “North to Alaska” (Johnny Horton); “My Way” and “It Was a Very Good Year” (Frank Sinatra); “Me and Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin and Jerry Lee Lewis); “Creeque Alley” (Mamas and the Papas); “In the Ghetto” (Elvis Presley); “Garden Party” (Rick Nelson); “Like a Rolling Stone” (Bob Dylan); “Harper Valley P.T.A.” (Jeannie C. Riley); the poems of Rod McKuen put to music; and most anything by Marty Robbins or Tom T. Hall.

Novelty and teen tragedy hits, such as these, almost always owe their success to the lyrics: “M.T.A.” and “Tijuana Jail” (Kingston Trio); “The Purple People Eater” (Sheb Wooley); “Snoopy vs. the Red Baron” (Royal Guardsmen); “The Name Game” (Shirley Ellis); “Tell Laura I Love Her” (Ray Peterson); “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson); “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning); “Ebony Eyes” (Everly Brothers); etc.

Most holiday, inspirational, message, and protest hits rely entirely on words to make the point: “Sleigh Ride” (Ronettes); “Pretty Paper” (Roy Orbison); “Amen” (Impressions); “Turn, Turn, Turn” (Byrds); “If I Can Dream” (Elvis Presley); “Everything Is Beautiful” and “Mr. Businessman” (Ray Stevens); “Eve of Destruction” (Barry McGuire); “For What It's Worth” (Buffalo Springfield); etc.

Then there are countless garden variety tunes whose sales soared because of some marvelous lyrics, for example: “Too Many Rivers” (Brenda Lee); “The Long and Winding Road” (Beatles); “King of the Road” (Roger Miller); “The Tracks of My Tears” and “Shop Around” (Smokey Robinson and the Miracles); “Everybody Needs a Rainbow” (Ray Stevens); “Help Me Make It Through the Night” (Sammi Smith); “Life” (Marty Robbins); “My Eyes Adored You” and “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” (Frankie Valli); “Rock N' Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)” and “I'll Paint You a Song” (Mac Davis); “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” and “Rose Garden” (Joe South); “The Glow Worm” (Mills Brothers); “For the Good Times” (Ray Price); “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” (Tony Williams and the Platters); “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces” (Patsy Cline); “A Change Is Gonna Come” (Sam Cooke); “What a Difference a Day Makes” and “Manhattan” (Dinah Washington); “Operator” and “Time in a Bottle” (Jim Croce); “Photographs” and “There's a Place in My Heart” (Nana Mouskouri); etc. There are thousands more.


DEAR JERRY: Based on my fondness for the 1982 hit, “Everybody Wants You,” I decided to search eBay for more records by Billy Squier.

I was surprised to find about a hundred listings that identify him as Billy Squire. Are those dealers just not reading their records right, or is he really credited both ways?

What are his biggest hits?
—Jessie Garcia, Flagstaff, Ariz.

DEAR JESSIE: Billy's last name is definitely Squier. Transposing the last two letters is a typo caused by sellers not looking closely at the record they hold in their hands.

The two homophonic names sound the same, but most folks are far more familiar with the “squire” spelling.

Besides “Everybody Wants You,” his other Top 40 hits are: “The Stroke” (1981); “In the Dark” (1981); and “Rock Me Tonite” (1984).


Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column.  Write Jerry at: Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368  E-mail: jpo@olympus.net


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