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September 1 - 10, 2010
These are the scripts Joe Benson used on the air at 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles. They all received final editing by Jan Benson, without whom the task would have been far too daunting. Remember to give credit where credit is due, and enjoy!
September 1, 2010
On this day in 1976, "More Than A Feeling" by Boston entered the charts.
On this day in 1979, U2 released their first record, the "U2-3" EP.
On this day in 1979, INXS made their live debut at the Oceanview Hotel in Sydney, Australia. Before they scored their first American Top 40 hit four years later, they averaged over 250 gigs a year in Australia's many pubs and clubs.
This weekend, over 90 stations will air OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featuring the music of Led Zeppelin and Joe's brand new conversation with Jason Bonham... Check out the promo and Stream on!
Sammy Checks In
Sammy Hagar confirms that Chickenfoot is "four songs and seven pieces of new music" into its second album, but the real challenge for the super group is drummer Chad Smith's regular gig with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. "Once they start recording, Chad's never going to be able to get a break," Hagar says. But he, Smith and the rest of Chickenfoot — guitar god Joe Satriani and founding Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony — aren't frustrated by the situation — they're doing concerts on September 10th and 11th at Indio and Stateline. Sammy is stoked by the material he and Satriani are writing for the band. Meanwhile, Hagar and his band the Wabos are currently supporting Aerosmith and he's slowly working on his autobiography, "Red." Right so!
Still Spoiled Brats
Guns N' Roses were warned that if they took the stage late at Friday night's Reading Festival in England then they would be cut off due to local curfew laws. So, of course, the arrogant buggers came on an hour late, and, as promised, the event's organizers pulled the plug on the band at midnight. To their credit, the group still performed "Paradise City" with no instruments as Axl Rose sang along with the crowd using his own megaphone. But now Axl is demanding that the promoter apologize to the band! Maybe he should try holding his breath until he gets his way.
Aerosmith Angst
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is saying that with the Hall Of Famer's current tour nearing the end and the likelihood that singer Steven Tyler will be a judge on the upcoming season of "American Idol," the band is "a little worn out." Perry added, "We don't know when we'll work again as a band. That part of it is up in the air, and it's starting to hit home." Not hard to see that, even for big time rock stars, sometimes putting up with too much drama just doesn't seem worth it.
Tribute To Bonzo
To mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham on September 25th, a group of top notch drummers will be staging the "Bonzo: The Groove Remains the Same" tribute concert at the Key Club. Among the percussionists playing their favorite Zep songs will be Black Sabbath/Heaven & Hell's Vinnie Appice, The Scorpions' James Kottak, Manfred Mann's Earth Band/AC/DC's Chris Slade, Red Hot Chili Peppers/Chickenfoot's Chad Smith, Bonham's son Jason Bonham and many others. Rock on!
It was Oscar Wilde who said: "It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it."
It was Thomas A. Edison who said: "Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning."
It was George Burns who said: "Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."
September 2, 2010
Keyboardist Steve Porcaro of Toto is 53.
On this day in 1965, The Beatles released Paul McCartney's "Yesterday."
On this day in 1970, Phil Collins answered an ad in Britain's "Melody Maker" magazine and found himself at an audition for the drummer's slot in Genesis. Phil got the job, and 5 years later, when Peter Gabriel left the band, Phil became the group's lead vocalist.
On this day in 1972, The Doobie Brothers released "Listen To The Music" as "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)" by The Hollies peaked at #2 on the charts.
On this day in 1978, Aerosmith entered the charts with "Come Together" as "Surrender" by Cheap Trick peaked at #62.
On this day in 1978, former-Beatle George Harrison married Olivia Trinidad Arias in Henley-on-Thames, England. She was born in Mexico and raised in America, and they met in 1974 when she worked as a secretary for his Dark Horse Records Company in Los Angeles.
On this day in 1988, the Amnesty International "Human Rights Now!" tour began with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Peter Gabriel and Sting headlining the shows.
On this day in 1989, Aerosmith's "Love In An Elevator" entered the singles chart.
On this day in 1995, Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum opened with a seven-hour concert that included Chuck Berry, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Allman Brothers Band, George Clinton, Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Little Richard and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. The show was great, but parking was a real bitch.
No More Sowing Of The Roddy Seed
Evidently eight's enough: Rod Stewart has vowed his next child will be his last. Roddy's 40-year-old wife Penny Lancaster should be giving birth to the couple's second child in February. Of course they already share four-year-old Alastair, and the 65-year-old singing star is also dad to Kimberly, Sean, Ruby, Renee and Liam from previous relationships, as well as a baby given up for adoption in 1964. Not sure how long it took him to realize it, but the ever fertile Mr. Stewart says, "I can't have any more kids, otherwise I'll be touring until I'm 90." Now that's a scary visual!
Robert's Mellowing
To no one's surprise, Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has admitted that he no longer feels a connection with heavy rock. After checking out Zep bandmate John Paul Jones' show with his ultra hard-rocking band Them Crooked Vultures in London, Robert told the Brit press, "I feel so far away from heavy rock now. It's quite odd, how mine and John's paths seem to have crossed over — we've sort of gone into each others' worlds a bit." Before helping form Led Zeppelin, John Paul Jones was a very successful session musician who played with the likes of Cat Stevens and Dusty Springfield (as well as The Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck). Plant's "Band Of Joy" album, due out on September 14th, expands on the folk rock sound that he explored with Alison Krauss on 2007's GRAMMY-winning album "Raising Sand."
When Yoko Comes To Town
After a successful run of concerts in Brooklyn earlier this year, Yoko Ono will reprise her We Are Plastic Ono Band shows at the Orpheum Theater in downtown L.A. on October 1st and 2nd. Iggy Pop, Lady Gaga, Perry Farrell, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, and actress Carrie Fisher are among the first artists to be announced. Stay tuned for more!
Stand Up To Cancer
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has just signed on for the "Stand Up To Cancer" telethon on September 10th. The fundraiser for cancer research, airing on all the major networks, will also include performances by Neil Diamond, The Edge, Dave Stewart and more. You'll find more details at StandUp2Cancer.org.
It was Arthur McAuliff who said: "If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you."
It was Finnish composer Jean Sibelius who said: "Don't pay any attention to what the critics say. No statue has ever been erected over a critic."
It was President Dwight D. Eisenhower who said: "Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it."
September 3, 2010
Grand Funk Railroad singer drummer Don Brewer is 62.
On this day in 1977, Heart's "Barracuda" peaked at #11 on the charts.
On this day in 1982, the first three-day US Festival, financed by Apple Computer's Steve Wozniak, kicked off where the Glen Helen Pavilion is now located. Over 400,000 people showed up to hear Fleetwood Mac, The Police, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, The Cars, the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads and Pat Benatar, among others. It is said that on most hot September evenings, you can still hear lost souls looking for their cars in the hillsides around Devore.
Axl Doesn't Like The Irish Response
After his Leeds Festival fiasco, you knew Axl Rose would be whining and complaining that he doesn't need to follow anyone else's rules. But did he learn anything? As a point of national pride, the Irish — whose hometown bands include U2 and Thin Lizzy — don't tolerate rock star arrogance. So of course when Guns N' Roses continued their rude routine of taking the stage over an hour late in Dublin on Wednesday, the angry fans let them have it, even throwing bottles on stage. After the first song, Axl threatened to leave if another bottle was thrown. Three songs later the bottle brigade resumes and GN' R left the stage 25 minutes after they came out. A half hour later, Mr. Rose and company returned to finish their set in front of a "small but pretty irate crowd." An Axl proclamation on the ignorant masses should be forthcoming soon.
Jovi Vegas
Word is that, following in the tiny footsteps of Celine Dion, Bette Midler and Elton John, Bon Jovi will be the next major artist to take up residency in Las Vegas. After the New Jersey band's multi-gig run at London's O2 Arena earlier this Summer, folks are saying that the boys received a multimillion-dollar offer to set up shop permanently in Sin City. But will there be dancing girls?
A Fizzy Take On Copyrights
At least this time it wasn't a politician breaking the copyright and licensing laws. Do you remember enjoying War's song "Why Can't We Be Friends?" in the new Pepsi national ad campaign? Turns out that neither the beverage company nor their ad agency asked for permission to use the track! Thus the band is suing for $10 million in damages.
It was Dr. Seuss who said: "Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."
It was Albert Einstein who said: "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal."
It was Donald H. McGannon who said: "Leadership is action, not position."
September 4, 2010
Pretenders drummer Martin Chambers is 61.
On this day in 1962, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr recorded together for the first time at EMI's St. John Studio. The Beatles made a 6-song demo that included "Love Me Do" and "P.S., I Love You." In the process, producer George Martin made them redo "Love Me Do" 16 times. What was he thinking?
On this day in 1965, The Beatles' "Help!" peaked at #1 on the charts as Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone" peaked at #2.
On this day in 1965, The Who had their equipment van stolen outside the Battersea Dog's Home in England while they were inside purchasing a guard dog.
On this day in 1970, George Harrison released "My Sweet Lord."
On this day in 1971, "Riders On The Storm" by The Doors peaked at #14 on the charts.
On this day in 1976, Fleetwood Mac's self-titled album hit #1 after 54 weeks on the charts.
On this day in 1982, the song "Abracadabra" by the Steve Miller Band peaked at #1 on the charts.
On this day in 1987, Pink Floyd released their "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" album.
September 4th Historicals
On this day in 1781, Spanish settlers founded Los Angeles. Too bad half of them got stuck in traffic and missed the ceremony.
On this day in 1888, George Eastman patented his new roll-film camera and copyrighted the "Kodak" servicemark. Although it's hard to picture it so many years later, the developers actually lost George's first two rolls of film. (But it would have been worse if they had been the rolls with pictures of his assistant's girlfriend!)
September 5, 2010
Singer Freddie Mercury of Queen would have been 64.
Drummer Buddy Miles (who worked with Hendrix, among many others) would have been 64.
On this day in 1964, Manfred Mann released the #1 charting "Do Wah Diddy" just as The Animals' cover of "House of the Rising Sun" hit #1. Now that was a Rock & Roll day!
On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones flew into Los Angeles just to record their #1 single "Get Off Of My Cloud."
On this day in 1970, Joe Cocker's "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" album entered the charts, eventually peaking at #2.
On this day in 1981, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers peaked at #3, "Urgent" by Foreigner peaked at #4, "Fire And Ice" by Pat Benatar peaked at #17 on the charts.
On this day in 1981, Bruce Springsteen joined The Pretenders onstage at Perkins' Palace in Pasadena to cover the Jackie Wilson classic "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."
September 6, 2010
Bassist/songwriter/singer Roger Waters of Pink Floyd is 67.
On this day in 1968, Eric Clapton recorded his guitar solo on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" as a favor to his friend George Harrison.
On this day in 1976, Fleetwood Mac's "Fleetwood Mac" album topped the U.S. album charts for the first time after being on those charts for 54 weeks.
On this day in 1990, Tom Fogerty, brother of John and a founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, died at the age of 48.
On this day in 1994, pianist Nicky Hopkins died at age 50. Following his performance on The Rolling Stones' "Their Satanic Majesties Request," he became an in-demand session player with appearances on albums by The Who, The Kinks, Steve Miller, John Lennon and Rod Stewart, among many others.
Labor Day
Organized by the Central Labor Union, the first Labor Day holiday was held on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 in New York City. Two years later, union organizers settled on the first Monday in September to celebrate a "workingmen's holiday," and by 1894, 24 states had adopted the holiday. On June 28, 1894, U.S. Congressmen eager to curry favor among the unions made the day a Federal Holiday. The big back-to-school sales and end-of-year model close-out automobile sales evolved around the holiday weekend many, many years later.
September 7, 2010
Rock & Roll icon Buddy Holly would have been 74.
Chrissie Hynde, leader of The Pretenders, is 59.
Keyboardist Benmont Tench of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers is 57.
On this day in 1976, the New York State Supreme Court ruled that George Harrison "subconsciously plagiarized" The Chiffon's 1963 hit "He's So Fine" in his 1970 hit "My Sweet Lord." Harrison had to pay $587,000 to ABKCO Music, a company owned, ironically, by The Beatles' former business manager, Allen Klein.
On this day in 1978, drummer Keith Moon of The Who died at the age of 31. Ironically, he overdosed on a drug prescribed to help keep his alcoholism in control.
On this day in 2003, singer/songwriter/icon Warren Zevon died from lung cancer in Los Angeles at the age of 56.
CSN Covering With Rick
Just got confirmation that Crosby, Still & Nash are hard at work on their cover album with acclaimed record producer Rick Rubin. Among the songs that the group has worked up are versions of The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood," The Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday," The Allman Brothers Band's "Midnight Rider" and Bob Dylan's "Girl From the North Country." Citing months and months of touring (not indecision over song selections), Graham Nash admits, "It's a lot slower than it's ever taken us to do an album." And that's saying a lot!
At John's Old School
Former Beatle John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, was in Liverpool last Friday to open the Sure Start children's center at Lennon's childhood school. In her remarks to the kids, Ono said, "This is John's 70th birthday year and he is not here, but his spirit is still here. I am celebrating the opening of the Sure Start children's center and it is a nice way of celebrating John's 70th."
Jovi Helps Again
Bon Jovi — who throughout their career have always helped others in need — will perform a free concert on October 15th in Gulf Shores, Alabama as part of the Concerts for The Coast series. This show follows Jimmy Buffett's free Gulf Shores gig in July to help the traditional Summer vacation destination that has been hit hard by the BP oil spill. And two days after Bon Jovi do their thing, country star Brad Paisley will also perform as part of the concert series. Right so!
R.I.P. Mike
Sad to report that Mike Edwards, the flamboyant cellist who played with the Electric Light Orchestra from 1972 to 1975, was killed last Monday in a car crash in southwestern England. The 62-year-old was killed after a 1,300 pound hay bale rolled out of a field and into the path of his van. Rest in peace.
It was Oscar Wilde who said: "When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers."
It was the famed Senator Sam Rayburn who said: "No one has a finer command of language than a person who keeps his mouth shut."
It was the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus who said: "We should look for someone to eat and drink with before we look for something to eat and drink."
September 8, 2010
Bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr of The Cars would have been 63.
On this day in 1962, "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett entered the Hot 100 chart at #85.
On this day in 1965, Variety ran an ad that read, "Madness! Parts available for four insane boys age 17 to 21." 437 young men, including Charles Manson and Stephen Stills, applied for the roles, but the parts were taken by Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith and Davy Jones. The quartet became The Monkees and their TV series began airing in September 1966. Before the end of that year, the manufactured band had sold over 8 million albums.
On this day in 1973, The Rolling Stones song "Angie" entered the chart, eventually going all the way to #1 and becoming one of their biggest selling singles ever.
On this day in 1976, President Gerald Ford's son, Stephen, invited Peter Frampton, his manager and his girlfriend to the White House. They were given a tour of the Presidential home and spent part of the afternoon in the First Family's living quarters, watching television with the President.
On this day in 1979, "Don't Bring Me Down" by ELO peaked at #4, "Let's Go" by The Cars peaked at #14 while "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp topped out at #15 on the charts.
On this day in 1988, Elton John auctioned off his private collection of stage costumes and memorabilia. The assortment netted more than $6 million for charity, including $16,000 brought by one particular pair of glasses.
On this day in 1990, the song "Suicide Blonde" by INXS entered the charts.
Perry/Aerosmith
From personal experience, I can tell you that guitarist Joe Perry is a pretty straight talking guy. So when he says that Aerosmith may need to find a new singer if the band is to survive, don't be surprised by whatever happens over the next few months. Joe's take on his group's continuing problems is that, while singer Steven Tyler might be busy with upcoming side projects including a possible stint as a judge on "American Idol," the rest of the boys aren’t “going to sit around for two years waiting for him to come back.” As Perry says, “You’ve got four guys that are great together, and if you find the right singer, there is no reason you can’t go and entertain people.” Of course, the Hall Of Famers have undergone many personal trials and tribulations over their 40 year history. Let's hope they survive this one.
Macca Gets A Kennedy
Macca just keeps racking them up. Most recently, Sir Paul McCartney was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Now comes word that he'll be among those honored at the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. The honors will be presented on December 4th at a State Department dinner, hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The following evening, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will receive the Honorees at the White House prior to a star-studded gala performance to be held at the Kennedy Center Opera House. CBS will broadcast highlights of the gala performance on December 28th.
Rush Hashanah
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins tonight at sundown, and what better way to celebrate than with Rush. Starting this evening, Vh1 Classic will dedicate all of their programming to the Canadian trio, including the premiere of "Classic Albums: Rush — 2112" and "Classic Albums: Moving Pictures." Rock & Roll!
GN'R's Little Rider
Not surprising that Guns N’ Roses concert rider from their recent Belgrade show requests an all black dressing room decorated with 18 fresh red roses and 18 fresh white roses for Axl Rose. And the band requests included cheeses, vegetables, jams, condiments, roast chicken, filet mignon, cheeseburgers and more. But considering the group's problems with starting their shows on time, it's interesting that Axl also requires champagne, vodka, tequila, red wine and beer in the room. Hmm...
Chapman Denied
Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon, has been denied parole for the sixth time. And once again the parole board did not cite any reasons for the denial. Chapman is serving a 20 years to life sentence for Lennon’s 1980 murder, and will next be eligible for parole in 2012.
It was Coach John Wooden who said: "You are your word. Don't give your word unless you intend to keep it. A leader whose promise means everything is trusted."
It was Ellen Glasgow who said: "All change is not growth, as all movement is not forward."
It was Dion Boucicault who said: "Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them."
September 9, 2010
Otis Redding, one of the greatest soul singers of all time, would have been 70.
Keyboardist Billy Preston, who worked with The Beatles and Eric Clapton, among many others, would have been 65.
Eurythmic Dave Stewart is 58.
On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," shown only from the waist up so that his gyrating pelvis wouldn't corrupt the nation's youth.
On this day in 1968, during one of the 17 takes that The Beatles recorded of "Helter Skelter," Paul McCartney played bass while lying on his back.
On this day in 1971, John Lennon released his second solo album, "Imagine."
On this day in 1972, "Witchy Woman" by the Eagles entered the singles chart.
On this day in 1978, The Who released "Who Are You," their last album recorded with Keith Moon, and The Rolling Stones released their "Beast Of Burden" single.
On this day in 1978, a very young U2 supported The Stranglers at Dublin's Top Hat Ballroom. The Stranglers took up both dressing rooms, leaving Bono and company to dress behind the speakers. Note: In all the years since, The Stranglers were never invited to open for U2.
On this day in 1981, Journey's "Escape" album hit #1.
On this day in 1981, both Sting and Phil Collins made their first live solo appearances at Amnesty International's fund-raising "Secret Policeman's Other Ball" in London.
On this day in 2007, guitarist/singer Hughie Thomasson, a founding member of the Outlaws and a longtime member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, died of a heart attack at his home in Brooksville, Florida at the age of 55.
This weekend, over 90 stations will air OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featuring the music of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive as well as Joe's brand new conversation with Randy Bachman and Fred Turner... Check out the promo and Stream on!
All Hail John!
John Mellencamp's among the notables receiving 2010 Americana Lifetime Achievement Awards this evening in Nashville. The 58-year-old is scheduled to be there in person to pick up his honor at the American Music Association Awards at the Ryman Auditorium.
Buy Alex's Dabblings
For the fifth consecutive year, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is auctioning off some of his paintings on eBay to support The Kidney Foundation of Canada. The actual bidding starts next month and you'll find more details by Googling "Brush of Hope."
Dio Update
Iconic Metal singer Ronnie James Dio was in the midst of launching a record label and finishing his memoirs when he passed away from stomach cancer in May. the record label, Niji, will get rolling on November 9th with the release of the double-CD "Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 and 1987." A humungous 16-album vinyl-or-CD box set, "For the Record: The Complete Dio Vinyl Collection," plus "The Complete Bootleg Box" will be out next year. As for the memoirs, Dio completed most of the writing before he died. His wife Wendy says, "I'm just going to finish the end parts of it... It's actually [intended as] a three-book deal — the memoirs of Ronnie, a book of illustrated lyrics and a photo book."
Charlie Speaks
Drummer Charlie Watts has confirmed that things are just the same now for The Rolling Stones as they were in 1968. He says, "We will resume playing whenever Mick and Keith get bored... (and) at the moment, they're having a good time." Since the European press keep asking about the possibility of a farewell tour, Charlie said, "We're discussing it at the moment. We said that if we do something, it will be next year or the year after... We've reached an age where you can't look too far into the future." That means that, provided the economy recovers enough, they'll be Stateside next year.
It was Albert Einstein who said: "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts."
It was J.W. Eagan who said: "Never judge a book by its movie."
It was Lillian Dickson who said: "Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can spend it only once."
Monster Truck Madness
Tonight! Tonight! Tonight! 7:30pm: Grunting, fire-breathing Monster Trucks will be leaping through the air in front of the main grandstand at the L.A. County Fair! While the Bounty Hunter and Jurassic Attack might not be poetic, when you're talking heavy horsepower, you know yer Unc will be there — and so should you!
September 10, 2010
Vocalist Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night is 68.
Guitarist Joe Perry of Aerosmith is 60.
On this day in 1964, Rod Stewart made his professional recording debut, covering the old blues track "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl." After finishing his vocal, Rod reportedly ran out of the studio looking for a tall, leggy blonde. The bassist on the session, John Paul Jones, later became a cornerstone of Led Zeppelin, at which point all the tall leggy blondes came looking for him — but that's a different story for a different time.
On this day in 1966, The Beatles' "Revolver" album hit #1 on the American chart, where it stayed for six weeks.
On this day in 1975, KISS' album "KISS Alive" was unleashed.
On this day in 1980, The Rolling Stones' single "She's So Cold" was released.
On this day in 1983, Stevie Nicks released the "If Anyone Falls" single.
On this day in 1988, "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses peaked at #1, "Simply Irresistible" by Robert Palmer peaked at #2 and "When It's Love" by Van Halen peaked at #5 on the charts.
On this day in 1988, Eric Clapton kicked off an American tour with Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler playing in his band.
Stand Up To Cancer Tonight
Heart, Stevie Wonder, U2's The Edge and Green Days' Billy Joe Armstrong are just a few of the musicians set to perform on tonight's "Stand Up To Cancer" fund raising telethon for cancer research. Hosted by network news anchors Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Brian Williams, the telecast will also include appearances by actor Will Smith, Oscar-winner George Clooney and "Glee" actress Jane Lynch. Starting at 8:00pm, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and many cable networks will air "Stand Up To Cancer" without commercial interruption tonight.
New/Old Live Metallica
With Metallica close to wrapping up their massive "World Magnetic" tour in Australia and New Zealand, you knew that they’d be releasing some sort of a limited-edition live EP soon. Turns out that the coolest thing about the just announced forthcoming "Six Feet Down Under" EP is that it features live recordings spanning Metallica's career back to 1989. But you'll have to wait to hear it until it's released on September 20th.
The Latest OzzTour
There will surely be no down time for the Prince of Darkness! Following Ozzy Osbourne's headlining gig at the Voodoo Experience festival Halloween weekend in New Orleans, he'll launch a month-long North American Arena tour on November 12th. Judas Priest singer Rob Halford's group Halford will open all of those shows. Don't worry — there'll be Southland dates after the first of the year because the OzzMan's first headlining tour since 2007 is just the start of his 18-month world tour in support of his latest album, "Scream."
Cool Insight
With the supergroup Black Country Communion's self-titled debut album coming out on September 21st, the boys have just released a promo clip for their song “The Great Divide.” In it, you can see bassist/singer Glenn Hughes, guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham and keyboardist Derek Sherinian working out the track with producer Kevin Shirley before they play it all the way through. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocgO6iSiU3g.
It was John Donne who said (in 1624): "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less... Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
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