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HOLLIES TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME

Mar 13, 2010 6:43pm

I snuck into a concert in 1965 'ish, featuring the Stones and the Hollies. The Stones were a local band I'd seen live quite a bit, but power players at that time - the Hollies were up and coming on......

THE DOORS OPEN - 2010

Feb 21, 2010 6:00pm

In what promises to be a busy season for the surviving members of the Doors, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore, this spring brings new projects. The Doors' documentary, When You're Strange, is now readied for release in April......

GORDON LIGHTFOOT DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

Feb 18, 2010 5:26pm

In what can only be described an exercise in bad taste and/or an internet prank courtesy of some Tweeter - you decide - seminal Canadian folk-rocker Gordon Lightfoot was reported dead today. The Vancouver Sun trumpeted the news, but soon......

DOUG FIEGER - RIP

Feb 14, 2010 5:27pm

Doug Fieger, the lead singer/guitarist of The Knack, has died after a battle with cancer. Originally from Michigan, he was living in Woodland Hills, CA, and passed on at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 57. The Knack's "My Sharona" stood......

CLAPTON TOUR DATES (W/JEFF BECK, ROGER DALTREY AND STEVE WINWOOD)

Jan 28, 2010 11:46am

Eric Clapton will go on an extensive tour this year, starting in March and running at least through mid-June. The dates will feature special guests guitarist and former bandmate Jeff Beck, Who frontman Roger Daltrey, and seminal blues-rock icon Steve......

DYLAN TO PERFORM AT WHITE HOUSE CIVIL RIGHTS CONCERT

Jan 27, 2010 6:16pm

Bob Dylan will perform at the White House as part of a music series sponsored by First Lady Michelle Obama. The theme of the Feb. 10 concert is "A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement." In addition to......

Jan 20, 2010 5:57pm

Brian Eno's recent comment on the changing times in popular music. "I think records were just a little bubble through time and those who made a living from them for a while were lucky. There is no reason why anyone......

Jan 12, 2010 6:15pm

Hope Leon Russell gets through his recent health challenge asap. http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20100112_371_0_TulsaS218683&rss_lnk=4...

JIMI HENDRIX AND LORD KITCHENER'S VALET

Jan 2, 2010 5:53pm

Here's a neat clip - Lord Kitchener's Valet was a very successful, high-end boutique in London (Soho) in the late 60s. Mostly featuring antique military jackets (think Sgt. Pepper's album cover). Jimi Hendrix bought the Hussar's jacket, featured in the......

CHILD ABUSE GROUP PROTESTS THE WHO AT THE SUPERBOWL

Jan 1, 2010 4:01pm

A South Florida child abuse prevention group is protesting the Who's upcoming appearance at the 2010 Superbowl. ChildAbuseWatch.net, based in Pompano Beach, objects to Pete Townshend performing because of his 2003 arrest by British police on suspicion of possessing child......

AEROSMITH IS HIRING ... NOT HIRING ... ??

Nov 10, 2009 5:38pm

As the continuing feud escalates, and Steve Tyler seeks a solo career, Aerosmith has gone public that they are seeking a replacement for Tyler. More here from Billboard November 11 -- Well, maybe they are and maybe they aren't. Billboard...