February 6, 2012 – It’s safe to say that Rock History Book Radio has tons of Van Halen fans listening everyday and it was a no-brainer to pronounce, today, “Van Halen Day!” All day hosts John Beaudin and Shannon Edwards will feature two tracks, every hour, from the new Van Halen album, “A Different Kind of Truth.” 
Jan 31, 2012 - Good news for all the Norah Jones fans out there! The singer is set to release a new album in spring called 'Little Broken Hearts.' This will be Jones' fifth studio CD and she will be joined by producer and musician, Danger Mouse who is notably the backbone for the project. He also co-wrote many of the tunes with her. 
Jan 24, 2012 - Bruce Springsteen is full speed ahead with his new album due out in March. “Wrecking Ball” will be his 17th studio album and is produced by heavy hitter Ron Aniello (Patti Scialfa, Jars of Clay) and talent thrown in from Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machines) and members of the E Street Band. 
January 24, 2012 - It’s a done deal as Paul has announced (via his website) that he will be preforming at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in L.A. on Feb 12. This is also a very special occasion for him as he’s nominated this year for Best Historical Album for "Band On The Run." McCartney is definitely no stranger to the stage and if he pulls this one in it will be his 15th Grammy win in all. 
January 23, 2012 - John Mayer has been out of the spotlight since he cancelled numerous gigs last year to undergo throat surgery. His decision to finally go under the knife was necessary after attempts to rest his voice did not help. In the meantime, John had to regroup and push back the release of his new album. 
Jan 20, 2012 - Etta James, an iconic R&B American singer known for her classic songs “ At Last” and “Something’s Got A Hold Of Me” has died today at the age of 73. 
January 19, 2012 - Steven Tyler of Aerosmith never ceases to amaze me. He sat in on an Ellen DeGeneres show recently and proceeded to explain why he decided over the Christmas holidays to marry girlfriend Erin Brady. 
January 14, 2011 - Aerosmith fans will be watching as Steven Tyler is about to get really comfortable in his seat for his second round of American Idol. Ever since he joined the panel for this vocal talent show last season Tyler says sales of Aerosmith’s back catalog has rose 260 percent. We all know he has much to talk about when it comes to American Idol, but let’s get back to your roots Steven! 
July 26, 2011 - Although Dan Peek left the group America in 1977 he is certainly not forgotten as a member of the famous band. Peek passed away on July 24 of undisclosed causes. He was 60. The singer’s site simply states, “Dan went to Heaven on July 24 2011” and features a video of Peek performing his 
Sept, 2011 – On her third album Colbie Caillat has decided to strategically give us an uptempo summer-vibe. It still sounds like her smash debut “Coco” but this time it’s Colbie with caffeine and it’s positive and fun. 
October 31, 2010 – This project started after Elton John just happened to mention his chief influences on “Spectacle,” a TV program hosted by Elvis Costello and produced by him and partner David Furnish. 
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Alicia Keys Street Creds Are Real So, I decided to truly give Alicia a fair shake. Who was she really? Maybe she came upon that confidence honestly and it wasn’t all show. Turns out she grew up in the Hell Kitchen area of New York – no garden party for any young girl(of course that area is totally changed now). “Growing up in New York City, everybody wanted to be heard, so you had to do the work,” she told British newspaper The Guardian. “[I had to decide] if I was going to do the right thing or the wrong thing, take drugs or not take drugs, or end up getting into the wrong scenario. So many people I knew ended up in jail.” Learning to sing well and play piano like she does couldn’t have been easy in that environment but Keys says as an only child her mom, 'depended on me to be responsible" and that made her more mature. And that attitude of toughness? '[It's] a New York thing,' she said. 'Everyone is closed off. Even before I was famous, I wouldn't let boys walk me home. I wasn't gonna let people know where I live." – by John Beaudin
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Alicia Keys Has Baby, Picks up Soul Train Nominations Keys, whose latest CD is “The Element of Freedom,” was nominated for female R&B/soul artist, as well as for album, song and record of the year. The latter two were for “Unthinkable (I’m Ready).” On October 14, the 29-year-old Keys gave birth to Egypt Daoud Dean, a son with husband Swizz Beat, in New York. In an update to her Twitter feed after the birth, Keys said that there is no feeling that can compare to becoming a mom. She wrote: “There is no word to properly describe LOVE, to describe BLISS, to express a FEELING like this!!! Thank U 4 your love, support and prayers!” Receiving two nominations was Sade, for song and album of the year for “Soldier of Love.” A special legend award will be given to Anita Baker and Ronald Isley. Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson will be the hosts. Among those scheduled to perform are R. Kelly, Jeffrey Osborne, Eric Benet, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway and Freddie Jackson, among others. “The Soul Train Awards” will air on BET and Centric on Nov. 28. – by Brian Soergel
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Alicia Keys, Eagles, Coldplay Lead American Music Awards Nominations Coldplay's nominations include artist of the year, favorite band, duo or group -- pop or rock music, favorite artist -- alternative rock music and favorite album -- pop or rock music for "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends." Many artist received multiple nominations including, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Daughtry, Flo Rida, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Usher, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown. You know music is in trouble when what rises to the top as the best is freakin Alicia Keys? You can vote online at ABC.com's American Music Awards website. The ceremony will be held Nov. 23 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. – by John Beaudin |
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July 11, 2011 – It took me a whole bunch of years to believe Alicia Keys. I thought everything about her was fake in the beginning. Her ‘tough girl’ stance, or was it confidence, just got on my nerves but slowly, I gotta admit, she won me over. In December of 2007 I was going through one of those “dark nights of the soul” and decided to take a late night drive to clear my head. Playing with the radio dial, by chance, I found one of those tunes that makes you stare at the radio in trance – “Sure Looks Good to Me” by Alicia Keys. Of course I had no idea it was Miss Keys and to make things worse the announcer, at the station, didn’t extro the damn tune. I was so impressed with the track I pulled a u-turn, tried to remember some of the lyrics for a Google search and looked forward to finding my new treasured artist. Obviously I was shocked to discover it was “Miss-look-at-me” Alicia Keys. When the dust settles though, I like these reality check moments, especially in music. We've all had them, you know when you're unconsciously singing along to Celine Dion after telling the world you can't stand her.
October 20, 2010 - Less than a week after the birth of her first child, Alicia Keys now has something else to celebrate as she was nominated this week for four Soul Train Awards.
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