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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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Are Media Whores and Now so is their Baby Maybe the money will go towards future therapy to help the kid deal with the constant pitch-less howls coming from his mother. Christina Aguilera only got paid $1.5 million for her baby pictures and she actually has talent. Maybe there’s more of a market for talentless, lying, lip-syncers. – by John Beaudin |
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Scariest Halloween Tunes - Top Downloaded, We Pick Pink Floyd’s ‘Be Careful With that Axe Eugene’ We have consciously left out recordings by Ashlee Simpson and Heidi Montag. Though both are pretty freakin’ scary, they didn’t qualify as singers. They will appear in a future list named, ‘Songs of Deep Vacuous Need Ready to Suck the Life Right Out of You.” Get the list. |
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Dec. 3, 2008 - Bronx Mowgli Wentz, that’s his name. Shameless media hungry Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz actually named their little baby, Bronx Mowgli Wentz! Now comes word that they’re selling the pictures of their baby for $2 million to People magazine.
Oct. 31, 2008 – Ok, you’ve planned and planned and you and your sweetie have come up with the scariest costume concept for Halloween – John McCain and Sarah Palin as Prez and Vice. You’ve changed the curtains, Joe six-pack and Joe the plumber will give out treats and maybe a little foreign policy, but where is the music? You can choose to rip off John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Heart and a host of others who are pissed off at the Republicans for using their songs without permission or how about a new list? Here is a chart for your party tonight.  |
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