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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Chris Cornell: Radio Would Reject Jimi Hendrix Now “Think about Jimi Hendrix’s Smash Hits. This is an album by Jimi Hendrix and it’s even called Smash Hits,” he said. “But if it came out today it wouldn’t be played on the radio. That’s weird to me. It’s odd that an album that came out in 1967 would be too strange for radio play in 2011.” Cornell had this to say about the Beatles. “Even at age nine, they had a big impression on me, and later on my writing, without me realizing it,” he said. “The Beatles did whatever they wanted. This is a band that did ‘Helter Skelter,’ ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Penny Lane.’ No one said, ‘Hey, they can’t do that!’” – by John Beaudin
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Chris Cornell Talks About Why Some Fans Hate his New Album
The CD ‘Scream,’ his first Pop effort, is a huge departure from his angst ridden Soundgarden days and coupled with the fact that Timbalan made it a little bouncy just ads to the horror. Cornell says “older American fans don’t like it because they are typically my core fans that really supported me in Soundgarden and really loved that band, To them that’s kind of who I am, I’m that guy in that band, and I’m that guy who wrote those songs.” In his interview with Alternative Addiction Cornell says “As a song writer and creative person, I have to do what makes me happy. That changes, it goes into different worlds, sometimes it’s going to be in the world that those core fans of my earlier period love, and sometimes it won’t.” His first solo album in 1998 was also a departure from Soundgarden but his new ‘Scream’ project, at times doesn’t even sound like him. Could it be Timbaland’s fault? Cornell knew he was taking a chance with the famous producer but he thought, “well why not? That’s sort of why I am a solo artist, so I can do anything I want, when I want. That was really all the thought that went into it.” |
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Chris Cornell Says He’s Not Joining Led Zeppelin....Today Not too long ago the internet was nuts with rumours that former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell was the new guy. Sounds nuts to him though, "I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," He joked with MTV. "I've heard that from about 200 people now, and it might be one of those situations where it's just an online rumour or it might be true. But if you see anyone from Led Zeppelin around, let me know. I think I should actually fill in for Jimmy Page on the Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss tour." Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider actually leaked the most possible rumour so far about Myles Kennedy. He said Plant was told, "We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid [Myles Kennedy].' " Zeppelin’s, John Paul Jones told the BBC, "There's no point in just finding another Robert. You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be onboard." Cornell’s next album will be produced, by of all people, Timbaland and he warns that some fans might be a little surprised by his new sound. – by John Beaudin |
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July 16, 2011 – Chris Cornell doesn’t mince words when talking about the state of radio today. When chatting with Ultimate Classic Rock the singer, of the reunited Soundgarden, had some choice words.
March 26, 2008 – Chris Cornell’s new album is so bad that tomatoes are throwing people on his stage. After a few weeks of release some fans are slowly recovering from the monsoon of pretentious musical Timbaland clichés on the disc.
Nov. 4, 2008 – As reported yesterday, the top nominee as a Robert Plant replacement In  |
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