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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Elton John and husband David Furnish Attend Royal Wedding The 64-year-old rocker can be seen here arriving at the ceremony with partner David Furnish at Westminster Abbey on Friday in London, England. Speaking to BBC Radio 5Live on his way out of the venue, John said: "It's not the Oscars." Also at the ceremony Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls with husband David Beckham and Joss Stone. William and Kate are known as big Elton John fans. – by John Beaudin
Elton John Hasn’t Spoken to His Mother in Three Years His 86-year-old widower mother, Sheila Farebrother, says her son has cut her out of his life "completely." Rumor has it that everything started with an argument with Elton’s partner, Canadian David Furnish. Elton’s mom said, "He has cut me off completely. It happened three years ago this June. He has had nothing to do with me since then. I don't want to go into what caused it. It is a painful subject. My son cut me out of his life for good." It’s important to note that the 64-year-old music legend is still supporting his mother financially. When Farebrother spoke to The Sun in the UK she pointed out that she has no interest in meeting her son’s new adopted little boy saying "I have no particular interest really. You will have to ask them about that." – by John Beaudin
Elton John, Like Many Blind Men, Hates Kim Kardashian Elton recently told W Magazine, “Who the fuck is Kim Kardashian? Some stupid, old tart from somewhere or other. Video killed music. Reality has killed talent. Can any X Factor people cut the mustard?” The legendary singer also went after Cheryl Cole who has been constantly accused of lip-synching and not being a true singer, “It’s hard to tell Girls Aloud (Cole's girl group) from The Saturdays. And then there’s Cheryl Cole. Bands who fly in vocals — fuck off! I want to kill them. Go and see Take That or Westlife and how much of that is live? I know Gary Barlow can sing — that solves that one. I think they genuinely do sing their stuff, but 99% of the other fucking Herberts out there can’t sing a note. British pop music like that is the worst, it’s just awful. It could have been made by anybody. All lip-synchers should be shot. Only drag queens are allowed to lip-sync.” You tell them Elton! We are not blind, Cole and Kardashian are two of the most beautiful woman in the world but would I want to know them if they looked like Joan Rivers? We all know the answer to that. - by John Beaudin
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Elton John Tells Billy Joel To Get Rehab Elton told Rolling Stone magazine, "He's going to hate me for this, but every time he goes to rehab they've been light, When I went to rehab, I had to clean the floors. He goes to rehab where they have TVs. I love you, Billy, and this is tough love. Billy, you have your demons and you're not going to get rid of them at rehab light. You've got to be serious. People adore you, they love you and respect you. You should be able to do something better than what you're doing now." The pair has toured together for years via their “Face to Face” tours. Elton goes on to say that many of those shows were cancelled because of Joel's alcoholism. - by John Beaudin |
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Elton John Frustrated with Slow Movement in Gay Rights The 63-year-old singer says, "In this country, we need more dialogue, We don't need any more stone throwing. We don't need any more vitriol. We need people to say, 'OK. I'm straight. You're gay. Let's get along. I'm Republican. You're Democratic. Let's work together.' I'm sick and tired of people being hateful to each other in this country." Elton and his partner David Furnish adopted a baby boy on Christmas Day. That has given him more joy in life but California's Proposition 8 banning gay marriage makes him angrier by the day, "Everyone is entitled to have their own beliefs and their own spirituality," said the rocker. "The big difference is that the dogma of the church can be so hateful and divisive. It's stuck in the stone age. We don't live in the stone age anymore. The church is losing people left, right and center because people are fed up with the rhetoric that they're giving them." - by John Beaudin
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REVIEW - Elton John & Leon Russell – The Union – Decca Records Elton was heavily influenced by Russell, the pair knew each other after sharing gigs in the early seventies, but their relationship had been severed by 37 years of different roads and decisions. Long story short, Elton decided to call Russell followed by producer T Bone Burnett?’ Elton’s long-awaited thank you to Russell was going to finally happen. Before I start foaming at the mush over “The Union” I'd be remiss not to mention that this project is like fine wine so the young ones probably won’t get it. You can’t jump to the last scene of “Gone with the Wind” and expect to feel a damn thing. Having an appreciation for the history and the music makes a difference. READ MORE
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April 30, 2011 – It was no surprise that Elton John would be at the Royal Wedding yesterday considering his friendship with Lady Diana (Will’s mom) and famous tune, “England’s Rose” dedicated to her.
April 29, 2011 – There is one constant ingredient in most families – fighting. Elton John’s clan is no different. Turns out the superstar hasn’t spoken to his mother in three whole years and what it’s all about is a secret.
February 5, 2011 – Elton John is known as a straight shooter. He says things that others would not dare except, maybe, Perez Hilton who is stupid and ignorant. Elton speaks sharply, often but it's hard not to listen. Now, it turns out, that Captain Fantastic hates Kim Kardashian. Glory! Hallelujah! I'm not alone. 
ebruary 2, 2011 – Not many artists have been through the ringer as much as Elton John. He has displayed an almost “nine lives” endurance after battling mediocre album sales but most importantly rough roads with substance abuse in the eighties. Having conquered it all John is now trying out some tough love on former touring buddy Billy Joel.
January 24, 2011 – Elton John is not too happy with how gay rights is moving especially with California's gay marriage ban. 
October 27, 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. “I talked about three singer/songwriters that I thought had been forgotten; says John, “Leon Russell was one of them. The other two were Laura Nyro and David Ackles, who have both passed away.” This was 2008, flash forward one year later, by then Furnish had downloaded the music of this special group of legends. While on safari in South Africa, of all places, Elton was completely taken off-guard yet pleasantly surprised to hear Russell’s “Retrospective” coming from Furnish’s ipod and he cried. In fact, Elton cried uncontrollably. I call these “musical JFK moments” – we always remember where we were when they happened and they change us. The moment certainly rejigged Elton John and this album served as a diary for that muse. |
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