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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Lou Gramm, Eddie Money and Mikey Thomas Jingle Bell Rock Tour The idea to tour together was finalized when the trio “knocked it out of the park” with a sneak peek for the audience at Hollywood’s Sayers’s Club this past summer. You can surely expect Lou, Eddie and Mikey to bring along some of their greatest hits such as, “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “We Built This City,” and many more. As it heads into the Christmas season, the trio is also going to perform some classic holiday favorites and do their part in giving back to those in need with food and cash donations. -By Shannon Edwards Check out their concert dates:
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Foreigner Set to Release New Live Album Track list for - Can’t Slow Down … When It’s Live! 1. “Feels Like the First Time” 2. “Urgent” 3. “Juke Box Hero” 4. “Long, Long Way From Home” 5. “I Want to Know What Love Is” 6. “Hot Blooded” 7. “Can‘t Slow Down” (bonus track)
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Former Foreigner Lead Singer Lou Gramm Says His Old Band Sabotaged Him Gramm says he grew disenchanted with Foreigner after their sound took a turn to sucky Rock ballads, "I enjoyed the occasional keyboard song - I liked Cold as Ice, I thought Waiting for a Girl was a terrific song and I thought I Want to Know What Live Is was a terrific song,” he told DJ Paul Anthony. "But I think the perception of the band was we were turning into a ballads band, and nothing could be further from the truth, certainly from my perspective. But I'll be a son of a gun if, next album, Mick didn't have another soft wispy ballad that he wanted to push as the first single, called I Don't Want To Live Without You.” Gramm adds, "By then I was very dissatisfied. I could see in the creative stages that most of the time and effort was put towards finding that certain ballad, and the rock songs were almost an afterthought. I could see that change in front of my eyes. I was fighting it, first personally with him. Then when the band started taking flak for not being the rock band we used to be, I had to state my case that it wasn't a choice I'd have made. That's when I broke off and had my first solo album - to let the world know I just wanna rock." In late 1986, in an attempt to Rock-up the sound, Gramm presented the tune “Midnight Blue” to Jones, "The funny thing was, before I recorded that album (his 1987 solo CD “Ready or Not”) I presented “Midnight Blue” to Mick as a song Foreigner could do. He couldn't see it. He said, 'I don't hear it - I don't hear it as a good song.' I said, 'Okay... you'll hear it.' And I'm sure he did..." In 1991 Gramm formed the band Shadow King to exorcise his Rocker roots but says Jones sabotaged its success. "I thought it had much more life than it got.” He says, “We only played one live show. I was told by friends of mine within Atlantic that the record was sabotaged. Promoting it, pushing it, doing all the things a big rock label should do to promote an artist - Atlantic didn't do any of those things for this album. During that time there were a lot of meetings between Mick and Ahmet Ertegun (co-founder and executive of Atlantic Records)." The Lou Gramm Band released a self titled album on June 2nd. Gramm says it’s a return to the best parts of the early Foreigner sound. – by John Beaudin
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October 27, 2011 - How is this for a powerhouse line-up! Eddie Money, Lou Gramm (formerly of Foreigner) and Mikey Thomas of Starship are teaming up together for the 2011 Jingle Bell Rock Tour. That’s right, these three rockers are going to share the same band while belting out their classic tunes, and singing back up for one another. The “don’t miss this one” concert tour takes off on Nov 25 and runs until mid – December.
November 13, 2010 – If you want to hear foreigner with their new lead singer live, here’s your chance. The band is set to release “Can’t Slow Down – When It’s Live,” a new double disc live album, this week featuring Kelly Hansen who was introduced on their comeback studio album “Can’t Slow Down” last year. It was the band’s first CD of all new material in 15 years.
July 24, 2009 – There are so many Classic Rock bands on the road without their original lead singers. Even though their replacements are often younger and have better vocal range it’s just not the same. I won’t see  |
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