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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Marvin Isley Dead at 56 Known as the bass foundation for the famous R&B groups sound, Isley had suffered from diabetes (the cause of his death) for 20 years. The first phase of the Isley brothers in the late 1950’s/early 1960’s was as a vocal group that included brothers Ronald, O’Kelly and Rudolph. By 1973 Marvin joined the band and helped create their strongest period. In fact The band's first album with Marvin, 1973's '3+3,' went platinum. From 1975 to 1980 the Isley Brothers had 14 Top 10 R&B hits on Billboard including “Fight the Power Part 1,” “Harvest for the World,” and “Livin’ in the Life.” Marvin split from the fold with Ernie and Christ and formed Isley-Jasper-Isley in 1984. Their biggest hit was “Caravan of Love” in 1985. In a statement on the American diabetes Association site Isley recently said: “If I had listened, maybe these things wouldn't have happened, musician Marvin Isley says of his medical ordeals, including the loss of both legs and a kidney transplant. His mission now: getting the word out about diabetes. It's a sneaky disease. It's silent, Isley says. Diabetes is a very serious disease with a lot of devastating effects. Finally, I'm doing it right -- no sugar, no salt, but I could have done it right years ago. Isley and his wife, Sheila have taken up diabetes awareness as spokespeople for the American Diabetes Association, including appearing at African American outreach programs and on an educational video.” – by John Beaudin |
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June 8, 2010 - Marvin Isley of the Isley Brothers, died on Sunday at a hospice near his home in Chicago. He was 56.  |
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