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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Gene Simmons Promises a hybrid of Destroyer and Revenge on New Album The famous bass player says Kiss has already finished five new tunes. Here is what he said to Elliot in the Morning “Yes (we’ve been in the studio), we’re halfway through it. We got five tracks done in two days so it may be the fastest record we’ve ever done and it really sounds terrific and Paul’s really doing a great job. “All the songs are band written, co-written together with no outside writers. I could describe it for those out there who are Kiss fans as a cross between ‘Destroyer’ and ‘Revenge’ – very similar. “So there’s no rapping, no mixing, none of that stuff. Straight ahead meat and potatoes, guitars drums and some throat-wrenching vocals. “We don’t know yet (if it will be out before the end of the year) but what we do know is, in the middle of the recording process in June, we’re going to be going out and doing 15-shows in cities we promised we’d get to that most people don’t get to like Fort McMurray in Canada – really small out of the way places. This will be the bands follow up to 2009’s “Sonic Boom.” – by John Beaudin
Gene Simmons Saved Ace Frehley’s Life..and Almost Gave Him Tongue During a visit to the Metal Show on VH1 Frehley explained how he almost drowned and how Simmons came to the rescue. “I didn’t know Gene was a lifeguard,” Frehley said. “I actually drowned one day at a Holiday Inn. [laughs] I’m serious … this was in the ’70s. I actually drowned. Everyone else was [expletive] up, I was [expletive] up obviously, but everyone else was loaded, and I went under… the next thing you know, I’m drowning. Gene pulls me out of the pool and pumps the water out of me. Only later I found out that he was a certified lifeguard when he used to go to college.” - by John Beaudin
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Gene Simmons Accused of Sexual Assault and Sexual Battery Victoria Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the KISS singer alleging he spoke to her in "a lecherous and inappropriate manner,” telling her “I like you," when she was working at Los Angeles' ESPN Sports Center last November. She also says that Simmons grabbed and hugged her inappropriately causing her to tell him, "Ouch. You are hurting me." In a statement Jackson says she was, "surprised by the overtly sexual attention". It gets worse. Jackson also accused the 60 year old rocker of becoming more aggressive saying when she tried to back away "his spiked chest was jabbing her in the face,” and then "he pulled her even closer, tightly, pinning her arms and said, 'No not yet.' " Jackson also says that he was, “humping her to the extent she could feel his groin grinding into her". She is seeking over $500,000 in damages telling Radar Online that she has suffered humiliation, shame, embarrassment, anger, anxiety, loss of sleep and depression. Simmons is counter suing. – by John Beaudin |
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Kiss Special Set to Air on A&E this Fall “Kissteria,” unlike Simmons’ “Family Jewels’ will actually have Paul Stanley in the mix, after all this one is a bonafide Kiss special. Here is how Kiss describe the show: "Kissteria", the one-hour KISS tour special produced by the Greif Company (co-producers of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" show), will air on the A&E network sometime in the fall. A description of the program reads as follows: "For the first time in their 35-year career, rock icons KISS give you an all access pass to the 'Alive 35' Australian tour. When Paul [Stanley] and Gene [Simmons] decide to launch a spontaneous mini-tour with only one week's notice, the entire KISS family must scramble to make it a reality. Malfunctioning pyrotechnics, faulty flying righs and missing drummers are the least of their challenges." – by Kari Graham |
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Adam Lambert has Open Invitations from Kiss and Queen Brian May of Queen told Rolling Stone magazine, "(we) are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with at some point. It's not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn't that easy. But I'd certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there.” |
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Kiss’ Gene Simmons Selling Dr. Pepper?
Allison Methvin, director of marketing for Dr Pepper, said, "When initially describing Dr Pepper Cherry's taste, we felt it had just a kiss of cherry and was so smooth, we knew who our third doctor had to be - Dr. Love, Gene will get some help from Nick to introduce the amazingly smooth infusion of cherry flavor that makes Dr Pepper Cherry so smooth."The new “cherry” Dr. Pepper commercial will launch on March 30, 2009 on most major and cable networks. – by John Beaudin |
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May 4, 2010 – There is a cliché in the music industry where the artist sits across a microphone with a deer-in-front-of-a-Peterbilt stare saying the proverbial “I think this is my best album.’ It’s usually not true but Gene Simmons is giving it a shot. The Kiss frontman claims their new CD is a cross between two of their top albums “Destroyer” and “Revenge.”
April 4, 2011 – Would you let that tongue anywhere near your tonsils? Maybe if you were dying. Former Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley says that he and Gene Simmons locked mouths for a good cause in the seventies – to save his life.
May 28, 2010 – How could a meeting between a make-up artist and Kiss’ Gene Simmons go so wrong? Well according to documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday the guitarist wanted more from her than she was willing to give and it didn’t involve make-up.
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March 26, 2009 – Some people are surprised that Gene Simmons doesn’t pimp tampons. I just think he’s waiting for the right offer; after all, his new deal with Dr. Pepper probably includes a lifetime supply of the stuff, pop, that is. Yes, the demon in Kiss is set to sell Dr. Pepper. Following in the footsteps of other celebrities spokespeople including, basketball great Dr. J (Julius Erving) and Kelsey Grammer. The TV spot will also feature his son Nick. |
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