June 8:
Alex Band (The Calling) (1981)
Nicci Gilbert (Brownstone) (1970)
Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) (1962)
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) (1960)
Bonnie Tyler (1953)
Boz Scaggs (1944)
Chuck Negron (Three Dog Knight)
(1942)
Nancy Sinatra (1940)
June 9:
Dean Felber (Hootie & The
Blowfish) (1967)
Dean Dinning (Toad The Wet Sprocket)
(1967)
Jon Lord (Deep Purple) (1941)
June 10:
Faith Evans (1973)
Lemisha Grinsted (702) (1973)
Jo-Jo (K-Ci & JoJo) (1971)
Dan Lavery (Tonic) (1969)
Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing
Pumpkins) (1967)
Maxi Priest (1961)
Shirley Alston (The Shirelles)
(1941)
June 11:
Dan Lavery (Tonic) (1969)
Joey Santiago (The Pixies)
(1965)
Kim and Kelley Deal (The Breeders)
(1961)
Donnie Van Zandt (38 Special)
(1952)
Frank Beard (ZZ Top) (1949)
June 12:
Robyn (1979)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (1977)
Bardi Martin (Candlebox) (1969)
Grandmaster Dee (Whodini) (1962)
Michael Hausman ('til tuesday)
(1960)
John Linnell (They Might Be
Giants) (1959)
Brad Delp (Boston) (1951) Died March 9, 2007
Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick)
(1951)
June 13:
Raz B (B2K) (1985)
Rivers Cuomo (Weezer) (1970)
Soren Rasted (Aqua) (1969)
Paul DeLisle (Smash Mouth)
(1963)
Dennis Locoriere (Dr. Hook)
(1949)
June 14:
Billie Myers (1971)
Chris DeGarmo (Queensryche)
(1963)
Boy George (Culture Club) (1961)
Alan White (Yes) (1949)
Rod Argent (The Zombies) (1945)
June 15:
Dryden Mitchell (Alien Ant
Farm) (1976)
Ice Cube (1969)
Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche)
(1963)
Steve Walsh (Kansas) (1952)
Garry Roberts (Boomtown Rats)
(1954)
James Smith (The Stylistics)
(1950)
Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply)
(1949)
Ian Matthews (1946)
June 16:
Gino Vanelli (1952)
Edward Levert (The O'Jays)
(1942)
June 17:
Kevin Thornton (Color Me Badd)
(1969)
Paul Young (1956)
Barry Manilow (1946)
June 18:
Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men)
(1971)
Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses)
(1963)
Alison Moyet (1961)
Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins)
(1957)
Paul McCartney (1942)
June 19:
Brian Welch (Korn) (1969)
Brian Vander Ark (The Verve
Pipe) (1964)
Paula Abdul (1962)
Ann Wilson (Heart) (1950)
June 20:
Twiggy Ramirez (Marilyn Manson)
(1972)
Murphy Karges (Sugar Ray) (1968)
John Taylor (Duran Duran) (1960)
Michael Anthony (Van Halen)
(1955)
Cyndi Lauper (1953)
Lionel Richie (1949)
Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)
(1942)
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Paul McCartney’s Daughter Controls his Touring May 26, 2010 – It sure sounds like Paul McCartney is a responsible dad. The former Beatle say he never tours when it’s his turn to look after his daughter Beatrice – his child with ex-wife Heather Mills.
“What happens is, I don’t work when I have my little one,” says McCartney. “I’m actually on the road very much half the time. So when I do tour, I’m kind of hungry, and the concerts are usually quite choice – it’s Hyde Park, or it’s the Isle of Wight, or it’s Coachella.”
'The thing is, when I’m on tour, it’s quite visible and people say, 'God you’re so busy.’ I’m actually not. Not compared to how The Beatles used to tour.'
The singer’s life with Mills was marred by drama and gossip but he’s in a much better space now and with a new lady American heiress Nancy Shevell.
McCartney, never one to take anything for granted, says he’s always pleasantly surprised at the younger generation checking out his shows. He told Seven Magazine, “The audience now, strangely, is this multigenerational thing that I’d never expected. You’re getting people that are older than me, people of my age, people of my elder kids’ age and then their kids’ ages. So there are normally about four generations. I find it quite emotional. Its amazing.” – by John Beaudin
Paul and Ringo Reunite to Introduce “Beatles – Rock Band” June 2, 2009 - Microsoft's Electronic Entertainment Expo in southern California was invaded by The Beatles yesterday, well, at least Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The two surviving Beatles along with John Lennon and George Harrison’s widows, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison unveiled the new Rock Band video game inspired by the Fab Four.
"Whoever thought we'd end up as androids?" joked McCartney as he got up on stage with Starr.
"The Beatles: Rock Band," which will be released on September 9, will differ from other versions of the game, in that it will feature three-part harmonies and replicas of the original band’s instruments.
Forty five Beatles songs will be included in the video game. – By John Beaudin
Paul McCartney on the Verge of Marrying Someone Who is Not a Gold-Digger? Jan. 28, 2009 – I wonder if Paul McCartney would like a do-over when it comes to Heather Mills. He would have a chance to lock eyes with Heather, notice her beautiful hair, her smile and then he could slowly turn around and run faster than shit off a shovel.
After a costly divorce (he paid over $50 Million) Paul is free and dating Nancy Shevell, who has tons of cash. The pair has been spotted at auctions, on the beach and this past summer on Route 66 in a vintage car – just for the fun of it.
Now there’s a rumor that Paul is ready to pop the question. Her divorce to lawyer Bruce Blakeman became final in December and Paul’s kids, including Stella who hated Heather, are giving Daddy their blessings.
This would be Paul’s third wife. His first love, Linda, died of cancer in 1998.
Shevell will be McCartney's third wife if the couple do marry. His first wife, Linda McCartney, died from cancer in 1998. In 2006, he filed for a divorce from Heather Mills, after four years of marriage.
Funny Thing is Paul and Ringo Don’t Add Up to Half of the Beatles Jan. 17, 2009 – In a perfect world all four Beatles would be planning a huge comeback tour together and dropping by for chips and beer. A close runner up would be John and Paul doing duo acoustic shows but instead we’re left with Paul and Ringo. Certainly still the show of the year but it still leaves you wishing. Speaking with Barbara Walters, McCartney said he’s desperate to work with Ringo again.
He said, "We don't rule it out - it would be great. He's a great drummer and we're used to each other. Let's hear it for Ringo."
McCartney also came to Ringo’s defense for refusing to sign anymore autographs, "Why doesn't he sign his autographs anymore? I think that is so ballsy. If he doesn't want to spend his day writing to people, he's allowed. I love you Ringo."
Sir Paul also added that he was proud to have worked with John Lennon, "I look back on it now and I am just very proud to have been John's collaborator. I mean we were just kids. We just lucked into each other. We were just so easy with each other." - by John Beaudin
Paul McCartney Disappointed In Plant-less Zeppelin Tour Dec. 3, 2008 - Everybody loves a good reunion – even Paul McCartney. I think it’s safe to say if all the Beatles were alive some sort of reunion would have happened. McCartney has said though it would not be the Beatles without all the parts. Three out of four of the Zeppelin formula is alive and though a Zeppelin reunion is not impossible, like a Fab-Four miracle, it’s looking grim. Now, McCartney says it should not happen without the voice of Robert Plant, "What's happened to Planty? He was great at their gig. It's such a pity.” He also said that it wouldn’t be the same without Plant.
Interestingly, now Jimmy Page’s management says that the partial reunion will not be called Led Zeppelin. Alter Bridge lead singer Myles Kennedy is the leading candidate to replace Plant. – by John Beaudin
Paul McCartney Wants to Give you More Beatles Nov. 17, 2008 – If three out of four Beatles say something is crap, is it? The real question is, would you still want to hear it? Paul McCartney hopes so. In an interview with BBC Radio 4, McCartney says he has this 14 minute Beatles jam called ‘Carnival of Light’ that’s improvised, "I said it would be great to put this on because it would show we were working with really avant-garde stuff." The tune is so rare it hasn’t even been bootlegged. Recorded in 1967 for the Electronic Music Festival the Million Volt Light and Sound Rave and only aired once, the tune was deemed “too adventurous” for the anthology package by George Harrison.
"I said all I want you to do is just wander around all the stuff, bang it, shout, play it, it doesn't need to make any sense," says McCartney. "Hit a drum then wander on to the piano, hit a few notes, just wander around. So that's what we did and then put a bit of an echo on it. It's very free."
McCartney now hopes to get permission from Ringo, who is the only other surviving Beatle, John's widow Yoko Ono and George's widow Olivia.
On ‘Carnival of Light’ Lennon and McCartney scream random phrases including "Are you all right?" and "Barcelona!”
According to author Mark Lewisohn, the tune features "distorted, hypnotic drum and organ sounds, a distorted lead guitar, the sound of a church organ, various effects including water gargling. Barry Miles says it’s similar to the Frank Zappa song "The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet." – by John Beaudin
Rare Beatles White Album on Sale on Ebay Nov. 15, 2008 – Rare and Beatles. That’s a combination that’s bound to cost you lots of money. If you like the Fab Four’s ‘White Album.’ Check out this piece of history. It’s one of only 5 numbered copies of the historic album which has sold over 19 million copies.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr each received numbered copies 0000001 to 0000004 but you could own 0000005. This print #5 was named number 1 on the list of the 200 Rarest Records of All Time by Record Collector magazine. The album looks like any other version of the white album, this one is in mono, has an embossed title and stamped serial number.
The auction ends on Nov 23, the day after the 40 year anniversary of the albums release. At press time the bidding was up to £ 2050.00 or 3,046.29 USD. Expect it to get much higher.
Here is what the Ebay seller says about the rare 0000005 ‘White Album.’
Some years ago, this album was taken into the collectors shop named 'Vinyl Revival Records' in Newbury, Berkshire, England by a musician (they did not disclose who) who had visited John in the flat that he shared with Yoko in late 1968 (that was owned by Ringo) at 34 Montague Square, Marylebone, London W.1. The musician saw a pile of White Albums on a table and asked for one. John readily agreed, but said 'Don't take No.1 - I want that'. Instead he took No. 5'.
The album then passed into the hands of Beatles specialist dealer 'Good Humour' who then sold it to its current owner who has now commissioned me to sell it on his behalf.
You can check out the auction here : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110312162347 – by John Beaudin
Heather Mills Could Be Broke By 2009 Oct. 24, 2008 – Most people split the house after a divorce. Heather Mills got 30 million and she’s spending it fast. Perez Hilton.com reports that Mills has already spent $ 12 million of her settlement. Paul McCartney’s former wife has even asked him to buy her a $5 million home. Yeah, I’m sure Paul will get right on that. Hilton reports that Mills’ high maintenance lifestyle has cost her $600,000 in staff wages alone, $1 million renovating a house, $3 million on a flat in New York and $7.5 million on other homes.
Mills has yet to settle her large bill from Michele Elyzabeth, her former publicist who called her “a calculating, pathological liar and the biggest bitch on the planet.” Oh, come on Michele, You’re just saying that cause its true! – by John Beaudin
Paul McCartney Looking for Songwriting Partners Oct. 13, 2008 – Everybody gets lonely, even Paul McCartney. The music legend says he prefers to work with other artists while writing and in the studio , “I like having a collaborator. Otherwise I get the feeling of being an absentminded professor alone in his laboratory all day.” Sir Paul says the transition from the Beatles to his first solo disc was rough, “I did the first solo McCartney record all on my own. It seemed a bit lonely. There’s a track on there that’s about 10 minutes long. Try playing maracas for 10 minutes in a row on your own. I was standing in the room thinking, 'That’s it – I’ve really lost the plot.” The 66 year old singer says he actually hates working alone.
McCartney’s new project is 'Electric Arguments’ with side project The Fireman. He says the project was scary for him considering the recording was entirely improvised. He said: “I had to make a disclaimer to the engineers. I said this could be the most embarrassing moment of my life. It was thrilling, but it could have been a terrible mistake. I could ruin my whole career.”
Obviously he “Passed the audition.” – by John Beaudin
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