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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Queen Set to Release Freddy Mercury Material Also, Paul Rodgers who worked with Queen on vocals between 2004 and 2009 (before branching off on his own solo act) says he would be open to the idea of getting back with them for the London Olympics in 2012. Queen has certainly rocked it out over the years with many albums certified gold in the U.S, several going platinum, and eight of them going multi-platinum. They were also recently awarded with the Icon Award at the BMI Awards on Oct 4th in London for the success of radio airplay in the U.S. Queen’s vocalist, Mercury, died of an AIDS related illness on Nov 24, 1991. - By Shannon Edwards
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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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Paul Rodgers has had Enough of Queen True grit Queen fans were baffled by the choice of Rodgers who sounds nothing like original lead singer Freddie Mercury, who died at 45 on November 24, 1991. Rodgers did leave an opening for a future one-off show, "It's out there for us to do things in the future if there's something - a huge charity say like Nelson Mandela - but I think we are pretty much done." In 2008, this new version of Queen released “The Cosmos Rocks” which was a commercial and critical disappointment. The band did however play to over a million people on their last tour. Meanwhile, Rodgers looks set to reform Bad Company, at least for a little while. With 10 shows planned with the group’s original guitarist Mick Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke this summer, there could also be an album in the works. – by John Beaudin |
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Brian May Says He Didn’t Know Freddie Mercury Was Gay The guitarist told Britain's Daily Express, "No, I didn't know. I don't think even he was fully cognizant in the beginning. You're talking to someone who shared rooms with Fred on the first couple of tours, so I knew him pretty well. I knew a lot of his girlfriends and he certainly didn't have boyfriends, that's for sure. I think there was a slight suspicion, but it never occurred to me that he was gay." Mercury, who died in 1991, had a way of hiding his sexuality says May, "I remember Freddie being asked if he was gay in one of his early interviews and he said: 'Yes, darling, of course. I'm as gay as a daffodil'. It was a neat way of sidestepping the issue because actually, Freddie was no fool. I know that all through his life Fred didn't think that whether he was gay or not was important. He loved music, he love his work, and he didn't want anything to get in the way. Anyone who portrays Fred as purely a gay story is missing a lot of the point." – by Kari Graham |
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October 28, 2011 - Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are rummaging through old material to find hidden treasures, that never saw the light of day, while Freddy mercury was still alive. May reveals there is enough beefy stuff to release a Queen record and says, “The songs are there – it’s just a question of finding time to get the right production.” 
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May 13, 2009 – It looks like the honeymoon is over between 
Jan 2 , 2009 – Starting a band today with a gay lead singer is no big deal. We’ve come a long way from kumbaya record burnings. The seventies however was the era of Elton hiding behind Rock’n’ Roll love stories that weren’t really his. Queen’s Brian May says he didn’t even know Freddie Mercury was gay during the early years of the band. 
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