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Birthdays This Week
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)
Gene Simmons Accused of Sexual Assault
 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. More
Bret Michaels Didn’t Tell His Doc About American Idol
 May 28, 2010 – Didn’t Bret Michaels look healthy on American Idol on Wednesday night? There is a chance he wasn’t. More
Don’t Let Elton Cook You Dinner
 May 27, 2010 - File this under “You can’t be good at everything.” Elton John was arguably the biggest solo musician in the world in the seventies and he was easily in the top 10 in the eighties but it seems he was too busy conquering the world to learn to cook. More
Reformed Faces Set for Vintage at Goodwood Without Stewart
 May 27, 2010 – The good news is the Faces are back together but the not-so-fine print says Rod Stewart will not be in the mix. More
Only 2% Separated Final Two On Low-Rated American Idol Finale
 May 28, 2010 – “What-eva” seems to be what many are saying about Wednesday’s American Idol finale. While 24.2 million viewers checked out Simon Cowell’s swan song it was the show’s lowest rated finale since season one which could spell trouble for winner Lee DeWyze. More
Paul McCartney’s Daughter Controls his Touring
 May 27, 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. More
Slash Yawns at New Rock Scene
 May 27, 2010 – Slash says he’s not holding his breath for the next big thing in Rock. In fact the former Guns N’ Roses guitarist is disappointed in the current Rock scene. More
Jones Experimenting With Summer Festivals
 May 18, 2010 – Norah Jones says she hasn’t done too many festivals in the past because her music was too “intimate and quiet.” More
Phil Collins, Huge Alamo Fan
 May 11, 2010 – The name Phil Collins reminds us of countless hits, huge arena tours and complicated drumming. How about the Alamo? More
Sting Says Legalize Marijuana
 April 5, 2010 – Sting seems to be fed up with our paradigms around pot! The singer says we, as a society, spend too much time putting marijuana users in jail when legalizing the substance could feed the hungry of the world. More
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REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin Does Not Believe in Touring With Kids
 June, 14, 2009 – Madonna has done it, so has Britney Spears and Gwen Stefani. Many artists like to have their kid’s in-tow when they go on tour. It’s important to note however that most musicians consider touring the toughest part of the job.
Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon (pictured left) thinks its nuts to take you children on tour, “I've known guys who try to bring their kids on the road. I don't think it works out to the kids' advantage.” He Told LiveDaily.com. “Obviously, we miss each other when I'm traveling, but I think kids are better off at home with their buddies, playing on baseball teams, sleeping in [their own] beds every night. I don't want to drag them around. Even though I miss them horribly, I think it's in their best interest to just stay home and have a normal upbringing.”
Cronin, who has been with REO Speedwagon since 1972 says it’s all about weighing things out, “It really is about balance, balance between the band and the family--and, actually, my band is a family, too. I spend almost as much time with my rock-and-roll family as I do with my genetic family. I think the genetic family has to be the priority and the rock-and-roll family has to understand that.” Cronin adds, “Luckily, in our band, we have a good understanding and that doesn't become a problem. There are some bands where there are problems, where the guys that don't have kids want to tour more, and that causes stress. We know we've got a good thing going, and we don't take it for granted for one minute. If we didn't have kids, could we tour more and put more money in the bank? Probably, but that's not what it's about. It's about keeping a balance between family and career, and going out there and being in a good state of mind to put on a good show.”
Check out the entire Live Daily interview with Kevin Cronin here. - by John Beaudin |
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Can't Stop Rockin' Tour with REO Speedwagon, Styx and .38 Special
June 2009
16 - Boca Raton, FL - Sunset Cove Amphitheatre
18 - Orange Beach, FL - The Amphitheatre @ The Wharf
21 - Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
23 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
26 - Atlantic City, NJ - The Borgata
27 - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion
28 - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center
July 2009
1 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
2 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino
3 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
4 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
9 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
10 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
11 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
REO Speedwagon headlining dates
June 2009
2 - San Antonio, TX - Municipal Auditorium
19 - Birmingham, AL - City Stages
20 - Simpsonville, SC - Heritage Park Amphitheatre
July 2009
12 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid America Center
17 - Statline, NV - Harvey's Outdoor Arena
18 - Arnold's Park, IA - Arnold's Park
19 - Waukesha, WI - Waukesha County Fair
August 2009
29 - Garden City, KS - Finney County Fairgrounds
31 - Lincoln, NE - State Fair Park/Nebraska State Fair
September 2009
4 - Bismarck, ND - Bismarck Civic Center Arena
5 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair
6 - Plymouth, WI - Sheboygan County Fair
18 - Bossier City, LA - Louisiana Downs
19 - Midland, TX - Midland County Horse Shoe Arena
October 2009
1 - Yakima, WA - Central Washington State Fair
24 - Dearborn, MI - Ford Community & Performing Arts Center |
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REO Speedwagon and Styx Offer Rock Band Contest on the Road
 May 28, 2009 – Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon is offering more than a cheap ticket price ($13.50) on his bands tour with Styx and 38 Special this summer. How about a Rock Band contest?
The “Can’t Stop Rockin’” tour which runs until July 11th will have someone in each city get a grand-prize of a Rock Band bundle which includes an autographed guitar signed by all three bands, five tickets for that show, and a chance to perform background vocals on the REO tune, "Can't Stop Rockin.”
Cronin says his whole family is into Rock Band, “My boys are totally into it. I've got nine-year-old twins. It wasn't long ago that little Josh was walking down the hallway, and I hear him singing softly under his breath, "Rock you like a hurricane." Dude, nine-year-old is into the Scorps.”
The singer added the best part of Rock Band is “a nine-year-old has no concept of hipness. No concept of whether something is new or old, if the artist is new on the scene or someone that's been out for 40 years. They don't know anything about it, and don't care. They either like the song or they don't.”
Cronin wasn’t in the original bar-band version of REO Speedwagon when they started in 1967. They had a few lead singers before he joined in 1972. After recording only one album with REO he left but returned in 1976. He told LiveDaily, “There are a lot of things responsible for this resurgence of the music that REO, Styx, and a lot of bands like us, have made, and the games (Rock Band) are a part of it.”
Read the full Kevin Cronin Interview on LiveDaily. – by John Beaudin |
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REO Speedwagon Helping Out Flood Victims
 July 4, 2008 – Chalk one up for some good guys. REO Speedwagon is giving back with a big benefit show to help flood victims in Iowa. ‘Ridin’ the Storm Out – Floods of 2008 Relief Concert’ is happening next week July 16th at Prairie Meadows in Polk Country, Iowa. Unlike some charities 100% of all the funds will go to the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation.
REO Speedwagon was huge in the 80’s via one of the biggest albums in rock history with 'Hi Infidelity' which sold more than 10 million. They recently recorded their first album in 11 years with Kevin Cronin the lead singer that sang all the hits but without long time guitarist Gary Richrath. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. – by John Beaudin |
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Retro Review: Linda Ronstadt - The Very Best of -Sept. 24, 2002 - In high school my best buddy John Scott could never understand how I, a rocker, preferred Barbra Streisand over Linda Ronstadt. |
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Retro Review: Bruce Hornsby - Spirit Trail- Oct. 16, 1998 - No one could ever accuse Hornsby of not paying attention. Every lyric on 'Spirit Trail,' his sixth album, describes his unquenchable thirst to understand what were all doing here. |
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