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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Whitney Houston Back in Rehab The 47-year-old.has battled problems with drug addiction for years and she sometimes looked like a mess during her comeback tour last year. It was Whitney who claimed to be “healthy and clean” even though her voice was very rough during many shows. The Houston spokesperson said it is a voluntary measure and part of the singers “long-standing” recovery process. – by John Beaudin |
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Whitney Houston Says Drug Rumors are "Ridiculous" The singer was also released from a Paris hospital last week (April 7) after suffering a respiratory infection but says she looks forward to continuing her tour in Europe. "I'm feeling great," she said. "I'm just ready to move on and continue my world tour." Houston, 46, told People, "My health is terrific, but this is a time when I get a lot of allergies.” So why go on tour at this time of the year? She has cancelled numerous show on her comeback tour and her Australian shows were criticized for her lack of range and her constant coughing and wheezing on stage. - by John Beaudin
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Whitney Houston Credits her Daughter For New Found Inspiration She adds "I'm a lot wiser now, certainly a lot older. Things mean a lot more to me. I have a 16-year-old daughter, which makes a lot of changes in a woman's life. I think the songs themselves will speak to you when you hear them. And you'll understand where I am and the changes I've gone through for the better." Whitney quickly got the courage to put it all together and the album is due in September. The singer said the project came with a friendly push from mentor Clive Davis (am I the only person who thinks he's creepy?), "He called me one day and said 'it's time." And I said, 'time for what?' And he says 'time for you to come back and sing for us again'." So far the comeback feeling has been gratifying for Houston, "It's great to be back, it s more like riding a horse. A bike you can stop, break. Sometimes you’ve got to pull the horse reins back, you've got to hold the rein a little better." – by Sheryl Duncan |
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Whitney Houston’s New Album Out in March? Some industry insiders predict that the diva will finally release her comeback sometime in March though the label has given no official release date. Houston is also set to possible perform songs off the new disc at record mogul Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash next month. Davis was there for Whitney before and after the crack sojourns and has hinted that the voice that he introduced to us in 1985 is back. Though that is unlikely, Houston has been working on getting her voice back with vocal coaches. Let’s not forget a few performances in the past two years where Whitney sounded like Scatman Crothers. Davis told the New York Post, "We've always said we were looking toward the end of the first quarter of (2009). I do feel good about the material we have and what's been going on." His pre-Grammy gala will take place February 7th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the evening before the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. – by John Beaudin |
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May 9, 2011 – Sad news from the Whitney Houston camp. The singer has checked herself into rehab. A spokesperson for Houston confirmed her arrival at an outpatient rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol treatment. 
April 14, 2010 – Some Whitney Houston fans are saying, “If it quakes like a duck.” The singer is again under scrutiny about a possible drug relapse after more terrible concert reviews and more concert cancellations but the singer told People magazine those rumors are "ridiculous.”
July 23, 2009 – Anyone with a 16 year old knows that care-giving for that age group is challenging. Whitney Houston takes it all in stride. After years being married to Bobby Brown I guess a sixteen year old daughter is nothing. Houston is making her Pop comeback with her upcoming album “I Look To You,” her first since 2002’s “Just Whitney.” The singer says one of her biggest fans is daughter Bobbi Kristina, who gave mom lots of confidence, "She was with me every step of the way, when I get discouraged and I get like 'this is tiring, this is wearing me out, I'm just not at that point', she'd just go 'no mom you can do this, get up, get up'."
January 21, 2009 – Second chances are few in life. You screw up and any semblance, of what you thought was a normal life, could disappear quicker than two jiggles on a jackrabbit's ass. Whitney Houston seems to have been forgiven by fans and some of the media for seemingly throwing her life and voice away courtesy of crack. |
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