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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REVIEW - Eagles - The Very Best of the Eagles (2 CD set) It's important to note that this was 1977 after 'Hotel California' and just before Meisner left the band for good. Meisner adds, "At the time to me it was just like two guys fighting but it got really bad so at that point I just decided to leave because I just didn't like what I was doing anymore." The first thing you see opening this new two CD greatest hits set are pictures of Meisner in the first incarnation of the eagles with Frey, Bernie Leadon and Don Henley sporting his old balloon afro. It's a good reminder that the framework of this supergroup was put together with that original banjo pickin,' harmonizing quartet. Because the eagles only released six album of totally new material each album is well represented here - there are six tunes from most of the records. Meisner told me Henley was, "such a stickler" in the studio but revisiting "One of These Nights" or their signature tune 'Hotel California' makes you happy he was. It would be redundant to describe any of these hits - you know them well and after all the eagles 'Greatest Hits Volume One' even surpassed Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' as the biggest selling album in North America. It's easier to say that the only Eagles hit missing on this one is Henley's 'Learn to Be Still' from their comeback 'Hell Freezes Over.' It's a great collection and the bonus DVD of the single 'Hole in the World' though short is pretty good icing. |
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Does Meisner ever listen to those old Eagles albums? We'll leave him with the last word, "The funny thing is after we made those albums I never listened to them and it is only when some one comes over or I am at some body's house and it gets played in the background that is when I'll tell myself, "Damn, these records are good." - by John Beaudin Read our interview with former Eagle Randy Meisner
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