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July 29, 2010
Keyboardist Neil Doughty of REO Speedwagon is 64.
Bassist/singer Geddy Lee of Rush and
Singer Patti Scialfa (Mrs. Springsteen) are both 57.
On this day in 1966, Bob Dylan crashed his motorcycle in Woodstock, NY. The legendary accident (which many still don't think really happened) allowed Dylan to disappear from public life at the height of his popularity. He reportedly suffered a concussion, a broken neck vertebrae, and suffered from paralysis and mild amnesia for the next month. For the record, he was riding a Triumph 55 motorcycle, which in 1966 was one hot machine.
On this day in 1966, The Beatles' second film, "Help," premiered in London. The event created chaos by attracting thousands of excited fans to the location, and even Queen Elizabeth herself was in attendance. No, she didn't stand in line.
On this day in 1966, Cream kicked off their first tour with a concert in Manchester, England.
This weekend, over 90 stations will air OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featuring the music of The Steve Miller Band as well as Joe's brand new conversation with Steve... Stream on!
OzzFest Wedded Bliss
That darn Ozzy Osbourne is now offering the "OzzFest Unholy Matrimony" package — everything you need for eternal wedded bliss at an economical price. Each package includes 10 general admission pit tickets (there's your wedding party!), an official OzzFest wedding ceremony by ordained minister and OzzFest MC Big Dave, an OzzFest cake and a champagne toast. But wait — there's more! All wedding guests will also get a pre-show backstage tour hosted by Big Dave, access to the Ozzfest VIP lounge, specially designed OzzFest t-shirts, collectible tour posters, earbuds and — brace yourself — official OzzFest guitar picks! Now what we're really all wondering is: What will Gene Simmons of KISS do to top this?
It's The Mick & Marty Show
Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger are working on a Rock & Roll drama for HBO called "History Of Music." The story line follows two friends over their 40 year music industry careers, based on things that really happened. Former "Sopranos" producer/writer Terence Winter will coproduce with Jagger, and Scorsese will direct. Yeah, Scorsese directing sex and drugs and Rock & Roll — oh my!
Fisticuffs Among Rascals
Joe Elliott’s side band, Down N’ Outz, had their set cut short at the High Voltage Festival in London over the weekend. The group, which performs covers of songs from musicians connected to Mott the Hoople, were joined by Mott singer Ian Hunter at the end of Sunday's set, but when they finished their second song with Ian, their mics and the P.A. were cut. Anger and fisticuffs resulted when it was learned that headliners Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s crew allegedly pulled the plug since Down N’ Outz went over its allotted time and ELP wanted to take the stage. Oh, those boys!
Ben Keith R.I.P.
Neil Young’s longtime steel guitarist Ben Keith has died of a heart attack at the age of 73. He had been staying at Young's ranch in Northern California while working on one's of Neil's projects. Keith played alongside Young for close to 40 years, performing on classics like "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man." Before joining up with Young during the recording of the classic "Harvest" album, Ben was a multi-instrumentalist member of Nashville's 'A-Team' — a collective of the city's top session musicians who performed on country classics sung by the likes of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Rest in piece guitar man.
It was Ingrid Bergman who said: "Happiness is good health and a bad memory."
It was Doug Larson who said: "If the English language made any sense, a catastrophe would be an apostrophe with fur."
It was Robert Anthony who said: "The one who loves the least, controls the relationship."
BBQ For You
Win a private Uncle Joe Backyard Barbeque party for you and 15 friends! KLOS and Kingsford Matchlight Charcoal want to take over your backyard, crank up the grill and have J.B. cook up a feast... and you'll get to keep the grill he cooked it all on! But time is short — enter now to win!
