Saturday, September 29, 2007

Sammy Hagar at 60?, Rock Hall of Fame nominees, George Harrison documentary


Sammy Hagar is turning 60 next month, I kid you not!!! First thought is "NO WAY"!!! He and his band the Wabos will be celebrating big time with 6 shows at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Michael Anthony and his band will appear October 13th. Then they hit the road for a North American tour through July 2008. 60, dude! Wow

In order to be one of this years nominees to be put into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame the artist or band had to release their first single no later than 1982. This years nominees are: John Mellencamp, along with Madonna, the Beastie Boys, Leonard Cohen, Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, the Ventures, Donna Summer and the Dave Clark Five. 5 of those will be inducted March 10, 2008 in New York. 500 musicians, industry professionals and journalists vote on the inductions.



Martin Scorsese is to direct a documentary on George Harrison with the help and blessing of his widow Olivia Harrison. George being my fav Beatle this is exciting for me. Work is already underway. It's also been reported that Paul and Ringo will contribute to the film. It will cover his time with the Beatles and his often under-appreciated fantastic solo career. Can't wait.

September 29th birthdays: Jerry lee Lewis is 72; Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad is 59; Mike Pinera from Blues Image, Iron Butterfly and was once the guitarist for Alice Cooper is also 59; John Payne from Asia is 49; Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool from Primus is 44; Brad Smith from Blind Melon is 39;

No comments: