March 29, 2011

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
TRAVIS BARKER...Give The Drummer Some (2011)
(CD, clean version, Allmusic review)

This is a rock/rap album that debuted at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard album charts. Travis Barker is the drummer for Blink 182. Two things are wrong with this album. First, it's more of a rap album than a rock album with guest appearances from several major rap artist. Second, I hate how some artist think they need to use foul language in music. Just a dreadful album. Definitely not what I thought it was when I chose it to be the AOTD. Not recommended


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 29
Bobby Kimball of Toto is 64; Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction is 52; John Popper of Blues Traveler is 44;

ON THIS DATE
1975 Led Zeppelin have 6 albums on Billboard's Album chart, the first artist to do so. The 6 are: “Physical Graffiti” (No. 1), “Led Zeppelin IV,” “House of the Holy,” “Led Zeppelin II,” “Led Zeppelin” and “Led Zeppelin III”
2002 In Dublin, Ireland Bono is awarded an honorary knighthood, however he is not allowed to use the title "Sir"
2005 Family Jewels DVD by AC/DC is released
2006 Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band is injured in a motorcycle accident. Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley of the band both were killed in motorcycle accidents. Also that day the Beatles' Apple Corps sues Apple Computer, stating that the computer company broke a 1991 agreement between the two companies of staying out of the music biz altogether and that iTunes breaks that agreement Apple Computers later wins the suit

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
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