November 5, 2012

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER 5 Art Garfunkel is 71; Don McDougall of the Guess Who is 64; Bryan Adams is 53; David Bryson of the Counting Crows is 51; Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead is 41;

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Check out this week's "The Rock Show" with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  This week we'll hear new music from Motley Crue, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and Bonnie Raitt, we'll hit the Boneyard with all things hard rock/heavy metal with Sixx: A.M., the Album Spotlight of the Week is "Frehley's Comet" from Ace Frehley, we'll open the Vintage Vinyl Vault and pull out records from Loverboy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Frank Marino and Paul McCartney, and the Artist Spotlight of the Week is Kiss. You can download the zip file here

THE ALBUM SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: AC/DC - Let There Be Rock (1977)

Are you ready for some loud raunchy nasty rock 'n' roll? If so then LET THERE BE ROCK!!!  This is the best of the Bon Scott era AC/DC albums, released 35 years ago in 1977.  It reached number 154 on the US Billboard Album charts.  This, the bands 4th studio album, was the last to feature bassist Mark Evans. The title track 'Let There Be Rock', 'Bad Boy Boogie', a shortened version of 'Problem Child', 'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be' and 'Whole Lotta Rosie' are the highlights, and that's nearly the whole album.  Bon Scott and the boys are in your face throughout the whole record, showing just how bad these boys are.  One of the things about this record I like best is that it shows the youth of the band, how raw they approached their music, and it shows in the musicianship just how hard these boys were willing to work to please their audience.  It definitely has that 70's hard rock feel to it, which is fantastic.  Highly recommended, especially if you haven't heard this album before.  After you hear it again (or for the first time) you will declare "LET THERE BE ROCK"!!!

(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

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Check out this week's edition of "The Rock Show" with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  We'll hear new music from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Melissa Etheridge, we'll hit the Boneyard, with all things hard rock/heavy metal with Accept and Godsmack, the Album Spotlight of the Week is 'Let There Be rock' from AC/DC, we'll go inside the Vintage Vinyl Vault with Krokus, Kansas, Led Zeppelin and John Lennon.  Also, this week we lost yet another special talent as Jon Lord, keyboardist for Deep Purple, passed away on Monday the 16th so we have a tribute.  You can download the zip file here

Deep Purple Keyboardist Jon Lord Dies

R.I.P. Jon Lord of Deep Purple

August New Releases

August 7
Bob Marley, ‘Marley: A Film by Kevin McDonald’ (DVD, blu-ray)
Elvis Presley, ‘Fame and Fortune: Lost in the Sixties’
Elvis Presley, ‘King Creole: The Alternate Album’
Elvis Presley, ‘Loving You: The Alternate Album’
Roxy Music, ‘The Complete Studio Recordings’ (Box Set)
The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent ‘Live in Concert at Metropolis Studios, London’ (CD/DVD)
10 Years, 'Minus The Machine' (CD)
Rob Zombie, 'Mondo Sex Head' (CD, vinyl)

August 14
David Bowie, ‘Bowie in Berlin’ (DVD)
Loverboy, ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival’
The Prog Collective, 'The Prog Collective‘ (features members of Yes, Asia, King Crimson and XTC)
Steve Vai, 'The Story Of Light'
Various Artists, 'Just Tell Me That You Want Me - Tribute To Fleetwood Mac'
Incubus, 'Incubus HQ Live (2 CD/DVD)

August 21
Glen Cambpell, ‘Inspiration Collection’
Humble Pie, ‘Winterland 1973′ (Vinyl)
The Kinks, ‘The Kinks at the BBC’ (Box Set)
Kiss, 'Destroyer Resurrected' (Deluxe Edition vinyl)
Lynyrd Skynyrd, 'Last Of A Dying Breed'

August 28
Art Garfunkel, 'The Singer' (Two-disc hits collection)
Triumph, ‘Live at Sweden Rock Festival‘ (CD/DVD)
The Who ‘Quadrophenia: The Criterion Collection’ (DVD)
10 Years, 'Minus The Machine' (vinyl)

ALBUM SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Def Leppard Hysteria (1987)

This week we check out Hysteria, the 4th studio album from Def Leppard, released 25 years ago in 1987.  It reached number 1 on the US Billboard Album charts.  It has sold more than 20 million copies worlwide.  Personally, this album holds so many memories for me.  First, it had been 4 years since the release of their last album Pyromania. Second, I was anxious to hear how the band would sound with a one-armed drummer.  Rick Allen had lost his arm in an auto accident December 31, 1984.  In the next couple of years MTV played videos from the album constantly, thus Hysteria pushed the "hair metal" to new heights and popularity.  I remember playing tracks from this album at parties throughout the late 80's.  The music is much more 'polished' than their 3 previous albums were.  That due to the producing direction of Robert John "Mutt" Lange, known for producing AC/DC, Bryan Adams, Foreigner, Nickelback, his ex-wie Shania Twain, and more recently Lady Gaga and Carrie Underwood.  At times the album might sound a bit over-produced but this album still rocks.  The lead off track "Women" is probably the rockinest track as the others are more slick and Top 40ish.  "Love Bites" did hit number 1 on the US Billboard Singles charts.  "Pour Some Sugar On me" is still a fan favorite.  This one is highly recommended, but I'll bet just about everyone reading has heard this one for themselves.

(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

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Check out this weeks "The Rock Show" with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  This week we'll hear new music from the Dave Matthews Band, hit the Boneyard with all things hard rock/heavy metal, the Album Spotlight of the Week is "Hysteria" from Def Leppard, we'll open the Vintage Vinyl Vault and the Artist Spotlight of the Week is Shinedown.  You can download the zip file here

The ALBUM SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Sammy Hagar - I Never Said Goodbye (1987)

Whenever I tell people that I prefer the David Lee Roth led version of Van Halen better than the Sammy Hagar led version some think that I don't like Sammy.  On the contrary...the Sammy era had some fantastic music.  Hagar has consistently put out some rockin' jams, whether it be with Montrose, Van Halen or Chickenfoot.  As a solo artist Hagar has proven equally capable of putting out a fine album.  "I Never Said Goodbye" is the spotlight in this review as it is the 25th anniversary of its release in 1987.  It reached number 14 on the US Billboard album charts.  It is the only solo album Sammy released while he was a member of Van Halen.  As I have been spinning this album the last couple of days I have been reading other reviews for the record and they are not to kind (just click the link below for the Allmusic review, you will see what I mean).  I would have to disagree.  It is a fine record.  The opening track When The Hammer Falls is a fantastic rocker.  Give To Live and Eagles Fly are other highlights.  I recommend you check it out, it is worth the listen.  I never have understood music critics anyway.

(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

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Check out this week's "The Rock Show" with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  This week we check out new singles from Shinedown, Jackyl and Kiss, we'll hit The Boneyard with all things hard rock/heavy metal, the Album Spotlight of the Week is "I Never Said Goodbye" from Sammy Hagar, we'll open the Vintage Vinyl Vault and our Artist Spotlight of the Week is the band that has the new number 1 Rock Track in America for this Week (you gotta listen to find out who it is).  You can download the zip files here

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced? (1967)

"Are You Experienced" was released 45 years ago in 1967.  It reached number 5 on the US Billboard Album Charts.  Easily one of the most incredible debuts in rock and roll history. Seemingly out of nowhere there was Jimi Hendrix with is mind blowing guitar work and his cutting edge brand of rock and roll, blues, pop, and soul all rolled into one. His guitar work captured everyone’s attention, but without great songs that wouldn’t have been enough. Fortunately the material is excellent. There are the rock staples "Foxy Lady," "Manic Depression," "Purple Haze," “Hey Joe”. An instrumental jam "Third Stone From the Sun", blues at it’s finest "Red House", a ballad "The Wind Cries Mary". Just top notch stuff!!
It’s easy to focus on Jimi but drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding’s contributions to the Experience cannot be underestimated. They truly were a power trio. While personally I think Hendrix made some higher quality music in the last year of his life there is no denying this first release is his masterpiece. True to the times - the British and American versions of the album differed substantially when they were initially released in 1967 but CD reissues do everyone a favor by gathering all of the material from the two records in one place, adding the few B-sides from the early singles as well and makes for the complete ‘experience’. 
The TV channel VH1 named it the fifth greatest album of all time in 2001. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it #15 on it’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list having been ranked as number 5 in their twentieth anniversary listing The Best Albums of the Last Twenty Years published in 1987. In 2005 it was selected for permanent preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress in the United States.
Highly recommended.
(CD/DVD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

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Check out this week's "The Rock Show" with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  This week you'll hear a new entry into the Top 3 Rock tracks in America, a new track from Bruce Springsteen, we'll visit the Boneyard with all things hard rock/heavy metal, the Album Spotlight of the Week is the debut album from the Jimi Hendrix Experience "Are You Experienced?", we'll open the Vintage Vinyl Vault and our Artist Spotlight of the Week is Linkin Park.  An excellent show, and you can download the zip file here

Rush - Clockwork Angels

Rush is one of those bands that force you to listen to them again...and again...and again!  That was the case with "Clockwork Angels", their 20th studio album.  At first listen it doesn't really grab you, at all.  As with so many other Rush albums experience had taught me that you gotta hear it again...and again.  I'm well into my 20+ listen now and this album JAMS!!  It is quite good, to say the least.  For one, you have 3 musicians who are masters at their instruments. For another, you have 3 guys who are quite capable of writing fantastic music and lyrics.  The album tells the story of a young man who is ready for more to his life than his small peaceful hometown has to offer.  The album begins with the two songs that they had released in 2010 so those were very familiar, "Caravan" and "BU2B", which has a new opening to it now.  Some of the best tracks are "Seven Cities Of Gold", "Headlong Flight" and "The Garden", which features a beautiful string and piano arrangements.  This is Rush in their usual excellent form.  Highly recommended

(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

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Check out this weeks "The Rock Show" with Michael David.  This week we'll hear some new music, the Album Spotlight of the Week is the new CD from Rush "Clockwork Angels", we'll hear some music from vinyl in the Vintage Vinyl Vault and we hear a listener's request.  You can download the zip file here

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Check out this week's special edition of "The Rock Show" with Mr. Rock 'N' Roll Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  This week it's a show we call 'The Boneyard', with all things hard rock/heavy metal.  We'll hear the top 3 Rock tracks in America for this week, new music from Pop Evil, Van Halen, Soul Asylum and Aerosmith, the Album Spotlight of the Week is Machine Head from Deep Purple, and we'll jam to Kiss, 3 Doors Down and Slash.  A lot packed into just an hour!  You can download the zip file here:

DEEP PURPLE - Machine Head

It doesn't hurt to have one of the most popular guitar riffs of all time included on your album.  I am talkin about "Smoke On The Water". which reached number 4 on the US Billboard Pop Singles Charts.  The album is Machine Head, which reached number 7 on the US Billboard album charts when it was released 40 years ago in 1972.  Anyone interested in the history of hard rock/heavy metal should definitely check this one out.  In fact, you should own it.  Absolutely a terrific album from start to finish.  It was about this time that Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath were the leaders in this genre, and Machine Head is as strong an album as anything those guys were putting out at the time.  It has withstood the test of time very well, thank you.  I think it's on this album that Ian Gillian was in top form as the vocalist.  I could be biased since I do think this is the best album he's ever been involved with.  And there's that riff (we keep coming back to the riff) from Ritchie Blackmore.  It seems every budding guitarist learns this riff while practising in their bedrooms.  "Smoke On The Water" is the best track on the record, not because of the "riff" or it's popularity. It has a great lyric (autobiographical) but has a great melody, as well.  "Highway Star" is a fantastic album opener...in your face pounding sound from the band, and two fantastic solos, one from Blackmore, one from orgainist Jon Lord, who is a master at his instrument.  The day I bought this album I had my future wife and her best friend with me.  As I'm standing in line to checkout they both started telling me I should buy something worth buying, like The Eagles or Fleetwood Mac, to which I replied "I already have those records."  Check this one out again, and if you never have before wait no longer.

(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

Play "Machine Head" HERE. (A Spotify account is required)

Former Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Bob Welch Dead at 65

R.I.P. Bob Welch

Vintage Vinyl Vault

Even more suggestions for the next time you go vinyl shopping.

PAUL McCARTNEY AND WINGS...London Town (1978) McCartney and his band crammed over 50 minutes of music onto this album (a bit long for records which made the volume lower on this one) but it's 50 minutes of some very cool music. Includes the number 1 hit "With A Little Luck", "I've Had Enough" and "Deliver Your Children." It's kinda laid back and McCartney's bass playing is outstanding. 

STEVIE NICKS...Bella Donna (1981) By far her best solo album, we're giving this one a 4 out of 5 stars. Of course, Stevie's vocals are magnificent and her songwriting is brilliant. Fleetwood Mac would have benefitted if any of these had been on their record. Guest vocal apperances from Don Henley and Tom Petty just add to the quality of the package. Tom sings with Stevie on "Stop Draggin' My Hear Around", Don sings with her on "Leather And Lace". "Edge Of Seventeen" is also another standout. 

ROBERT PLANT/ALISON KRAUSS...Raising Sand (2007) If you find a new never been opened copy of this record snatch it up immediately. What an incredible album from these 2. Slow and bluesy, and ddifferent than anything Robert had ever been involved with. "Please Read The Letter" is the album's best track. Other gems are "Rich Woman" and "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)". T Bone Burnett produced this one, yet another attraction to it. 

THE ROLLING STONES...Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (1971) A double album containing 21 of some of the most recognizable Stones early hits. If you have very little or no Stones musio this is a decent album to start off with. It was the first of many compilation albums to be released throughout the years. In 1971 this was a fantastic collection, today it's a nice piece of history

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #175. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory (1970)

175. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory (1970)

Label – Fantasy

Producer – John Fogerty

Art Direction – Bob Fogerty

Nationality - USA

Running Time – 42:40

Track Listing (standout tracks listed in bold)

Side one

    "Ramble Tamble" – 7:09

    "Before You Accuse Me" (Ellas McDaniel) – 3:24

    "Travelin' Band" – 2:07

    "Ooby Dooby" (Wade Moore, Dick Penner) – 2:05

    "Lookin' Out My Back Door" – 2:31

    "Run Through the Jungle" – 3:09

Side two

    "Up Around the Bend" – 2:40

    "My Baby Left Me" (Arthur Crudup) – 2:17

    "Who'll Stop the Rain" – 2:28

    "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) – 11:05

   "Long as I Can See the Light" – 3:33

What a fantastic record. “Cosmo's Factory” was the fifth studio album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and it is the first of the 1001 reviews from the 1970’s. The sound of the record is what hits you first. It could have been recorded yesterday it sounds that good. Then the hits just keep coming. "Travelin' Band," a flat out rocker with a blistering  horn section, "Up Around the Bend" is a another, the eerie guitar sounds of "Run Through the Jungle", the almost ballad "Who'll Stop the Rain", the bouncy shuffle of "Lookin' out My Back Door," and the cherry on top is "Long as I Can See the Light” complete with a soulful, laid-back groove. A little something for everyone. What’s not to like!!

There are several cover songs on the record of which while most are ok, there is the meandering jam that brings CCR's version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" to 11 minutes. It gets tedious.

In 2003, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Cosmo's Factory 265 on its list of 500 Greatest Albums. When the album was released it became a world-wide hit, topping the album charts in six countries. The album was certified 4 times platinum with sales of over four million units sold.

It is HIGHLY recommended.

You can play "Cosmo's Factory" HERE. (A free Spotify account is required).

CD, vinyl

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Check out this week's "The Rock Show" with Mr. Rock 'N' Roll Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'.  This week is a special edition of "The Rock Show" we call the Vintage Vinyl Vault, where all the music comes from vinyl.  The Album Spotlight of the Week is "Never A Dull Moment" from Rod Stewart, we have a listener's request and the Artist Spotlight of the Week is AC/DC.  Also from vinyl we'll hear Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Blue Oyster Cult, Poison, that familiar duet with Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty, another duet with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, plus the Rolling Stones.  You can download the zip file here

Vintage Vinyl Vault

Did you know you can have an extensive music collection relatively cheaply?  You don't have to buy your music from iTunes, Best Buy or Walmart at their full prices.  If you take the time to travel to a brick and mortar building that sells used records and CD's it's easy to do.  However, at the same time, you can get into some serious money if you wanna play with the big boys.  For example, a Beatles "Yesterday...And Today" butcher cover on Capitol Records released in 1966 in mint condition, first pressing, can fetch up to $47,000.  Another example:  Bob Dylan's "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" released in 1963, stereo, first pressing on CBS Records can run you $35,000, simply because it contains 4 tracks deleted from subsequent releases.  We're not talkin' about that kind of collecting.  You probably won't lay eyes on those much less your hands.  We're talkin' about just thumbing through the bins and looking at all your old favorites and titles and artist you've never heard of.  If you're a serious music listener this can be an extremely fun endeavour, AND frustrating at the same time if you're as broke as most folks.  Here are four suggestions that you might consider picking up on your next journey...that is, if you don't already own them. 

FOREIGNER...Double Vision (1978)  A "Hot Blooded" record indeed.  Contains the title track, plus "Hot Blooded", "Blue Morning, Blue Day" and "Tramontane".  The band is on fire on this their second album.  Highly recommended for those who really like 70's rock.

ZZ TOP...Fandango  (1975)  Half of this album is new studio tracks, while the other half is the band live.  This is ZZ in top form, bluesy, rockin', jammin'...just an excellent record from those Texans.  Contains perhaps their most widely known track "Tush", along with "Blue Jean Blues" and "Heard It On The X".  It also contains the worst ZZ Top song ever "Mexican Blackbird".  What a freakin' waste of 3 minutes in your life, otherwise this record is highly recommended.

BLUE ÖYSTER CULT...Agents Of Fortune  (1976)  Easily their most popular of all their albums, simply because of the hit single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", which is by far the best track on the record.  Another highlight is "E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)"  The rest of the album is good but not near as noteworthy as these two tracks.  Recommended, but you might check out other less known BOC albums, you might find something you like even better

STEPPENWOLF...16 Greatest Hits  (1973)  Steppenwolf had a long and illustrious career by singing these songs for an eternity.  Not a bad job, tho.  I wouldn't complain.  Steppenwolf is one of those bands who had a handful of songs that were fantastic but then the rest were just album fillers.  This record gathered 16 of the good ones, including the biggies "Born To Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride" and "The Pusher"  (even tho the lyrics to this are awful it has a very cool melody and groove to it).  Recommended for us aging 70's kids.

Check 'em out!!

Playlist: Elvis in the 70’s

To many, Elvis Presley’s music career ended when he became a movie star and went into the Army. While there is some validity to that argument, I present to you today’s playlist highlighting what I consider to be some of the finer moments in his career – all from the 1970’s and the records that I found them on. Sync and enjoy.

Way Down – Moody Blue

Polk Salad Annie – Live at Madison Square Garden

Promised Land – Promised Land

Steamroller Blues – Aloha From Hawaii

See See Rider – On Stage (February 1970)

Burning Love – Walk A Mile in My Shoes

T-R-O-U-B-L-E – Today

Raised On Rock – Raised on Rock./For Ol’ Times Sake

Got My Mojo Working/Keep Your Hands Off Of It – Love Letters From Elvis

My Boy – Good Times

Hurt – From Elvis Presley Boulevard

Always On my Mind – The Essential

Separate Ways – Burning Love

You play this playlist here. A FREE Spotify account is required.

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #174. Frank Zappa - Hot Rats (1969)

174. Frank Zappa - Hot Rats (1969)

Label – Bizarre/Reprise
Producer – Frank Zappa
Art Direction – Cal Schenkel
Nationality - USA
Running Time – 47:05

Track Listing (standout tracks listed in bold)

Side one  
1. "Peaches en Regalia" 3:38  
2. "Willie the Pimp" 9:25
3. "Son of Mr. Green Genes" 8:58

Side two
1. "Little Umbrellas" 3:09
2. "The Gumbo Variations" 12:55
3. "It Must Be a Camel" 5:15

“Hot Rats” is the second solo album by Frank Zappa after he disbanded the Mothers of Invention. It was released in October 1969. It is the last album of the 1001 to be released in the 1960’s.
To be honest, when I saw this was the selection of the day I was bummed out, knowing the previous Zappa records reviewed here were tedious listening at best. That’s what makes this such a fun endeavor however, because along the way you run into so pleasant surprises. This would be one of them.
Five of the six songs on the record are instrumental ("Willie the Pimp" features a short vocal by Captain Beefheart). Gone are the wild meanderings of Mr. Zappa and they are replaced with a focused, jazz-heavy, extensive soloing record. And make no mistake – love him or hate him, Frank could flat out PLAY the guitar! . "Willie the Pimp" (a blues –rock tune), "Son of Mr. Green Genes" (featuring both intricate horn charts and extended guitar solo sections), and "The Gumbo Variations" (complete with a tenor saxophone and violin solos) are showcases for his powerful and unconventional solo guitar performances and flat out jam!
The song "Peaches en Regalia" is widely recognized as a modern jazz fusion standard and is one of Zappa's best known tunes and became a concert staple of his for decades to come.
In the Q & Mojo Classic Special Edition, the album came #13 in its list of "40 Cosmic Rock Albums". It is surprisingly HIGHLY recommended.

(“Hot Rats” is not available on Spotify)
CD, vinyl

Rod Stewart - Never A Dull Moment

Rod Stewart's 4th solo album "Never A Dull Moment" was released 40 years ago in 1972 and reach number 2 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.  "Never A Dull Moment" is exactly right.  This album is a stellar release from Stewart back in the day when all of his albums were stellar.  It is fantastic from start to finish. 
I had not heard the album in years and so therefore it sounded pretty fresh to my mind.  The opening track, "True Blue", could be the best track on the record, followed by "Los Paraguoyas", which is some really nice folk-rock type music.  Then there is a Bob Dylan cover "Mama You've Been On My Mind".  Rod does a nice job on this one.  "Italian Girls" rocks, followed by an excellent cover of the Jimi Hendrix track "Angel."  Stewart's vocals are just excellent on this track.  A short instrumental "Interludings" lands us into the single "You Wear It Well," which only reached number 13 on the US Billboard pop singles charts (it should have been a top 10).  "I'd Rather Be Blind", a slow bluesy number originally recorded by Etta James, is worth the price of the album alone.  It is captivating, it will grab your attention.  The album ends on a rockin' good note with another cover, this one of the Sam Cooke hit "Twistin' The Night Away".  Absolutely a brilliant rocker to end yet another brilliant Rod Stewart album.  Most folks feel this was the last of the great Rod Stewart albums (I certainly disagree).  It is highly recommended. 

Allmusic review, CD, vinyl

You can play the record "Never A Dull Moment" here. A FREE Spotify account is required.

Playlist: Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa is one of the best kept secrets in music today. He began his career playing guitar in the band Bloodline. He released his first solo album in 2000, and has since released nine more solo studio albums, four live albums and three live DVDs, along with two albums with the band Black Country Communion and one album in collaboration with vocalist Beth Hart. Today’s playlist features 10 tracks showcasing his excellent guitar playing and the records I found them on. Sync and Enjoy.

Long Distance Blues – Blues Deluxe

Black Lung Heartache – Dust Bowl

Takin’ The Hit – So it’s Like That

Driving Towards The Daylight – Driving Towards The Daylight

The Battle For Hadrian’s Wall – Black Country Communion 2 by Black County Communion

Third Degree – Unusual Suspects – Leslie West

Miss You, Hate You – A New Day Yesterday

The Ballad of John Henry – The Ballad of John Henry

Blues Deluxe – Blues Deluxe

Sloe Gin – Live From The Royal Albert Hall

This playlist can be played here.

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #173. Alexander Spence - Oar (1969)

173. Alexander Spence - Oar (1969)
Label – Columbia Producer – Alexander Spence
Art Direction – Lloyd Ziff
Nationality - USA
Running Time – 44:03

Track Listing (standout tracks listed in bold)

Side One
"Little Hands" – 3:44  
"Cripple Creek" – 2:16
"Diana" – 3:32
 "Margaret/Tiger Rug" – 2:17  
"Weighted Down (The Prison Song)" – 6:27
"War in Peace" – 4:05

Side Two  
"Broken Heart" – 3:29
 "All Come to Meet Her" – 2:04
 "Books of Moses" – 2:42
 "Dixie Peach Promenade (Yin for Yang)" – 2:53
"Lawrence of Euphoria" – 1:31
 "Grey/Afro" – 9:38

“Oar” is a 1969 album by the late Alexander “Skip” Spence. It is Spence's only solo album, and he plays all of the instruments. His claim to fame is being a one time member of Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Moby Grape. In June of 1968, Spence was admitted into the Psychiatric Ward of New York's Bellevue Hospital for a 6 month stint Bellevue following a delusion-driven attempt to attack Moby Grape bandmates Don Stevenson and Jerry Miller with a fire axe!! Oddly, it also signaled the beginning of his most prolific writing cycle. This is a strange record. The songs are pleasant enough – quiet, stark production, interesting lyrics – but his vocals are so bad it was tough to listen to the entire thing. Not an easy listen! Some of the more straightforward songs such as the love ballad "Broken Heart" or "Cripple Creek" are easily the stand out tracks, while the rest are full of unusual chord sequences and lyrical meanderings which make the record sound like it’s teetering on going out of control. Likely it all made perfect sense in his own head. Legend has it that Spence said that the sessions were intended by him to only be a demo, which he gave to his producer David Rubinson to get ideas on how to flesh out the tracks with full production, and instead the demo recordings were submitted for released by Columbia Records. When first released, the record was not promoted by Columbia Records and it was at the time the lowest-selling album in Columbia Records history, and was deleted from the Columbia catalogue within a year of its release. It is not recommended.

Listen to the record "Oar" here!
You can purchase the vinyl here

The Rock Show

Check out this week's "The Rock Show" with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. This week we celebrate 50 years of Beatlemania with a full hour of the Beatles, looking back at their audition for EMI Parlophone records in June of 1962, the Album Spotlight of the Week is the just released remastered mono version of "Ram" from Paul McCartney. You can download the zip file here: Next week is a full hour of the Vintage Vinyl Vault, with all the music coming from vinyl. In 2 weeks it's a full hour of The Boneyard, with all things hard rock/heavy metal. if you have a request for either of these shows let us know

A Personal Commentary

Two things I'd like to blog about today. First, allow me to apologise for the long hiatus. According to the statistics that Blogger keeps on the amount that your blog is accessed this blog has many hits. Now, I don't feel obliged to post on the blog daily because my readers must see this information that we post (my brother and I both work on this blog). I backed out of doing this blog everyday because it was consuming so much of my time and thoughts and efforts. I began to think to myself that if I'm going to put so much efort into this that I need to get paid, somehow. I was doing so much research into the information that we blogged about it was becoming tedious. But, ya know, at the end of the day it was still fun, it is who I am, it's what I like. I like being on top of the rock genre scene. Who's got a birthday, who's got a new CD and record out, etc. etc. Worthless information, I know, but yet somebody must care because too many people find this genre still exciting. Rock 'n Roll is here to stay, and that's why my brother nicknamed me Mr. Rock 'N' Roll. I am gong to start blogging once again, but not everyday (I have enjoyed the extra time with my grandkids way too much) and not with the same ol "birthdays-on this date-new release" stuff. That information is readily available on much better constructed websites than this one. It will be opinions on albums, recent rock news and that sort of thing...making it more personal than just facts. You should leave your comments as well. Second, just for fun I do a hour long music show called "The Rock Show". I've done 82 of these things and later on today I will provide a link to the latest one so that you can download a zip file of the show and check it out for yourself. I put considerable thought and effort into this endeavour so I had some of the same thoughts about this as I did the blog. Am I wasting my time? Is it any good? Who's listening? How many are listening? Why can't I get paid for this? I used to be a radio DJ, for goodness sakes. I got paid and I did it for 10 years. I would like another paying gig. I wouldn't mind if a broadcasting company picked up my show, put sponors in it and payed me something. Even a little something. I hope you check it out. Now, as with all things considering music there is no way I can please everyone all the time. There will be things you don't like on it and things you will. Thank you, Michael David

The Album Of The Week

THE ALBUM OF THE WEEK
RINGO STARR...Ringo 2012 (2012)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

Ringo Starr's 17th studio album (as he has countless live albums) reached number 80 on the US Billboard album charts. Why Ringo doesn't sell more albums I'll never know. He consistently puts out some fine albums with good songs, good musicians and a general good times are had by all. Even though it's a short album it's worth your while to check it out.

1. ANTHEM (Richard Starkey, Glen Ballard) The albums best track, a very catchy tune that definitely makes your toe tap and you wanna sing along. Catch the drum track that was originally in the Beatles track 'Glass Onion'.
2. WINGS (Richard Starkey, Vini Poncia) 'Wings' was originally recorded for the 1977 album 'Ringo The 4th". Ringo evidently thought he could do a better version here but I personally prefer the original. This is the single for the album. A very good track
3. THINK IT OVER (Buddy Holly, Norman Petty) A cover version of the classic Buddy Holly tune. Very well done here
4. SAMBA (Richard Starkey, Van Dyke Parks) As you might think from the title it does have an infectious Brazilian feel to it. Very catchy, makes you wanna dance.
5. ROCK ISLAND LINE (arranged by Richard Starkey) I've always liked this song and this could be the best version ever. Ringo based this version on Lonnie Donnegan's version. Donnegan was popular during the skiffle phase of the 50's.
6. STEP LIGHTLY (Richard Starkey) Side 2 starts off with a re-recording of 'Step Lightly', which was originally on the 1973 album "Ringo". I prefer this version as it has a better overall sound to it.
7. WONDERFUL (Richard Starkey, Gary Nicholson) Might be the worst on the album but still a very nice track.
8. IN LIVERPOOL (Richard Starkey, Dave Stewart) Very cool track with Ringo singing about his youth in Liverpool, England.
9. SLOW DOWN (Richard Starkey, Joe Walsh) Could be the rockinest track on the album. The thing I noticed most is Ringo has a great vocal on this one. Good feel to it, very nice track

I give this album a very high recommendation. If people refuse to hear it because of whatever their hangups are about Ringo then that's their loss.

The Rock Show, where "Ringo 2012" is the Album Of The Week

The Rock Show 072

Check out The Rock Show 072 with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. In this weeks show we'll hear a Pivotal Moment In Rock 'N' Roll as we go back 50 years to January 1, 1962 for the Beatles audition for Decca Records, the Album of The Week is the 1987 self titled CD from Whitesnake, and I'll take you on My Musical Journey. You can download the zip file here:

March 14, 2012

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 14
Michael Bland, currently with Soul Asylum, is 43; Derrick of Jimmie's Chicken Shack is 40;

ON THIS DATE
1964 Billboard magazine reports that the Beatles own 60% of the current music charts
1981 Eric Clapton cancels his U.S. tour after he checks himself into the hospital in St. Paul for bleeding ulcers
1984 Rainbow perform their final concert ever in Japan. Ritchie Blackmore ended the band as he was about to rejoin with Deep Purple
2005 U2, The Pretenders and Buddy Guy are inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll hall of Fame
2006 The Rolling Stones play the Radio City Music Hall in New York City for the first time ever. That same day Flying High Again: The World's Greatest Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne is released, featuring Dee Snider, Lemmy Kilmister, Lita Ford, Judas Priest and Whitesnake, among others
2006 Scott Stapp of Creed files a lawsuit in L.A. to block World Wide Red Light District from releasing or promoting a ‘99 sex tape featuring Stapp, Kid Rock and four women
2006 Operation: Mindcrime II by Queensryche is released

March 13, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
EDIE BRICKELL AND NEW BOHEMIANS...Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars (1989)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 13
Adam Clayton from U2 is 52; Matt McDonough from Mudvayne is 43; David Michael Draiman of Disturbed is 39;

ON THIS DATE
1965 Eric Clapton leaves the Yardbirds
1972 The Eagles began recording sessions in London for their first album
2006 Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blondie are inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame
2007 At a concert that I attended in Tampa, Florida Roger Daltrey of the Who walked off the stage after singing only one verse in the opening song. Pete Townshend then came on stage a few minutes later saying the Roger was very ill and the concert would be rescheduled for a few weeks later
2007 Live at Massey Hall by Neil Young is released

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Wednesday, March 14 REO SPEEDWAGON 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Monday, March 19 TBA 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
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This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here
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March 12, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
THE CRANBERRIES...Roses (2012)
(CD, Allmusic review)

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 12
Bill Payne from Little Feat is 63; Steve Harris from Iron Maiden is 56; Graham Coxon of Blur is 43; Claudio Sanchez of Coheed And Cambria is 38;

ON THIS DATE
1969 Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman in London. That same day George and Pattie Harrison are arrested for possession of cannabis resin
1974 John Lennon and Harry Nilsson are kicked out of a Smother's Brothers show in Los Angeles
2003 The Rolling Stones are told by the Chinese Ministry of Culture what songs of theirs they are NOT allowed to perform while touring their country. They are: “Brown Sugar,” “Honky Tonk Women,” “Beast of Burden” and “Let’s Spend The Night Together”
2007 Van Halen is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame by Slash and Scott Weiland from Velvet Revolver. Eddie Vedder inducted R.E.M.

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, March 12 FOXY SHAZAM and REDLIGHT KING 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, March 14 REO SPEEDWAGON 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
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This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

March 11, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
EDGAR WINTER...Entrance (1970)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 11
Harvey "The Snake" Mandel of Canned Heat is 67; Mark Stein from Vanilla Fudge is 65; George Kooymans from Golden Earring is 64; Rami Jaffee from The Wallflowers, Foo Fighters, Soul Asylum, Pearl Jam and others is 43; Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte are 33;

ON THIS DATE
1970 At the Grammys: Crosby, Stills & Nash win Best New Artist. They beat out Led Zeppelin
1997 Paul McCartney becomes SIR Paul McCartney as he is knighted by Queen Elizabeth
2004 Aerosmith begin their Honkin' On Bobo North American tour in Houston, with Cheap Trick the opening act
2004 Corey Taylor of Stone Sour and Slipknot marries his fiancee Scarlett in Des Moines, Iowa
2011 Paul Di'Anno, formerly with Iron Maiden, is jailed after being convicted of fraud. Di'Anno claimed he had nerve damage in his back that prevented him from working but is seen in youtube videos jumping around on stage

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, March 12 FOXY SHAZAM and REDLIGHT KING 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, March 14 REO SPEEDWAGON 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

March 10, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
THE MONKEES...The Best Of The Monkees (2003)
(CD, Allmusic review)

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 10
Tom Scholz from Boston is 65; Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam is 49; Dave Krusen, formerly with Pearl Jam and Candlebox, is 46; Jerry Horton from Papa Roach is 37; Benjamin Jackson Burnley from Breaking Benjamin is 34; Michael Barnes of Red is 33;

ON THIS DATE
1973 The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd is released
1984 Deep Purple decide to reunite. Ian Gillian leaves Black Sabbath to participate in the reunion
2003 AC/DC, The Clash, Elvis Costello & The Attractions and The Police are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2004 The Recording Industry Association of America tells a DJ that he can no longer sell his The Double Black Album, which he created using Metallica's so-called Black Album and a rapper named Jay-Z's The Black Album and mixed them together
2005 Molly Hatchet lead singer Danny Joe Brown dies in Davie, Florida due to complications with diabetes. He was 53
2006 Rock music's Top 30 Moneymakers list is released by Rolling Stone magazine. Top spot: U2 $154.2 million. No. 2, The Rolling Stones, 3. The Eagles, 4. Paul McCartney, 5. Elton John
2008 John Mellencamp is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
2009 Scream by Chris Cornell is released
2010 Pink Floyd sues their label EMI over iTunes sales of individual songs. EMI argues that separating the songs only applies to their physical releases
2010 Lawyers for Phil Spector appeal his ’09 murder conviction claiming he didn’t get a fair trail. Spector was sentenced to prison for 19 years to life for shooting actress Lana Clarkson at his California mansion in ‘03

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, March 12 FOXY SHAZAM and REDLIGHT KING 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, March 14 REO SPEEDWAGON 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
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This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here
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March 9, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
EARSHOT...Letting Go (2002)
(CD, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 9
Robin Trower, formerly with Procol Harum, is 67;

ON THIS DATE
1974 Bad Company play their first show ever in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
1987 The Joshua Tree by U2 is released
1995 Oasis make their U.S. network T.V. debut on Late Night With David Letterman
2007 Brad Delp of Boston is found dead in his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire. He was 55. His family later stated that Delp had committed suicide. That same day Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer from Kiss play at Camp Pendleton in California
2010 Valleys Of Neptune by Jimi Hendrix is released

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, March 12 FOXY SHAZAM and REDLIGHT KING 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, March 14 REO SPEEDWAGON 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
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This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here
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March 8, 2012

Check outy the Rock Genre Top 10 CD's/LP's/Downloads For This Week

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
PINK FLOYD...The Wall (1979)
(CD, Allmusic review)
All kinds of adjectives can be used to describe this album: brilliant, genius, superb, stellar, outstanding, fantastic...whichever you choose to use it fits. I personally prefer this double album over their so-called masterpiece "The Dark Side Of The Moon". It has a better flow to it, twice the music and plus it tends to rock more, with 'Comfortably Numb', 'Run Like Hell; 'Young Lust' and 'Another Brick In The Wall'. Those are only just a few highlights. Highly highly recommended, check it out once again.

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 8
Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees is 67; Randy Meisner, formerly with the Eagles, is 66;

ON THIS DATE
1948 Mel Galley of Whitesnake was born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England. Galley died in 2008
1968 Big Brother and the Holding Company, Albert King and Tim Buckley perform the first concert ever at the Fillmore East
1973 Paul McCartney pleads guilty to growing marijuana on his farm in Scotland
1973 Ron “Pigpen” McKernan of the Grateful Dead dies in Corte Madera, California. McKernan was 27
1975 The Rolling Stones announce that Wayne Perkins will be replacing Mick Taylor as guitarist. Perkins played on a few tracks on the Black And Blue album, but was soon replaced by Ron Wood
1977 Foreigner by Foreigner is released
1994 The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails is released
1994 Superunknown by Soundgarden is released
2006 Tahoe Wabo in Nevada, owned by Sammy Hagar, is named as one of the Top 100 bars and clubs in the United States by the editors of Nightclub And Bar magazine
2007 Eddie Van Halen enters rehab, which causes him to miss the induction of Van Halen into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame
2011 Collapse Into Now by R.E.M. is released
2011 Mike Starr, formerly with Alice In Chains, dies in Salt Lake City, Utah. Starr was 44

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, March 12 TBA 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, March 14 REO SPEEDWAGON 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here

March 7, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
DREAM THEATER...When Dream And Day Unite (1989)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 7
Chris White from The Zombies is 69; Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band is 66; Matthew Fisher from Procol Harum is 66; Randy Guss from Toad the Wet Sprocket is 45; Hugo Ferreira from Tantric is 38;

ON THIS DATE
2007 The National Association of Recording Merchandisers Definitive 200 list of best albums is released. In the Top 10 are albums by Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, U2, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. At number 1: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles
2007 In Spokane, Washington John Popper from the Blues Traveler is arrested after he was caught speeding at 111 mph. Guns and marijuana is found in the vehicle
2008 ZZ Top is awarded the AMD Live! Soundtrack Award at the Austin Film Society's annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Wednesday, March 7 PINK FLOYD 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Monday, March 12 TBA 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here

March 6, 2012

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
DR. JOHN...In The Right Place (1973)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 6
Hugh Grundy from The Zombies and Argent is 67; David Gilmour from Pink Floyd is 66; Chris Broderick of Megadeth is 42; Bob Zilla of Hellyeah is 42;

ON THIS DATE
1973 The U.S. Immigration Department cancel John Lennon's visa, starting a 2 year legal battle which Lennon eventually wins
1990 Aerosmith is inducted into Hollywood’s Rock Walk on Sunset Boulevard
2000 Eric Clapton is inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist. It's his third time being inducted, the others as a Yardbird and a member of Cream. Bonnie Raitt and Scotty Moore are also inducted
2004 David Crosby is arrested on marijuana and gun possession charges in New York City. Crosby has served time in prison in Texas for a similar arrest
2006 On An Island by David Gilmour is released
2007 Heaven And Hell begin their world tour in Vancouver, Canada
2007 Jimi Hendrix's estate files a lawsuit against Electric Hendrix for copyright infringement. The owners of Electric Hendrix are Jimi's brother Leon and Jimi's drummer Buddy Miles. Also, that same day, Librarian of Congress adds "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones to the '06 National Recording Registry. ZZ Top begins their U.S. tour in Biloxi, Mississippi

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Wednesday, March 7 PINK FLOYD 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Monday, March 12 TBA 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Does your local rock station carry Rockline? Find out here

This week we pay tribute to both Davy Jones of the Monkees and Ronnie Montrose of Montrose. Also, we have a new entry into the Top 3 Rock Tracks in America, new music from Slash, the Vintage Vinyl Vault is 'Women And Children First' from Van Halen and we'll go on My Musical Journey. The Rock Show with Michael David, where the rock music does all the talkin'. You can download the zip file here