May 7, 2013

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THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
HEART...Magazine  (1978)
Magazine was released 35 years ago in April 1978.  It reached number 17 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.   This is a very cool record, I'll give it a 3 out of 5 stars.  Heart was recently inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and deservedly so.  One of the highlights of the album is their cover of "Without You," made famous by Harry Nilsson and later by Mariah Carey but originally recorded by Badfinger.  This version is quite excellent.  Other highlights include the hit single "Heartless" and the title track "Magazine."  The album had originally been released in 1977 but Heart and their management had a disagreement with their label Mushroom Records.  What few records that made it to the shelf were pulled and destroyed.  Heart then signed with Portrait Records and then the album was "finished" and remixed and here we are, 35 years later and still jammin' to it.
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY 7
Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead is 67; Prairie Prince of the Tubes and Journey, is 63; Phil Campbell of Motorhead is 52; Scooter Ward from Cold is 43; Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys is 27;

ON THIS DATE
1991 Ozzy Osbourne is sued by a couple from Georgia who claim "Suicide Solution" caused their son to commit suicide. The case is dismissed
2002 The Rolling Stones arrive by blimp at New York’s Van Cortland Park to announce their 2002/2003 world tour
2003 London’s Metropolitan Police Service formally cautions the Who’s Pete Townshend for “accessing a Web site containing child abuse images” in 1999
2007 Don Felder, who had been fired from The Eagles in 2001, settles a wrongful termination lawsuit against the band

THE ROCK SHOW
In this week's show we'll hear the Rock Show Top 3 for this week, some new music from Krokus and James McCartney, the Young Guns hit the Boneyard with all things hard rock/heavy metal, the Album Spotlight of the Week is Ram it Down from Judas Priest, the Beatles are on the turntable from the Vintage Vinyl Vault, Ana Popovic is in the Blues Corner, we'll Flashback to 1988, and we have a listener's request. Click the link provided to download:

December 24, 2011

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER 24
Lemmy from Motorhead is 66; Mary Ramsey of 10,000 Maniacs is 48; Millard Powers of the Counting Crows is 46;

ON THIS DATE
1972 Complaints about the volume lead Miami police to shut down a Manfred Mann and His Earth Band concert. A riot ensues with the band hiding in their dressing room
2006 It's announced that U2's Bono has been appointed an honorary knight by the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II

ROCKTOBER 31

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR ROCKTOBER 31
Larry Mullen of U2 is 49; Mikkey Dee of Motorhead is 47; Johnny Marr of the Smiths and Modest Mouse is 47; Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance is 29;

ON THIS DATE
1986 Roger Waters goes to court in London to legally dissolve Pink Floyd and prevent his ex-bandmates from using the name. Despite Waters’ effort, the remaining members continue as Pink Floyd
1993 Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers rides in the ambulance with Phoenix Rivers when he ODs in Los Angeles
2000 Awake by Godsmack is released
2000 All That You Can't Leave Behind by U2 is released
2006 Endless Wire by the Who is released
2006 United Abominations by Megadeth is released
2006 Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose by Meat Loaf is released

CENTRAL FLORIDA CONCERT DATEBOOK
Wednesday, February 2 JIMMY EAT WORLD The Ritz Ybor Ybor

IN THE NEWS
Ozzy, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock Join 'Rally to Restore Sanity'
Keith Richards Opens Up in Wide-Ranging Conversation
Billy Joel, Mets Memories and ‘Last Play at Shea’

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, November 1 The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, November 3 DIO AT DONNINGTON w/Wendy Dio, Rudy Sarzo and Vinny Appice 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
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May 7

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY 7
Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead is 64; Prairie Prince of the Tubes and Journey, is 60; Phil Campbell of Motorhead is 49;

ON THIS DATE
1991 Ozzy Osbourne is sued by a couple from Georgia who claim "Suicide Solution" caused their son to commit suicide. The case is dismissed
2002 The Rolling Stones arrive by blimp at New York’s Van Cortland Park to announce their 2002/2003 world tour
2003 London’s Metropolitan Police Service formally cautions the Who’s Pete Townshend for “accessing a Web site containing child abuse images” in 1999
2007 Don Felder, who had been fired from The Eagles in 2001, settles a wrongful termination lawsuit against the band

IN CONCERT
Saturday, May 8 SKILLET Busch Gardens Tampa
Saturday, May 8 PAT TRAVERS/RICK DERRINGER The Garage Bar At Route 46 Sanford

IN THE NEWS
Thomas Dolby Enlists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Imgoen Heap For New Album
AC/DC Bites Bullet On Euro Chart
'Let It Be' 40 Years Later: A Look Back at the Beatles' Final LP

ROCKLINE with Bob Coburn
Monday, May 10 JUDAS PRIEST 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
Wednesday, May 12 JUDAS PRIEST 11:30 PM Eastern/8:30 Pacific Listen here
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Top 10 CD'S of 2009

10. HEAVEN AND HELL...The Devil You Know
Tony Iommi is just utterly amazing, no matter who his front man might be. In this case it's Ronnie James Dio. This CD just flat out rocks!! Dio still has the ability to belt it out like he did in his 20's. A few highlights: "Bible Black" and "Follow The Tears" You can purchase the vinyl here







9. FOREIGNER...Can't Slow Down
Their first album in 15 years and the first to feature their new lead vocalist Kelly Hansen who sounds uncannily like Lou Gramm! The songs are good, tight arena rock, whether they're fist-pumping anthems like the title track and "Give Me a Sign" or power ballads like "When It Comes to Love" and "As Long as I Live." You can purchase the CD here





8. THE BLACK CROWES...Before The Frost...Until The Freeze
This is a double-album's worth of new material recorded in front of a live audience at Levon Helm's barn in upstate New York. This is a rather remarkable record, a record that has all the easy interplay of a road-tested band but none of the weariness. The Crowes play with muscle, mixing the rustic ramble of "Appaloosa" or the gritty opener "Good Morning Captain". The band sounds alive on this terrific album. You can purchase the vinyl here





7. QUEENSRYCHE...American Soldier
Geoff Tate is a fantastic singer and this concept CD is brilliant. Real soldiers giving their brief stories between tracks adds to the color and the mood of the music. "Home Again" could possibly be one the band's best tracks ever. Other highlights include: "Man Down" and "If I Were King" You can purchase the CD here







6. ERIC CLAPTON AND STEVE WINWOOD...Live From Madison Square Garden
Clapton and Winwood did three concerts together at Madison Square Garden in February 2008, the results spawned this double-disc album and culls 21 highlights. Sequencing so Traffic numbers alternate with selections from Blind Faith, Derek & the Dominos, blues standards, a handful of Clapton hits, and three Hendrix covers - "Them Changes" being the standout. Clapton and Winwood trade vocals and solos almost equally. Clapton and Winwood create sparks such as the '80s hits "Forever Man" and "Split Decision," both which are highlights here. This isn't an album of moments, but rather a sustained whole that finds Clapton and Winwood producing a wholly satisfying reunion. You can purchase the blu-ray here



5. ALICE IN CHAINS...Black Gives Way To Blue
AIC fans that were worried about Layne Staley's replacement had their fears put to rest when this CD came out. William DuVall gives an outstasnding vocal performance on this record. What helps is the tracks are basically the type of rockin' track you'd expect from the band. the 14 year wait was worth it. Highlights: "A Looking In View", "All Secrets Known", "Your Decision" and "Check My Brain" You can purchase the vinyl here





4. CHICKENFOOT...Chickenfoot
What a wild and exciting record this is. Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony (both formerly with Van Halen), Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Pepper's drummer Chad Smith combine for this (you hate to say 'supergroup') outing and the results are great rock 'n'roll, folks!! Nothing fancy, just straight ahead-have fun-in your face-jamming Rock N' Roll. Highlights: "Soap On A Rope", "Oh Yeah" and "Sexy Little Thing" You can purchase the vinyl here





3. PAUL McCARTNEY...Good Evening New York City
One Knight, over two hours of music, from three concerts. Full of the "hits" - but check out "Mrs Vanderbilt" and "Highway". You can pre-order the vinyl here










2. KISS...Sonic Boom
The wait was way too long for some new music from KISS but it finally came and the results were very very good. While the band was recording this CD they would tell the press that Sonic Boom would be very 70's sounding KISS. To this listeners ears it was a little more like 80's KISS but 80's KISS was good. Gene Simmons bass playing is the best it's ever been on a KISS record and Eric Singer is a beast on the drums. Only drawback: it's available only at Walmart. KISS still rocks, folks, don't kid yourself. Highlights: "Say Yeah", "Modern Day Delilah" "I'm An Animal" aand "Russian Roulette" You can purchase the CD here



1. ACE FREHLEY...Anomaly
Ace Frehley is the coolest dude in Rock 'N' Roll. He is a guitar god and an extremely talented songwriter. Anomaly sounds more like what KISS fans would want a new KISS record to sound like. Here on this CD are a collection of great sounding, very well produced, very well crafted straight ahead hard rock. It had been 20 years since Ace put out an album and he definitely got it right, making this our pick for the number one album of 2009. Highlights: "Outer Space", "Fox On The Run", "Genghis Khan", "A Little Below The Angels" and "Fractured Quantum" You can purchase the vinyl here

TOP 10 ROCK CD'S/DOWNLOADS FOR THIS WEEK (12-24-2009)
(1)1. STING...If On A Winter's Night...
(3)2. PAUL McCARTNEY...Good Evening New York City
(2)3. BON JOVI...The Circle
(4)4. ROD STEWART...Soulbook
(7)5. NICKELBACK...Dark Horse
(6)6. DAUGHTRY...Leave This Town
(5)7. BOB DYLAN...Christmas In The Heart
(8)8. FOO FIGHTERS...Greatest Hits
(9)9. CREED...Full Circle
(Re-enter)10. BREAKING BENJAMIN...Dear Agony

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER 24
Lemmy from Motorhead is 64;

TOP 10 ABSOLUTE ROCK CD'S/DOWNLOADS FOR THIS WEEK

(LW)TOP 10 ABSOLUTE ROCK CD'S/DOWNLOADS FOR THIS WEEK
(Enter)1. BOB DYLAN...Together Through Life
(1)2. Various Artist...Twilight soundtrack
(Enter)3. HEAVEN AND HELL...The Devil You Know
(2)4. NICKELBACK...Dark Horse
(4)5. THEORY OF A DEADMAN...Scars And Souvenirs
(3)6. U2...No Line On The Horizon
(6)7. SHINEDOWN...The Sound Of Madness
(5)8. HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD...Swan Song
(8)9. KID ROCK...Rock 'N' Roll Jesus
(7)10. SEETHER...Finding Beauty In Negative Places

ABSOLUTE ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY 7
Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead is 63; Prairie Prince of the Tubes and Journey, is 59; Phil Campbell of Motorhead is 48;

ON THIS DATE
1991 Ozzy Osbourne is sued by a couple from Georgia who claim "Suicide Solution" caused their son to commit suicide. The case is dismissed
2002 The Rolling Stones arrive by blimp at New York’s Van Cortland Park to announce their 2002/2003 world tour
2003 London’s Metropolitan Police Service formally cautions the Who’s Pete Townshend for “accessing a Web site containing child abuse images” in 1999
2007 Don Felder, who had been fired from The Eagles in 2001, settles a wrongful termination lawsuit against the band

CONCERT NEWS
Friday, May 8 THE NELSONS Disney World Lake Buena Vista

December 24

ABSOLUTE ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER 24:
Lemmy from Motorhead is 63;