July 2, 2010

Music News July 2010

Music news
  • Zeppelin fans…John Bonham opens up about reunion rumors & jamming extensively w/Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones… http://ht.ly/2asuO
  • The beatles illustration done by another great artist. http://is.gd/dnyR9
  • Mitch Mitchell, one of the greatest drummers in rock history, was born on July 9, 1947. http://is.gd/dlarX
  • REALLY cool news from The Who! Hope it happens! http://ht.ly/28F4L
  • More than 2.5 million copies of Prince’s new album, 20TEN will be free in Saturday’s Daily Mirror (July 10).
  • Happy birthday to Prince! (June 7, 1958)
  • Listen to Hot Summer by Prince. New album, 20TEN, will be released on Sat. No digital releases (thank u!) http://ow.ly/27WIP
  • When You’re Strange, an enthralling documentary about The Doors. Narrated by Johnny Depp. Directed by Tom DiCillo. http://ow.ly/25EXa
  • Jim Morrison was found dead in a Paris apartment bathtub on July 3, 1971.
  • A great interview of The Doors Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger. Intriguing storytelling, http://is.gd/dStfy
  • Fact of the Day: The Doors scored their first #1 with Light My Fire on this day (July 29) in 1967.
  • Soundgarden is playing a pre-Lollapalooza gig as the group preps for its return. (July 29)
  • Adore Ronnie Wood’s paintings. The vibrant colors and he knows how to play the light n’ shadow very well. http://ow.ly/2inNs
  • See paintings and photos by Ronnie Wood, Dylan, McCartney, Bowie and more: http://bit.ly/aYTt0v
  • Happy Birthday to Mick Jagger! (July 26)
  • Monumental. Give me the chill. RT@Fender 20 years ago 2day, Roger Waters performed “The Wall” @ the Berlin Wall. http://bit.ly/cjoWWf (July 22)
  • New study finds that playing music is like doing “push-ups for your mind” Only a lot more fun… http://bit.ly/cMZbG9
  • Ian Curtis, Joy Division’s vocalist, was born on July 15, 1956. He hung himself on May 18,1980. Age 23.
  • Happy Birthday to Joe Satriani. (July 15)
  • Carlos Santana engaged to Cindy Blackman following onstage proposal at Chicago stop of Universal Tone Tour 2010. Full Details at http://bit.ly/cQsR8P on July 12.
  • Total Solar Eclipse from Argentina on July 11: http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/schoppy/SolarEclipse20100711 http://bit.ly/c0n9d5
  • Joe Satriani’s big amp setup. http://ow.ly/29y2j
  • Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite onstage at drummer’s all-star birthday bash in NYC. Full report: http://bit.ly/dsryBbd (July 7)

Sound Check

  • Who Gives A DamnWho Gives A Damn

    The catchy hook in this upbeat pop song will make you sing along.

  • Drama QueenDrama Queen

    Classic rock ballad. Start off with soft pickings of acoustic guitar and end with passionate electric guitar solo.

  • Les MiserablesLes Miserables

    A blend of rock, techno and poetry. Song inspired by Victor Hugo.