September 1, 2011

Music News September 2011

Music news
  • Pearl Jam launches 20 Days of Pearl Jam Countdown to the release of the Pearl Jam Twenty film and soundtrack starting September 1st. http://www.pj20.com
  • U2 released their first record U2-3 EP on September 1, 1979. 
  • How rockers helped free The West Memphis Three.  http://is.gd/0hCPUE
  • Clash received GQ Men of the Year award on September 2, 2003.
  • Freddie Mercury was born on September 5, 1946 in East Africa (deceased on November 24, 1991).  Recommend this interesting biography film, Freddie Mercury, the Untold Story.
  • Roger Waters was born on September 6, 1943 in Surrey, England.  He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pink Floyd in 1996.
  • Chrissie Hynde was born on September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio.
  • Otis Redding was born in Georgia on September 9, 1941.
  • This September marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's monumental Nevermind.  Single Smells Like Teen Spirit was released on September 10, 1991 and followed by the release of album Nevermind on September 24.
  • Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here was released on September 12, 1975.
  • Jimi Hendrix died in London on Sep 18, 1970 (age 27).
  • Jimi Hendrix biography traces guitarist’s early years. http://ow.ly/2GhrE
  • Some Jimi Hendrix facts you should know about -> http://ow.ly/2Ghxv 
  • Leonard Cohen was born on September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947 in Portland, Maine.
  • REM disbands after thirty one years together.  http://is.gd/BZyP07
  • Roy Buchanan (September 23, 1939 - August 14, 1988) was born in Ozark, Arkansas.  A pioneer of the Telecaster sound.  He has influenced many guitarists, including Gary Moore, Danny Gatton, and Jeff Beck.  Beck dedicated his version of "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" from Blow by Blow to him.

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.