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Joe Satriani Talks About Coldplay Lawsuit
Dec. 12, 2008 – The Joe Satriani/Coldplay lawsuit could be one of the biggest plagiarism cases in music history. Satriani is suing Coldplay for allegedly stealing "substantial original portions" of his song ‘If I Could Fly’ on the title track of the album ‘Viva La Vida.’ More

Jeff Beck Slams Led Zeppelin Reunion Plans
Dec. 12, 2008 – The more we hear about the Led Zeppelin reunion the more it sounds like a journey Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham may regret. Jeff Beck has now gone on record to clarify that a Zeppelin reunion without Robert Plant as lead vocalist would be a huge mistake. More

Death Sure Makes You Age. Jim Morrison at 65
Dec. 10, 2008 – Ever wonder what Jim Morrison would look like if he were still alive? The Lizard King would be 65 if he were still throwing piss, puke and insults at crowds. Now that scientists have cured aids, cancer and that thing that keeps Britney from singing in tune, they have some free time. More

Diana Krall Gettin' All Sexy
Dec. 10, 2008 – Diana Krall says get ready for a more intimate, sensual and erotic album this time around. I guess that explains all those promo shots of the singer wearing stiletto high heels. More

Where's My Teeth? - Grammy’s Make Me Feel Old
Dec. 5, 2008 – I remember when the Grammy’s meant something to me. When I actually cheered in front of the TV when someone, I cared about, won a trophy. Last year I endured a pretentious Alicia Keys singing with a very dead Frank Sinatra and Beyonce, who I barely consider an actual musician, trying to make the Tina Turner tribute all about her. More

Warren Hill and Thirsty Howell Lead Nominations for the 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards
Dec. 4, 2008 – Nominations for the 5th Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards were released today. Warren Hill and Thirsty Howell lead nominations with three each. More

Lil Wayne, Coldplay Lead Grammy Nominations
Dec. 4, 2008 – Lil Wayne is feeling like he owns the town! The rapper was nominated for 8 Grammy’s last night including album of the year and best rap album for "Tha Carter III," best rap song for "Lollipop" and best rap/sung collaboration for "Got Money" featuring T-Pain. Coldplay got seven nominations and Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kane West each had six. More


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John Beaudin - President - Rock History Book.com
John Beaudin is a 29 year veteran in Broadcasting and has been a music journalist for the past 15 years. He has worked in most of the major radio formats in the industry, Rock, Adult Contemporary, New Age, Smooth Jazz and Gold. He was a Program Director for both The Breeze and California 103 in Calgary, Alberta.

Beaudin was also President of the radio syndication company of the Air-Com Radio Network which syndicated the weekly foreground show 'The Cross Canada Record' in the mid to late 80's. In 1987 he created 'The Rock History Book' with fellow broadcaster Steve Burgess. It was a one minute 'today in history' radio short hosted by Burgess. Beaudin took the show over in 1988. The brand was resurrected as a website in early 2008. "We still had the logo from the 80's," Beaudin says, "So when I was looking for a name for this rock site I thought why not Rock History Book, it's our brand so we went with it." More
Kari Graham - Manager - Contributing Editor
Kari has been working with RHB owner, John Beaudin since 2001. Her first gig was as a Contributing Editor for sister site Smooth Jazz Now. Like most lovers of Smooth Jazz she grew up listening to Classic Rock. Everything from Led Zeppelin to the Grateful Dead. Growing up in Brooklyn Kari worked as a waitress in high school, spending every penny on concert tickets and albums. "I was the rocker-chick!" says Graham. "My family moved around a lot and I found that having a passion for music, knowing a lot about it, made me fit in." Kari adds "I'm almost 40 now and my love for this music has grown stronger, writing for Rock History Book is my way of giving back to the source that made all this great music." Kari currently lives in New York City with her big fat cat, Skippy Zeppelin.
Shannon Edwards - Editor - Contributing Writer
Shannon Edwards is Rock History Book's Editor and when we can twist her arm she's also our interview transcriber. Growing up in Penticton, B.C. Shannon soaked in the hot Okanagan sun listening to artists such as Toto,Chicago, the Eagles, Abba and the Beach Boys. Shannon and John have two children, Danica who is ten and Chase who is five years old. Some of Shannon's goals include learning higher levels of sign language, behavioral intervention for Danica who is Autistic and becoming more spiritual but mostly being scarce when John needs an interview transcribed.
Contributing Editors - John Beaudin, Shannon Edwards, Kari Graham, Gabe Sethner. George King, Robbie Steiner, Jim Rankowski, Sheryl Duncan and Chelsie Dickson.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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