Top Stories 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 Get More Music News About Us Volunteer with Us Check out Our Sister site below Join our Facebook Group and get on our mailing list. Here Custom Search
David Lee Roth Wanted to Stay Clear of Eddie on Past Van Halen Tour Nov. 27, 2008 – Sure, they got back together but it doesn’t mean they actually like each other. A concert rider just released by The Smoking Gun web site shows the idiosyncrasies surrounding the Van Halen reunion with David Lee Roth. It states that Roth’s dressing room "SHOULD BE AS FAR AWAY FROM" Eddie as possible. Also, in case you didn’t know it the singer is huge into martial arts and that was covered in the rider, "Mr. Roth practices martial arts in his dressing room, and in order to do this there can be no rugs or carpeting of any sort." Smoking Gun also says Eddie’s son, Wolfgang, who was 16 when the tour started, needed a study room and a tutor. The reunion tour which started in Sept. 2007 and wrapped up on June 2, 2008 was attended by almost a million fans. Roth was performing with the band for the first time in 23 years. – by John Beaudin Michael Anthony Has Tough Flashbacks of Van Halen Nov. 21, 2008 – Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony could pen a pretty juicy Hollywood tell-all. It would have all the dirt we’ve come to expect from Rock’n’Roll. Love, money, drugs mixed in a cocktail of betrayal. There was even a hip replacement in there somewhere, how many soap operas can top that? In a recent interview Anthony said it was tough changing lead singers in the band, it was "something of a mind game from time to time.” Anthony adds "As soon as we had a strong identity, we had to change." After releasing their most successful album to date, ‘1984,’ David Lee Roth exited the group only to be replaced by Sammy Hagar and then there was the disastrous Gary Cherone era which lasted for 5 minutes. Anthony could tell some juicy stories but chooses to keep it clean, especially about Eddie Van Halen's substance abuse, "I don't want to talk smack on anyone," he says, "but there were times that were, uh, difficult." The biggest blow however was the 2004 reunion which Anthony was not a part of, instead he was replaced by Eddie’s son to Valerie Bertinelli, Wolfgang. "It was a blow," says Anthony. "I would have loved to have been a part of it. But at my age, you learn to roll with the punches. And you find that better things lay ahead." Michael Anthony took the high road. His current band is Chickefoot. – by John Beaudin Eddie Van Halen Is Over Valerie Bertinelli, Plans to Marry Manager Oct. 7, 2008 – Let us just go on record as saying, there is no getting over Valerie Bertinelli. If I was divorcing her my ‘lick the floor with pain’ suffering would be like a deep vacuous hole of emotional need but I’m no Eddie Van Halen either. The guitar God is showing he’s finally moved on with the announcement of his wedding. Van Halen, 53, proposed to his girlfriend/manager Janie Liszewski, 38, and the pair plan to wed next June. He proposed in a private room in Tiffany’s in Hawaii. It’s been a tough road for Van Halen with problems with alleged substance abuse, hip problems, divorce to Bertinelli and that mystery illness that had the band Van Halen sidelined for a bit. However the groups reunion tour was a huge success and things are looking good for Eddie. Congratulations to them both. – by John Beaudin Eddie Says “Free Hips for Everybody,” Van Halen Tour Makes 93 Million June 11, 2008 – Everybody loves a reunion and freakin’ everybody really loved this one. Billboard magazine reports that the Van Halen reunion has made a whopping 93 million. The tour which wrapped up on June 2 in Grand Rapids had over a million in attendance and 74 shows. Though original bassist Michael Anthony was not in the line-up the rest of the original band David Lee Roth, and Eddie and Alex Van Halen, along with Eddie's son Wolfgang Van Halen wowed the crowds. Eddie also had to go into rehab during their tour and there was that hip problem but it all worked out in the end. Overall, fans were just happy to see Roth sing lead again for the first time in 23 years. Spokesman for the group says, ``It’s the most successful tour to date for the band.`` Also expect to see a live DVD in the coming year. – by John Beaudin     Pink Floyd "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Syd Barrett Tribute //See more Let us Make Sure Everyone Who Visits this Site Knows Who You Are! - Advertise with us. We build the Banners for free and we'll spread you on every page of this site. Contact us now. Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute - It was an album that solidified the switch from guitar based Hell's Angels road rock to a more R&B/LA sound thanks to Michael McDonald. Coming soon.. //See more Led Zeppelin - 4 - Is it the best Rock album of all time? It's certainly in the top 10 and most agree that it's the best from Zeppelin. From satanic legends to recording classics in 15 minutes. Coming soon. //See more