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Full Report for 05/25/06

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Aerosmith Vs Idol

Contact Music reports: AEROSMITH frontman STEVEN TYLER has blasted TV talent shows insisting he could never "endorse such methods" for discovering new talent. The rocker refuses to watch shows like American Idol, which featured his guitarist Joe Perry last night (23May07), because he feels stars should work hard to reach the top - not get lucky on a television show. 

He says, "I'm not sure how I feel about those kinds of shows, to be honest. "One of my personal biggest influences was my father, Victor Tallarico. He practised every day on a Steinway grand (piano) in our small apartment, and I listened to him play the classics. 

"I started singing when I was three, in front of family and friends (and) later from watching bands like the Kinks, the Beatles."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cream Reunion

AP reports: Jack Bruce says Cream is once again rising to the top. The bassist for the legendary rock group told The Associated Press on Thursday that he agreed recently to play an unspecified show or shows later this year with guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker.

Bruce would not say when the reunion would occur, but that it would not be the seven-continent Live Earth shows on July 7: "It's a bit later than that."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Nightwish Announce Singer

Blabbermouth reports: Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have recruited 35-year-old Swedish singer Anette Blyckert (a.k.a. Anette Olzon) to replace Tarja Turunen. 

Regarding her musical background, Anette said, "I was raised in a musical family and I've been singing since childhood. My mom also forced me to play the oboe for 8 years! I toured constantly with my mom and her band in my childhood, sometimes I even sang on stage with them.[see full story for an interview with her]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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New Great White CD in Aug

Blabbermouth reports: Since reuniting in January 2007 to perform at a benefit concert, the original lineup of Southern California's GREAT WHITE has moved forward and hit the studio for its first album in eight years. "It's just like old times," states lead singer Jack Russell. "There's a bond that forms between people that is very special. I've missed my friends." 

To commemorate GREAT WHITE's 25th anniversary, original members Russell, Mark Kendall (lead guitar), Audie Desbrow (drums), Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Sean McNabb (bass) have been in studio the last few months writing and recording. The group's new CD, "Back to the Rhythm", is being mixed, produced, and engineered by Michael Lardie with all members contributing to to the final mix... Shrapnel Records plans to release the newest album at the end of August 2007. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Strokes Still on Hold

Gigwise reports: The Strokes have confirmed that they will be taking a break for most of 2007. 

The band will be using the time off to pursue their other projects and don't plan to tour or release new material until 2008 at the earliest. 

Writing in a Myspace post, a band spokesperson said: "The band are still enjoying some much-needed �time off'. I wouldn't expect anything to come out this year. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Simon And Garfunkel Reunite

Contact Music reports: PAUL SIMON and ART GARFUNKEL reunited for a rare performance on stage at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. last night (23May07) as part of a tribute to singer/songwriter Simon. T

he duo performed the classics Bridge Over Troubled Water and Cecilia after Simon credited his on-off partner for his part in his own success. Paying tribute to the Bright Eyes hitmaker, Simon introduced the singer, calling him, "My dear friend and partner in arguments, Art Garfunkel." 

Simon, was being honoured with the Library Of Congress' first Gershwin Award for his contribution to popular song [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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K-Rock is Back

SMN reports: At 5 p.m. today, the sounds of NIRVANA's "All Apologies" blasted out of stereos set to 92.3 FM which officially marked the station's return to WXRK, or K-Rock, after last year's switch to WFNY FreeFM. Rumors of famous shock-jock hosts Opie and Anthony's firing were also put to an end, as they kicked off the first "rock block" declaring "K-Rock is back," before launching into GUNS N ROSES� "Welcome To The Jungle." 

With ratings decreasing over its course, as well as the departure of CBS Chief Exectutive Joel Hollander, change seemed inevitable. The move to change WFNY to WXRK is the first major change since new Chief Executive Dan Mason started last month. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dr Martens Kill Tasteless Ads

punkbands reports: Remember the Dr. Martens story where they were using images of famous dead rock icons to promote their shoes? The company have pulled the campaign and fired the agency responsible for the "Rockers In Heaven" Ads. 

In an official statement from David Suddens, CEO of Airwair Ltd, reads: Dr. Martens regrets the use of unauthorized images. Dr Martens is very sorry for any offense that has been caused by the publication of images showing dead rock icons wearing Dr Martens boots.

Dr Martens did not commission the work as it runs counter to our current marketing activities based on FREEDM, which is dedicated to nurturing grass roots creativity and supporting emerging talent.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lily Allen / Blondie Duet

E! reports: Lily Allen is set to duet with Blondie legend Deborah Harry. 

The two singers will do a version of the Blondie classic "Heart Of Glass" on the morning program The Today Show. The performance will be part of the Summer Concert Series on Friday (May 25).[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Paid Dues Tour

PR reports: Dates have been released for the Paid Dues tour featuring FELT, LIVING LEGENDS, SAGE FRANCIS, BROTHER ALI, CAGE, MR. LIF, GROUCH & ELIGH, BLUEPRINT, HANGAR 18, and LUCKY I AM:

July 25 - Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater
July 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
July 28 - New York, NY @ Rock The Bells
July 29 - New York, NY @ Rock The Bells
July 31 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave

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Osbourne Vs Gene Simmons

PR reports: Sharon Osbourne has reacted to criticism KISS star Gene Simmons leveled against her and husband Ozzy Osbourne for the drug problems that have faced their children Jack and Kelly. "He said that our kids are on drugs and that his aren't messed up like that," Sharon complained to Blender magazine. "He'll always be C-list, and his wife's snatch has been rubbed on every pole in L.A. I'll fu**ing tear his head off and stick it up his wife's cu**!"[such a classy woman. see full story for more "rock dirt"]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Clive Vs Clarkson Pt 473

TMZ reports: After Clive Davis' very public display of rejection toward pop superstar Kelly Clarkson (via a speech that canonized Saint Carrie Underwood) on last night's "American Idol" finale, sources tell TMZ that SONY/BMG execs were apologizing to members of Clarkson's camp for their label head's rude behavior. 

The 75-year-old owlish music mogul was tasked with speaking to the huge TV audience about the health of the "A.I" franchise and appeared to go out of his way to avoid mentioning Kelly's new single "Never Again" (which reached the Top 10 for heaven's sake!) or her forthcoming CD, "My December." Yet he somehow managed to find time to plug both Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee's new singles! 

Clive did briefly allude to two-time Grammy winner Clarkson -- but only to praise the talents of outside songwriters working with "Idols." Ouch![see full story for more. Well you have to keep in mind that Kelly was at RCA before Clive took over so he didn't "mold" her. See full story for more Jive on Clive including a video of his supposed dis]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Red Flag Podcast

PR reports: Chris Reynolds of Red Flag will be a guest on the Talking 80s Music podcast on Saturday. Reynolds will be talking about his new Red Flag album, Born Again, to be released via Plan B records and RedFlag.org on June 1, 2007. The title track and the song "If I Ever" will be featured during the show. Born Again is the first new studio album by the former duo (brother Mark Reynolds died unexpectedly in 2003) since 2002.

Red Flag hit the charts in 1988 with the keyboard-driven songs "Russian Radio" (which they performed on American Bandstand) and "If I Ever" from their debut album, Naive Art.

The Talking 80s Music with Martin Hennessy podcast records live on Saturdays (noon PST) at - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Vinyl Silverstein

PR reports: Victory Records rock band SILVERSTEIN will be offering purchasers of their third studio album for the label an incredibly rare treat: a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl single of "If You Could See Into My Soul," the lead track off the band's upcoming full-length release, Arrivals & Departures. 

The B-side of the single will feature an etching of the CD's compelling cover art created by Martin Wittfooth, whose work also graces SILVERSTEIN'S previous releases, Discovering The Waterfront (2005) and When Broken Is Easily Fixed (2003). 3,500 singles will be made.

This one-time-only collectible is available exclusively by pre-ordering Arrivals & Departures from one of over 200 independent record stores and webstores no later than July 3, the official release date. For a complete list of participating stores, please go to the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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