Tuesday Rock Roundup
Now that Eddie Van Halen has finished his latest stint in rehab, rumors are circulating that the band will start its reunion tour with David Lee Roth, originally scheduled for the summer, in the fall. Spokespeople for both the Van Halen brothers and Roth have no comment. Meanwhile, the Van Halen website has been updated with a note asking fans to provide information for a new database and a note that says, "Please be patient. At the moment there is nothing new with the band to report..."
Though there's no release date yet, but we can confirm that The Beatles are working on a two-disc D-V-D re-issue of their second film, Help! It will be digitally restored and feature a remixed soundtrack. The second disc will contain rarities. This will be the fourth Beatles film to be authorized by the group for release on D-V-D, following A Hard Day's Night, Yellow Submarine, and Anthology. Still to come are Let It Be and Magical Mystery Tour.
A D-V-D documenting Syd Barrett's time in Pink Floyd will be released September 18th. The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story contains interviews with all the Floyd members, as well as early concert footage, and interviews with former girlfriends, roommates and others.
The Police will have two cracks at M-T-V's Unplugged when they tape their appearance on July 13th. They are taping two sessions in Miami, and are holding a contest on their website through Thursday night for members of their fan club to attend. There's no word yet when their performance will air. Sting performed on the show in 1991. The Police, who will play Live Earth in New Jersey on Saturday, are in Saint Paul, Minnesota tonight (Tuesday), and Chicago on Thursday and Friday.
Jim Morrison of The Doors died in Paris on July 3rd, 1971. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek can't hide his bitterness over the sudden, premature loss of his college friend and bandmate, who remains one of rock's most important figures. Manzarek and Robby Krieger, now known as Riders on the Storm, will perform in Paris tonight.
Over 20 top stars gathered at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday for the Concert for Diana. Organized by Prince William and Prince Harry, the show was held on what would have been the 46th birthday of their late mother, Princess Diana. The royals selected her favorite artists to perform for more than 60-thousand people. Elton John opened with "Your Song" and also did "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting." Rod Stewart did "Maggie May." Bryan Ferry also performed, as did Tom Jones, who was joined by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. Queen's "These Are the Days of Our Lives" was played to a highlight film of Diana's life.
Rod Stewart had a bad night last Thursday during an outdoor show in Manchester, England. He slipped while walking on stage and suffered a cut that required 10 stitches -- but not until the show was over. The mishap prevented him from attending a Friday luncheon, where he was honored with an Icon award. Stewart sent a note that said the bonus in getting this award is that it is "something that Elton John ain't got." Elton and Stewart shared the stage yesterday at the Concert for Diana in London.
Steve Miller developed his musical chops in Chicago, and he'll film two shows in a Windy City suburb for his first official live D-V-D. The two-night shoot will go down at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois on July 13th and 14th. It will be filmed in high def and recorded in surround sound. Miller, who's in Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania on Saturday, has dates through mid-November in California.
The original line-up of Asia -- Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, John Wetton and Geoff Downes -- are officially on their 25th anniversary tour. Their debut album was the number-one disc in the spring of 1982. Palmer says the reunion has been "easy" and "a lot of fun." He says, despite the 23-year layoff, getting together for a handful of dates last year as well as this year's tour, required minimal rehearsal. In addition to tracks off the two albums this line-up recorded, they're doing songs by the other bands they played in -- E-L-P (Palmer), Yes (Howe), King Crimson (Wetton), and The Buggles (Downes).
The Marshall Tucker Band is mourning the loss of another original member. Guitarist George McCorkle, who left the band in 1994 but continued to write songs for his former cohorts, died Friday from cancer. Two other founding members of the band have already passed away: Tommy Caldwell in 1980, and his brother Toy in 1993.
Bruce Springsteen attended a wedding Thursday night at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, New Jersey, and ended up singing two songs with the band. He played guitar on and sang his own "If I Should Fall Behind" as well as a cover of Chuck Berry's "C'Est la Vie," during which he also traded solos with the band's saxophonist and keyboardist. Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa, also danced to John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" and Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer." Would love to see some video of that.
Video of Paul McCartney telling a dirty joke has popped up on You Tube.
NEW IN STORES TODAY:
Blood Diamond HD DVD with Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly
Driving Lessons DVD, which is a coming of age story starring the red-headed kid from the Harry Potter movies, Rupert Grint.
The Patriot (2000) Extended Cut - Blu-ray Disc
The Untouchables (1987) HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc
Soundtrack - Talk To Me
Soundtrack - Transformers
Soundtrack - Evan Almighty (music from and inspired by)
Though there's no release date yet, but we can confirm that The Beatles are working on a two-disc D-V-D re-issue of their second film, Help! It will be digitally restored and feature a remixed soundtrack. The second disc will contain rarities. This will be the fourth Beatles film to be authorized by the group for release on D-V-D, following A Hard Day's Night, Yellow Submarine, and Anthology. Still to come are Let It Be and Magical Mystery Tour.
A D-V-D documenting Syd Barrett's time in Pink Floyd will be released September 18th. The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story contains interviews with all the Floyd members, as well as early concert footage, and interviews with former girlfriends, roommates and others.
The Police will have two cracks at M-T-V's Unplugged when they tape their appearance on July 13th. They are taping two sessions in Miami, and are holding a contest on their website through Thursday night for members of their fan club to attend. There's no word yet when their performance will air. Sting performed on the show in 1991. The Police, who will play Live Earth in New Jersey on Saturday, are in Saint Paul, Minnesota tonight (Tuesday), and Chicago on Thursday and Friday.
Jim Morrison of The Doors died in Paris on July 3rd, 1971. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek can't hide his bitterness over the sudden, premature loss of his college friend and bandmate, who remains one of rock's most important figures. Manzarek and Robby Krieger, now known as Riders on the Storm, will perform in Paris tonight.
Over 20 top stars gathered at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday for the Concert for Diana. Organized by Prince William and Prince Harry, the show was held on what would have been the 46th birthday of their late mother, Princess Diana. The royals selected her favorite artists to perform for more than 60-thousand people. Elton John opened with "Your Song" and also did "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting." Rod Stewart did "Maggie May." Bryan Ferry also performed, as did Tom Jones, who was joined by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. Queen's "These Are the Days of Our Lives" was played to a highlight film of Diana's life.
Rod Stewart had a bad night last Thursday during an outdoor show in Manchester, England. He slipped while walking on stage and suffered a cut that required 10 stitches -- but not until the show was over. The mishap prevented him from attending a Friday luncheon, where he was honored with an Icon award. Stewart sent a note that said the bonus in getting this award is that it is "something that Elton John ain't got." Elton and Stewart shared the stage yesterday at the Concert for Diana in London.
Steve Miller developed his musical chops in Chicago, and he'll film two shows in a Windy City suburb for his first official live D-V-D. The two-night shoot will go down at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois on July 13th and 14th. It will be filmed in high def and recorded in surround sound. Miller, who's in Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania on Saturday, has dates through mid-November in California.
The original line-up of Asia -- Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, John Wetton and Geoff Downes -- are officially on their 25th anniversary tour. Their debut album was the number-one disc in the spring of 1982. Palmer says the reunion has been "easy" and "a lot of fun." He says, despite the 23-year layoff, getting together for a handful of dates last year as well as this year's tour, required minimal rehearsal. In addition to tracks off the two albums this line-up recorded, they're doing songs by the other bands they played in -- E-L-P (Palmer), Yes (Howe), King Crimson (Wetton), and The Buggles (Downes).
The Marshall Tucker Band is mourning the loss of another original member. Guitarist George McCorkle, who left the band in 1994 but continued to write songs for his former cohorts, died Friday from cancer. Two other founding members of the band have already passed away: Tommy Caldwell in 1980, and his brother Toy in 1993.
Bruce Springsteen attended a wedding Thursday night at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, New Jersey, and ended up singing two songs with the band. He played guitar on and sang his own "If I Should Fall Behind" as well as a cover of Chuck Berry's "C'Est la Vie," during which he also traded solos with the band's saxophonist and keyboardist. Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa, also danced to John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" and Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer." Would love to see some video of that.
Video of Paul McCartney telling a dirty joke has popped up on You Tube.
NEW IN STORES TODAY:
Blood Diamond HD DVD with Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly
Driving Lessons DVD, which is a coming of age story starring the red-headed kid from the Harry Potter movies, Rupert Grint.
The Patriot (2000) Extended Cut - Blu-ray Disc
The Untouchables (1987) HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc
Soundtrack - Talk To Me
Soundtrack - Transformers
Soundtrack - Evan Almighty (music from and inspired by)
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