Ramblin On

Chuck Berry is a living legend. He just celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room. Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry joined Berry on-stage for "Rock 'n Roll Music." The band included Berry's daughter Ingrid on harmonica and his song Charles Edwards Berry Jr. on guitar. Now that's what I call a family affair. Online: www.chuckberry.com

And speaking of rock...these guys really know how. Frank Marino and Mahogony Rush are playing a 3 and a half hour show at the Granda Theater in Dallas this Thursday. Remember the stories about how Frank was supposed to be a reincarnation of Hendrix?

The World Series is always a hit, in more ways than one. Bob Seger performed "America The Beautiful" in game 1...Anita Baker sang our anthem in game 2.

The Beatles songs are probably covered more than any other band, ever, but I've never seen or heard of any heavy metal artists doing a Beatles tune, until now. Over 50 international recording artists came together for this project, called Butchering The Beatles. Produced by Grammy award-winning producer/guitarist Bob Kulick and ace engineer Brett Chassen, Butchering The Beatles features 12 new, ass-kicking versions of The Beatles’ hits including "Hey Jude," "I Feel Fine," and "Day Tripper," plus "Hey Bulldog," done by none other than the legendary Alice Cooper and "Tomorrow Never Knows," as interpreted by Billy Idol. The set also includes the fab classics "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "Magical Mystery Tour."

Brian Setzer is releasing his 13th album of originals, ranging from southern to classic rock, new wave to almost metal. Featuring a guest appearance by Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom on "Really Rockabilly." Setzer begins a US tour in November.

Paul Stanley has recorded his second solo album, Live To Win. It's his first solo release since the members of KISS issue self-titled solo albums in 1978.

There's a new DVD available of Robert Plant & The Strange Sensation. It's his Soundstage performance that includes (of course) Led Zeppelin classics "No Quarter, Black Dog and Four Sticks," which is dedicated to longtime friend and Zep drummer John Bonham. Also features some of Plant's solo songs like "Freedom Fries." There's a cover of "Hey Joe" and an extended bluesy version of "Whole Lotta Love," the show's finale.


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Posted by: Mike