 August 21 - 31, 2007These are the scripts Joe Benson used on the air at 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles. They all received final editing by Jan Benson, without whom the task would have been far too daunting. Remember to give credit where credit is due, and enjoy! August 21, 2007
Bassist/singer Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple fame is 56. 
On this day in 1954, Bill Haley & the Comets broke into the Top 40 with "Shake, Rattle and Roll." Music would never be the same. On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones' "Out Of Our Heads" album hit #1. On this day in 1968, Cream's "Wheels Of Fire" album hit #1. On this day in 2005, Robert A. Moog, one of the most influential innovators in the history of Rock & Roll and the guy whose self-named synthesizers turned electric currents into sound, passed away at the age of 71 at his home in Asheville, North Carolina.  This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Jimi Hendrix as well as conversation with Jimi, his sister Janie and producer Eddie Kramer. 
Takin' A BreakSeems like a good week for a little break from the action — see you next week! 
A Thought For The WeekIf you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all. Dog Days IndeedThe term "Dog Days" means the hottest days of Summer. The Ancient Romans believed that there was a period during the Summer when "the brightest star in the heavens, the dog star 'Sirius,' added its heat to the sun's, making those days a veritable inferno." August 22, 2007
Blues legend John Lee Hooker would have been 90.
On this day in 1964, The Beatles played the Hollywood Bowl. A live recording of the concert was finally released in 1977. On this day in 1966, New York police managed to talk two teenagers down from a 22nd-floor ledge where they had threatened to commit suicide unless they met The Beatles. Instead, the girls were sent to Roosevelt Hospital to get their heads examined, then were charged with disturbing the peace. And all they really wanted was a little Beatle love! On this day in 1968, a day before their sixth anniversary, John Lennon's wife, Cynthia, sued the Beatle for divorce after discovering Yoko Ono living in their London home. Definitely not the kind of anniversary gift or home accessorizing she had in mind. On this day in 1969, The Beatles were together for the last time in one room. The four gathered at John Lennon's Tittenhurst Park home just outside of London for a photo shoot for the cover of the "Hey Jude" album. On this day in 1970, Eric Clapton, under the guise of Derek & the Dominoes, began work on "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs." On this day in 1970, Neil Young released his third solo album, "After The Gold Rush," just as Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Cosmo's Factory" album hit #1 for the first of a nine-week run. On this day in 1979, Led Zeppelin released their final studio album, "In Through The Out Door." On this day in 1981, Foreigner's "4" album hit #1. On this day in 1981, "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones entered the singles chart. On this day in 2006, Bruce Gary, the original drummer for The Knack, died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 55. As a longtime L.A. session musician, he worked with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Cream's Jack Bruce and Robby Krieger of The Doors as well as blues masters Albert Collins and Albert King. August 23, 2007
Rock drumming god Keith Moon of The Who would have been 60.
On this day in 1962, John Lennon married his first wife, Cynthia, almost six years to the day before she filed for divorce. The lucky couple's wedding night was spent with The Beatles playing Liverpool's Riverpark Ballroom. On this day in 1968, Ringo Starr temporarily walked out on The Beatles during sessions for "The Beatles (White Album)." On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women" hit #1 Stateside. On this day in 1974, Bruce Springsteen hired drummer Max Weinberg, completing the line-up for the most famous version of The E Street Band. August 24, 2007
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, the bluesman whose "That's All Right Mama" was Elvis Presley's first single, would have been 102.
On this day in 1967, The Beatles had their first meeting with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Mick Jagger and his girlfriend Marianne Faithfull tagged along. John Lennon later said the experience was like "going somewhere without your trousers," a situation that Mick was very familiar with even then. On this day in 1968, to celebrate his 21st birthday (which was actually the day before), Who drummer Keith Moon drove a Lincoln convertible into the pool of a Holiday Inn in Flint, Michigan. Rock & Roll! On this day in 1979, The Cars played a free concert to an audience of 500,000 in New York's Central Park. No, they didn't really move around much on stage. On this day in 1989, The Who performed their rock opera "Tommy" at the Universal Amphitheatre with an all-star cast that included Elton John, Billy Idol, Phil Collins and Patti LaBelle. August 25, 2007
KISS frontman Gene Simmons is 58.
On this day in 1970, Elton John played his first American concert at the Troubadour in West L.A. That week-long gig helped to break Sir Elty in America before he became a star in his British homeland. On this day in 1970, Emerson, Lake & Palmer played their first-ever gig at the Plymouth Guild Hall in England. On this day in 1973, The Allman Brothers Band's biggest single, "Ramblin' Man," entered the chart. It eventually peaked at #2. On this day in 1979, The Knack scored two chart toppers in one day: their debut album, "Get The Knack," and their first single, "My Sharona," both hit #1. "My Sharona" stayed at #1 for five weeks. On this day in 1994, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant recorded an episode of MTV Unplugged. The success of that show led to two albums and several tours by the duo. On this day in 2000, producer Jack Nitzsche died in Los Angeles. As well as having worked closely with Neil Young and The Rolling Stones, Jack won an Oscar in 1982 for co-writing "Up Where We Belong" for the movie "An Officer and a Gentleman." August 26, 2007
On this day in 1967, The Beatles appeared with their new guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, at a press conference where Paul McCartney announced that the bandmates had given up drugs. Yeah, sure. On this day in 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience released the single "Purple Haze." No one said it wasn't about drugs. On this day in 1970, Jimi Hendrix played his last live show at the Isle of Wight festival. Three weeks later, he was dead. On this day in 1970, guitarist Duane Allman joined Eric Clapton's Derek & the Dominos sessions in Florida. On this day in 1972, Rod Stewart released the song "You Wear It Well" as "Hold Your Head Up" by Argent peaked at #5. On this day in 1989, Don Henley's song "The End Of The Innocence" peaked at #8 on the charts. August 27, 2007
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is 54.
On this day in 1965, The Beatles spent four hours with Elvis Presley at his home in Bel-Air. It was the one and only time they ever met, and the King of Rock & Roll's first words were "Can I get you Beatles a drink?" On this day in 1965, Bob Dylan released the album "Highway 61 Revisited." Folk purists were once again horrified to hear him using electric guitars, but the album's first single, "Like A Rolling Stone," became one of Dylan's best-loved songs. On this day in 1967, The Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, died at the age of 33 of a medication overdose. On this day in 1977, "Just A Song Before I Go" by Crosby, Stills, & Nash peaked at #7 as "Give A Little Bit" by Supertramp topped out at #15 on the charts. On this day in 1977, Jackson Browne recorded "Stay" and "Running On Empty" live in concert in Columbia, Maryland. Later, he said that was the only night they ever got both songs exactly right. On this day in 1983, The Police released the song "King of Pain" as "China Girl" by David Bowie peaked at #10, "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top topped out at #56 and "One Thing Leads To Another" by The Fixx entered the charts. On this day in 1990, guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan died at the age of 35 in a helicopter crash in dense fog following a gig with Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton in Wisconsin. All five people aboard the helicopter, including members of Eric Clapton's entourage, were killed.
Nuge Wants To Kill Obama/HillaryRenegade right-winger/guitarist/nutcase Ted Nugent went on a vicious onstage rant threatening the lives of Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton last week. Decked out in full-on camouflage hunting gear, Nugent wielded two machine guns while raging, "Obama, he's a piece of shit. I told him to suck on my machine gun. Hey Hillary," he continued. "You might want to ride one of these into the sunset, you worthless bitch." Nugent summed up his eloquent speech by screaming "freedom!" (See it for yourself at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy8RIiTyhMI.) The Nuge caused a scandal for Republican Texas Governor Rick Perry last January when he wore a Confederate flag shirt and insulted immigrants at Perry's inauguration event. In July, Tedly was quoted in a Wall Street Journal story blaming "stoned, dirty, stinky hippies" for "rising rates of divorce, high school drop-outs, drug use, abortion, sexual diseases and crime, not to mention the exponential expansion of government and taxes." To date he's made no mention of buying/adopting at least one 15-year-old in the Seventies because she made his wango tango, but denial is the way of wingnuts, isn't it? Mikey SpeaksFounding Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony has posted a message on his web site on why he won't be joining his old bandmates' upcoming tour. Mikey, who will hit the road soon with fellow Halen alum Sammy Hagar, says: "I'm going out with Sammy because I was not invited to do the V.H. tour." In addition, Anthony asks fans to be supportive of his replacement, 16-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen. "Wolfgang is a great kid, so don't judge him too harshly," he writes. A class act from way back — and we thank you for that, Mr. Anthony! Beating The DeadlineWhat to do if the cut-off for 2007 GRAMMY Award eligibility is September 30th and your new album is coming out on CD on October 2nd? If you are Bruce Springsteen, you'll casually release the new album, "Magic," on vinyl on September 25th! The first single from "Magic," the driving rocker "Radio Nowhere," was supposed to hit U.S. radio outlets on September 4th — but I'll bet you hear it today on KLOS! Springsteen and The E Street Band will play live shows in the U.S. around the album's release, but dates/venues have yet to be announced. Opening Macca's ArchivesFour decades' worth of rare footage, live performance and music videos have been rounded up for "The McCartney Years" three-DVD set due out on November 13th. Macca has graciously recorded new commentary for the 40-plus videos as well as included bonus features like a "Band on the Run" promo film. The third DVD will feature snippets from "Rockshow," filmed on the 1976 Wings tour, a new edit of McCartney's 1991 appearance on MTV's "Unplugged" and 11 songs from his 2004 headlining set at the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival. Sweet! The Delp TributeFamily, friends and former bandmates of Boston's Brad Delp were on hand to celebrate the late singer's life at the Come Together tribute concert, held last Sunday in Boston. Once Boston actually hit the stage, guitarist/songwriter/leader Tom Scholz told the crowd, "The best way we can honor Brad is to have a really good time tonight." Stryper singer Michael Sweet did most of Brad's vocals, although a few leads were done by past band members, current bassist Kimberley Dahme and Tommy DeCarlo, a Boston fan who was invited up from North Carolina. To cap the five-hour event, Scholz was joined onstage for the encore of "Don't Look Back" by former Boston bassist Fran Sheehan, guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Jim Masdea. Drummer Sib Hashian is still feuding with Scholz, so he was neither mentioned nor included in the encore, though he and guitarist Barry Goudreau had both played with two bands (RTZ and Ernie & The Automatics) earlier in the show.
Quote Of The DayIt was the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus who said: "We should look for someone to eat and drink with before we look for something to eat and drink." Eclipse! Eclipse!The best view of this year's second total lunar eclipse will be seen here in the West tonight from about 1:30am to 5:30am. During the 3.5-hour eclipse, the Earth will pass between the Sun and Moon, causing the Moon to turn from pale yellow to reddish black, depending on the atmosphere. According to Lance Lucero, technical manager for Celestron telescopes in Los Angeles, "We have a fantastic view. We get to see the whole thing." Those Damned E-MailsA new study quoted in London's "Evening Standard" says that if you're stressed out at work over a constant barrage of e-mails, you've got company. An increasing number of workers say they are swamped with a never-ending tide of messages. The study concludes that trying to keep up with the incoming mail interrupts normal work and leaves staff tired, frustrated and unproductive. The survey says employees feel they're under pressure to check and respond quickly to e-mails, with some checking their inbox up to 40 times an hour. The research team from two British universities also found that people check their e-mails more often than they admitted to. Half of the study's 177 participants said they looked at their e-mail more than once an hour, while 35-percent said that they checked it every 15 minutes. More than one-third of respondents said they felt stressed by the sheer volume of e-mails they received and the expectation to respond quickly. Indeed! August 28, 2007
Drummer Danny Seraphine of Chicago is 59.
On this day in 1964, The Beatles played the first of two concerts at New York's Forest Hills Tennis Stadium. After the show, the Fab Four met Bob Dylan, who immediately introduced them to marijuana. All of the giggling eventually led to an interesting relationship. On this day in 1965, The Beach Boys' song "California Girls" peaked at #3 on the charts. On this day in 1976, Peter Frampton's song "Baby, I Love Your Way" peaked at #12 on the charts. On this day in 1986, Stevie Nicks, Neil Young and Mick Fleetwood performed in Long Beach at a concert billed "Get Tough on Toxics." Hmm... wonder if it worked?
Here Comes FogertyAs expected, John Fogerty will be traveling around the U.S. in support of his forthcoming album, "Revival," which is due out on October 2nd. The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman will launch his tour on November 2nd in New York, hit the new Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on November 23rd, and wrap up on December 5th in Nashville. Dr. BrianQueen's Brian May successfully defended his astrophysics doctoral thesis on the Radial Velocities In The Zodiacal Dust Cloud this past week, and he'll be awarded his doctorate degree from London's Imperial College at a ceremony in May. Now that the massive project is finished (30 years after he began it), May says, "I'm feeling rather joyful. I cannot tell you how much of a weight off the mind it is." Actually, Brian, most of us would be hard pressed just to say "Radial Velocities In The Zodiacal Dust Cloud." Genesis UpdateGenesis is currently rehearsing in Toronto for the September 7th launch of the North American leg of their Turn It On Again reunion tour. Four days after they hit the road, they'll release an updated double-CD version of their "Turn It On Again" compilation. The 34-track, decades-spanning set — subtitled "The Tour Edition" — includes material featuring both Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel on lead vocals. Meanwhile, "Genesis 1983-1998" — the second in a series of three multi-album box sets from the band — will arrive in November, about a month after the U.S. leg of their reunion tour ends. New/Old/New NeilNeil Young previewed his new "Chrome Dreams II" album last Wednesday for his record label in Burbank. The disc is being hailed as the companion to "Chrome Dreams," a scrapped project from the late Seventies. Some great songs from the original "Chrome Dreams" — "Like a Hurricane," "Powderfinger" and "Pocahontas" — surfaced on later albums, but "Chrome II" features seven new songs and three reworked older compositions — two of which run 13 minutes and 18-plus minutes, respectively. All indications are that "Chrome II" will be released on October 16th, three days after Neil launches a seven-week tour. Or — since it's Neil we're talking about — maybe not. AC/DC Gets Active (Sort Of)AC/DC will break several years of inactivity with the October 16th release of "Plug Me In" — a double-DVD set sporting five hours of concert and TV performances including a March 3, 1976 show at St. Albans High School in Australia. A limited-edition of the package adds a third DVD with 21 extra live performances. As we've been saying for years, AC/DC is expected to begin recording a new album real soon. No, really — they really, really are. A Subpoena For Sir MickSir Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is just one of 41 celebrities subpoenaed in a $900 million discrimination lawsuit launched by a Detroit record producer against Canadian border police. Jerome Almon wants the celebs to testify to the relative ease with which white entertainers can cross into Canada compared to their black counterparts. Gosh — do you think the Mickster will make it to the court on time?
Quote Of The DayIt was Coach John Wooden who said: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." Race Into Dave & BustersThis Thursday, 11:30am - 1:30pm: Join Unc and the KLOS Cool Patrol at Dave & Busters at the Block At Orange (I-5 at Hwy 22) for a pre-race party! You might even win one of three Burger King prize packs with VIP seating in the King's Quarters, special parking and more for Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the California Speedway! August 29, 2007
Jazz legend Charlie "The Bird" Parker would have been 87 (his nickname as a kid was "The Yardbird").
On this day in 1895, the real Eleanor Rigby was born in Liverpool. On this day in 1959, George Harrison recruited John Lennon and Paul McCartney to play a last minute gig as the Quarry Men at Liverpool's Casbah Coffee Club after the Les Stewart Quartet had an argument and refused to play. The Quarry Men's performance immediately secured them a regular Saturday-night show. Too bad for Les and his Quartet! On this day in 1964, Roy Orbison released his classic "Oh Pretty Woman." On this day in 1965, The Beatles performed at the Hollywood Bowl. The show was recorded for possible release, but Paul's microphone broke, making the recordings unusable. Isn't it interesting that through all the little girls' screams, no one in the crowd noticed that they couldn't hear Paul. On this day in 1966 in San Francisco's Candlestick Park, The Beatles played their last concert. Of the 25,000 present, it's doubtful that anyone heard any of the 11 songs that the Fab Four played. On this day in 1970 Neil Young released his "After The Gold Rush" album as The Kinks released their classic song "Lola." This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of the Steve Miller Band and more of Joe's extensive conversation with Steve
Eagles' Double SurpriseWow! The rumors of over 12 new Eagles songs was really true! The Eagles' new album, "Long Road Out Of Eden," will actually be a double featuring 20 songs. The set is due out on October 30th exclusively via Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores as well as the band's Web site. A physical copy of the group's first studio album in 28 years will be priced at $11.88; digitally, it will cost a dollar less. The tracks include the seven-minute "Waiting In The Weeds" and "Last Good Time In Town," the 10-minute-plus title cut and the Glenn Frey-penned "No More Cloudy Days," which previously appeared on the 2005 live DVD "Farewell 1 Tour — Live From Melbourne." The boys will return to the stage in mid-October for a six-night stand with the Dixie Chicks as part of the opening of the new Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. And you know an extensive tour will follow next year. Bruce's Fall Tour Not His LastIt didn't take long for Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to announce the tour in support of their new album, "Magic." The tour will launch on October 2nd, the day the album is officially released. The band will hit the Southland (for at least one date) on October 28th, and wrap the North American leg of the tour on November 18th in Boston. A European leg will begin a week later in Madrid. In response to rumors, Springsteen says this will not be his final tour with The E Street Band, which hasn't been on the road with him since 2004. "I envision the band carrying on for many, many, many more years," he says. "There ain't gonna be any farewell tour. That's the only thing I know for sure." Stones Still Not DoneFollowing the last gig of the latest European leg of The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang world tour this past Sunday, guitarist Ronnie Wood confirmed that the band has no plans to retire from the road. Woodie told the assembled British press weasels, "We need a rest, but of course we will tour again." Word is that the boys will play India in February, followed by shows in Dubai and Bangkok. We now think that they'll return to North America for a tour leg coinciding with the rescheduled April release of Martin Scorsese's "Shine A Light" concert documentary. The Hendrix Tribute Mini-Tour Slowly ReturnsA five city tour featuring Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd celebrating the legacy and music of Jimi Hendrix will launch on October 16th in Washington, DC. Other tour stops include New York; Hampton Beach, NH; Atlantic City and Waterbury, CT. Special guests will include Robby Krieger of The Doors, Rolling Stones veteran Mick Taylor and Hubert Sumlin, the Mississippi-born blues legend who worked with both Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. Drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Billy Cox — the same Jimi Hendrix Experience rhythm section that played at Woodstock — will be doing the tour, as will Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon (aka Double Trouble), the late Stevie Ray Vaughan's highly regarded rhythm section. The first Experience Hendrix Tour tour — featuring the same basic line-up — played three sold-out concerts in San Francisco, Portland and Seattle in February of 2004. At the rate they're going, they should hit the Southland in late 2010 or early 2011. Diddley Down AgainBo Diddley suffered a heart attack during a routine medical checkup last Friday. The 78-year-old Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer was immediately operated on and fitted with a stent to help blood flow to his heart. He is currently listed in stable condition. You may recall that Diddley suffered a stroke back in May.
 NASCARThis Friday - Sunday: As he has for every major race since the track opened in 1997, J.B. will spend the weekend announcing at the California Speedway. Starting with a Friday afternoon broadcast of his KLOS show from the big stage in the Fan Zone, Unc will be the Fan Zone's Master of Ceremonies during daylight hours, then switch to calling the races from the announcers' booth after dark. Here's what last year looked like. August 30, 2007
On this day in 1965, Bob Dylan released his all-electric album "Highway 61 Revisited." Rock & Roll would never be the same. On this day in 1969, the Chicago Transit Authority and Led Zeppelin headlined the Texas International Pop Festival at the Dallas International Motor Speedway. No matter what they say, no one who was there really remembers. On this day in 1973, The Doors finally broke up, following Jim Morrison's death in July 1971. This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of the Steve Miller Band and more of Joe's extensive conversation with Steve.
On Stage TonightREO SPeedwagon will be rocking the Pechanga Resort & Casino tonight. Nikki SpeaksIf anyone knows about drug recovery, it's Motley Crue mastermind Nikki Sixx. With his book "The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star" hitting shelves on September 18th, it's great to see him sharing his personal experiences of what addiction can do. Next Thursday, Sixx will address the 18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Luncheon on Capital Hill. He'll actually be the first member of the rock world to share his story of addiction at such an event. And he's doing more than just talking — 25% of his book's profits are going to Running Wild in the Night, the fundraising initiative for Covenant House California, which helps keep runaway, abused and abandoned youth off the streets. Right so, Nikki! Jovi Loves Baseball TooThe Bon Jovi song "I Love This Town," from the band's recent "Lost Highway" album, is featured in a new promo for TBS' coverage of the Major League Baseball playoffs. The full two-and-a-half-minute ad will be screened in cinemas and ballparks from this Friday through October 11th, while a shorter version will be shown on TBS. Making Unauthorized ShekelsU.K. writer Neil Daniels must be cashing in for his retirement — he's publishing a couple of unauthorized biographies over the next few months. First up will be "Defenders Of The Faith: The True Story Of Judas Priest," which will hit shelves on September 14th. The 300+ page book features rare and never-before-seen pictures and various discographies, as well as a history of Judas Priest's tour dates from 1969. Then, in February of next year, Daniels will release the in-depth "Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page & The Solo Years." Gosh — I wonder who could raise more hell about an unauthorized biography — the former singer of the biggest Hard Rock band ever, or the members of Judas Priest? More Heaven And HellOn September 25th, Heaven And Hell will issue a special-edition box set of their previously announced Live at Radio City Music Hall release that's coming out next Tuesday. The double-CD/single-DVD documenting the Black Sabbath-related group's March 30th gig, plus a tour program and backstage pass. This is one collection that really rocks! All Hail PeterPeter Gabriel will receive the British BMI Icon award during the performing rights organization's annual London Awards on October 16th in London. The award is given to artists who have made a "unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers." Meanwhile, Gabriel is part of an investment group that has pumped $5 million into The Filter, a technology service that informs users about new music and helps them create digital-music playlists. R.I.P. CBGB FounderHilly Kristal, the founder of legendary New York punk club CBGB, died Tuesday at the age of 75 due to complications from lung cancer. Hilly founded the club in 1973 to showcase bluegrass and country acts, but it quickly became known as a breeding ground for experimental and punk music, eventually serving as a launching pad for Blondie, the Talking Heads, Patti Smith and the Ramones, among many others. After the venue shut for good on October 15, 2006, Kristal carefully dismantled the bar and shipped most of the memorabilia to Las Vegas where he aimed to reopen the venue. You can expect Little Steven to do a special tribute on KLOS to his old friend within the next week or two. Rest in peace, Hilly.
Race Into Dave & Busters Today!Today! Today!, 11:30am - 1:30pm: Join Unc and the KLOS Cool Patrol at Dave & Busters at the Block At Orange (I-5 at Hwy 22) for a pre-race party! You might even win one of three Burger King prize packs with VIP seating in the King's Quarters, special parking and more for Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the California Speedway! August 31, 2007
Rock icon Van Morrison is 62. This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of the Steve Miller Band and more of Joe's extensive conversation with Steve.
On Stage TonightCreedence Clearwater Revisited will be rocking the Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts tonight. New/Old WhoA double-DVD set packaging two brand-new Who documentaries, "Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who" and "Amazing Journey: Six Quick Ones," will be released on November 6th. "The Story of the Who" offers an in-depth look at the band's career, while "Six Quick Ones" boasts six separate features geared toward the group's hard-core followers. The discs will include new interviews with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, as well as commentary by Sting, U2's The Edge and other famous rockers with more than one name. Once again confounding their critics, The Who will not tour in support of the DVD release. Mucho Mas Hendrix For YouEven though he's been dead for almost 37 years, he keeps pumping out the product! Jimi Hendrix's iconic 1967 performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival is the subject of a new DVD due out on October 16th. "The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Monterey" will include all of documentarian D.A. Pennebaker's footage of Jimi's classic performance for the first (but not the last) time ever! Amazingly, the CD and vinyl versions of the soundtrack will be released on the same day that the previously announced five-city Experience Hendrix tour kicks off in Boson. BUT WAIT — THERE'S MORE! "Jimi Hendrix: An Illustrated Experience" — featuring unseen photographs, drawings Hendrix did as a child and handwritten lyric sheets — will be published this Fall. The book will also include a CD filled with interviews and songs from unreleased live and studio recordings. Sent To The DungeonRemember when Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page testified against a music bootlegger in a Scottish court last month? Robert Langley had been arrested (for the third time in as many years) at a Glasgow record fair while trying to sell a collection of pirated music that included $23,000 worth of Zeppelin material, as well as bootlegs of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and other artists. In a true Perry Mason moment, Langley admitted his guilt immediately after Pagey finished testifying, and now the criminal has been sentenced to 20 months in a Scottish prison. Too bad he couldn't get Nicole Richie's lawyers! Hall Honors The DoorsThe Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Doors in September with a special exhibit titled Break On Through – The Lasting Legacy Of The Doors. If you're in the Cleveland area, you can get a glimpse at some amazing memorabilia, including the handwritten lyrics to "Not to Touch the Earth," Jim Morrison's first-ever childhood poem, Robby Krieger's custom Gibson guitar, a piece of drummer John Densmore's original kit, a promotional record that came with purchases of toothpaste and shampoo and even keyboardist Ray Manzarek's marriage certificate. The exhibition is the first ever to be endorsed by the Morrison estate and the surviving members of the band — a miracle in its own right! Finally: Live R.E.M.R.E.M. will release their first concert album on October 16th. The double-CD, single-DVD "R.E.M. Live" package documents a 2005 Dublin, Ireland gig. The DVD element of the set is directed by Blue Leach, who has previously worked with the legendary synth-rock act Depeche Mode.
NASCARThis Friday - Sunday: As he has for every major race since the track opened in 1997, J.B. will spend the weekend announcing at the California Speedway. Starting with a Friday afternoon broadcast of his KLOS show from the big stage in the Fan Zone, Unc will be the Fan Zone's Master of Ceremonies during daylight hours, then switch to calling the races from the announcers' booth after dark. Here's what last year looked like. Hot Town – Summer in the CityThe intense heat will be with us for a few more days, so here's a warning. Children, older people and those engaged in heavy physical labor are most vulnerable to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. It's a lousy way to die. Heat ExhaustionHeat exhaustion is a less severe form of heat-related illness that occurs when the body is too hot. Symptoms include excessive thirst, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, uncoordinated movement, fatigue and fainting. The skin usually feels cold and clammy to the touch. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke, a more serious condition that can be fatal. Heat StrokeHeat stroke is the most serious form of heat-related illness. Symptoms include dizziness, confusion, combativeness, strong rapid pulse, dry skin or lack of sweating and possible delirium, unconsciousness or coma. Onset can be rapid, with progression to a life-threatening state within minutes. With heat stroke, the mechanisms for cooling the body simply shut down. The victims stop sweating, so their skin is dry; the blood vessels that are normally close to the skin constrict, not allowing blood flow to the skin, so there's less cooling. Their temperature rises to over 104 degrees, which can cause brain damage that interferes with breathing and circulation. Thirsty?If you are thirsty, you're already dehydrated. So, drink on! |
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