September 1 - 10, 2007

These 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!

September 1, 2007

On this day in 1976, "More Than A Feeling" by Boston entered the charts.

On this day in 1979, U2 released their first record, the "U2-3" EP.

On this day in 1979, INXS made their live debut at the Oceanview Hotel in Sydney, Australia. Before they scored their first American Top 40 hit four years later, they averaged over 250 gigs a year in Australia's many pubs and clubs.

September 2, 2007

Keyboardist Steve Porcaro of Toto is 50.

On this day in 1965, The Beatles released Paul McCartney's "Yesterday."

On this day in 1970, Phil Collins answered an ad in Britain's "Melody Maker" magazine and found himself at an audition for the drummer's slot in Genesis. Phil got the job, and 5 years later, when Peter Gabriel left the band, Phil became the group's lead vocalist.

On this day in 1972, The Doobie Brothers released "Listen To The Music" as "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)" by The Hollies peaked at #2 on the charts.

On this day in 1978, Aerosmith entered the charts with "Come Together" as "Surrender" by Cheap Trick peaked at #62.

On this day in 1978, former-Beatle George Harrison married Olivia Trinidad Arias in Henley-on-Thames, England. She was born in Mexico and raised in America, and they met in 1974 when she worked as a secretary for his Dark Horse Records Company in Los Angeles.

On this day in 1988, the Amnesty International "Human Rights Now!" tour began with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Peter Gabriel and Sting headlining the shows.

On this day in 1989, Aerosmith's "Love In An Elevator" entered the singles chart.

On this day in 1995, Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum opened with a seven-hour concert that included Chuck Berry, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Allman Brothers Band, George Clinton, Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Little Richard and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. The show was great, but parking was a real bitch.

September 3, 2007

Grand Funk Railroad drummer Don Brewer is 59.

On this day in 1977, Heart's "Barracuda" peaked at #11 on the charts.

On this day in 1982, the first three-day US Festival, financed by Apple Computer's Steve Wozniak, kicked off where the Glen Helen Hyundai Pavilion is now located. Over 400,000 people showed up to hear Fleetwood Mac, The Police, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, The Cars, the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads and Pat Benatar, among others. It is said that on most hot September evenings, you can still hear lost souls looking for their cars in the hillsides around Devore.

Labor Day

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a yearly national tribute to the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 in New York City. Two years later, the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, and New York's Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. On June 28th, 1894 The U.S. Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a Federal legal holiday. The big back-to-school sales and end-of-year model close-out automobile sales evolved around the holiday weekend many, many years later.

September 4, 2007

Pretenders drummer Martin Chambers is 58.

On this day in 1962, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr recorded together for the first time at EMI's St. John Studio. The Beatles made a 6-song demo that included "Love Me Do" and "P.S., I Love You." In the process, producer George Martin made them redo "Love Me Do" 16 times. What was he thinking?

On this day in 1965, The Beatles' "Help!" peaked at #1 on the charts as Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone" peaked at #2.

On this day in 1965, The Who had their equipment van stolen outside the Battersea Dog's Home in England while they were inside purchasing a guard dog.

On this day in 1970, George Harrison released "My Sweet Lord."

On this day in 1971, "Riders On The Storm" by The Doors peaked at #14 on the charts.

On this day in 1976, Fleetwood Mac's self-titled album hit #1 after 54 weeks on the charts.

On this day in 1982, the song "Abracadabra" by the Steve Miller Band peaked at #1 on the charts.

On this day in 1987, Pink Floyd released their "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" album.

Reserve Your Fake Zep Tickets Now!

If it's a slow news week in Britain, you can count on a silly "readers/listeners poll" or a another Led Zeppelin reunion rumor — and the latest of these Zep rumors may be causing fans to get ripped off. A U.K. ticket agency is taking cash reservations of reunion tickets, claiming the group is "on the brink" of announcing a show in London this Fall. Of course Led Zeppelin broke up in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham, and over the past 27 years surviving band members have teamed up for a very few rare performances. This latest reunion speculation coincides with the release of the newest Zeppelin hits package, "Mothership," which will be out in November (and that's a sure thing!).

No Bowie/Dr. Who

Just forget about last week's report that David Bowie was going to portray an evil space alien in an upcoming two-part episode of the popular, long-running British TV show "Dr. Who." To Bowie, the real mystery is how the Brit newspapers came up with the story in the first place. He's not only denied his involvement in the project, he actually called it, "absolute tish and tosh" — a quaint English phrase that refers to "rubbish," "crap" and other words that contain the letters t, i, s, and h.

Alice In Chains Recording (Quietly)

Alice In Chains has been performing a series of acoustic shows lately, and word is that they recorded a set this past Friday at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee (one of yer Unc's old haunts). Besides A.I.C. songs like "No Excuses" and "Rooster," the boys also played covers of Elton John's "Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy" and The Who's "Squeeze Box." The as-yet-untitled acoustic live CD should be out early next year.

Jovi To Produce

Jon Bon Jovi has acted in a number of films, and now he's going to take on the real life role of "movie producer." The singer, together with his managers Jack Rovner and Ken Levitan, has bought an option on the upcoming children's novel "Almost Home" by Jesse Blank. Blank and her husband, Eric Jensen, will now work on a screenplay version of the book, which tells the story of a group of homeless teenagers living in Los Angeles. Wonder if they'll form a rockin' band?

September 4th Historicals

On this day in 1781, Spanish settlers founded Los Angeles. Too bad half of them got stuck in traffic and missed the ceremony.

On this day in 1888, George Eastman patented his new roll-film camera and copyrighted the "Kodak" servicemark. Although it's hard to picture so many years later, the developers actually lost George's first two rolls of film. (It would have been worse if they had been the rolls with pictures of his assistant's girlfriend.)

Hot Town – Summer in the City

The 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 Exhaustion

Heat 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 Stroke

Heat 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!

September 5, 2007

Singer Freddie Mercury of Queen would have been 61.
Drummer Buddy Miles (who worked with Hendrix, among many others) is 61.

On this day in 1964, Manfred Mann released the #1 charting "Do Wah Diddy" just as The Animals' cover of "House of the Rising Sun" hit #1.

On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones flew into Los Angeles just to record their #1 single "Get Off of My Cloud."

On this day in 1970, Joe Cocker's "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" album entered the charts, eventually peaking at #2.

On this day in 1981, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers peaked at #3, "Urgent" by Foreigner peaked at #4, "Fire And Ice" by Pat Benatar peaked at #17 on the charts.

On this day in 1981, Bruce Springsteen joined The Pretenders onstage at Perkin's Palace in Pasadena to cover the Jackie Wilson classic "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."

Help! Finally!

A double-DVD edition of The Beatles' second film, 1965's "Help!," will be released on October 30th. The movie was released in DVD in 1997 and again in 2000, but has been off the market ever since due "to rights issues." The first disc of the new edition features a digitally restored version of the film plus a new 5.1 audio soundtrack. The second DVD offers a 30-minute documentary about the making of the movie, a missing scene, interviews with cast and crew, three theatrical trailers and vintage radio advertisements. But wait — there's more! "Help!" will also be available in a boxed set with a reproduction of director Richard Lester's original script and a 60-page book with rare photos and production notes!

Jovi's All Star Jam

Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, were just going to celebrate the end of Summer when they invited some friends over to their East Hampton spread. Of course their musician friends include Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters. Some of the others included Zellweger, Naomi Watts, "Today" anchor Matt Lauer and "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels. As you might expect, around 11pm, Bon Jovi jumped onstage with the party band. Before long, McCartney joined at the mic with Joel, Buffett and Waters spontaneously stepping up as well. Bruce had actually left prior to the start of the all-star jam (he's got that family thing happening), but the rest played until up 'round midnight. I'll let you know as soon as I find a setlist list!

Bridge School 2007

This year's edition of Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit Concert will include performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Metallica, John Mayer, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and Tom Waits, in addition to Young himself. The concerts will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheater near San Francisco on October 27th and 28th. The Bridge School is a nonprofit learning facility for physically or verbally impaired children that Young co-founded with his wife, Pegi.

Brian's Peewee Soccer Team

Queen guitarist Brian May isn't much of a fan of soccer, but when his guitar technician, Peter Malandrone, started a new soccer team for kids under 10, May agreed to help. Now the Purley Jubilee will take the field with Brian May Guitars proudly emblazoned across their little chests. Right so!

Diddley Goes Home

Hall Of Famer Bo Diddley, who had been hospitalized since August 24th after suffering a heart attack during a routine medical exam, was released on Sunday from a Gainesville Florida hospital. According to the singer's publicist, "With his health greatly improved, Diddley is happy to be home with his family and away from the hospital food." Right so!

Quote Of The Day

It was writer Gore Vidal who said: "A good deed never goes unpunished."

September 6, 2007

Bassist/songwriter/singer Roger Waters of Pink Floyd is 63.

On this day in 1968, Eric Clapton recorded his guitar solo on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" as a favor to his friend George Harrison.

On this day in 1976, Fleetwood Mac's "Fleetwood Mac" album topped the U.S. album charts for the first time after being on those charts for 54 weeks.

On this day in 1990, Tom Fogerty, brother of John and a founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, died at the age of 48.

On this day in 1994, pianist Nicky Hopkins died at age 50. Following his performance on The Rolling Stones' "Their Satanic Majesties Request," he became an in-demand session player with appearances on albums by The Who, The Kinks, Steve Miller, John Lennon and Rod Stewart, among many others.

This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Pretenders and more of Joe's conversation with Chrissie Hynde.

Zep Gig Rumor Rumbles

Those wacky Brits have really got themselves in a lather over rumors that Led Zeppelin (or what's left of the band) may play a one-off show in November at the 02 arena in London. The tabloid press declares that the concert would, of course, be a charity gig organized by promoter Harvey Goldsmith (who put together Live Earth, etc.). So far, no denial from the boys, but...

Mellencamp Will R.O.C.K The N.F.L.

One of these is not like the others. John Mellencamp will take part in tonight's NBC's "NFL Opening Kickoff 2007" special — along with Faith Hill, Kelly Clarkson and Keyshia Cole. The big launch of the National Football League's new season will be staged in Indianapolis — home of Super Bowl 41 champions the Indianapolis Colts and a singer/songwriter named Mellencamp. The lavish event will lead into the season opener for the Colts, who will be hosting the New Orleans Saints. Amazingly, the 30-minute pre-game show will air on both NBC and the NFL Network. You may now return to your regularly scheduled life.

Daltrey On Mortality

Rock icon Roger Daltrey has responded to the recently published study about rock star mortality. In an article The Who frontman wrote for the U.K. tabloid "The Sun," he explains that the overindulgent lifestyle associated with rock music stemmed in part from the recklessness and naivety of youth. But he adds that in the Sixties and Seventies they didn't fully understand addictions or realize their consequences. Using his bandmate Keith Moon as an example, Roger said, "Most of us didn't really spot there was anything really wrong with Keith — we just thought he liked a drink." The drummer died in 1978 of an overdose of prescription drugs used to help reduce alcohol consumption. Daltrey speculates that Moon would have likely overcome his addiction with the proper help, but also recalls, "rehab then was very rare." Daltrey says he finds such young British stars as Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty — who are getting more attention these days for their drug and alcohol problems than for their music — "very sad." But he also acknowledges that for some artists substance abuse is part of the creative process. The U.K. study determined that famous rock and pop artists typically die younger than other people. Over the past 50 years, the average age of death for an American performer has been 42, while it was 35 for European stars.

Macca/OzzMan/DJ

Sir Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne are the biggest of 10 Brit celebs chosen to be guest DJs on BBC Radio 1. The Radio 1 Legends series will begin to mark the station's 40th anniversary with the former Beatle hosting the first show on September 17th. Sir Paulie will play tracks from Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones and his old band. As Macca proudly proclaimed: "As I am a legend in my own street, they've very kindly asked me to do my own show, talk about people who inspired me and play my favorite records." Ozzy's guest turn will take place on September 27th.

Crosby, Nash & Browne Praying/Partying

Graham Nash, David Crosby and Jackson Browne are among the noted celebrities who will participate in the Pray for Peace event on October 16th at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The benefit, which Nash helped organize, will include an interfaith prayer service and an acoustic concert to celebrate the Dalai Lama being presented with the Congressional Gold Medal the next day. You gotta wonder if the Dalai Lama has considered the wisdom of partying with David Crosby the night before a Congressional appearance?

New Cult Coming

Mark your calendars — The Cult's new studio album, "Born Into This," will be released on October 2nd. This will be the oft-squabbling band's first new collection of songs since 2001's "Beyond Good And Evil," and a real loud tour is expected to follow.

Quote Of The Day

It was Coach John Wooden who said: "Never mistake activity for achievement."

Top 10 Advantages Of Being Over 40

1. You can live without sex but not without glasses.
2. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
3. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
4. Things you buy now won't wear out.
5. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
6. You sing along with elevator music.
7. Your eyes won't get much worse.
8. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the National Weather Service.
9. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
10. You can't remember where you saw this list.

September 7, 2007

Rock & Roll icon Buddy Holly would have been 71.
Chrissie Hynde, leader of The Pretenders, is 56.
Keyboardist Benmont Tench of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers is 54.

On this day in 1976, the New York State Supreme Court ruled that George Harrison "subconsciously plagiarized" The Chiffon's 1963 hit "He's So Fine" in his 1970 hit "My Sweet Lord." Harrison had to pay $587,000 to ABKCO Music, a company owned, ironically, by The Beatles' former business manager, Allen Klein.

On this day in 1978, drummer Keith Moon of The Who died at the age of 31. Ironically, he overdosed on a drug prescribed to help keep his alcoholism in control.

On this day in 2003, singer/songwriter/icon Warren Zevon died from lung cancer in Los Angeles at the age of 56.

On Stage Saturday

Heart will be rocking the L.A. County Fair's main stage on Saturday.

Farm Aid On Sunday

Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival hits Randall's Island in New York on Sunday. This year's event boasts more than 20 acts, including co-founders John Mellencamp and Neil Young as well as the Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes and The Derek Trucks Band. Gregg Allman has also been tapped to participate in a special collaborative performance with Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews. Since 1985, the Farm Aid organization has raised more than $30 million to fund programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, work to change the current system of industrial agriculture, and promote food grown on family farms.

Florida Band Into Georgia Music Hall Of Fame

Is this a stretch even for the great State of Georgia? Even though Lynyrd Skynyrd hails from Jacksonville, Florida, they're being inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The Dixie-fried reasoning goes that since Skynyrd earned its first recording deal in a 1969 battle of the bands competition in Georgia, and producer Al Kooper signed the band outside an Atlanta bar four years later, they qualify to be inducted during the 29th Annual Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Awards in Atlanta on Saturday. Wonder who they beat out for the honor?

Ozzy/Zombie To Tour

Ozzy Osbourne will hit the road with Rob Zombie for a 40-date North American tour this Fall. The arena trek will kick off in mid-October in Seattle, hit the Southland for a November 30th gig at the Staples Center, and wrap up next to Lake Erie in late January. One major milestone will take place on December 22nd when the rowdy lads play New York's Madison Square Garden. That gig will mark the Metal Madman's first performance at that famous venue in 23 years.

Reverend Billy G's New York Noodling

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, one of rock's finest speaking/tasty playing guitarists, will take part in the 2007 New Yorker Festival, a literary and cultural event playing out the first weekend of October at various venues around New York City. The Reverend Billy G., surf guitar god Dick Dale, Vernon Reid of Living Colour and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of The Mars Volta will be part of the October 6th "Guitar Gods" "conversation with music" at the Highline Ballroom. Let's hope it's released on DVD!

Queen For Mandela Again

Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor will perform in the June 27th London celebration of former South African President Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. The concert, which Mandela plans to attend, will help call attention to his 46664 campaign to raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic.

Ray's Latest Release

Kinks frontman Ray Davies' next solo album, "Working Man's Café," will be released in Sweden and Germany in late October. Why there and not the United States is an interesting question.

Heart!

This Saturday, 8pm: After an official KLOS Cool Patrol Uncle Joe Meet & Greet, J.B. will be introducing his old friends Heart on the L.A. County Fair's main stage!

September 8, 2007

Bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr of The Cars would have been 60.

On this day in 1962, "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett entered the Hot 100 chart at #85.

On this day in 1965, Variety ran an ad that read, "Madness! Parts available for four insane boys age 17 to 21." 437 young men, including Charles Manson and Stephen Stills, applied for the roles, but the parts were taken by Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith and Davy Jones. The quartet became The Monkees and their TV series began airing in September 1966. Before the end of that year, the manufactured band had sold over 8 million albums.

On this day in 1973, The Rolling Stones next #1 single, "Angie," entered the chart.

On this day in 1976, President Gerald Ford's son, Stephen, invited Peter Frampton, his manager and his girlfriend to the White House. They were given a tour of the Presidential home and spent part of the afternoon in the First Family's living quarters, watching television with the President.

On this day in 1979, "Don't Bring Me Down" by ELO peaked at #4, "Let's Go" by The Cars peaked at #14 while "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp topped out at #15 on the charts.

On this day in 1988, Elton John auctioned off his private collection of stage costumes and memorabilia. The assortment netted more than $6 million for charity, including $16,000 brought by one particular pair of glasses.

On this day in 1990, the song "Suicide Blonde" by INXS entered the charts.

September 9, 2007

Otis Redding, one of the greatest soul singers of all time, would have been 67.
Keyboardist Billy Preston, who worked with The Beatles and Eric Clapton, among many others, would have been 62.
Eurythmic Dave Stewart is 55.

On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," shown only from the waist up so that his gyrating pelvis wouldn't corrupt the nation's youth.

On this day in 1968, during one of the 17 takes that The Beatles recorded of "Helter Skelter," Paul McCartney played bass while lying on his back.

On this day in 1971, John Lennon released his second solo album, "Imagine."

On this day in 1972, "Witchy Woman" by the Eagles entered the singles chart.

On this day in 1973, The Rolling Stones released "Angie," which eventually became one of their biggest selling singles, going all the way to #1.

On this day in 1978, The Who released "Who Are You," their last album recorded with Keith Moon, and The Rolling Stones released their "Beast of Burden" single.

On this day in 1978, a very young U2 supported The Stranglers at Dublin's Top Hat Ballroom. The Stranglers took up both dressing rooms, leaving Bono and company to dress behind the speakers. Note: In all the years since, The Stranglers were never invited to open for U2.

On this day in 1981, Journey's "Escape" album hit #1.

On this day in 1981, both Sting and Phil Collins made their first live solo appearances at Amnesty International's fund-raising "Secret Policeman's Other Ball" in London.

September 10, 2007

Vocalist Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night is 65.
Guitarist Joe Perry of Aerosmith is 57.

On this day in 1964, Rod Stewart made his professional recording debut, covering the old blues track "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl." After finishing his vocal, Rod reportedly ran out of the studio looking for a tall, leggy blonde. The bassist on the session, John Paul Jones, later became a cornerstone of Led Zeppelin, at which point all the tall leggy blondes came looking for him — but that's a different story for a different time.

On this day in 1966, The Beatles' "Revolver" album hit #1 on the American chart, where it stayed for six weeks.

On this day in 1975, Pink Floyd's album "Wish You Were Here" and KISS' album "KISS Alive" were both released.

On this day in 1980, The Rolling Stones' single "She's So Cold" was released.

On this day in 1983, Stevie Nicks released the "If Anyone Falls" single.

On this day in 1988, "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses peaked at #1, "Simply Irresistible" by Robert Palmer peaked at #2 and "When It's Love" by Van Halen peaked at #5 on the charts.

On this day in 1988, Eric Clapton kicked off an American tour with Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler playing in his band.

Zep Rumors Keep Rumbling

There's a good chance that all the raging rumors about a Led Zeppelin reunion gig will be confirmed or denied in a couple of days. Word is that a press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday in London. That event (assuming it happens) should address/end speculation about a performance by surviving band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. One thing for sure — they have a two-disc retrospective called "Mothership" which is due out on November 13th. A totally revamped CD/DVD package of their 1976 concert documentary "The Song Remains the Same" will be released a week later.

Gilmour's Secret Wish

At last week's London premiere of his new "Remember That Night – Live at The Royal Albert Hall" DVD, Pink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour revealed his (not surprising) main musical inspiration. David said, "I really wish I had been in The Beatles. I was always a massive fan. The Beatles taught me how to play guitar, I learned everything. The bass parts, the lead, the rhythm, everything. They were fantastic." The closest he got was playing with Paul McCartney a few years back. As for David's new double-DVD, you can get "Remember That Night" on September 18th.

The Who Catch Up

The Who have finally launched an official website — http://thewho.com. The first notable thing the boys are making available is an online archive of never-before-seen material and a special double-CD set of rare early recordings by the group will be made available to fans who subscribe to a special online package that will be offered starting in November. The site will be the "official communication vehicle" for Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

Van's A Secret Daddy (Again)

Van Morrison and his partner, Michelle Rocca, have welcomed their second child together. Rocca gave birth to a boy in Mount Carmel, Ireland during the first weekend in September. The couple also have a daughter, Aibhe Rocca Morrison, who was born in Dublin in early 2006. Both pregnancies were kept secret from the press, and no other details of the newest addition to Morrison and Rocca's family have been revealed.

Quote Of The Day

It was famed English playwright Tom Stoppard who said: "Every exit is an entry somewhere else."