 November 21 - 30, 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! November 21, 2007
New Orleans boogie woogie piano legend Dr. John is 67. 
On this day in 1967, The Who released their tribute to British pirate radio, "The Who Sell Out" album. On this day in 1974, Jefferson Starship is reunited (for the first time) with singer Marty Balin on stage at San Francisco's Winterland. On this day in 1980, Eagle Don Henley was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of marijuana, cocaine, and Quaaludes after paramedics treated a 16-year-old girl suffering from drug intoxication at his Los Angeles home. A truly great song, "Dirty Laundry," later resulted. On this day in 1988, Pink Floyd released their live "Delicate Sound of Thunder" album.  This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of U2 as well as conversation with Bono, The Edge and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. 
Pagey Teases Zeppelin Info-maniaSo how many Led Zeppelin songs, besides "Ramble On," were never performed live? Feeding the publicity machine like the pro that he is, Zep founder Jimmy Page has told the British press, "There's one number that we rehearsed, I assume it will make it to the Dome, that we never played at any point in time. It dates from when the band was together between 1968 and 1980. It's a really intense number." That "Dome" is London's O2 Arena where the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Show concert will take place on December 10th. Oh, Pagey also says his broken finger is doing much better, and he's backing off from earlier statements that a full Zeppelin tour would be a likely result of the reunion show. He's now taking a wait-and-see approach, saying, "I haven't got a crystal ball here and nor have you." Oh, the master teaser! Eagles/60 MinutesThe Eagle's first extensive TV interview will air this Sunday night on CBS' "60 Minutes." In the segment taped here in L.A. last month, Don Henley says that the Eagles, as a whole, is better than any one band member as a solo artist. As Don eloquently explained, "There's a certain sound that we make when we sing together that over the past 35 years has become ingrained in people's minds. I can't sound like that with anybody else except these guys." Those "guys" — Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh — are also included in the segment, which sounds like very compelling TV! Danny's Down (For Now)Keyboardist Danny Federici, an original member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, has taken a leave of absence from the group while undergoing treatment for melanoma. In tribute, the E Street Band's set list Monday night in Boston was tilted toward material that Danny is closely associated with, including "Kitty's Back," "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" and "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)." Besides Bruce, Federici is one of just two other original E Street members, including saxophonist Clarence Clemons and bassist Garry Tallent. Starting this Sunday in Madrid, Federici will be replaced by Charles Giordano, who most recently played in Springsteen's Sessions band. Here's wishing you a quick recovery, Danny! Neil's Fuel-Efficient FilmIt's not just his music career that keeps him going. The iconic Neil Young is directing a documentary called "Linc Volt: Repowering The American Dream" for release next year. He's focusing on the transformation of his 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible from a gas-guzzling behemoth into a greener, more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle. "[Now] it can get 100 miles to the gallon, not [the original] 10 miles to the gallon," Young says of his 5,000 pound classic cruiser. Once again Neil is proving the old hot rodding mantra: where there's a will to succeed, all it takes is technology and money — lots of money! Ozz-man's Troubled TummyOops! Ozzy Osbourne had to postpone his San Diego show on Tuesday after coming down with a stomach virus. The gig, which was to have been attended by the winner of the Thanksgiving With Ozzy contest and three friends, will now take place on December 2. Cranky Boys IndeedFolks are always asking me why various band members — from Van Halen to the Eagles — can't get along. Let's use Kinks guitarist Dave Davies' latest on-line post for some insight. The occasionally ultra-cranky Dave is leaving open the possibility of playing some gigs again with his brother/bandmate/occasionally ultra-cranky Ray, but their infamously contentious relationship (as nasty as cranky sibling rivalries can be) is still front and center 40+ years down the line. Dave states: "I [would] consider doing some shows with Ray purely [out of] respect for [our] great body of work... And for the fans... and the money. But to sit in a room or studio with him and have my brain and heart slowly sucked out... no friggin' thank you." Case closed. 
Tidbits & GibletsEver since Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday in 1863, Thanksgiving has been a time to remember all the good things we have in life. It's also a good time to overeat in the company of family and friends. Here's some T-day T-Facts to digest: 1. U.S. turkey consumption has increased over 230% since 1970. 2. Of the 300 million turkeys raised annually, 45 million are consumed at Thanksgiving. 3. A full-grown domestic turkey averages 3,500 feathers. 4. Turkeys lived, died and were eaten almost 10 million years ago. 5. Turkeys have heart attacks. When the Air Force was conducting test runs and breaking the sound barrier, nearby flocks of turkeys would drop dead. 6. A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour, and they can burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds. 7. Male turkeys gobble. Hens do not. They make a clicking noise. 8. Turkeys can see in color, and their heads change colors when they become excited. 9. The average person consumes between 2,000 and 2,500 calories each day. Researchers estimate that once Thanksgiving Day is over, the average American will have gobbled up over 4,000 calories. 10. Because Americans like white meat so much, turkeys are bred to produce large breasts. Our domesticated turkeys have such large chests that the male, "tom turkey" is not able to fertilize the eggs of the female, "hen turkeys" in the natural mating position. Sadly for today's "tom turkeys," turkey eggs are fertilized by artificial insemination for the hatchery. 11. The number of hours you can leave a turkey out without risking salmonella poisoning: Two. 12. Degrees Fahrenheit a turkey has to reach to kill harmful bacteria: 180. 13. Degrees Fahrenheit the stuffing should reach: 165. 14. Just remember that the person who cooks Thanksgiving dinner gets to put their tired feet up at the end of the evening and watch someone else do the dishes! Happy Thanksgiving to you! November 22, 2007
Foghat lead guitarist Rod Price would have been 60.
On this day in 1969, Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" entered the U.S. singles chart. On this day in 1970, Elvis Presley met President Richard Nixon at the White House and received a Drug Enforcement Agency badge. Kind of ironic since one of them was high and the other was a crook. On this day in 1976, Nazareth's cover of "Love Hurts" entered the charts. November 23, 2007
Pianist (and occasional Grateful Dead sideman) Bruce Hornsby is 53.
On this day in 1991, U2's "Mysterious Ways" entered the singles charts. November 24, 2007
Booker T. & the MG's bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn is 66. Drummer Pete Best, who was replaced in The Beatles by Ringo Starr, is 66 and perhaps still just a bit bitter about the whole thing. Lee "Do You Know What I Mean" Michaels is 62. Blondie drummer Clem Burke is 52. Chris Hayes, guitarist with Huey Lewis & the News, is 50.
On this day in 1964, having just changed their name from the High Numbers, The Who played the first night of their new residency at the Marquee club advertised as "The Who - Maximum R&B!" On this day in 1966, The Beatles began sessions for the follow-up to their "Revolver" album by recording tracks that eventually evolved into "Strawberry Fields Forever." On this day in 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released their single "Merry Xmas (War Is Over)" in England. On this day in 1985, blues/rock pioneer Big Joe Turner died from a heart attack at age 74. On this day in 1991, Queen's Freddie Mercury died from AIDS complications at age 45, and KISS drummer Eric Carr died of cancer at age 41. On this day in 1993, blues guitarist Albert Collins died in Las Vegas at age 61 of liver cancer. November 25, 2007
Drummer Bev Bevan of the Electric Light Orchestra is 63.
On this day in 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their first U.K. appearance. The show was at the Bag O'Nails club in London, just two days before Jimi's 24th birthday. On this day in 1968, The Beatles released their incredible "White Album" Stateside. On this day in 1969, John Lennon returned his M.B.E. to Queen Elizabeth with a note stating "Your Majesty, I am returning this M.B.E. in protest against Britain's involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam, and against 'Cold Turkey' slipping down the charts. With love, John Lennon of Bag." Unfortunately, Her Majesty's response is lost to history. On this day in 1974, Genesis released their classic "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" album, the last with singer Peter Gabriel. On this day in 1976, The Band held a Thanksgiving farewell concert that attracted guest performers Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell, among others. The whole gig was immortalized in the film "The Last Waltz." On this day in 1984, Bob Geldof gathered up a veritable who's who of British pop royalty (including Duran Duran, Bananarama, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and U2) to record "Do They Know It's Christmas." Under the name Band Aid, the song was then released to benefit victims of the Ethiopian Famine. On this day in 1989, Aerosmith's "Janie's Got A Gun" entered the charts. November 26, 2007
Temptress/songstress/dancer Tina Turner is 69.
On this day in 1962, The Beatles recorded "Please Please Me." On this day in 1968, Cream gave its last concert at Royal Albert Hall in London. At the end of the show, the crowd of 10,000 chanted "God save the Cream." Soon after, guitar god Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker rejoined to form Blind Faith. Unfortunately, no one ever chanted "God save Blind Faith." On this day in 1969, John Lennon participated in his last session with The Beatles, finishing the B-side "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)." What a way to go! On this day in 1983, "Crumblin' Down" by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at #9 as Genesis' "That's All" entered the singles chart. On this day in 1988, "Desire" by U2 peaked at #3 on the U.S. singles chart. On this day in 1988, Def Leppard's album "Hysteria" logged its 62nd week in the Top 10 album charts.
Surprise U2 GigU2's Bono and The Edge played a surprise gig Friday night in London during the Mencap's Little Noise Sessions. The duo surprised the audience with a four song set which included an unreleased song. The host introduced them as "a new band with a lot of potential... Dave the guitarist is very nervous... If he makes a mistake forgive him, he's new. The singer, Paul, is a shy guy, so please be gentle with him." The boys opened with "Stay (Faraway, So Close)" with Bono reading the lyrics off a sheet on a music stand. During "Desire," the singer ad libbed parts of INXS' "Need You Tonight," and they followed with "Angel Of Harlem." He introduced the final song by saying: "So about 20 years ago we started a tune on "The Joshua Tree" and yesterday we just finished it. This song is based on the experiences that my lovely wife Ali had in Ethiopia... This has never been played before. Just don't tell Larry (Mullen) and Adam (Clayton) we're doing it... Oh Adam's here! This is for you sir." That live version of "Wave Of Sorrow" featured The Edge on keyboards, unlike the studio version included as a bonus track on the 20th anniversary release of "The Joshua Tree." What I Like About SuingOne-hit wonders The Romantics, proud performers of the sports-arena classic "What I Like About You," are suing the company behind the Guitar Hero video game. The band claims that the sound-alike recording of "What I Like About You" used in the "Rocks The 80s" version of the game sounds "virtually indistinguishable from the authentic version." The Detroit band is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, and have also requested that the game stop being sold in stores. Oh yeah, that last one is likely to happen. Former Skynyrd Drummer Arrested AgainArtimus Pyle, the second (and best known) drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, has been arrested in Florida after failing to properly register as a sex offender. Pyle served eight years in prison after a 1993 conviction of attempted capital sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12 in 1993. Wonder if he ever figured out why the band didn't want him back. iTunes/BeatlesIn what may be proof that the iTunes/Beatles embargo is finally ending, the first ever Apple-sponsored Beatles podcast has launched on iTunes. The podcast, called "Help! Is On The Way," is a retrospective of the music from the film "Help!." Zep.com RelaunchedHeads up! LedZeppelin.com has been relaunched as an excellent modern web site! You can find a timeline section, a database of all the band's gigs and a place where fans can upload their own photos or reviews. Of course, you can also get band info, photos, media and the chance to buy lots of official merchandise on the site as well. Alice Rocks & ShopsWhile Alice Cooper was in Moscow last week to play a couple of shows, he was also doing his Christmas shopping. It seems that everyone he knows asked him to bring them something from Russia, and the exchange rate wasn't too bad either! Alice says that in the past decade, Moscow has become more vital, more energized and the crowds at his shows are "like in the Midwest in the States." By that, we think he meant they are full of energy... not full of vodka.
Quote Of The DayIt was W. Edwards Deming who said: "It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." Eight Lessons Of Maturity
1. Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed. November 27, 2007
Martial arts god Bruce Lee would have been 67.
On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones opened their legendary four-night stand at Madison Square Garden. Recordings of the first two shows later became their classic live album, "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out." On this day in 1970, former Beatle George Harrison released his solo album "All Things Must Pass." Produced by Phil Spector and engineered by Ken Scott, it featured lots of noted players like Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton. On this day in 1971, "Led Zeppelin IV," one of the greatest Rock albums ever, entered the U.S. charts at #36. On this day in 1971, Don McLean's "American Pie" entered the singles chart. On this day in 1995, The Beatles' "Anthology I" set a first-week sales record, selling 1.2 million copies in the U.S.
The Zep Dares To be Out Of Practice!Well duh! After a couple decades of not playing together, is anyone surprised that Led Zeppelin is a bit out of practice. Or, with their December 10th Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert reunion show fast approaching, that the guys are rearranging some of their songs? The Brit tabloids are breathlessly reporting that singer Robert Plant is having trouble hitting high notes and has been arguing with guitarist Jimmy Page about it. (What in the world could they be arguing about? That Robert isn't 20 years younger? Duh!) How shocking that they have decided it would be best to transpose the songs into a lower key! Shocking, I say! Just imagine what the press would say if they dared to tour in a lower key! Police/Isle Of WightReformed/reunited/reinvigorated, The Police will headline the 2008 Isle of Wight Festival, closing out the giant three-day festival on June 15th. The trio's reunion tour was recently named the Top Grossing and Top Selling worldwide tour of 2007 by Billboard magazine. After the first of the year, the band will head to New Zealand, Australia and Japan before returning to Europe in June. No word on new Southland dates, but you know they're coming! Dylan Sells AnotherYou've got to admit that the man does know how to sell his wares. Bob Dylan has reworked his song "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" for the Expo Zaragoza 2008 world's fair, to be held in Zaragoza, Spain from June 14th through September 14th. The new track, and a Spanish-language rendition of the tune by the pop group Amaral, will be utilized in an Expo publicity campaign that begins next month. For the record, the theme of the event is "Water And Sustainable Development." Starbucks/iTunes/LennonStarbucks and iTunes will release a "new" "John Lennon Video Collection" on December 4th. The collection of 21 Lennon music videos will be available as digital release collectible cards featuring a silver-toned photo of Lennon — mainly because it would be too damn easy just to post them on-line. DuBrow R.I.P.Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow was found dead at his Las Vegas home Sunday evening. Yesterday's autopsy by the Clark County Coroner's office was inconclusive as to the cause of the 52-year-old's death, so more forensic tests have been scheduled. DuBrow formed Quiet Riot with guitarist Randy Rhoads in 1975. Along with Van Halen, they became one of the Sunset Strip's leading rock bands of the late Seventies. Quiet Riot's "Metal Health" became the first-ever heavy metal debut album to top The Billboard 200, their 1983 cover of Slade's "Cum on Feel the Noize" their was biggest hit and their first major radio interview was with yer Uncle Joe for the KLOS Local Licks program. Rest in peace, Kevin.
 James Stops ByJames Taylor stopped by the KLOS studios yesterday afternoon to chat about his six-gig run with Carole King at the Troubadour's 50th Anniversary shows this Wednesday through Friday nights. The proceeds will go to Musicares, the National Resources Defense Council, the Alliance For The Wild Rockies and the L.A. Regional Food Bank. Quote Of The DayIt was Mario Andretti who said, "Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal." November 28, 2007
Wry songmeister Randy Newman is 64.
On this day in 1964, the iconic "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks peaked at #7 on the charts. On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones released the "Let It Bleed" album. On this day in 1970, "See Me, Feel Me" by The Who peaked at #12 on the singles charts as Elton John released "Your Song." On this day in 1970, George Harrison released the song "My Sweet Lord." On this day in 1974, John Lennon joined Elton John onstage at New York's Madison Square Garden. Lennon had promised Elton that if his song "Whatever Gets You Thru The Night," which featured Elton's playing, reached the top of the U.S. chart, he would appear onstage with him. The two old friends performed three songs together on that Thanksgiving night concert, including: "Whatever Gets You Thru The Night," "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds." Sadly, it would be the final concert appearance of Lennon's career. On this day in 1980, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's album "The River" hit #1 on the charts. On this day in 1981, "Waiting For A Girl Like You" by Foreigner peaked at #2 on the singles charts as "No Reply At All" by Genesis topped out at #29. On this day in 1992, Bon Jovi's song "Keep The Faith" topped out at #29 on the singles chart. This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Who and Joe's brand new conversation with Roger Daltrey!
On Stage TonightTonight is the first of three that James Taylor and Carole King will be doing two benefit shows nightly as part of the Troubadour's 50th Anniversary celebration. Eric On PBS TonightSure the double-DVD "Eric Clapton: Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007" is in stores now, but you can see (most of) it for free tonight on PBS. The show features highlights from guitar god Eric Clapton's second Crossroads Guitar Festival, this time from Chicago, America's blues capital. Like its predecessor, the concert was a benefit for Clapton's Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a drug and alcohol education and treatment facility. Hosted by comedian/actor Bill Murray, the program features guitar superstars like Jeff Beck, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Los Lobos, John Mayer, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Steve Winwood and more. Halen RingtonesIf the Van Halen tour has gotten you all revved up, you probably need their music with you 24/7. How fortunate that the band has finally released official ringtones! For a small fee, you can choose from 15 V.H. classics to let you know someone's calling. Just text VH to 74466 or search for "Van Halen" on mobile phones from all major carriers. Original bassist not included. Songwriters Hall Of FameTom Petty and the four original members of The Doors are up for induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame next year. Other nominees include Peter Gabriel, Steve Winwood, Foreigner's Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, Bon Jovi's Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, and Chicago's Robert Lamm and James Pankow. "This is one of the most competitive years I can remember," says the typically understated Hall Of Fame chairman Hal David. The 2008 inductees will be honored at a June 19th ceremony/party in New York. Moody's New GigsThe Moody Blues have expanded their two-month U.S. Spring tour to include Southland stops at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on March 11th and the Pechanga Resort & Casino on March 13th and 14th. Ray Gets A U.S. DealSure it's been out overseas for the last month or so, but Kinks frontman Ray Davies' new solo album, "Working Man's Café," will finally get its U.S. release on February 19th. An expanded version of the 12-song disc, which Davies recorded in Nashville, will eventually be available with a bonus DVD somewhere further down the road. Ray is expected to support the album with a Spring North American tour. No, his cranky brother Dave Davies won't be with him. New Crowes In MarchThe Black Crowes will release "Warpaint," their first studio album in nearly seven years, on March 4th. Starting on that very day, the Crowes will do a series of special shows at which they will perform the album in its entirety. After they recover from that, they'll launch a world tour in Australia on March 24th. By the way, singer Chris Robinson says the 11-track album's title refers to "the revolution that could take place in all our souls." Hmmm... evidently the name "Whoa!" was already taken.
 Helio Wins!Further proof that good guys do win! Last week, Jimmie Johnson won his second consecutive NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship, and last night two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves captured the big prize on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars." The always affable Brazilian-born race car driver didn't have any of the show biz background of his main competitors, but his personality and evolving dancing skills earned him a new legion of fans. Based on the judges scores, Castroneves — who had never taken a single dance lesson before entering the contest — entered the finale a single point behind Spice Girl Melanie Brown. But when the viewers' votes were added to the totals, Helio was the winner of the coveted mirror-ball trophy! The win also makes his partner, Julianne Hough, a back-to-back champion on the show. Last year she worked/trained Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno into championship form. Every time I've ever dealt with Helio (and there have been many, many encounters over the years) since he first came to the U.S. to race at Long Beach, he's been the same upbeat, straight shooting outgoing guy — just like Jimmie Johnson. Congratulations Helio and Julianne! November 29, 2007
Blues legend John Mayall is 74.
On this day in 1963, The Beatles released the "I Want to Hold Your Hand" single in the U.K. Over the next three days, it sold over a million copies! On this day in 1986, Bruce Springsteen entered the U.S. album charts at #1 with his "Live 1975-1985" box set. It was the fourth time in chart history that an album made its chart debut at #1, and the first time a box set had ever done so. Soon after, "Live 1975-1985" became the most successful box set ever, eventually selling over 13 million copies. On this day in 2001, former Beatle George Harrison succumbed to cancer at age 58.  This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Who and Joe's brand new conversation with Roger Daltrey!
On Stage TonightTonight is the second of three that James Taylor and Carole King will be doing two benefit shows nightly as part of the Troubadour's 50th Anniversary celebration. Frey/Walsh/TonightOccasional Eagles Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh will perform together tonight at the 10th Annual Collaborating For A Cure Benefit in New York. The duo will play a combination of Eagles tunes and their own solo material at the bash. Proceeds from the show, auction and a dinner will go to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. Last year, the fundraiser brought in around $4 million in donations, making it the second-biggest event of its kind in the Big Apple. Lotta Stars On GRAMMY SpecialSure the 2008 GRAMMY Awards is still three months away, but let the hype begin! The two-hour "My Night at the GRAMMYS" special airing tomorrow night on CBS will feature the Top 25 most memorable GRAMMY moments, as voted in an online poll. Elton John and U2's Bono are among many artists who taped special segments, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen are among those whose performances will be featured. Perhaps the most interesting line-up of all is Melissa Etheridge, Faith Hill and Alicia Keys, who will all be co-hosting the event. Dylan's Mr. Jones DeadWord is that Jeffrey Owen Jones, the man believed to be the inspiration behind the "Mr. Jones" character in Bob Dylan's "Ballad of a Thin Man," died earlier this month of lung cancer. The 63-year-old Jones, a film professor at the Rochester Institute Of Technology, was said to have inspired the mid-Sixties song after conducting an insipid interview of Dylan for "Time" magazine. Wear Billy Joe's ClothesGreen Day's Billy Joe Armstrong and his wife, Adrienne, are holding an open casting call for men, women and children to model the Armstrong's Adeline Street clothing line. If that isn't a broad enough search for you, they're also looking for custom cars and motorcycles. Saturday is the day, 12 to 4 is the time, Santa Ana is the place, and the details are at AdelineStreet.com. New Carlos ComingCarlos Santana's next album will be a triple-disc set called "The Father, Son And The Holy Ghost." He's recording the project as part of a trio — a standard rock/jazz format he's never worked within before. He says the music is coming together well with longtime keyboardist Chester "CT" Thompson and jazz/fusion drummer Narada Michael Walden, although various guests will be involved on individual tracks. Carlos calls it "a trio with other colors," and adds that he'd like to see the package hit stores next Summer. Another Gilmour Live OnePink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour is set to release a new live album after the first of the year. The disc will document David's August 26, 2006 show at Poland's famous Gdansk Shipyard, a concert held to mark the 26th anniversary of the foundation of the Solidarity trade union that helped bring down the Iron Curtain.
 Toys for KidsThis Sunday, 9am - Noon: Unc will return as the Grand Marshall for the 19th Annual Pomona Valley Harley Owners Group Toy Run at the Elks Lodge at 1150 W. 4th Street in Ontario. (Take Mountain Ave. south off the 10 – right on 4th – go one block to the Lodge.) The line-up will include the KLOS Cool Patrol, bike games, raffles, food, music and – of course – a motorcycle show and toy donations to help kids at Christmas! Here's a glimpse of what it looked like last year. November 30, 2007
Mark Twain would have been 172 and still acerbic.
On this day in 1977, veteran crooner Bing Crosby hosted his 42nd Christmas special on TV. David Bowie was his most notable guest, and the two performed a duet of "The Little Drummer Boy"/"Peace on Earth," which was then released as a single. You'll hear that duet and three more hours of Rock & Roll Christmas songs when 95.5 KLOS airs Uncle Joe's Rockin' Christmas Show later next month! On this day in 1979, Pink Floyd released their classic double album "The Wall." On this day in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne released his "Speak Of The Devil" album. This Sunday night at 9 on 95.5 KLOS, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Who and Joe's brand new conversation with Roger Daltrey!
On Stage TonightJames Taylor and Carole King will be doing two benefit shows nightly as part of the Troubadour's 50th Anniversary celebration. Friday's Zeppelin UpdateNo dirt from the Brit tabloids today, but Led Zeppelin are on the cover of the latest issue of "Rolling Stone." In the magazine that 100% trashed them in their early days, the Zep boys talked about the first rehearsal for their upcoming reunion show. The first song the band played was "No Quarter," and according to Jason Bonham (son of late Zep drummer John Bonham), "When the riff came in, there was this look that went around. It was brilliant." Then, after "Kashmir," Bonham recalls, "We stopped. Jimmy (Page) said, 'Can you give me a hug?' And Robert (Plant) shouted, 'Yeah, sons of thunder!'" The enthusiastic reunited Zeppelin take the stage at London's O2 Arena on December 10th at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert. As for touring, "Raising Sand," Plant and bluegrass star Alison Krauss' recent collaborative album, has been certified gold and those two will tour the States after the first of the year. Selling It For A Good CauseJust as Ozzy Osbourne rolls back into the Southland with his band, he and his family are launching a two-day charity auction of a huge collection of clothing, jewelry, furnishings and other items from their homes in L.A. and England. Roughly 200 of the 600 lots contain material seen on the hit MTV series "The Osbournes." Some of the money generated by the auction at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Beverly Hills today and tomorrow (Saturday) is earmarked for the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation. The Ozz-Man is also donating all of his profits from tonight's concert at the Staples Center, as well as the proceeds of a silent auction of rock and sports memorabilia at that gig, to Sharon's Foundation. Musicians Help World AIDS DayQueen + Paul Rodgers have recorded a new song, "Say It's Not True," to commemorate World AIDS Day on Saturday. The track, Queen's first studio collaboration with Rodgers, is available as a free download from the band's Web site. Meanwhile Peter Gabriel will join Annie Lennox, the Goo Goo Dolls and Ludacris as headliners at tomorrow's 46664 AIDS awareness concert in Johannesburg. Gabriel and Lennox are among the longtime supporters of the 46664 campaign, and took part — along with Queen — in the initiative's first international concert in Cape Town, South Africa four years ago. ZZ & Rick ConfirmedThe rumors are true! ZZ Top will record a new album with super producer Rick Rubin next year. The Texas trio plans to begin working on new material over the next few weeks. Also in the works are a deluxe 25th anniversary edition of Top's "Eliminator" album due out early next year and new a live DVD/CD of a recent show in Grand Prairie, Texas that will be released next Summer. Jail That Drummer (Again & Again)So what the hell is wrong with Lynyrd Skynyrd's original drummer, Artimus Pyle? Pyle, who must register as a sex-offender, has been arrested for failing to do so the second time in two weeks! In 1993, he was sentenced to eight years probation and ordered to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to charges of attempted capital sexual battery by an adult with a victim under the age of 12, and principal to lewd and lascivious acts on a child under the age of 16. He apparently splits his time between North Carolina and Florida, but hasn't disclosed a proper address to authorities in either state. The St. John's County Sheriff's Department had reportedly asked Artimus to register his exact address with the DMV in early November. When he failed to do so, they nabbed him last week. When he still hadn't registered as of Wednesday night, officers arrested him again. Pyle can apparently be arrested every 48 hours until he registers. How much do you want to bet that he still hasn't figured out why Skynyrd won't let him back in the band.
A Thought For The WeekendIt was William Shakespeare who said: "Love all, trust few, do wrong to none." |
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