Kyle Dowling
Steve Miller Band to Re-Issue First Five Albums
Between the years 1968 and 1970, the Steve Miller Band released five albums that put them on the classic rock map. The group will reissue those five albums — with some help from Edsel Records — this coming Oct. 8 as digitally remastered special digipak editions.
Joan Rivers Takes on Costco in Best Protest Ever
No one can take down Joan Rivers, not even big time American conglomerate Costco. Recently, the company refused to sell the 79-year-old comedienne’s book. So what did she do? Naturally, she stuck it to them!
‘MugShot Yourself’ Allows You to Be an Old-Timey Criminal
Get ready because it’s about to get creepy up in here with MugShot Yourself.
In an attempt to promote the new BBC series ‘Copper,’ a website has been developed that takes a photo of you and blends it with vintage mug shots, courtesy of Mark Michaelson’s “Least Wanted” collection.
Paul McCartney Live Special Headed to PBS This Fall
With the London Olympics winding down after his tremendous (if underpaid) performance, former Beatles legend Paul McCartney is bringing his Feb. 9 performance of his 2012 album ‘Kisses On The Bottom’ at Capitol Studios to PBS. The special will air Sept. 7 on PBS’ ‘Great Performances.’
Bruce Springsteen – Economic Forecaster? Aussie Treasurer Believes So
We all knew Bruce Springsteen was a master poet and songwriter, but who knew the guy was an financial oracle? Apparently Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister did, naming “The Boss” as his economic hero.
10 Who Fans Exchange 1979 Tickets for New Ones
It only took 33 years but at long last the remaining ticket holders of the 1979 cancelled Who show have reason to celebrate — they’ve just traded in their tickets in exchange for new ones to the band’s February 2013 show at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I.
Paul McCartney Paid Just Under $2 For Olympics Gig
Former Beatle and living legend Paul McCartney is no stranger to stadium gigs and fat pay checks. However, for his recent performance at this past Friday’s 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies, the ‘Yesterday’ singer was kind enough to donate his time for a whopping one pound.
Elton John Contemplates Quitting Music To Raise His Son
If this isn’t proof that kids ruin everything we don’t know what is! No, we’re kidding, of course. However, it is true that it’d be a sad day should Elton John decide to say goodbye to the yellow brick road that is his illustrious music career in order for him to raise his 19-month-old son — Zachary.
Jefferson Starship Set To Release Live Four-CD Set
It’s a very cool time for fans of the Jefferson Starship. Back in 2009 at the ‘Roswell UFO Parade & Festival’, the band, along with the likes of Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, among others, performed a sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in honor of the parade, also acting as the ‘Grand Martians’ for that year.