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Here Come the ‘Shark Week’ Memes
Finally, Shark Week is here! For some reason America has a fascination with the week-long Discovery channel brainchild. It’s a time to celebrate sharks, their lifestyle and a chance to act intelligent because we watched the Discovery Channel the night before.
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Dracula’s Getting Pretty Lazy These Days
At first glance, it looks like nothing interesting. Just a parking lot filled with dirty old cars that should probably head to a junkyard. But look closer…closer… okay, enough! See it?
Looks like Dracula is getting lazy. That, or perhaps he’s just sick and tired of murdering people… in which case good for you dude!
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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.
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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.’
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Pink Floyd Denies Duet At 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Don’t get too excited about the supposed duet between legends Pink Floyd and English songwriter Ed Sheeran because according to the band … it’s just not happening.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bob Seger Loves Metallica’s ‘Turn The Page’ Cover
This year the Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducted legendary recording artist Bob Seger on June 14 during their 43rd annual ceremony and awards presentation. The multi-platinum songwriter was humble in accepting, and performed an inspiring version of his 1973 hit ‘Turn The Page’, perhaps his most known tune.
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Neil Young, John Mellencamp to Headline Farm Aid 2012
The date and place for the yearly festival that is Farm Aid — headlined and hosted by Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp — has been announced. On Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, the concert will find it’s home at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Penn.
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Dude Freaks Out on Amusement Park Ride
Amusement park rides are fun for all ages. Sometimes.
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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.