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History of Rock Music

Jun 30

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The histories of hits are mostly books about rock music. Many people decided to put it charts. Marx have loved it, except the people tend to buy what is already been published by the media, which was used by the corporations to publicize. The marketing decides the entire charts.

Smashing Pumpkins Chamberlin Leaving

Jan 24

smashpumpThe smashing Pumpkins have been one of the fastest rising stars in the world of rock since they entered the scene in 1988. Known for their unique style, they have a sizable fan base all over the globe and many would miss him should he decide to go for real. The upcoming South by Southwest Music Festival is fast approaching nad it seems he won’t be part of the band when they get there. known for his exceptional skills as a drummer, bringing his groove into the band, he was initially ejected from the band in 1996 due to substance abuse. He was agin brought into the group in 1998 which was followed by the bands breakup with Chamberlin joining Corgan in the Zwan.
Chamberlin has gone solo with the release of his “Jimmy Chamberlin Complex”, that released the album “Life Begins Again” in 2005. They crossed paths when the band produced a reunion album “Zeitgeist” followed byt he band’s 20th year anniversary tour. Known for his drug problems, he and tour keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin both OD’d on heroin which led to the death of Melvoin, Jimmy was booted from the band and he was sent to rehab. He joined Corgan again in 98′ till the news of their breaking up got out.

The Year That Was 2008

Dec 30

News, Issues and Surprises from the rock world and beyond. The Rockers Hall of Fame has an unusual inductee this year, Madge?? Well, as it turns out one of the criterion for selection was that an album had to be released on a specific 1980 something date when she was on top of the world. Her breakup also stirs the world with a reported $74 mil payout. No problem for her, the ticket sales of her “Sticky and Sweet” concert tour sold tons of tickets. U2 announces the making of a new album, “No Line on the Horizon”, due to be released on March next year. Axl Rose, speaks against issues regarding the much awaited and criticized album “Chinese Democracy”. Prince also says he is releasing an album this coming year and many more to come.

Aerosmith in the Studio, Finally!

Nov 24

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Aerosmith is planning to return to the studio this coming 2009. A very long hiatus from the music scene. As you can recall, the band has not released an all new original material since 2001 with Just Push Play. The most recent release was in 2004’s Honkin On Bobo, which was a compilation of cover songs. The band hopes to change that this coming year. They actually have recorded some of the materials already, its just that, they haven’t gone to the studio, to do the finishing touches. Aerosmith suffered recent bad health in which their guitarist and lead singer, Joe Perry and Steven Tyler underwent surgery for leg injuries. Also, Tyler entered a California rehab to recover there.

The Soundtrack of the Eight Legged Legs

Aug 16


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Columbia/Roadrunner/Island Def Jam/Sony Music Soundtrax released “Spider-Man (Music From and Inspired By)” on Tuesday, April 30. “Spider-Man,” the live action motion picture released by Columbia Pictures in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the classic graphic character’s Marvel Comics debut, made its way into theaters nationwide on Friday, May 3.

“Spider-Man (Music From and Inspired By)” is a collection of music written and performed by a generation of musicians influenced by the power and mystery of the Spider-Man character, his conflicts and his adventures. The album’s lead singles and videos are “What We’re All About (The Original Version)” from Sum 41 featuring a guitar solo from Slayer’s Kerry King; and “Hero,” a new track from Nickelback vocalist/guitarist Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott (the vocalist from Saliva), written for the film by Kroeger.