November 17th, 2008
by Jordan
The following is a press release from Red about their new album, Innocence & Instinct.
GRAMMY-nominated modern rock band Red is preparing to release its second CD, INNOCENCE & INSTINCT, on February 10, 2009, via Essential Records. The disc features 10 songs, including its first single “Fight Inside.” The band will simultaneously release a Deluxe Edition of INNOCENCE & INSTINCT featuring four bonus tracks, the “Death of Me” music video, a making of documentary and more.
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November 17th, 2008
by Jordan
The following is an official press release from Rocco DeLuca about his new album, Mercy.
L.A. based acclaimed performer and songwriter Rocco DeLuca has completed work on his latest recording MERCY, produced by Daniel Lanois and slated for release March 10, 2009 on Ironworks Music. Already noted for his highly praised debut — “this man is a star” raved Billboard — on the new album Rocco delivers eleven emotionally charged, soulful songs built upon the foundation of his utterly inventive dobro playing and visceral, emotional songwriting.
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June 13th, 2008
by Jordan
Six years ago, Grammy award winner R. Kelly was indicted on child pornography charges. He allegedly made a video while having sex with a girl who was, according to prosecutors, 13 at the time of the taping. As a result, Kelly faced 14 counts of videotaping himself with an underage girl. If convicted, Kelly could have faced 15 years in prison.
The trial lasted just over a week and today the jury of nine men and three women acquitted Kelly of all charges.
According to the Associated Press, the singer
dabbed his face with a handkerchief and hugged each of his four attorneys after the verdict was read.
But even with this verdict, will we ever look at R. Kelly the same again? I don’t think so, especially after the Dave Chappelle “Piss On You” sketch.
June 2nd, 2008
by Jordan
One of rock’s founding fathers passed away today at the age of 79.� Bo Diddley, who was famous for the “shave and a haircut, two bits” rhythm, died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida.� The musician performed live up until May 2007 when he had a stroke.� In August of 2007, he suffered another set back when struck with a heart attack.
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Born as Ellas Bates on Dec. 30, 1928, in McComb, Mississippi, Diddley learned to play�guitar at the age of 10.��He was most recognizable with his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat.� Diddley also was famous for adding reverb and tremelo effects to his electric guitar performances.� In 1999, he received a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys.
Godspeed, sir.� Without your innovations, rock music wouldn’t be what it is today.
