The Rolling Stones hint at anniversary tour

NEW YORK (Q104.3) 24 May 2011 - The Rolling Stones played their first-ever gig at London's Marquee Club on July 12, 1962, and Keith Richards says they might celebrate their upcoming 50th anniversary in a big way.

While promoting Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Richards revealed he and the boys have discussed releasing a new album and going on a world tour next year.

"Something's blowing in the wind," Richards told USA Today. "The idea's there. We kind of know we should do it, but nobody's put their finger on the moment yet. This is what we have to ask each other: Do we want to go out in a blaze of glory? We can, if Mick and Charlie (Watts) feel like I do, that we can still turn people on. We don't have to prove nothing anymore. I just love playing, and I miss the crowd."

Rolling Stones tours have always attracted huge crowds. Until recently, their Bigger Bang trek was the highest-grossing tour of all time, grossing $558 million. The record was recently broken by U2's 360 tour, which is still going on and is expected to gross $700 million.


FREAKIN' AWESOME! CAN'T WAIT! I HOPE IT HAPPENS!!!

Lost Bob Dylan interview reveals heroin addiction and suicidal thoughts

Happy 70th birthday to Bob Dylan!!!

May 24, 2011

NEW YORK (Q104.3) 23 May 2011 - A previously unheard interview with Bob Dylan appears to confirm longstanding rumors the music legend once battled a heroin addiction, and reveals the rocker once felt so low he considered suicide.
Tapes of the folk-rocker talking to his music critic friend Robert Shelton during a plane journey in the 1960s have been obtained by Britain's BBC and during the chat, the "Blowin' in the Wind" hitmaker is heard talking about his brush with drugs.

Dylan purportedly tells Shelton, "I kicked a heroin habit in New York City. I got very, very strung out for a while, I mean really, very strung out. And I kicked the habit. I had about a $25-a-day habit and I kicked it."

The two-hour long interview, which was recorded on Dylan's private plane during a 1966 journey from Lincoln, Nebraska to Denver, Colorado, also reveals the star's thoughts on death, with the musician suggesting he once considered killing himself.

Dylan, who turns 70 tomorrow, is heard saying, "Death to me is nothing... death to me means nothing as long as I can die fast. Many times I've known I could have been able to die fast, and I could have easily gone over and done it. I'll admit to having this suicidal thing... but I came through this time...
"I take it (music) less seriously than anybody. I know that it's not going to help me into heaven one little bit, man. It's not going to get me out of the fiery furnace. It's certainly not going to extend my life any and it's not going to make me happy...

"I'm not the kind of cat that's going to cut off an ear if I can't do something. I'm the kind of cat that would just commit suicide. I'd shoot myself in the brain if things got bad. I'd jump from a window... man, I would shoot myself. You know I can think about death, man, openly."

The recording was made while Shelton was working on Dylan's biography, No Direction Home, which first came out in 1986. The tapes were uncovered during research for a revised edition which was recently published to mark the star's upcoming birthday.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Slams 'Glee' Creator: 'F*** That Guy'

While many chart-topping musicians have lent their time and talent to 'Glee,' Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl won't be one of them.




The rocker told The Hollywood Reporter that despite the show's success, he won't succumb to the pressure to have his music performed by any of Lima, Ohio's show choirs.



When Kings of Leon declined to have their hit 'Use Somebody' featured on the show, 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy announced, "F**k you, Kings of Leon. They're self-centered a**holes, and they missed the big picture."



Grohl says of Murphy's reaction, "The 'Glee' guy, what a f**king jerk," adding that he supports his fellow musicians who have declined offers to have their music showcased on the FOX hit.



After being approached by Murphy for the show, Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill said that while he had never seen an episode of the show, "We turn stuff down constantly."



"[Murphy] is so offended that we're not, like, begging to be on his f**king show... f**k that guy for thinking anybody and everybody should want to do 'Glee,'" says Grohl.



"I watched 10 minutes. It's not my thing."

by Sarah Crow of PopEater

GOD I love this man! He couldn't have said it any better! Finally, someone who's making sense about all this pop culture going on. Tell 'em. TELL 'EM! I'm glad I've never seen any minute of that show! Why people love it I just don't understand...JUST LISTEN TO THE ORIGINALS PEOPLE! Smh!

Pearl Jam announces new album

NEW YORK (Q104.3) 16 Mar 2011 - Pearl Jam will convene next month to start work on their next album. Bassist Jeff Ament tells Billboard that everyone in the band has a disc of 25 demos and that "April will be the time where we get together and learn to play all these demos and figure out which 12 to 15 of them float to the top. Hopefully we can get something done this year."



Ament adds that they also plan to announce details about their Pearl Jam Twenty Festival next month. The fest is set for Labor Day weekend.

With A Smile

Lift your head, baby, don't be scared

Of the things that could go wrong along the way
You'll get by with a smile

You can't win at everything but you can try.

Baby, you don't have to worry

'Coz there ain't no need to hurry

No one ever said that there's an easy way

When they're closing all their doors

And they don't want you anymore

This sounds funny but I'll say it anyway.

Girl I'll stay through the bad times

Even if I have to fetch you everyday

I'll get by if you smile

You can never be too happy in this life.

In a world where everybody
Hates a happy ending story

It's a wonder love can make the world go round

And don't let it bring you down

And turn your face into a frown

You'll get along with a little prayer and a song.

Let me hear you sing it

  

Lift your head, baby, don't be scared

Of the things that could go wrong along the way

You'll get by with a smile

Now it's time to kiss away those tears goodbye

By Eraserheads

For all the people out there who's feeling down and lonely...you'll get by. Just keep smiling. Everything happens for a reason. This is a song with a very positive message to all those who feels like all hope is gone. We'll all get by with a smile. I would also like to dedicate this song to Barbara. I don't know if you'll ever read this but I read your last post in your blog. I've been very busy. Although we don't really know each other that much, you've been a big help for my blog. You may not like the song when you hear it but you may like the message. This is my only way of consoling you. =)

Pride and The Flame

Better days ahead

Reached out to feel each grain

A lifetime running through his hands

The scorching heat left our heart

The workings of a proud brown man

But nowhere could you see

Dark eyes look away

The pride and the flame

Reached out to feel the warmth

Time running through his hands

The scorching heat gave life

The heart of the proud brown man

And he says to his child

Who still couldn't stand

Someday...

Win RUSH tickets

The Canadian rock band Rush known for their hits such as Limelight, The Spirit of Radio, 2112, Tom Sawyer, Freewill and so on is coming to New York's Madison Square Garden this April 10 for their Time Machine tour where they'll play Moving Pictures in its entirety.

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