Rush 2112: Super Deluxe Edition on Limited Edition CD + Blu-Ray + Comic Book Featuring 5.1 Surround Sound Mixes, Unreleased Live Tracks and the First Ever Rush Comic Book!           ————————————- Originally issued in 1976, Rush’s epic landmark release 2112 was their collective and commercial breakthrough as well as one of the band’s most highly regarded releases among both fans and critics alike. With lyrics written by Neil Peart, and influenced by author Ayn Rand, opening title track “2112″ kicks off with the ambitious seven-suite title track (side one), set in a futuristic world run by the “Priests of the Temples of Syrinx” who regulate “every single facet of every life,” which includes books, music, work...

  We now have confirmed from two sources that drummer Ed Cassidy of Spirit has passed away this morning, December 6th from prostate cancer in Los Angeles. Mr. Cassidy formed the band Spirit in the late 60s with his stepson Randy California and others.  Mr. California preceded him in death in 1997. Here’s a piece we did on their great album Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus.  ———————————————————————- Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#132 in The Series) is Spirit, Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus. It’s a shame you don’t hear Spirit on the radio. They were an outstanding band in their time. Let by the late Randy California and his stepfather Ed Cassidy, Spirit released fourteen albums between 1968 and 1996. Twelve...

Here is the full listing of Nominations for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.  The winners will be announced February 10th 2013 The listing is divided into four parts. The link to move to the next page is at the bottom. ====================================================== 1. Record Of The Year Lonely Boy The Black Keys The Black Keys & Danger Mouse, producers; Tom Elmhirst & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers; Brian Lucey, mastering engineer Track from: El Camino Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) Kelly Clarkson Greg Kurstin, producer; Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Greg Kurstin & Jesse Shatkin, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer We Are Young Fun. Featuring Janelle Monáe Jeff Bhasker, producer; Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dawson & Stuart White, engineers/mixers; Chris...

  The great Dave Brubeck passed away today one day before his 92nd birthday. Chick Corea shared his thoughts about Mr. Brubeck. ———————— I would like to send warm thoughts and personal condolences from my wife and myself to Iola Brubeck and all the Brubeck family. It’s a great loss to suddenly not have Dave with us in physical form. Of course the legacy of innovation and amazing creativity that he has left for us is the spiritual treasure that will only grow in value as time advances. I have the highest admiration for Dave, who has been an inspiration to me and my music for a lifetime. He might never know how much his encouragement of me and...

  Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band announce 17 additional dates in Europe for the 2013 leg of the Wrecking Ball World Tour. In addition, Bruce & The E Street Band’s headlining performance at Rock In Rio 2013 has already been announced and other tour dates will be announced shortly. To date, the Wrecking Ball World Tour has stopped in 17 countries for over 80 shows including several of the longest performances of Springsteen’s career, earning him and the band universal acclaim, so don’t miss your chance to see Bruce & The E Street Band in 2013! We’ve also included the availability date and a ticket link. New 2013 Wrecking Ball World Tour Dates May 26 – Munich,...

  (..from a CBS Press Release) In a rare television interview together, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, members of the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin, will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, Dec. 3 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT). The band, along with Letterman, is one of this year’s honorees at THE 35TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will take place in Washington, D.C. the night before their LATE SHOW interview.  THE 35TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS will be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. In October 2012, Led Zeppelin released the concert film “Celebration Day,” which chronicled the band’s Dec. 10, 2007 show from London’s O2 Arena, their...

    The Rolling Stones have finished the second show of the 50 and Counting tour. Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor returned once again. They played on the same songs that they did the first night. Wyman on  “It’s Only Rock and Roll” and “Honky Tonk Woman” and Taylor “Midnight Rambler.” This time the two surprise guests were Florence (of ‘and the Machine’) Welch on “Gimme Shelter” and Eric Clapton on the bluesy “Champagne and Reefer.” The biggest surprise of the night was “Lady Jane.” It was the first time the band had played that live since 1967. Second Show Setlist Get Off My Cloud I Wanna Be Your Man The Last Time Paint It Black Gimme Shelter (with Florence...

  The Rolling Stones began their two city, four show mini-tour tonight at the O2 Arena in London. Early surprise guests were Mary K. Blige (Gimme Shelter) and Jeff Beck (I’m going Down) . That was only the start however as Bill Wyman also joined them for “It’s Only Rock and Roll” and guitarist Mick Taylor made his appearance on “Midnight Rambler.” Thanks go to Noise11 for some of the information. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————– Here’ s the setlist I Wanna Be Your Man Get Off My Cloud It’s All Over Now Paint It Black Gimme Shelter (with Mary J. Blige) Wild Horses All Down The Line ) I’m Going Down (with Jeff Beck) Out Of Control One Last Shot Doom and...

      OVER 30 OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST GUITARISTS PLAY SIDEMEN TO EACH OTHER OVER TWO NIGHTS AT THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ARENA, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, APRIL 12-13 Two-Night Festival To Feature Legendary Music And Collaborations Including: Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Brad Paisley, Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr., Jeff Beck John Mayer, Keith Urban, Vince Gill and many more (November 19, 2012) – Widely considered one of the world’s all time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as a great collaborator, Eric Clapton announced today a major U.S. tour culminating in his fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival presented by Chase.  The Festival, which has become legendary in its own right for hosting performances and impromptu collaborations from the...

  (From Devon’s press release via Mark Pucci Media) Ruf Records announces the signing of guitarist/singer Devon Allman and a February 12, 2013, release date for his debut solo album, Turquoise. Ruf Records is distributed in the U.S. by the Allegro Corporation.Turquoise was produced and mixed by multi-Grammy winner Jim Gaines and recorded at his Bessie Blue Studios in Stantonville, Tennessee, as well as at Ardent Studios in Memphis. Devon Allman (vocals and guitars) is joined on the new album in a core trio set-up that features his fellow Royal Southern Brotherhood bandmate Yonrico Scott (drums and percussion), as well as Myles Weeks (upright and electric bass). Special guests include Luther Dickinson (guitar), Samantha Fish (vocals), Ron Holloway (sax), Bobby Schneck...