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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Party’s over for would-be U.S. rock diplomat

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/27/partys-over-would-be-us-rock-diplomat/

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Green Day Lead Singer Returns to US After Hospitalization

http://www.examiner.com/article/green-day-lead-singer-returns-to-us-after-hospitalization

Red-Rock Music

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444273704577633610238493718.html

A shot to the head Portland’s Ape Machine revives the stoner-rock era with a modern vibe

http://www.flaglive.com/flagstafflive_story.cfm?storyID=233384&sid=122

Bob Dylan's Tempest: Rock’s king lyricist keeps his crown

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/bob-dylan/9526332/Bob-Dylans-Tempest-Rocks-king-lyricist-keeps-his-crown.html

Lady Gaga's meat dress tour with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/09/lady-gagas-meat-dress-tour-rock-and-roll-hall-fame

Iowa Doctor Charged With Death of Slipknot Bassist

http://www.examiner.com/article/iowa-doctor-charged-with-death-of-slipknot-bassist

Friday, August 17, 2012

Pussy Riot Trial: Feminist Punk Band Guilty Of Hooliganism, Motivated By Religious Hatred

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/17/pussy-riot-trial-guilty_n_1795570.html?utm_campaign=081712&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-world&utm_content=FullStory

Fathers of folk-rock mark 45 years with family bash

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/15/entertainment-us-music-fairport-idUSBRE87E0IE20120815

Sea World Refutes Tommy Lee’s Abuse Allegations

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2012/08/15/sea-world-refutes-tommy-lees-abuse-allegations/

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: Obama Staged ‘Batman’ Massacre – Corporate Media Goes on the Attack

http://www.pakalertpress.com/2012/08/17/megadeths-dave-mustaine-obama-staged-batman-massacre-corporate-media-goes-on-the-attack/

Kid Rock donates $250K to Detroit Historical Museum

http://www.freep.com/article/20120816/ENT04/120816066/kid-rock-detroit-historical-museum-donation

Linkin Park rises again at Jones Beach

http://www.examiner.com/review/linkin-park-rises-again-at-jones-beach

Tommy Lee Takes Aim at SeaWorld

http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/08/13/tommy-lee-seaworld/

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Could the Monkees be Reuniting?

http://www.examiner.com/article/could-the-monkees-be-reuniting

Bob Marley Day declared in Los Angeles

http://www.examiner.com/article/bob-marley-day-declared-los-angeles

Aerosmith's Joe Perry: 'We're a rock band, and we're back'

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2018856864_aero07.html?cmpid=2628

ROCK MUSIC MENU: ‘I Can’t Explain:’ Blaming music for a tragedy

http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/08/09/entertainment/doc502423aab4380303956337.txt

ROCK MUSIC MENU: Imprisoned Lamb of God singer released

http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2012/08/09/entertainment/doc5024237e6b589474367434.txt

Exclusive interview with legendary Foghat drummer Roger Earl

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-interview-with-legendary-foghat-drummer-roger-earl

'White power' rock music fosters hatred

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765596285/White-power-rock-music-fosters-hatred.html

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Summerland Tour brings '90s memories to the Carolinas

http://www.examiner.com/article/summerland-tour-brings-90s-memories-to-the-carolinas

Retrospective: 25 Greatest “Rock” Songs of the 80s

http://blog.uloop.com/2012/07/retrospective-25-greatest-rock-songs-of-the-80s/

Ealing celebrates birthplace of British rock music

http://www.ealinggazette.co.uk/ealing-news/local-ealing-news/2012/07/12/ealing-celebrates-birthplace-of-british-rock-music-64767-31379450/

Ownership of Dylan's historic guitar in dispute

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Ownership-of-Dylan-s-historic-guitar-in-dispute-3700712.php

10cc: Ready to conquer North America

http://www.examiner.com/article/10cc-ready-to-conquer-north-america

Official Rolling Stones 50th anniversary press shot unveiled

http://www.examiner.com/article/official-rolling-stones-50th-anniversary-press-shot-unveiled

The origin of rock/pop music, according to Boris Johnson

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/the-origin-of-rockpop-music-according-to-boris-johnson/article4416625/

Drunk Souls: French Reggae-Infused Rock

http://technorati.com/entertainment/music/article/drunk-souls-french-reggae-infused-rock/

Friday, July 6, 2012

Metric: A Rock Band Declares Independence

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/30/155968897/metric-a-rock-band-declares-independence

Young Afghans seek solace from war in heavy metal rock

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-afghanistan-rockbre860047-20120701,0,1806158.story

Top 50 Hard Rock Songs of the 21st Century

http://loudwire.com/top-hard-rock-songs-21st-century/

The Queen of Rock and Roll has officially returned

http://www2.wnct.com/blogs/reel-reviews/2012/jul/02/queen-rock-and-roll-has-officially-returned-ar-2401408/

Study: Distortion in Rock Music 'Brings Out the Animal in Us'

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/07/study-distortion-in-rock-music-brings-out-the-animal-in-us/259421/

Russia musicians make anti-Putin protest White Album

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-russia-opposition-musicbre8650gi-20120706,0,128534.story

Saturday, January 28, 2012

And they say rock music is dead; 8-year-old Juliet may beg to differ

http://blogs.roanoke.com/cutnscratch/2012/01/and-they-say-rock-music-is-dead-8-year-old-juliet-may-beg-to-differ/

Riot guitarist Mark Reale succumbs to Crohn's Disease

http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-boston/riot-guitarist-mark-reale-succombs-to-crohn-s-disease

Vinyl: Truth, Lies, Rock and Roll Sara Sugarman’s Film Is All About Truth, Lies, and Rock ‘n’ Roll

http://www.independent.com/news/2012/jan/27/vinyl-truth-lies-rock-and-roll/

Fullerton’s Rock and Roll Roots

http://blogs.ocmetro.com/2012/01/27/fullertons-rock-and-roll-roots/

Album in hand, Suicide Dolls find their fit back home

http://www.theday.com/article/20120128/ENT10/301289993/1044

AP Interview: Chris Isaak goes back to Memphis and roots of rock ‘n’ roll for new album

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/singer-chris-isaak-releases-new-album-proud-his-band-has-never-missed-a-show-in-27-years/2012/01/27/gIQAFT25UQ_story.html

Friday, January 13, 2012

What Makes a Good Rock-and-Roll Book?

http://www.hbook.com/2012/01/choosing-books/recommended-books/what-makes-a-good-rock-and-roll-book/

'Rock 'n' roll with lots of words': Josh Ritter sells out in Alaska

http://www.anchoragepress.com/arts_and_entertainment/music_article/rock-n-roll-with-lots-of-words-josh-ritter-sells/article_cb2fe59a-3d82-11e1-96b3-001871e3ce6c.html

The Vaccines Defend Rock N' Roll Music: Great Guitar Records Are Being Made

http://www.gigwise.com/news/70035/The-Vaccines-Defend-Rock-N-Roll-Music-Great-Guitar-Records-Are-Being-Made

Rock Legend Joe Cocker's New Single "Hard Knocks" Amazon's "Song of the Day" for January 14th

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rock-legend-joe-cockers-new-single-hard-knocks-amazons-song-of-the-day-for-january-14th-2012-01-13

Sinéad: Just knot in the cards for her

http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/01/12/entertainment/doc4f0fa0e65ec38878344584.txt

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

New Leonard Cohen song online (listen!)

http://blog.rock.inmusic.ca/2012/01/new-leonard-cohen-song-online-listen.html

Is Christian Rock Music Really Christian

http://www.articlesbase.com/christianity-articles/is-christian-rock-music-really-christian-5558672.html

The Return of the Blues Wanderer: A Conversation With Dion, Plus Anthony Green's Beautiful Things Album Streamer

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/the-return-of-the-blues-w_b_1198311.html

John Fogerty Performs Theme Song for ‘Bones’ Spin-Off

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-fogerty-tv-theme-song/

Interview with New York City's Rock and Roll Author, Chris Semal

http://www.examiner.com/alternative-music-in-new-york/interview-with-new-york-city-s-rock-and-roll-author-chris-semal

Pink Floyd, Madonna, McCartney Eclipsed by Mixtapes: Rock 2012

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/11/bloomberg_articlesLXLNIA0YHQ10.DTL

Bach to Rock Launches National Franchise Program

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/10/4177848/bach-to-rock-launches-national.html

Dave Grohl On Future Of Rock And Roll

http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2012/01/11/dave-grohl-on-future-of-rock-and-roll/

Thursday, January 5, 2012

History Hip Hop Visits Harvard

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-weber/history-hip-hop-visits-ha_b_1181703.html

New Age Singer Songwriter Miss Kristin To Hit World Music Charts On Amazon, iTunes January 10, 2012

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9076555.htm

Stones poised for biggest bang yet: Music for Screens: Winter 2012

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201201041701reedbusivarietynvr1118047903jan04,0,5539314.story

Amit Saigal of Rock Street Journal drowns in Goa

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/amit-saigal-of-rock-street-journal-passes-away/218090-45-75.html

Musical minds still active Rock legends get creative in producing new and old material

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120105/A_ENTERTAIN1001/201050302/-1/A_ENTERTAIN

In memoriam: Music for Screens: Winter 2012

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201201041701reedbusivarietynvr1118047904jan04,0,5932531.story

Black Keys Drummer Blames Nickelback for Today's Rock Music

http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980989058

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Documentaries of Pearl Jam and John Mellencamp keep their distance

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/documentaries-pearl-jam-john-mellencamp-distance-article-1.998867

25 Albums and Rock Music Happenings we look forward to in 2012...

http://www.kikaxemusic.com/news/rock-music/item/4938-25-albums-and-rock-music-happenings-we-look-forward-to-in-2012

Q&A: Rock And Roll Tedium's Craig Hamilton On Mick Jagger Browsing The Frozen-Food Aisle And Other Ways Stars Are Just Like Us

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/01/rock_and_roll_tedium_craig_hamilton_interview.php

Music Reviews: The Magnificent, Grand Illusion, Work of Art, Sons of Icarus, Riotgod, Wolfsbane

http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Reviews-The-Magnificent-Grand-Illusion-2437443.php

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's biggest snubs

http://www.examiner.com/music-in-national/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-s-biggest-snubs

Primal Rock Rebellion - I See Lights (An Adrian Smith project) (video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKff3RZek4E