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It looks like John Densmore is going to be doing a cross-country book signing tour for his new book The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial at independent music shops starting April 20, which is also Record Store Day. Densmore will be kicking off the book tour at the music store that started Record Store Day, Bull Moose Records, 456 Payne Road, Scarborough, Maine, at 2PM.

Densmore’s book documents the 2003 trial in which he and Jim Morrison’s estate sued former…

1963 the BEATLES and George Martin go into Abbey Road Studios and record the 10 other takes for Please Please Me - all done in one day - 1964 first US concert in Wahington Dc.

“Me, and my mother and father, and grandmother and grandfather were driving through the desert at dawn…” so starts the story of a haunted sounding Jim Morrison as he told of the mystical experience of the soul of a dead Indian leaping into his soul. But did it happen? Oliver Stone illustrated the scene in his opening of his movie The Doors. Morrison’s parents downplayed the significance, chalking it up to Jim’s vivid imagination, but in a discussion with friends Frank Lisciandro and…

Kisses on the Bottom 2-10-13

I realize that there aren't any Judas Priest, Yes, Zebra, .38 Special or Styx Fan Groups...But I thought some of you might enjoy these interviews with Rob Halford(Priest), Jon Anderson(Yes) Randy Jackson(Zebra) Don Barnes(.38 Special) Ian Anderson(Jethro Tull)  and James Young(Styx) from my radio show on 94-5 The ARROW in Ft. Myers Florida.

Just added Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon

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Released in England Jan. 11th - reached #1  on Feb. 22 - Release in US 2-25 -63  with ASK ME WHY as the b-side  - George's 20th birthday

Heart-Baracuda; SLASH Sweet Child Of Mine and C,S,N Suite Judy Blues LIVE right now! Check local listings..

1. Get What's Comming

2. Torture…

The Doors had just had their biggest summer. Light My Fire had gone from a seven minute album cut, to an edited AM radio friendly length of 2:52, and on to being a part of the Summer of Love’s soundtrack and number one on the Billboard charts.

With Light My Fire hitting number one it pushed The Doors onto the national stage and the national variety shows started calling. First Ed Sullivan, and in December the Jonathan Winters Show. (read full article at…

Here is a link to my blog post about some top bands that kind of hit the wall with their creative juices and...well you know.

http://therockandrolllibrarian.blogspot.ca/2012/12/jumping-rock-and-roll-shark-top-10.html?spref=fb

Three baby boomers relive their 1969 trip to Woodstock. One final roadtrip. One last chance to say Goodbye Emily. Author Alisha Page calls Goodbye Emily “a road trip full of adventure, love, laughter, fun, superstar appearances and heart-felt healing.”

Koehler Books will release Goodbye Emily in January, but it's now out in ebook on Kindle, Google Play for android devices and ibooks for Ipads. Here's the kindle link…

I was lucky enough to get a preview of the new Led Zep O2 Arena show now released as Celebration Day.
Here's my in-depth review of the show in case you had any doubts of its greatness!
The link is here http://bit.ly/RUDWSC

In the rush to get to Blood on the Tracks and Desire, most people overlook his 1970 album New Morning. Here's my take on why you should give it a listen
Link is below.

http://lostinmusicblog.tumblr.com/

In August of 2002, I was NOT supposed to be at work. On a pleasant Saturday, a weekend talent called out sick. I was PISSED as Program Director to change my plans and go in..A Rock legend showed up at the back door,  unannounced>JOE STRUMMER! Celebrating the reissues in 2012, and approaching the 10th anniversary of his death,  Here is the story: …

November 27, 2012 marks Jimi Hendrix’s 70th birthday.  This man single-handedly changed music Forever. It’s beyond me to even comprehend Jimi Hendrix at 70 years of age. Out of all the famous performers that I have seen live only one stands out above them all and it is Jimi Hendrix.  I feel grateful that I lived In Los Angeles in the 60’s and was able to see this…

Im very greatful to be part of this network.

John Lennon's - COLD TURKEY

always hear Paul's WORDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME and John's AND SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS - but never Ringo's I WANNA BE SANTA CLAUS- please call your local rdaio station and ask for RINGO