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NY Rock Music News 3/7/2008 11:00:00 PM
Q&A: Iraq vet Tomas Young finds inspiration in music
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 9:29:44 PM Reuters - The story of Tomas Young, an
American soldier paralyzed during combat in Iraq, has drawn the
attention of such star performers as Pearl Jam, Ben Harper and
Tom Morello, not to mention Phil Donahue, who helped direct and
produce a documentary about Young's experiences.
Queler's OONY perseveres
(AP)
3/7/2008 9:27:53 PM
AP - Eve Queler has helped turn rare operas into repertory staples.
Guitarist Kaki King in sync with CD, film projects
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 9:19:42 PM Reuters - Guitarist Kaki King's first three
studio albums put her firmly on the radar of adventurous rock
listeners, but she's drawing wider attention with recent
contributions to a Grammy Award-nominated album and two Academy
Award-nominated films.
Juanes preaches peace on tour in US
(AP)
3/7/2008 9:19:31 PM
AP - Juanes kicked off the U.S. leg of his world tour at Madison Square Garden, bringing a message of peace and a giddy enthusiasm to be performing in "the temple of music."
After rough stretch, Crows' Duritz regains altitude
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 8:42:48 PM Reuters - After flying high for a decade,
Counting Crows reached a crossroads in late 2006, when singer
Adam Duritz found himself in a downward spiral of rock star
excess and overwhelming depression.
"Mermaid" cast album sells swimmingly
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:53:16 PM Reuters - The Little Mermaid" may take
place under the sea, but it's certainly keeping well afloat.
Montgomery Gentry's rebel waltz in step with fans
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:30:00 PM Reuters - Nine years after breaking onto the
country scene with its rebel rock/country sound, hard-charging
duo Montgomery Gentry is still giving fans, and country radio,
what they want.
R&B vets Ashford & Simpson still in the groove
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:25:46 PM Reuters - Nickolas Ashford & Valerie
Simpson have penned a slew of R&B/pop classics. "Ain't No
Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Every Woman" are just two of the
hits they've written since breaking through in 1966 with Ray
Charles on "Let's Go Get Stoned."
Austin dates raise curtain on Forever's return
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:04:55 PM Reuters - Legendary jazz/rock fusion group
Return to Forever will begin its summer reunion tour May 29
with a two-night stand at Austin's Paramount Theatre, Billboard
has learned.
Lil Wayne seeks lesser Ariz. drug charge
(AP)
3/7/2008 6:58:38 PM AP - Lawyers for rapper Lil Wayne have filed a motion in Yuma County Superior Court to reduce a charge of possession of drugs for sale.
Q&A: Film, U2 album keep Daniel Lanois on the go
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 6:51:27 PM Reuters - In between jet-setting around the
globe with Brian Eno to write and record with U2, Daniel Lanois
is still finding time to work on his own music.
Billboard CD reviews
(Reuters)
3/7/2008 6:42:05 PM Reuters - Snoop Dogg's ninth album is perhaps
his most progressive to date.
China Tries to Cork Björk
(E! Online)
3/7/2008 10:27:08 AM
E! Online - Looks like Björk has gone and ruined the Tibet-praising fun of anybody planning a gig in China.
Justin Timberlake Feeling Productive
(E! Online)
3/7/2008 10:13:47 AM
E! Online - Justin Timberlake is looking to bring viewers back to NBC.
Lisa Marie: Not Pudgy, Pregnant
(E! Online)
3/7/2008 7:23:32 AM
E! Online - The King's princess is getting ready to welcome a new subject.
Dylan: My hat's off to you, lady
(AP)
3/7/2008 6:39:13 PM
AP - If at first you don't succeed at stealing Bob Dylan's hat, try a kiss instead.
Boy Band Mogul Cops to Crooked Scheme
(E! Online)
3/7/2008 6:16:53 AM
E! Online - The man behind the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync is getting ready to do a long jailhouse rock.
Justin Timberlake's 'Problem' with women
(AP)
3/7/2008 6:35:01 PM
AP - Justin Timberlake — who isn't exactly hurting from lack of attention from women — is producing an NBC pilot about a bachelor who strikes out with the ladies.
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