jump to navigation

Death Cab at the DNC: Sarah Palin is Anti-Obama Kryptonite August 31, 2008

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

On the stereo: “Brave Faces,” Midnight OilSo John McCain, as this part-time blogger predicted, hijacked the story of Obama’s historic speech in grand fashion, with the announcement of Sarah Palin as his running mate. There’s no straightforward, conventional way to explain his choice, but it seems very simple:Sarah Palin is Kryptonite. That’s all there is […]

More: continued here

Michael Jackson at 50: His Four-Decade Career in Photos August 30, 2008

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

Photograph courtesy of Getty Images/Michael Ochs ArchiveMichael Jackson turns 50 years old today. Jackson has spent most of those years under heavy scrutiny in one of the more intense public spotlights in music history. Click below for an in-depth gallery of Jackson images, including little or never seen early shots of Michael and his siblings […]

More: continued here

Comment of the Week: The Final Word on AC/DC?s New Single August 29, 2008

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

The premiere ofAC/DC’s new single “Rock and Roll Train” caused quite a stir on Rock Daily, leading to a big debate about whether Australia’s favorite sons sounded fresh and vibrant or if they were just going back to the well. But reader Felipe has the last word on all things AC/DC: “AC/DC is likeThe Ramones. […]

More: continued here

Random Notes: Leona Lewis, Jimmy Page and the Week in Rock

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

Photo: Forster/GettyThe Olympics came to a close this past week, capped off by an energetic performance ofLed Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” care ofJimmy Page andLeona Lewis. The duo’s song was part of the ceremony that passed the Olympic torch to London, who will host the summer games in 2012. The end of the Olympics allowed […]

More: continued here

Weekend Rock List: The King of Pop

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

Photo: GettyAs you already know, Michael Jackson turns 50 years old today. To celebrate Jacko hitting the half-century mark, this week’s Rock List is dedicated to the King of Pop’s music. Whether it’s a cut from the Jackson Five years, something off Thriller or a tune from the days when MJ was hanging out with […]

More: continued here

Michael Jackson at 50: His Three Decade Career in Photos

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

Photograph courtesy of Getty Images/Michael Ochs ArchiveMichael Jackson turns 50 years old today. Jackson has spent most of those years under heavy scrutiny in one of the more intense public spotlights in music history. Click below for an in-depth gallery of Jackson images, including little or never seen early shots of Michael and his siblings […]

More: continued here

Lynyrd Skynyrd Album In Early 2009

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

Lynyrd Skynyrd are reportedly eyeing an early-2009 release for their next studio album.

More: continued here

Top Stories: August 29, 2008

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

• Rock Daily at the DNC• Judge Says Leaker Arrest Was Too Dramatic• Wonder, Crow Close Out DNC• The Return of Randy Newman• Kip Brooks On Obama’s Use of “Only In America”• Talk Show Flashback: Backstreet & Rupaul• Foo Fighters Join Death Magnetic Party• News Ticker: Bob Dylan, Ruben StuddardTop stories from the last three […]

More: continued here

On the Travers Take: The Fall Movie Preview Video

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

This week’s video feature on the Travers Take is the Rolling Stone film critic’s video version of the fall movie preview. Click below for his thoughts on such fourth quarter blockbusters as Twilight, Burn After Reading, Quantum of Solace and The Day the Earth Stood Still. • Peter Travers Fall Movie Preview Video

More: continued here

AC/DC Single Officially Released

Posted by Chee Shan in : Latest Guitar News , add a comment Tag:No Tags

AC/DC has finally released their new single Rock ‘n’ Roll Train on their official MySpace site.

More: continued here