April 30, 2011

Today's Tune: "White Witch" By Angel Witch


Award winning veteran American actress Agnes Moorehead died on this day (April 30), in 1974. Our 'Today's Tune' was selected to honor Moorehead. It relates to some of her work in various horror movies and her most famous television role, the witch Endora in the long running series Bewitched.

The Wikipedia page on Moorehead introduces her thusly...

Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. [1] Although she began with the Mercury Theatre, appeared in more than seventy films beginning with Citizen Kane and on dozens of television shows during a career that spanned more than thirty years, Moorehead is most widely known to modern audiences for her role as the witch Endora in the series Bewitched.

While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one
Emmy Award and two Golden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. She could play many different types, but often portrayed haughty, arrogant characters...

Since I was thinking of you today Agnes, here is a witchy track, by a witchy band. The British goth metalers (Is that a real word?), Angel Witch bring us "White Witch" (1980).



Angel Witch - "White Witch" (1980)

April 28, 2011

Junior's Reading And Viewing List:
March 23 - 31, 2011


Last Update - April 28, 2011 at 5:12 AM EDT

Junior's March 23 through March 31, 2011 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links, with article snippets, from items published at the end of March 2011.

Upcoming films, Washington Capitals hockey, music, Formula One racing and WRC rally news are among the topics to be found here.


March 31, 2011

Whitesnake's David Coverdale : "Evidently The Snake By Its Nature Has To Change Its Skin Every So Often"
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Vocalist David Coverdale needs no introduction to most fans of classic hard rock. From his initial emergence back in the 70's as frontman of British heavy rock legends Deep Purple, through his seminal blues rock with Whitesnake later on in the decade, later enjoying mega platinum success with later versions of the band...


Lotus demonstration to wow Malaysia ahead of Grand Prix
Posted at Formula1.com

Ahead of next weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, Lotus will whet the appetites of Formula One fans in the Asian country with a street demonstration in administrative capital Putrajaya. The showcase, which will be held on Saturday, has been organized in collaboration with the Sepang International Circuit and Team Lotus partner AirAsia...


March 30, 2011

Purple To Tour With Orchestra
By mdome at Classic Rock

Deep Purple are planning to tour North America in June, and they’ll do it with a symphony orchestra...


March 29, 2011

Helen Mirren Says She's Ready For 'Red' Sequel:
'Just Get Me The Script'

By Kara Warner at MTV's Splash Page

...Of course, this leaves us no choice but to harass potential cast members whenever we have the opportunity. Case in point: During the "Arthur" junket over the weekend, I asked "Red" actress Helen Mirren what it will take to get her to do the sequel...



Alice Cooper's 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Pushed Back To 2012
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to Aol's Noisecreep about "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", a sequel to his 1975 concept album "Welcome to My Nightmare" - his first "solo" release after the break-up of the original Alice Cooper band...


Whitesnake Release Live Donington DVD And CD
By mdome at Classic Rock

Whitesnake are to release Live At Donington 1990 on CD and DVD.

These will be issued by Frontiers on June 3, and features the band’s headlining performance that year at the Monsters Of Rock Festival...


Gronholm back winning in US rallycross event
Posted at WRC.com

While his former rivals were charging over the demanding gravel stages of the Algarve on Vodafone Rally de Portugal last weekend, Marcus Gronholm was making a winning start to his career in the Global RallyCross Championship...


March 28, 2011

'The Dark Knight Rises' Star Gary Oldman Has 'Quite A Bit To Do' With Tom Hardy's Bane
By Adam Rosenberg at MTV's Splash Page

Gary Oldman told MTV in a recent interview that Christopher Nolan will bring the story back around to his first Batman movie in next year's trilogy-capper, "The Dark Knight Rises." Considering the level of security surrounding your typical Nolan movie, this was a lot of information...



Thin Lizzy To Play High Voltage
By gbarton at Classic Rock

Thin Lizzy have been added to the bill of Classic Rock’s High Voltage festival, set to take place on July 23/24 at London’s Victoria Park...


March 25, 2011

King Kobra Record Ronnie Dio Tribute Song
By Dave Ling at Classic Rock

The reunited King Kobra have recorded a new song called Monsters And Heroes as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio, the proceeds from which will be donated to Dio’s Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund...


March 24, 2011

Prints Charming
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings From The Man Cave

...He opened the package and, sure enough, there I was. He said he couldn't give them to me because there was no bar code on the package.

I asked why I couldn't pick up my pictures. Well, he said, he wasn't sure that they were mine. So I had to go out to my car to get my wallet to get a photo ID. Which, by and large, he was holding in his hand...


Previously Unreleased Double CD Set By Irish Blues Rock Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher 'Notes From San Francisco' Set For Release May 17th
By Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

On May 17th, via Eagle Rock Entertainment, late Irish blues rock guitar legend Rory Gallagher will see a previously unreleased double CD offering in stores entitled 'Notes From San Francisco'...




Pre-Melbourne analysis - 2011 tyres to create new way of racing?
Posted at Formula1.com

Fernando Alonso believes that today will herald the start of a new brand of Formula One racing, thanks to the arrival of Pirelli's deliberately marginal racing tyres, which have much higher wear rates than the Bridgestones used up until 2010...


Australia preview - Red Bull, Prancing Horse, or who?
Posted at Formula1.com

At first glance, the opening race of the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship appears to distil to a straight fight between Red Bull and Ferrari, just as in 2010. But there is plenty of spice ready to be added to what promises to be another facinating season...


March 23, 2011

New 'Captain America: The First Avenger' Trailer Is Live!
By Rick Marshall at MTV's Splash Page

After numerous clips, previews, and sneak peeks, the new "Captain America: The First Avenger" trailer has arrived!...



Lost Bowie Album Leaked
By mdome at Classic Rock

...Titled Toy, this is a 14-tracker that sees the legend updating and revamping some of his early and more obscure songs. It was originally intended to be released in 2001, but it was shelved after a dispute with Virgin Records, his label at the time...


Australia preview quotes - Ferrari, Renault, Virgin & more
Posted at Formula1.com

The FIA Formula One World Championship finally gets underway in Australia next weekend with all twelve teams eager to discover how their new cars stack up against the competition. There's new rules, new tyres and more, but one thing that remains reassuringly consistent is the warm welcome guaranteed for the paddock Melbourne's Albert Park...


Loeb and Ogier to be allowed to fight in Portugal
Posted at WRC.com

Citroen Total World Rally Team head Olivier Quesnel is convinced that allowing drivers Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier to fight it out for victory on Vodafone Rally de Portugal will boost its chances of winning the manufacturers' crown for a fourth consecutive season...

April 22, 2011

Today's Tune: "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
By Graham Bonnet

"The Blue Marble photo" of Earth, taken from Apollo 17 as it headed to our Moon.

Today is April 22, 2011, officially making it Earth Day. Earth Day was originally founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. It is all about promoting awareness, protecting the environment, and saving this beautiful blue planet of ours.

This reminds me of a Bob Dylan song called "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue". More specifically, I think of the cover version by English (Born in Skegness, Lincolnshire) singer Graham Bonnet, released as a single in 1977. So, I've chosen that one for the 'Today's Tune'.

Bonnet, possessing one of the greatest rock voices of our time, replaced Ronnie James Dio as the lead singer of Rainbow a couple years later. He's also fronted the bands like The Marbles, Michael Schenker Group and Alcatrazz, when not working under his own name.



Graham Bonnet - "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"

April 20, 2011

Today's Tune: "We're An American Band"
By Grand Funk Railroad


It's birthday number 63 for Flint, Michigan native Craig Frost, today. Frost is a keyboard player, and has twice been a member of Grand Funk Railroad, first from 1972 to 1977, and currently since 2005. He spent most of the time in between as a member of Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band.

For this 'Today's Tune', we go back to 1973 for our selection of song. From the album of the same name, it's the well received GFR single titled "We're An American Band".

No studio version was available when I checked. In case someone posts it again, here's a link for Grand Funk Railroad - "We're An American Band" Studio at YouTube.



Grand Funk Railroad - "We're An American Band" Live

April 19, 2011

Today's Tune: "Sara Smile" And "She's Gone"
By Hall And Oates

Photo from Coventry Telegraph.

This 'Today's Tune' double feature is dedicated to actress Elisabeth Sladen, who passed away this morning. She died of cancer, at the age of 63. Sladen, born in Liverpool, England on February 1, 1948, is most well known for playing the role of investigative-reporter Sarah Jane Smith in the world's greatest science-fiction television show of all time and space, Doctor Who.

Right now, I'm so full of shock and sadness, I can't bring myself to type the words to tell you all about this wonderful woman. Like millions of other fans across this planet, she was my favorite of all the companions that have spent time with the Doctor, since the show first started in 1963. There has been at least one fan club, that was dedicated specifically to her.

Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who (1975)

I must admit, I found her quite attractive. As an actress, she had a special quality and a real presence about her. She was intelligent and kind. Though I've met some of the actors from the classic Doctor Who series, as well as writers and William Hartnell's (original Doctor) granddaughter, I never met Elisabeth Sladen. Now, I never will.

Here is the Wikipedia page for Elisabeth Sladen. For her death announcement from the BBC, click here. YouTube results list for Elisabeth Sladen.

Elisabeth's most famous character, Sarah Jane Smith, led me to immediately think of these two tracks from Hall And Oates, that became hit singles. First up, we have the beautiful "Sara Smile" (1976), followed by the sad lament of "She's Gone".



Hall And Oates - "Sara Smile"



Hall And Oates - "She's Gone"

April 17, 2011

Today's Tune: "When Death Calls" By Black Sabbath

Photo in The Telegraph by Elenor Benta (2006).

Happy Birthday Sean Bean! Bean was born in Handsworth, Sheffield, England on April 17, 1959. The film, television and stage actor is most well known for his roles in Sharpe television dramas, and the 'The Lord Of The Rings' and 'Red Riding' (watch trailers) film trilogies.

For this 'Today's Tune', we look back at 2010's 14th century historical horror film, 'Black Death'. Obviously, the movie involves the bubonic plague epidemic, but is there something else going on too? Matching up best with this one is "When Death Calls", from Black Sabbath's 'Headless Cross', which was originally released in April of 1989.

The studio track includes a solo by Queen's Brian May, the first time another guitarist had featured on a Black Sabbath studio album. Geoff Nicholls played keyboards, and the band members at the time were Tony Martin (Lead vocals), Tony Iommi (Guitar), Cozy Powell (Drums) and Laurence Cottle (Bass).



'Black Death' - Official Trailer



Black Sabbath - "When Death Calls" Studio



Black Sabbath - "When Death Calls" Live (Bootleg+ Quality)
The touring bassist was Neil Murray.

April 14, 2011

Today's Tune: "Shot Me Down" By Nazareth


"Shot Me Down" (1977), by Scottish rockers Nazareth, is the 'Today's Tune' for this April 14th. I picked this song because it connects with two events. One a tragic incident that happened on this day 146 years ago, the other actually a happy spectacle from just last night.

The tragedy I refer to, is the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln. He was shot down by Bel Air, Maryland native and stage actor John Wilkes Booth, while trying to take in a play on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. Lincoln, perhaps America's greatest president, died the following day.

The other story, which also took place in Washington, is last night's triumphant start to the first round of the NHL's 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, at least that's the way we fans of the Washington Capitals see it. After going 0 (goals) for 44 (shots) in all of last year's Quarterfinal series, Caps' elite Russian forward, Alexander Semin shot down goalie Henrik Lundqvist and his New York Rangers with an overtime goal in Game 1. Hopefully, that haunts Lundqvist throughout the rest of the best of seven series. He may only be able to think ...You "Shot Me Down", whenever Semin skates toward him, from now on.



Nazareth - "Shot Me Down" Studio (1977)

April 13, 2011

Today's Tune: "Let's Stay Together" By Al Green


Happy Birthday to Al Green! American gospel, R & B (Rhythm & Blues) and soul singer, Green was born on April 13, 1946. He turns 65 years old today, and in 2005 Rolling Stone magazine named him number 65 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'.

Green's 1971 single (#1 Pop, #1 R & B) "Let's Stay Together", was included on his fourth album (#8 Pop, #1 R & B), which was also called 'Let's Stay Together' (1972). It remains one of his most popular songs, and is the one I always think of first, when I think of Al Green. That's why I chose it for this 'Today's Tune'.



Al Green - "Let's Stay Together" Studio (1971)



Al Green - "Let's Stay Together" Live 2010
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

This performance features David Gilmour on guitar, Jools Holland on piano and Christopher Holland on organ.

April 10, 2011

Today's Tune: "Stray Cat Strut" By Stray Cats


"Stray Cat Strut" is the 'Today's Tune', this time. It's was the third single off of the Stray Cats' 1981 debut album, 'Stray Cats'. The song makes sense as the selection for today, for a couple very good reasons.

Cats, the domestic varieties anyway, are obviously a very popular animal to choose as a household pet. Today is the anniversary of the formation of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA became the first animal welfare organization in the United States, when the it was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, 1866 in New York, NY. Since then, the organization has looked out for health and well-being of cats, dogs, birds and many other types of animals.

Today also happens to be Brian Setzer's 52nd birthday. Setzer, born on April 10, 1959, was the lead singer and guitarist for the Stray Cats. He is also credited as the writer of "Stray Cat Strut".



Stray Cats - "Stray Cat Strut" (1981)



Stray Cats - "Stray Cat Strut" New Years Eve 1983 at NYC Savoy

April 9, 2011

Today's Tune: "Seven Seas Of Rhye" By Queen


NASA announced the selection of seven test pilots, who became known as the Mercury Seven, for duty as astronauts on April 9, 1959. They were chosen to take part in Project Mercury, which was the first human spaceflight program (1959 - 1963) of the United States.

Ultimately, the goal was to put a human in orbit around the Earth. After 20 unmanned launches and two manned suborbital trips, John Glenn, Jr. piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 flight on February 20, 1962, achieving this goal.

There were a total of four orbital flights with astronaut pilots. Donald Slayton was unfortunately grounded during the project due to irregular heartbeat, but was reinstated later, and flew on the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975. The other five who did fly during Project Mercury were Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Jr., Gordon Cooper, Jr., Alan Shepard, Jr. and Gus Grissom.

The NASA project name of Mercury Seven lead me to choosing a track called "Seven Seas Of Rhye", written by Queen's Freddie Mercury, as the 'Today's Tune' selection. There was an instrumental version on 'Queen' (1973), the first album by the regal band. However, it's the more complete version from 'Queen II' (1974) that made the cut.



Queen - "Seven Seas Of Rhye" (1974)



Queen - "Seven Seas Of Rhye" Live (July 12, 1986)
From 'Queen Live At Wembley Stadium' DVD (2003)

April 8, 2011

Today's Tune: "Career Opportunities" By The Clash


On April 8, 1977, The Clash, who eventually became England's most well known punk rock band, released their self titled debut album in the United Kingdom. It wasn't released in the United States until 1979, and some of the tracks were different on that version. "Career Opportunities" was the first song on side 2 from that original 1977 UK vinyl pressing (second on US), and features as our 'Today's Tune' for this installment.

The track deals with a subject matter that's on the minds of a huge number of people these days too, making it a very timely choice of indulgence right now, I should think.

First up is the original studio piece, followed by a live performance of the song for today.



The Clash - "Career Opportunities" Studio



The Clash - "Career Opportunities" Live

Today's Tune: "Plastic Fantastic Lover"
By Jefferson Airplane


[Problems with Internet Explorer 9 prevented publishing this post on morning of April 7, 2011.]

Spencer Dryden was born on April 7, 1938. Dryden, who died from stomach cancer on January 11, 2005 after having had hip and heart surgeries during the last few years of his life, was an American drummer best known for being a member of both Jefferson Airplane and later New Riders Of The Purple Sage.

I've chosen to remember Dryden in this 'Today's Tune' with a live performance of "Plastic Fantastic Lover", from 'Bless It's Pointed Little Head' (1969). The studio version had been released as the B-side of the 1967 single "Somebody To Love". Both are originally from one of the band's greatest albums, 'Surrealistic Pillow'.



Jefferson Airplane - "Plastic Fantastic Lover" Live in 1968

April 6, 2011

Today's Tune: "Mystery" By Dio


Happy Birthday to Jonathan Firth! Jonathan, younger brother of much more well known Colin Firth (Pride And Prejudice, 'Love Actually', 'The King's Speech'), is also a fine English film and television actor. Since he has a strong resemblance to his older brother Colin, it might take a few minutes to realize that you are actually watching a quality performance by Jon. Not as well known in the US, most of his work can be found in British productions, and that's fine with me.

Jonathan has appeared in many of the television series that I love so much. These programmes include murder mystery shows like Inspector Morse (1987), Poirot (1994), Midsomer Murders (1996), and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002).

Keeping that mystery theme in mind, I've picked Dio's 1984 single "Mystery" for this 'Today's Tune'. It's probably my least favorite song by the group. If you want to see the studio video for this track, follow this link. It's so odd that it's hard to watch, and I couldn't bring myself to include it. A live performance is much more enjoyable, so that you can find below.



Dio - "Mystery" Live 1984 at Philadelphia Spectrum

Junior's Reading And Viewing List:
March 12 - 22, 2011


Last Update - April 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM EDT

Title links, with article snippets, from items posted to the internet in mid March 2011 appear in the Junior's March 12 through March 22, 2011 'Reading And Viewing List'.

Upcoming films, Washington Capitals hockey, music, Formula One racing and WRC rally news are among the topics to be found here.


March 22, 2011

Recap: Caps 5, Flyers 4 (SO)
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

There are a lot of words that could be used to describe this game (and most of them aren't fit for polite company) - but the one that always seems to be repeated when these two teams meet is 'entertaining'. Despite all the blown leads, the shoddy goaltending at one end, the shoddy defense at the other, the gimmick ending, the missing stars on both sides...there's no denying that when the Caps and Flyers clash it is always a thrilling game...


Portugal preview notes: Part two
Posted at WRC.com

The 2011 World Rally Championship resumes in Portugal later this week for the second gravel event of the season...


Top Names To Perform For Sunflower Jam Charity
By mdome at Classic Rock

...The charity was set up by Jackie Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice. And he will be one of the performers at the Royal Albert Hall. Others include Ian Gillian, Don Airey, Roger Glover, Steve Morse alongside Jon Lord, Joe Bonamassa, Danny Bowes, Rick Wakeman. The evening will be hosted by actor Jeremy Irons...


Track Of The Day: Saxon
By mdome at Classic Rock

...The new album, the band’s 19th studio, is to be titled Call To Arms. It features the line-up of Biff Byford (vocals, Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt (guitar), Nibs Carter (bass) and Nigel Glockler (drums)...

...In the meantime you can download the song Hammer Of The Gods for free right here.


March 21, 2011

Reds
By Brian Lumley at Rumblings From The Man Cave

...A new group has proclaimed Fridays as theirs. In support of the U.S. troops serving overseas, this group wants everyone to wear the color red each and every Friday. Kind of like casual Fridays at banks and other financial places, but more like Team Jersey day...


Portugal preview notes: Part one
Posted at WRC.com

...This is a summary of how the main contenders have prepared and what some of the leading drivers have had to say in the build-up to round two of the year...


Wrc.com preview: Vodafone Rally de Portugal
Posted at WRC.com

Portugal is and always has been a haven for world rallying. The gravel roads out as far west as Europe goes are among the best on the planet. Just when you think you know where they’re going, there’s another crest and another unseen corner to challenge your perception. In short, Portugal is a driver’s favourite...


March 20, 2011

Check This Out
By Jeff Hickmott at The World Of Jeff!

Throughout the ages men and women have struggled and innovated to provide the rest of humankind with ever more convenient and easy ways to do things. We have gone from smoke signals and semaphore to the telegraph, telephones, cellphones. From horse and cart to steam trains to subways. From walking around to the Chevrolet Kalos. And we constantly try to improve, to make a little more headway so that we can be better, faster, make more efficient use of our precious time...


March 19, 2011

Classic Scottish Hard Rockers Nazareth
To Unleash 'Big Dogz' In May

By Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

Legendary Scottish hard rockers Nazareth are set to return with a brand new studio album 'Big Dogz', which will be hitting stores and online May 10, 2011 via Eagle Rock Entertainment through EarMusic...



All Star Dio Tribute Band Announced
By mdome at Classic Rock

Former Dio band members Rudy Sarzo (bass), Craig Goldy (guitar), Simon Wright (drums) and Scott Warren (keyboards) are teaming up to pay tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio...


March 18, 2011

A TWO-point night -- Game 73: Caps 3 - Devils 0
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

...The Washington Capitals all but killed what remained of the New Jersey Devils’ playoff hopes tonight, and the weapons involved were the stick of Mike Knuble and the glove of goaltender Michal Neuvirth...


The 2011 Season Preview - the best just gets better
Posted at Formula1.com

If you thought that 2010 was a classic year of F1, buckle up and get ready for the 2011 season in which four or even five teams seem set to go head-to-head as no fewer than five world champions go into battle, and the midfield fight promises to be harder-fought than ever...


Australia preview quotes - Ferrari, Renault, Virgin & more
Posted at Formula1.com - Updated on March 23, 2011

The 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship finally gets underway in Australia next weekend, with all 12 teams eager to discover how their new cars stack up against the competition. There's new rules, new tyres and more, but one thing that remains reassuringly consistent is the warm welcome guaranteed for the paddock at Melbourne's Albert Park...


March 17, 2011

Raikkonen happy after pre- Portugal test
Posted at WRC.com

Kimi Raikkonen has voiced his satisfaction to team boss Benoit Nogier following a test in France yesterday (Wednesday)...


March 16, 2011

Recap: Red Wings 3, Caps 2
By Becca H at Japers' Rink

The last time the Caps lost a one-goal game was February 17 against the San Jose Sharks. The last time they lost a road game was the same night. And the last time they lost a game, period, came almost three weeks ago...


Up against the clock - pit stop precision to take centre stage
Posted at Formula1.com

Very little is certain in Formula One racing, but one thing that's looking highly likely for the forthcoming season is that pit stops will become more important than ever. With Pirelli's tyres deliberately designed to be a lot less durable than their Bridgestone predecessors, we could see drivers make three or more dashes into the pit lane for new rubber during the course of a Grand Prix...


Nine is fine
By Joe Beninati (Capitals Play-by-Play) at CSN - Washington, DC

By the time the Capitals ended their morning meeting at Bell Centre they knew they would be without two key centers in their match-up with Montreal. Despite the fact that neither Nicklas Backstrom nor Jason Arnott were available, the Caps continued their march toward the top of the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 triumph over the Canadiens...


March 15, 2011

Box Set From Original Alice Cooper Band Due Out In June
By Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock


...This will contain four CDs from the period 1964-1974, a DVD, a seven inch vinyl single, a bootleg vinyl album featuring a show from 1971 and a 64-page hardback book...


Foreigner To Release Live DVD
By mdome at Classic Rock

Foreigner are to release a live DVD/Blu-Ray on April 18.

It’s to be titled Rockin’ At The Ryman, and was filmed at the Ryman Theatre in Nashville during March last year. The full track listing is...


March 14, 2011

Rubens Barrichello Q&A: Williams in better shape than last year
Posted at Formula1.com

After a hectic pre-season test schedule, Williams' Rubens Barrichello is feeling positive about the British team's 2011 chances. Feeling more at home in the FW33 than he did in its predecessor, Barrichello is targeting a top-ten grid slot and a points-scoring finish at the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix...


Praying Mantis Put Out Japanese Charity Single
By mdome at Classic Rock

...The band will be putting out Children Of The Earth (2011), as a download single, with all proceeds being donated to charity...


Exclusive Q&A with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel
Posted at Formula1.com

Not many drivers have won a world championship, and even fewer have successfully defended their title. Sebastian Vettel's bid to join that small but illustrious group starts next weekend in Australia. With the arrival of a new tyre manufacturer and moveable rear wings, Vettel believes it is impossible to draw any firm conclusions about the season ahead, but he is hopeful that the RB7 will be more than capable of matching its predecessor...


March 13, 2011

Caps Defeat Blackhawks in Overtime Thriller
By Hockey Mom at Musings Of A Hockey Mom

The defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks paid a rare visit to a sold out Verizon Center today in a nationally televised showdown between two powerhouse hockey clubs...


March 12, 2011

To the Moon Alice - To the Moon
By Ted Leonsis at Ted's Take

...The 40th Anniversary celebration. “One small step for man.”

Click here and watch and be awed.

April 5, 2011

Today's Tune: "Beyond The Realms Of Death"
By Judas Priest


Happy Birthday to Les Binks! Binks, born April 5, 1948, is a Northern Irish rock drummer, formerly playing for Eric Burdon and Judas Priest. "Beyond The Realms Of Death", a song he helped create for Judas Priest via coming up with the original guitar licks, is our 'Today's Tune'.

Dave Holland, who replaced Binks as the drummer for Judas Priest (1979 to 1989), was also born on the same day. I doubt he's having a happy birthday, though. Guilty or not, Holland is currently in prison, serving time for an alleged sex crime.

Anyway, back to the music. Once again, I've included a video of the original studio track and one of a live performance.



Judas Priest - "Beyond The Realms Of Death" (with Binks)



Judas Priest - "Beyond The Realms Of Death" Chicago 1981 (Holland)

April 4, 2011

Today's Tune: "Still Got The Blues (For You)"
By Gary Moore


Blues rock guitarist Gary Moore was born on April 4, 1952. Unfortunately, the former living legend died, most likely from a heart attack, while on holiday in Estepona, Spain on February 6, 2011. While he made a name for himself playing for Thin Lizzy and guest appearances on other artist's albums (various types of music), he also had a highly successful solo career.

The tune I picked for this 'Today's Tune', "Still Got The Blues (For You)" (1990 Single), is one I keep in my internet favorites list, both studio and live performances. The studio version is from the 1990 album titled 'Still Got The Blues' (Check out the album's personnel list!). The live version that I'm also including here, comes from Gary Moore & The Midnight Blues Band - Live At Montreux 1990, which came out on DVD in 2004. I really need to take the time to find better versions, as both are low resolution videos. However, they are still pretty awesome. If you are human, you will enjoy them.

Gary Moore is certainly missed by millions of fans. But, I gotta believe he's up in heaven jammin' away with his old buddy Phil Lynott, and perhaps even Rory Gallagher.



Gary Moore - "Still Got The Blues (For You)" Studio (1990)



Gary Moore - "Still Got The Blues (For You)" Live
Gary Moore & The Midnight Blues Band - Live At Montreux 1990

April 3, 2011

Today's Tune: "Too Fast For Love" By Mötley Crüe


Just gonna take a moment, before the day's completely gone, to say Happy Birthday to Mick Mars (born Bob Alan Deal). Mars, who turned 60 years old today, is lead guitarist and a founding member of the band Mötley Crüe.

I'm doing this one real fast, perhaps too fast, since it's so late. While there's still a little time left for a 'Today's Tune', here's the title track of the band's 1981 debut album 'Too Fast For Love'.



Mötley Crüe - "Too Fast For Love"
From 'Carnival Of Sins Live' (2006)

April 2, 2011

Today's Tune: "Share The Land" By The Guess Who


Canadian guitarist Kurt Winter was born on this day in 1946. He was only 51 years old when he died December 14, 1997, but he created a lot of great music during his life. Mostly, he's remembered for the time he spent with The Guess Who.

Winter and guitarist Greg Leskiw joined The Guess Who in May of 1970, after the departure of Randy Bachman. Kurt wrote a few of their songs on his own, and he co-wrote many of the group's best songs with band leader, pianist and singer Burton Cummings.

For our 'Today's Tune', I've chosen probably my favorite of those songs the pair wrote together. Here is the title track from the 1970 album 'Share The Land'. Drummer Garry Peterson and bass player Jim Kale were the other members of the lineup, on this first album together.



The Guess Who - "Share The Land" Live

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