Osbourne Offers Ten-Dollar Tickets To OZZfest
For Ozzy Osbourne, it's "all about the Hamiltons" this summer. Ozzy -- who has openly discussed the impact of the recession on OZZfest -- is offering fans a shot to buy ten-dollar tickets to the event. Ozzy's tweeting offers to fans to buy the tickets for limited time periods in key markets. So far, he's offered cheap tickets for the Hartford, Connecticut and San Bernardino, California dates via Twitter. Last month, The Prince of Darkness told Billboard.com that he felt pragmatic about the festival, which will feature only six dates this year after a hiatus in 2009. Ozzy said, quote, "There's not that much dough around. People don't have that much dough 'cause of the recession. But we'll see what happens. You never know. It could go, and it could not."
OZZfest 2010 is scheduled to kick off next month on August 14th in Devore, California. For more information or to link to Ozzy's Twitter, visit www.ozzy.com.
Bobcat Goldthwait To Direct Film Based On Kinks Album
Comic Bobcat Goldthwait is preparing to get behind the camera for a movie based on a Kinks concept album. Spinner.com reports that Goldthwait -- known for his nervous persona in the "Police Academy" sequels and other comedies -- will direct an adaptation of the 1976 LP "Schoolboys In Disgrace." The Kinks' Ray Davies will executive produce the film about a villain's origins. The Kinks album tells the tale of a mischievous bully who transforms into "Mr. Flash" when his schoolmaster reprimands him in front of his fellow students. "Schoolboys" will also feature a freshly-recorded version of the album with tracks performed by the cast.
Folk Singer Goes After Jimmy Page In Copyright Infringement Suit
An American folk singer is going after Jimmy Page in a copyright infringement suit. TMZ.com reports that Jake Holmes has filed a complaint against Page in federal court over the rights to the song "Dazed and Confused." Holmes asserts that he obtained a copyright for the track in 1967 when he released his debut album, "The Above Ground Sound." Page reworked the song -- first for The Yardbirds and later for Zeppelin -- and obtained a separate copyright. Holmes now wants to sue for damages. Statute of limitation laws prevent the folk singer for seeking damages further back than three years.
Led Zeppelin included "Dazed" on its 1969 self-titled debut. The track has been named by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll."
Clapton's 2010 Crossroads Hitting Movie Theaters
Eric Clapton fans who weren't at the rocker's 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival over the weekend can still take in its highlights. "The Chicago Tribune" reports that a film featuring the "greatest hits" from the 11-hour-plus benefit show will play in 475 U.S. theaters on July 27th. The movie will showcase performances from Steve Winwood, John Mayer, Vince Gill, Jeff Beck, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, Clapton, and others. Also featured is Oscar-nominee Bill Murray, who emceed the event in Bridgeview, Illinois on June 26th. Clapton's annual Crossroads festival raises funds for the substance abuse rehabilitation facility that he founded in Antigua. For a list of theaters screening the "Crossroads 2010" film, visit www.fathomevents.com.
Bono, The Edge, Burnett Join The Academy
In the future, when you hear someone thanking "the Academy" on live TV, you can think of Bono. The U2 frontman is one of the 135 film industry professionals invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Also achieving AMPAS membership for their film music are Bono's bandmate The Edge and T-Bone Burnett. Burnett's the prolific music producer who scored a statue at the Oscars this March for co-writing "The Weary Kind," which won in the Best Song category.
AMPAS, the organization behind the Oscars - film's highest honor, also invited a wide range of pros in the film industry, from actors to public relations representatives. Among the names on this year's invitee list were Adam Sandler, Ryan Reynolds, Mo'Nique, James Gandolfini, Vera Farmiga, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Renner, Christoph Waltz and Gabourey Sidibe.
Metallica's Popularity Leads To Tour "Prequel"
Metallica's added tour dates in Australia in response to enthusiastic demand. The rockers announced this week that after 13 shows on their "2010 World Magnetic Tour" sold out in just one hour, they retooled their itinerary. In addition to the 13 shows in Australia beginning with a Brisbane concert on October 16th, the band is adding three performances in September. Metallica added the dates to occur before the Japan portion of their trek. Fans Down Under can now catch the "Broken Beat" rockers for two nights in Melbourne on September 15th and 16th and one night in Sydney on September 18th.
In a statement on its site, Metallica said, quote, "Wow . . . you guys are nuts and we are nuts about you!!" The band added, quote, "We spent the last couple of weeks trying to put a schedule together in September that would include yet another visit...the third one, the prequel if you will."
Birthdays
Debbie Harry of Blondie is 65
Today In History
In 1956
Elvis Presley appeared on "The Steve Allen Show." On the show he wore tails and sang "Hound Dog" to a bassett hound, and was forbidden to dance. Teens protested the next day in front of NBC, saying that they wanted the "real Elvis."
In 1963
The Beatles recorded the songs "She Loves You" and "I'll Get You."
In 1964
John Lennon bought a house in Surrey, England. He paid about 31-thousand-dollars for the home.
In 1965
The Rolling Stones released the album "Out Of Our Heads."
In 1966
Janis Joplin moved into the San Geronimo Valley, California house in which other members of Big Brother & the Holding Company were living.
Bob Dylan released the album "Blonde on Blonde."
In 1967
Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" and Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" broke into the Top 40.
The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" hit number one on the album chart. It remained at number one for 15 weeks.
In 1968
The Doors released the album "Waiting For The Sun."
In 1969
John Lennon and Yoko Ono were in a car accident in Scotland. Lennon's face was cut, and he needed 17 stitches.
Sun Records owner Sam Phillips sold the label.
New releases included Creedence Clearwater Revival's single "Green River" and The Doors' album "The Soft Parade."
In 1970
Jimi Hendrix began recording for the first time at his own studio in New York City. It is known as The Electric Ladyland.
In 1972
America's "I Need You" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1973
New album releases included Creedence Clearwater Revival's "More Creedence Gold" and Bob Dylan's "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid."
In 1974
New album releases included Elvis Presley's "Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis" and Bob Marley and the Wailers' "Burnin'."
In 1975
Ringo Starr and wife Maureen Cox were divorced.
In 1978
Foreigner released the single "Hot Blooded."
In 1979
Former Band frontman Robbie Robertson wrapped up shooting of his first theatrical film, "Carney." Robertson co-starred in the film, produced and co-wrote the script, and contributed to the soundtrack.
In 1981
Steppenwolf bassist Rushton Moreve died. He was 35.
In 1987
The Grateful Dead released the album "In The Dark."
In 1989
Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" peaked at number 12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1995
Legendary disc jockey Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack. He was 56.
In 1996
John Denver was ordered by the Colorado Supreme Court to stand trial for an alleged 1994 drunk driving incident.
A restored version of The Beatles' movie "A Hard Day's Night" aired on American Movie Classics.
Neil Young premiered his album "Broken Arrow" on the Internet.
In 2000
Brownsville Station frontman Michael "Cub" Koda died of kidney disease. He was 51.
Mick Jagger's daughter Karis got married.
In 2001
England's Liverpool Airport was officially renamed the Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
In 2002
The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey performed in Los Angeles, marking their first concert following the death of bassist John Entwistle. Entwistle had died four days earlier in Las Vegas.
In 2003
The Guess Who performed in Ottawa, Ontario, as part of the national Canada Day celebrations. In addition, reps for the group were in Los Angeles talking up plans to create the movie "American Woman," a semi-biographical musical about the group featuring the band's music.
The John Lennon exhibit "Peace and Love" opened in Birmingham, England.
Elton John was honored with a postage stamp in Malta.
The four-disc Elvis Presley collection "Elvis: Up Close" was released.
In 2004
Crosby, Stills, and Nash kicked off a North American tour in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
In 2006
Roger Waters was the headliner on the first night of the Calling Festival in London. The event served as the launch of the Hard Rock Cafe's 35th anniversary Ambassadors of Rock Tour.
Mercury Records co-founder Irving Green died of natural causes in Palm Springs, California. He was 90.
In 2007
Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry and were among the performers at the Concert for Diana, a charity fundraiser in honor of the late Princess of Wales.
Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord presented some of his classical pieces, including the first professional performance of his "From Darkness to Light - A Prayer for the Millennium," at a show at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway.
In 2008
Country Joe and the Fish frontman Country Joe McDonald led a group of two-thousand-52 people in a performance of "This Land Is Your Land" in Concord, California's Todos Santos Park in an effort to set a world record for a "guitar ensemble" gathering.
In 2009
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, Kiss, and Iron Maiden were among the winners in the "Guitar Hero Smash Hits 2009 Music Awards." Tracks from Nirvana, Avenged Sevenfold, and Slayer were also recognized.
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