Joe Perry Released From Hospital Following Motorcycle Accident
Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry should be "back in the saddle again" following a motorcycle collision on Thursday. PatriotLedger.com reports that the rocker was hit by a car on Thursday afternoon in Middleboro, Massachusetts while on his Ducati motorcycle. The 59-year-old was then taken to Morton Hospital and Medical Center in nearby Tauton, Massachusetts. There, he was treated and released in just a few hours, according to a hospital spokesperson. Sixty-two-year-old driver Linda O'Brien allegedly hit Perry on his bike and has been cited by police for "following a vehicle too closely."
Aerosmith, meanwhile, is expected to launch the North American portion of its 2010 tour next week. "Cocked, Locked, and Ready To Rock!" is slated to visit the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on Friday, July 23rd.
Roy Orbison's Final Concert Coming To CD Next Month
Roy Orbison is living on in a CD that chronicles his last-ever concert. Eagle Rock Entertainment is distributing "The Last Concert" on August 10th. The disc features Orbison's final show, taped on December 4th, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The "Oh, Pretty Woman" crooner died just two days later. "The Last Concert" features 14 of the rock n' roller's biggest hits including "Crying" and "Dream Baby."
It seems that Orbison's legacy lives on to this day. Elton John announced earlier this month that he plans to cover material from the late rocker's catalog on his next studio album, to be produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Track Listing:
1.) Only The Lonely
2.) Leah
3.) Dream Baby
4.) In Dreams
5.) Mean Woman Blues
6.) Blue Bayou
7.) Candyman
8.) Crying
9.) Ooby Dooby
10.) Go, Go, Go (Down The Line)
11.) It's Over
12.) Working For The Man
13.) Lana
14.) Oh, Pretty Woman
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Makes A Cameo On "America's Got Talent"
There was some hard-rocking going on during Wednesday's broadcast of "America's Got Talent" on NBC. The cast of the musical "Rock Of Ages" welcomed Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider to the stage during a performance segment on the hit show. "Ages" star Constantine Maroulis welcomed Snider to the stage in front of a screaming studio audience.
Maroulis is one of the stars the musical comedy that features the rock of artists like Twisted Sister, Poison, Bon Jovi, Styx, and more. Maroulis -- of course -- is no stranger to TV talent competitions. He was the sixth-place finalist on season four of "American Idol." For more information about "Rock of Ages," visit www.rockofagesmusical.com.
Dee Snider's "House of Hair" show airs on X-Rock 103.9 on Saturday nights at 11pm.
Gilmour To Get "Comfortably Numb" For One Night On Waters' Trek
David Gilmour is preparing to get "comfortably numb." RollingStone.com reports that the Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist has agreed to sing the track of the same name on a date during Roger Waters' upcoming trek commemorating the three decades since "The Wall's" release. The rockers played a tongue in cheek version of Phil Spector's 1950s hit "To Know Him Is To Love Him" at a benefit last weekend where they reconnected. According to Waters' Facebook page, Gilmour told him prior to the benefit, "If you do 'To Know Him Is To Love Him' for The Hoping Foundation gig, I come do 'C. Numb' at one of your Wall shows." Regarding the offer from his former band mate, Waters wrote, "I was blown away."
Roger Waters' "The Wall Live" Tour will launch on September 15th, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. A date for Gilmour's guest appearance has not been announced yet.
Micky Dolenz To Act In Syfy Horror Movie
A Monkee is joining the cast of a film about a "Mega Python" and a "Gatoroid." "The New York Times'" Arts Beat blog reports that Micky Dolenz, one-quarter of the made-for-TV 1960s pop group The Monkees, will act in a made-for-TV movie. The 65-year-old will play a celebrity singer in Syfy's "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," a horror film set in the Florida Everglades. Dolenz isn't the only music personality in the project. Eighties pop sensations Deborah Gibson and Tiffany are also on board. "Pet Cemetery" filmmaker Mary Lambert is directing.
Dolenz is a veteran of the small screen. In addition to his years on "The Monkees," he's acted on "Peyton Place," "As The World Turns," and "The Drew Carey Show."
U2's Bono Talks About His Back Injury, Apologizes For Tour Postponement
While finding time to apologize for the lost summer of tour dates, Bono is also addressing the back injury that put him -- and U2 -- out of action in the first place. The 50-year-old rocker says he now feels strong and can sit, stand, and move around a bit. Bono adds that he was, "rebuilt by German engineering -- better design I'm told." The singer needed emergency surgery in May after hurting his back during a tour rehearsal in Munich. U2 is scheduled to resume their tour August 6th in Turin, Italy, and Bono says he expects to be ready. The band is slated to return to North America next spring, with the trek to start in Denver on May 21st.
Randy Bachman Talks About Inspiring Elvis Catch Phrase
Randy Bachman says he's happy to have inspired Rock n' Roll's "King" to use the catch phrase "TCB." In the 1970s, Elvis Presley reportedly loved the letters "TCB," an abbreviation for "Taking Care of Business," which was also one of Bachman-Turner Overdrive's huge hits. Elvis named his backing musicians the "TCB Band," used the expression in conversation, and even had the letters TCB painted on the side of his jet with a lightning bolt. Bachman told Spinner.com how he got confirmation that Elvis' use of "TCB" was, in fact, inspired by the song. The Canadian rocker says he saw a documentary about Presley that featured an interview with his former wife, Priscilla. Bachman says, "They asked her where Elvis got 'taking care of business' and she said, 'Oh, we were driving in our Cadillac to the airport in L.A., going to fly back to Memphis, and a song came on the radio by a Canadian band -- 'Taking Care of Business" -- and Elvis said, "Quick, turn that up -- I love that song."
Sharon Osbourne Weighs In On Kelly's Breakup
Her daughter's asked the world for privacy, but Sharon Osbourne is weighing in on Kelly Osbourne's recent breakup. After news broke this week that Kelly and her fiancé Luke Worrall had split, Sharon said that heartbreak is a part of life. According to People.com, the wife and manager of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne observed, "It's what we all go through. I don't know any of my girlfriends who have never had their heart broken and end up with the first guy. I don't know anyone that has happened to." The 57-year-old added that her 25-year-old daughter is understandably despondent at the moment. Sharon commented, "She's very, very sad right now, but she'll get over it. We all do."
It's a busy time for the Osbourne family. Patriarch Ozzy is preparing to hit the road in support of his new LP, "Scream." The rocker will kick off this year's OZZFest on August 14th in Devore, California.
Today In History
In 1955
Fats Domino's "Ain't That A Shame" broke into the Top 40.
In 1963
The Beach Boys recorded the songs "In My Room" and "Catch A Wave."
In 1964
The Rolling Stones "It's All Over Now" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1966
Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker formed Cream.
The Association's "Along Comes Mary" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
The Rolling Stones' single "Mother's Little Helper" broke into the Top 40.
The Lovin' Spoonful released the single "Summer in the City."
In 1969
Janis Joplin was a guest on "The Dick Cavett Show."
The Who released the single "I'm Free."
In 1971
The Hollies recorded the single "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" at the Air Studios in London.
In 1973
Bob Dylan released the album "Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid," the soundtrack to the movie starring Kris Kristofferson. Dylan also made a cameo appearance in the film. The album contains the hit "Knocking on Heaven's Door."
In 1976
The duo Loggins and Messina broke up.
In 1980
The documentary "No Nukes," featuring performances from James Taylor and the Doobie Brothers, premiered in New York.
In 1981
Singer-songwriter Harry Chapin was killed in a traffic accident in New York. He was 38.
In 1983
The Kinks' "Come Dancing" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1984
Pink Floyd and Eric Clapton launched a joint tour with a show in Stockholm.
The Rolling Stones released the single "Miss You" backed with "Too Tough." The songs were from the band's best of collection "Rewind."
In 1987
The Doors video "The Doors Live at the Hollywood Bowl" was released.
In 1992
Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" was the featured song as Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination for President.
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts' other group, the Charlie Watts Quintet, walked off the set of "Late Night with David Letterman" because of, "artistic differences" between the band and Letterman's producer.
In 1993
Bob Dylan had to cancel a show in Lyon, France because he was suffering from back pain.
In 1996
Styx drummer John Panozzo died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage at his home in Chicago. He was 47.
In 2002
The Rolling Stones arrived in Toronto to begin rehearsals for the group's upcoming "Licks" tour.
In 2003
Santana wrapped up the North American portion of his "Shaman" tour, and through the trek raised two-million-dollars for the fight against AIDS in South Africa.
ESPN aired its "ESPY Awards," featuring a theme by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and rappers Chuck D., Busta Rhymes, and Flavor Flav.
In 2007
Rod Stewart's tour topped Pollstar's list of the highest grossing treks for the first half of the year. He raked in 48-point-one-million-dollars with an average ticket price of 76-dollars-93-cents.
Gibson Guitar announced that the company was making a Custom Les Paul inspired by the late John Lennon.
In 2008
Billy Joel played the first of his Double Play at Shea concerts at New York's Shea Stadium. The shows were the final rock concerts to be held at the famed baseball venue. The performance included a tribute to The Beatles and guest appearances from Don Henley, John Mellencamp, and John Mayer.
Rush appeared on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," marking the first time the Canadian trio had appeared on U.S. TV since 1975.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood entered rehab, ending an extended drinking binge of nearly two weeks. During his drunken excursion the 61-year-old rocker had reportedly locked himself away at his home in Ireland with a 19-year-old waitress from Kazakhstan.
 
REO Speedwagon was the headliner for "Ridin' the Storm Out - Floods of 2008 Relief Concert," a benefit for those in the Midwest battling floods. The show, which took place in Polk County, Iowa, brought in 275-thousand-dollars, while, additional money was raised via donations. Little River Band was also on the bill.
A portion of Madison Avenue in the Midtown area of Memphis, Tennessee was renamed in honor of the former Box Tops drummer Thomas Boggs, in recognition of his business accomplishments in the city.
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