Music News for Detroit

ROLLING STONE FACE CURFEW FINE AFTER FIRST CONCERT

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:01:00 GMT

The Rolling Stones may have to give back some of that big gate from its first 50th anniversary show Sunday night (November 25) in London. The group faces a fine of up to $320,000 for blowing past the 10:30 p.m. noise curfew and playing another half hour -- even though the group reportedly cut at least one song, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," from the set list because of the time crunch. Some reports noted that Mick Jagger even audibly told the band to "get a move on" because of the impending curfew. Bernard Doherty, the group's British press agent, confirmed to The Sun that, "It means a big fine - but the guys just do their thing. There wasn't a janitor standing there, jangling his keys, saying, 'I want to go home.' " The Stones can certainly afford the fine, of course; the five shows -- one more Thursday (November 29) in London, then December 8 in Brooklyn and December 13 and 15 in Newark, New Jersey (the latter televised via pey per view) -- are expected to bring in $25 million in ticket sales alone.

AEROSMITH BASSIST IS CANCER FREE

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has been given the cancer all-free sign. Hamilton was diagnosed and treated with throat and tongue cancer in 2006, with the disease returning three years later. But now, with Aerosmith on the second leg of its Global Warming Tour promoting its new "Music From Another Dimension!" album, Hamilton has revealed that his doctors say he's free of cancer and "feeling really good." He tells BackstageAxxxess that, "The doctor who treated me in 2009 said, 'Listen, I can help you in a way that is going to preserve your way of life. But you're going to have to come in here a lot afterwards for a long time.' I said, 'Sign me up!' I go in there about every two to three months. I get looked at by having the doctor put a scope down my throat. It's a nerve-wracking process, but I don't have to worry about it for a couple of months and I'm feeling great." Aerosmith will be on the road until December 13 and plans to tour mare in 2013, though both Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have spoken about solo projects in the new year as well.

BEATLES DEMO TAPE UP FOR AUCTION

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:59:00 GMT

The Beatles first demo tape -- a 1962 session infamously rejected by Decca Records -- is going on the auction block. The seven-song, two-track mono recording will be up for bid Tuesday (November 27) at the Fame Bureau in London; auctioneer Ted Owen described the tape as "totally unique, and the sound quality is crystal clear" and estimated it will sell for up to $32,000. The tape, which was owned by a Hard Rock Cafe memorabilia buyer, hails from a New Year's Day 1962 session when Pete Best was still the Beatles' drummer; after hearing it, Decca's Dick Rowe declared that guitar-driven rock 'n' roll was "on the way out" and told the quartet it had "no future in show business." The Beatles subsequently signed with EMI and the rest, as they say, is history. The songs on the tape include: "Money (That's What I Want)," "Like Dreamers Do," "Take Good Care of My Baby," "Three Cool Cats," "Love of the Loved," "Memphis" and "Crying Waiting Hoping."

AC/DC, ELTON JOHN, BOB DYLAN AND MORE HEADED TO GRAMMY HALL OF FAME

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:58:00 GMT

Recordings by AC/DC, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney & Wings are among this year's Grammy Hall of Fame inductees. The shrine will welcome AC/DC's landmark 1980 "Back in Black" album, as well as McCartney's 1973 "Band on the Run," John's self-titled 1970 release and Joel's 1973 "Piano Man" album, as well as Bob Dylan's 1964 protest song "The Times They Are A-Changin'." Other notable inductees include country singer Buck Owens "Act Naturally," which was later covered by the Beatles, the "Here's Little Richard" album from 1957, Ray Charles' "Hit the Road Jack," Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog" (later covered by Elvis Presley) and James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)." The new inductees bring the 40-year-old Grammy Hall of Fame's total to 933 recordings, all on display at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

CAN YOU SEE THE REAL WHO, CAN YOU?

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Jimmy, the main character of the Who's "Quadrophenia," may have a four-way split personality, but band survivors Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are of one mind again as they take their Quadrophenia & More Tour on the road, with a stop at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena on Saturday (November 24). The Insider talks to the rock vets about the tour and their plans for the future: check it out at bit.ly/QYq3q1

AEROSMITH GUITARIST SLAMS REPORTS, SAYS THINGS ARE FINE

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Aerosmith is continuing to refute rumors that the band members are not getting along again. Guitarist Joe Perry went on a syndicated radio show to say that "It must have been a slow news week" when the New York Post reported the five group members are "barely speaking to each other" and that Aerosmith's Global Warming tour is "in chaos." Perry said that, "We were wondering, 'Who's saying this?' and 'Why are they saying this?' It's totally wrong and irrelevant. The least they could have done was get (the facts) right." Perry added that the people who he expects were unnamed sources for the Post story "haven't had anything to do with the band in 10 or 12 years. The band is getting along better than ever." Perry and frontman Steven Tyler have both spoken about pursuing new solo projects in the near future, but Aerosmith expects to be back on the road in 2013 to continue promoting its new album "Music From Another Dimension!"

ROLLING STONES TO ROCK SANDY BENEFIT IN NEW YORK?

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:37:00 GMT

With the Rolling Stones hanging around the New York area for its upcoming 50th anniversary shows, it makes sense the group would be rumored to be an addition for the upcoming 12-12-12 benefit concert for superstorm Sandy victims at Madison Square Garden. The show's organizers have acknowledged the Stones have been invited, but it's not certain if the group will be available. It performs December 8 atBarclaysCenterin Brooklyn and then December 13 and 15 performances at the Prudential Center in Newark,New Jersey; the Stones are apparently planning a dress rehearsal for the latter on either December 12 or 13 because the final show will be a pay-per-view broadcast. Stones guitarist Keith Richards did join frontman Mick Jagger on stage at the Concert For New York City in 2001, however, so there are hopes the group will participate in some way. The 12-12-12 benefit lineup already features Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, the Who, Roger Waters, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and more.

...In other news, the Stones have released a video for "Gloom and Doom," one of two new songs for their "GRRR!" compilation, that was filmed in Paris and features actress Noomi Rapace, start of the American "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."

RUSH JOINS HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:36:00 GMT

Rush put its hands in cement on Tuesday (November 20) to join the RockWalk on Sunset Boulevard inHollywood. The group's Geddy Lee noted that, "We're very pleased to have been chosen by our peers and fellow musicians. It's an honor to have our names added to this illustrious list of great and highly talented musicians." Guitarist Alex Lifeson, meanwhile, took a more tongue-in-cheek tone, telling the crowd that, "On behalf of Geddy and Neil (Peart), I'm great. You're very lucky we're here." Introducing the Canadian trio, RockWalk chairman Dave Weiderman said: "Not only is Rush extraordinary as a band, but each member is incredibly talented in their own right. This group has consistently delivered skilled musicianship, experimental drive and diverse rock to fans worldwide." Rush wraps up the first leg of its tour promoting the new "Clockwork Angels" on December 2 inHouston. The group hitsEuropein May, with other tour dates expected to be announced for earlier in 2013.

JON BON JOVI SAYS FAMILY IS DEALING WITH DAUGHTER'S DRUG OVERDOSE

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:35:00 GMT

Jon Bon Jovi's family is dealing with his daughter's recent drug overdose in private, though the rocker told a Fox affiliate inNew Jerseythat, "It's human, you know? What I do for a living seems glitzy and glamorous. If you don't take it too seriously it's a great way to make a living. Life goes on. Things happen. This tragedy was something I had to face too -- we'll get through it. People's warm wishes for my family have been really reassuring. So, we're good." Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, 19, suffered a heroin overdose on November 14 in her dorm room atNew York'sHamiltonCollege. Though initially arrested for drug possession, she will not face any criminal charges." Bon Jovi, incidentally, has announced North American tour dates beginning February 9.Detroitdoes not have a show yet but was listed as one of the cities to-be-announced -- most likely in the summer after a European run.

THE ROLLING STONES GET SOME APP-ISFACTION

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:26:00 GMT

At the ripe age of 50, the Rolling Stones are entering the App world. The Rolling Stones Official App is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, featuring exclusive interviews, photos, videos and concert footage as well as opportunities to win concert tickets. Additional content will be available via a pay portion of the app. As the Stones hit the road, the band intends to use the app to allow fans to vote for songs the band should play in concert. In a statement, Mick Jagger said that, “We wanted to do something a bit special and innovative - an app that really connects with the user, lots of exclusive content, integration with social networks and the ability to make a song request for the upcoming shows.” Guitarist Keith Richards added, “There’ll be quite a few surprises in there for the fans; some behind the scenes footage; some old, some new stuff that very few people get to see. It’s all part of a rather splendid celebration for us.” The app was designed by the Endemol Group, which will also administer it. The Stones are revving up for five scheduled 50^th anniversary concerts, starting Sunday (November 25) inLondon. The final show, December 15 in Newark, New Jersey, will be broadcast via pay per view….The Stones have also released a new “bootleg” to the live archival series at Google Play. “Live atLeedsRoundhayPark – 1982” features a 24-track show supporting the previous year’s “Tattoo You” album. The tour marked the first to feature keyboardist Chuck Leavell, formerly of the Allman Brothers Band and Sea Level, who now works as the Stones’ musical director.