SCORPIONS Recording Cover Of RAINBOW's 'Temple Of The King' For RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs revealed in an interview with Classic Rock Revisited that this band is recording a cover of Rainbow's "Temple Of The King" for inclusion on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album. The collection, which is being assembled by the singer's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, will also tentatively include contributions from Metallica, Anthrax, Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, Alice Cooper, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath), Halestorm, Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Chris Jericho (Fozzy) and Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters). "I'm letting them pick what songs they wanna do in the way they wanna do it," Wendy told Artisan News in 2011. The Dio tribute album will see Grohl covering Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules", Halford contributing a version of Rainbow's "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" and Halestorm delivering a rendition of Dio's "Straight Through The Heart". "We reached out to Wendy Dio about wanting to be a part of the Dio tribute that's getting put together," Metallica singer James Hetfield told U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine. "We're very honored to be a part of that, and to be a part of a celebration of Ronnie's life and his great contribution, man." In an interview with Guitar International, former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano stated that the band's cover version of "Neon Knights" "came out pretty smoking." Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with Black Sabbath, Rainbow and his own band Dio, died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/scorpions-recording-cover-of-rainbows-temple-of-the-king-for-ronnie-james-dio-tribute-album/ http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/show_interview.php?id=1029

I like the song that I have heard so far from the new album and I enjoyed the rockline interview, I plan to get the new cd.

Jake E. Lee answers fans' submitted questions at NAMM.

Stunning Video of California Drought from Stratosphere http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3032619/#54238633

Definitely!

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David Crosby and Graham Nash will be on David Gilmour's upcoming album I've read.

This is coming out on vinyl as an import. Available on grey vinyl also. Definitely getting this.

I love Jake E. Lee.

I can't drive 55 - Sammy Hagar

Nice afternoon here, t-shirt and shorts weather...

That's what I figured.

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Money (That's What I Want): Beatles still earning it 50 years later Mark Koba, CNBC Baby, You're a Rich Man. The Beatles earned a total of $10,000 from three performances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964 and two weeks before the 50th anniversary of their debut on the show, they're still making millions. They could have gotten more for just a single performance on the popular television show back then, but their manager, Brian Epstein, negotiated for top billing and increased exposure. He was right. The Beatles were the headliners for each program and got a massive TV audience--including a then-record 73 million viewers for their Feb. 9, 1964, U.S. TV debut. That kind of thinking, combined with a relentless drive and vast musical history, has kept the Beatles brand making money half a century after John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr took America by storm. And even after the deaths of Lennon and Harrison. "Their financial impact today is bigger than any other artist living or deceased," said David Florenza, a Villanova University economics professor who specializes in art and entertainment. "The surviving members and the group's holding company continue to search avenues that weren't available to them in the mid-1960s," he said. "They've always been on the cutting edge." The business legacy of the Beatles started immediately, said John Covach, a rock historian who teaches a Beatles course at the University of Rochester. "The Gretsch and Rickenbacker guitars they used on Sullivan just flew off the shelves the next day," he said. "Kids wanted to be like them from the instruments to the haircuts." As of this year, the Beatles sold some 600 million albums worldwide--with 177 million sold in the U.S. alone, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Elvis Presley is second in the U.S. at 135 million sold. They once held the top five spots on Billboard 100--in April 1964--an achievement that's likely to remain unmatched. They made $25 million in earnings that year, which translates to almost $188 million today. This from a band that sang: "Money (That's What I Want)." Apple Corp., the Beatles holding company controlled by McCartney, Starr and the estates of Lennon and Harrison, continutes to push out products. In 1995, there was the release of the "Beatles Anthology" documentary, along with the book and CD. A compilation of No. 1 hit singles was released as an album in 2000--and went to the top of the charts. It became the best selling album from 2000 to 2010. Other deals include the "Beatles Rock Band" music video game, released in 2009--with multimillion sales--as well as the ongoing show "Love," which features Beatles music and performances by Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas. In 2012, the TV show "Mad Men" paid about $250,000 for the rights to use the Lennon-McCartney song, "Tomorrow Never Knows" in an episode. Also in 2012, after years of squabbles with Apple Inc over naming and music rights, (the Beatles formed their company in 1968 for tax advantages--the computer company was founded in 1976) the Beatles finally allowed their music to be sold on iTunes. "It's remarkable for a band that stopped recording in 1970, they still have such interest." said Darrin Duber-Smith, a marketing professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. What's helped the Fab Four's staying power, said Duber-Smith, is being a first mover. In marketing terms, that means they were the first in their category and came to symbolize a significant movement in time. "They represent the British musical invasion and the change in music that came with it," he said. "We've had other moments like (Grunge) with Pearl Jam and Kurt Cobain, but nothing like the Beatles did for their time. They were a transformative band, and that has longevity." Of course, it was the business part of their careers that helped end the Beatles' recording career. The death of Epstein in 1967 from a perscription drug overdose sent the group, by their own admission, into a business tailspin. The resulting bickering over managing their financial affairs kept the band battling each other into the mid 1970s. It reached a point where Apple Corp., once listed on the London Stock Exchange, nearly disbanded in 1975. But it was kept on to manage the business aspect of the Beatles recording library. It turned out well, as Apple Corp ranked second in 2010 on Fast Company magazine's list of the world's most innovative companies in the music industry. Rumors of a Beatles reunion, and there were many, ended suddenly with Lennon's murder in 1980. Twenty-one years later, George Harrison died of cancer. But both continue to sell records, with Lennon's estate taking in some $12 million in 2011 and Harrison's $6 million that year. McCartney and Starr still tour and make music headlines. Both are scheduled to appear on the Grammy Awards on Sunday and will tape a concert to help mark the 50th anniversary of their Sullivan performances. Starr's worth is listed at around $300 million. McCartney is said to have a net worth of $800 million. There could be more money ahead for him and the Lennon estate in 2018. That's when full rights to the Lennon-McCartney catalogue of songs revert back to the songwriters. Lennon and McCartney have recieved a percentage of royalties over the last decades. It was singer Michael Jackson who outbid McCartney in 1985 for the rights--paying nearly $50 million for them. Jackson later sold half rights to Sony for $95 million. The Beatles themselves were circumspect about their longevity, according to Larry Kane, a former news anchor in Philadelphia and reporter who covered the Beatles on their U.S. tours in 1964 and 1965. "It was always a big question for them--when was the bubble going to burst," said Kane, who has written three books about the band. "I don't think they had any idea it would go on like this." But there was one among them who did. "I asked Brian Epstein in 1964 how long it would last," Kane added. "He said, 'Larry, the children of the 21st century will be listening to the Beatles.' He was right." http://www.nbcnews.com/business/money-thats-what-i-want-beatles-still-earning-it-50-2D11988270

Too little, too late? Grammys finally deem the Beatles legends Tony Sclafani TODAY contributor Talk about a long and winding road. Fiftly years after the Beatles rocked America with their appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," the Grammy Awards have deemed the massively influential British pop band worthy of a lifetime achievement award. Surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to reunite on stage when they recieve the honor at Sunday's awards. And while you know that can't be bad, considering the commercial and critical acclaim the band has recieved, it is, as the Beatles once sang in "Penny Lane," "very strange." Acts with far less success and influence have recieved the award since its inception in 1962. The Grammy gang was all shook up about Elvis in 1971. Fred Astaire, primarily known as a dancer, got a leg up on the Fabs when he received his posthumously in 1989. Heck, even other '60s groups like the Beach Boys, the Who, and the Grateful Dead beat the Beatles to the punch. Yes, you read that right. The Dead got in before the Beatles. So did Frank Zappa. Fans of the Liverpool legends, at this point, might wonder what goes on in the minds of the Grammy committee. Probably not a lot of planning, said Tim Riley, NPR music critic and author of books on both the Beatles and John Lennon. "My mental note was that the Grammys just kind of blew it with the Beatles," Riley told TODAY. "They were so inconsistent when it came to the Beatles. The larger story here is that the Grammys have never been on top of rock and roll at all." Riley said the reason the Grammys might be paying tribute now is "Ringo and Paul finally agreed to appear on stage together and they said, 'Oh sure we'll give you a Lifetime." During the band's heyday, they only nabbed a handful of Grammys, though they picked more after their split. Pop culture historian Robert Rodriguez, who has written or co-written nine books on the band, says the Grammys' history with the Beatles is 'kind of spotty. "They were nominated a lot more than they ever won," he told TODAY. "Which might suprise some people if you look at the people that beat them out, like the Statler Brothers and other acts that came and went and were not quite on the same artistic level." Rodriquez also said he believes the Grammys purposely held back giving the lifetime achievement award to the Beatles because "they were kind of keeping this event in their pocket to make a big celebration out of it. Afterward they're taping a tribute concert to be run on the anniversary of (the band's 1964) 'Ed Sullivan' appearance." That Jan. 27 concert is being called "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles." Performers will include Alicia Keys, John Legend, and John Mayer, all of whom, ironically, won more Grammys than the Beatles ever did. The big question now is what Beatles songs Paul and Ringo will play- and who they'll play with. With John Lennon and George Harrison deceased, it'll be a bittersweet way for them to get back. http://www.today.com/entertainment/too-little-too-late-grammys-finally-deem-beatles-legends-2D11981962

Me too! I usually never get the Honey Roasted Chicken though. My favorites are the Chicken Parmigiana, Salisbury Steak, Meat Loaf, Golden Battered Fish Fillet, at least those are the ones I have in my freezer now.

It's been twenty-one years since David Crosby released a solo record and his new one scheduled for release on January 28th is only the fourth solo of his lifetime. Yeah, it's been a long time comin' before the dawn. Titled "Croz", as he's known to his friends and family, it's a collection of moody, mostly mellow songs each alive with the astute observations of their creator. David Crosby and his music cannot be separated from his view of the human condition, nor should it. It's a vital part of who the man is and what he's done in his musical incarnations over six decades of songwriting and recording. Raised in a creative family, his dad was Academy Award winning cinematographer Floyd Crosby and his older brother Ethan was also a songwriter and entertainer, but it was David who became the two time Rock & Roll Hall of fame inductee (Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young) and founding member of CPR featuring his son James Raymond and Jeff Pevar. James is also a key contributor to "Croz", which features a couple of notable guests too. Mark Knopfler contributed his trademark guitar work to the album opener, "What's Broken?" and Wynton Marsalis lent his soul-piercing trumpet to, "Holding on to Nothing". Visit at http://www.davidcrosby.com/ and you'll learn the venerable troubadour will be embarking on a limited engagement tour in support of "Croz" beginning the day the album is released. Croz has scheduled four shows in New York City, three in D.C., a couple each in Chicago and San Francisco and three in Los Angeles. Many are already sold out, so get on the stick to secure your spot. Crosby is one of the most fascinating men on the planet, living a life so rich and textured that it took not one, but two autobiographies to even come close to telling the story of his fascinating life. A third may be needed to fully cover his complex contributions to our culture. Prison. Weapons and drug charges. Liver transplant. Donating sperm to Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher. And all that music...the Byrds, CSN, CSNY, C&N, CPR...or the law firm era as some call it. Regarding , "Croz", David opined, "I needed to get some things off my chest". To us that's akin to back in the day when E.F. Hutton spoke and everyone listened. When Croz says he needs to vent we find a comfy spot to listen. Don't miss the always stimulating David Crosby on Rockline Replay now: http://rocklineradio.com/replay/replay.php http://youtu.be/A2paJl4uEVc

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Out on the tiles - Led Zeppelin

Rock star unveils development plans for Shropshire golf course Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing has teamed up with a property development finance provider to build luxury cabins on his Shropshire golf course. The musician has plans to develop a spa, a hotel and restaurant on the Astbury Hall site in Bridgnorth. Championship golfer Darren Clarke has also been signed up as a global ambassador for the 18-hole course. Downing, a keen golfer, purchased the site in the 1980s and has since designed The Astbury, a par 71, 6,500-yard golf course. Property group Regentsmead is providing funding for the construction of the cabin lodges and 2011 Open champion Clarke has signed on as global ambassador for the course. Clarke has agreed a three-year deal at the facility which involves the golfer having the Astbury logo on his sleeve and golf bag. He will also attend several events at the course throughout the year. "A while ago Chubby, my manager, met with Ken and we have been discussing this for quite some time,' Clarke said. "It is a venue, with Ken's eye for detail, which is only going to get better and better. The course is relatively new in golfing terms but I was very impressed with it." Downing is planning for a more than 30 further units on the site of various sizes with the end goal of creating a 'Darren Clarke Village' of about 200 "high-class" cabins. "We've got an awful lot of things in the pipeline," Downing added. "For example, we've got a fantastic spa facility which is being worked on at the moment. It's going to quite possibly be the biggest, best and most futuristic in the country. "The aspirations are for The Astbury to become a destination not just nationally but internationally as well, so it's all about 'watch this space'." http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/105895-rock-star-unveils-development-plans-shropshire-golf-course

Jimmy Page music celebrating his birthday on an internet radio station, The Firm right now...