the Rock Report

Do I really need to repeat myself, campers?? From Shropshire to Liverpool to Essex, The Fore were on fire!

While their set on the Bootleg Beatles show was awesome, the talk of the town over this past weekend was their performance of ‘Run & Hide’ — a new song set for their next album. It was perfect for their gig at Lennon’s Bar in Liverpool where the lads played a rough and ready set. Word from their management was that it was one of their best performances yet! “Their sound guy knew exactly what he was doing! Yeah!” Neil White told me. “They finished off with a brilliant rendition of ‘You’ll Be Mine’ which sent the crowd wild, along with the assembled ‘Fore’ clan. The guy standing next to me (a Liverpudlian) said he had heard nothing like it in years and were they signed, “not YET”, I replied, he was transfixed throughout.”

Not yet … but, trust The Relic, Rockers … it’s gonna HAPPEN!!! Stay tuned to this program for complete details. MEANING: I’LL HAVE ANOTHER UPDATE ON THE SHOW IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS!! Wanna read about it ahead of time?? (Awwww, geee … steal my thunder, whydon’tcha??) Okay … get ready and read the entry near the bottom of this post, then!!

ANDY GRIFFITH and other news …

HUH?!?!

Actually, the man who wrote the intro to the famous US TV show (in fact, he did the famous whistling) has passed away at the age of 88. Earle Hagen also wrote the themes for The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy and Mod Squad (by the way, I’m told The Relic does a spot-on Floyd the Barber, though I’m not nearly as old … or as hairy! It does get me free haircuts, though! lol)

And dig this: Who’s been voted the senior celeb with the sexiest (yes, I said it!) smile? In a British poll conducted by the organizers of National Smile Month, Mick Jagger … came in last! Of course, ya had the wonderful actress Helen Mirren, and she … came in second.

The winner?? Wouldja believe Sir James Paul McCartney?? Yup. Macca’s got the kisser that won over thousands of voters! (it’s a shame Hillary can’t say the same in America … but that’s a different story …)

THE POP STAR (PT. II)

Now, I’ve gotten RelicMail that’s tellin’ me you dig this UK sitcom … and for good reason: You get the mix of the “old guard” with the “new blood”. And you also get Wendy Richard (Ms. Brahms) who was a recording artist in her own right; the late John Inman (Mr. Humphries) whose “I’m freeee!” became almost a household phrase, and Mike Berry.
But, most of all, it’s downright fun!
That being said, here’s part II of The Pop Star:

(inkidinkally, I understand that Mike Berry — Mr. Spooner in this vid — is startin’ to make a bit of a comeback in the UK. He’s the one who did the excellent I Remember Buddy Holly years ago, along with other hits.)

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Now … more in 24, okay? So enjoy the show, Rockaholics … and, for the next (roughly) 1,440 minutes, remember:
Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side …

Okay … I know that last part of the title might’ve thrown ya, but lemme ’splain:

Y’see, a few times over the past years, I’ve sat in as drummer for a local band … and, as anyone who’s ever thumped the skins can tell ya, those sticks can fly outta yer hands every once-in-awhile! But a friend of mine told me about some stuff you can use to keep ‘em from doin’ that. “It’s called Gorilla Snot,” he said. Heck … I didn’t even know those overgrown monkeys picked their noses, much less that anyone would actually package that stuff!

But it’s actually a sort of mild glue that keeps ‘em from slipping! So, I tried it … and it worked great (until I went to the bathroom during a break! Ever try to unzip with a stick stuck to yer hands? It ain’t pretty …).

Personally, I think I’ll stick with the guitar now (I can play that, bass, harmonica, drums and stereo in case yer wonderin’ …)

A GREAT IMPRESSION

Finally, supersoulstar Curtis Mayfield got his star on the Rock Walk in Hollywood! It happened on Friday and, though Curtis is no longer with us, it was great to see ‘em unveil a bust of The Impressions there.

And, while Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is still rehabbing from that painkiller addiction (remember? Toldja about it in the last episode), it’s good to see his daughter, actress Liv, morally-supportin’ her dad!

Hey … need a good place to go for summer vacation? One with action, good times … and plenty of classic rock? Be sure to pack your bags and head down to the new Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, SC! You’ve got rides like Whole Lotta Love (and this rascal, when it starts, sounds as loud as a jet airliner comin’ in!) and Nights In White Satin: The Trip (which was re-orchestrated for the park by The Moody Blues themselves!). Beginning this summer, you’ll also see acts like The Eagles, Charlie Daniels and The Moody Blues!

THE POP STAR (Pt. I)

In this episode of Are You Being Served? you’ll get to see and hear Mike Berry (here as Mr. Spooner) as he goes for a recording contract (it’s obvious that The Fore’s gonna be headin’ for one soon, but [I hope] without the mishaps that happen here!).

Now … all that bein’ said and done, I’m gonna try to hit the sack for a bit (I’m also kinda stung over the death of my best little feline friend, Contessa. It’s a bit hard on the soul, but … well, like John Lennon once intimated (and I can’t quote exactly, but the thought has never left me), how do we know there’s not something better over there — wherever “there” is?

MAKIN’ RICKETY ROOFING REALLY RARE

Now, we’ve got quite a few Rockaholics in Pennsylvania, so this one’s for you:
If you’re tired of replacin’ your roofing shingles every time ya turn around; if you’re wondering why even the best-built shingle roof is leaking into your attic, then it’s time to consider metal roofing.
Now, you might think it’s more expensive than shingles, but, actually, it’s a money-saver. Y’see, what makes it that way is time itself; a metal roof is designed to last decades without worrying about replacement. You’ll also save on your power bill because its insulating properties will make for lower heating/cooling costs. Oh … did I mention it’d also qualify you for tax credits, because you bought an energy saving roof?
So it’s worth your time and money to check out that link I gave you! Do it now!

Okay — until tomorrow, remember: Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

Photo of Curtis Mayfield courtesy Photobucket™. Click his photo for details …

Hmph … looks like that half-million-dollar gig I toldja about a few posts back was just small change compared to what’s really comin’ up for the Rocket Man.

Y’see, he’s accepted a deal to do a one-hour show … for a Russian businesswoman … for … (ya ready?) … $5,200,000 (right! Five-point-two million bucks)!

He’ll be performing for her in the Fall of this year. (Geez … hope the check doesn’t bounce!)

Oh … remember when I toldja about Zak Starkey leaving Oasis? Well, he’s already been replaced! The fourth drummer of this embattled ensemble is Chris Sharrock, formerly with singer Robbie Williams.

Hmmm … wonder how long he’ll last?

AYBS: DEAR SEXY KNICKERS (Pt. 3; Conclusion)

FOREHEAD BREAKTHROUGH

WHOA!! Sorta sounds like an intense thought, huh? Actually, from the number of emails comin’ through RelicMail, there are quite a few who wanna get in touch with each other, to trade thoughts, ideas and more on the lads.
Sooooo … I’ve sent out a blanket email (you know whutImean … CCs, BCCs, AC-DCs and stuff) so if they wanna get in touch (wellll, mebbe not the AC-DC thing … sounds a bit shocking!) they can pen others on the list. Natch, I gave ‘em all a “heads-up” with the rog (huh? Oh … ol’ ROG?? Means rules of game of course: no ulterior motives, cussing, spitting or throwing cups onto the arena floor …).

THE “BLING” THING

Like you, I don’t know of any woman who doesn’t like jewelry; and just about every retail store in creation offers it, whether it’s “costume” or the “real deal”.
But, unless you’ve got loads of cash to spend on marked-up items, lots of time to spend waiting for an employee to notice you — and, of course, the tankful of gas ya need in order to drive around and find these places (much less find a place to park!), it can be a hassle when you shop.
Unless …
Suppose I give you a link to some of the best, most fashionable and beautiful jewelry in the world. Wait — let me “sweeten the pot” a bit: What if I told ya that you’d save money, time and could do all your shopping via secure-server online?
WAIT! There’s MORE! What if these precious pieces of adornment were worn by celebs like Rachael Ray, Jessica Alba, Felicity Huffman and many others?
Now … do you think your wife/girlfriend/fiance or even you would be interested — and worthy of their fabulous creations?? Ummm … do we breathe air? Of course ya would!!
Well, you’re in luck … because all you need to do is click on the link to the absolute best in designer jewelry … and find the creations that are just right for your “special someone”.

Now … since I’m stillll at the uni library (and if that PC ain’t fixed soon, they’re gonna enroll me here. Well, at least it ain’t the Army Recruitment Office! Anyway, it’s “in the shop” now), gotta sign off for the time bein’.
So, until tomorrow (at the latest), remember:

Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

THE FORE+BOOTLEG BEATLES=LIVERPOOL!

That’s right, ForeHeads — the lads are makin’ their way back to the ‘Pool to share the stage with the famous Bootleg Beatles! Here’s the 411 from various press clippings on the BIG event (are ya ready for excitement? Then dig this!:)

“There is to be an estimated 2000 - 3000 crowd at the West Mid Showground to watch The world famous Bootleg Beatles, supported by The Fore, with the evening further brightened by tents and stalls from various local food and drink suppliers. The event is very much eat, drink and listen under the stars”

“Kick start your summer with the World famous Bootleg Beatles performing this at the West Mid Showground in Shrewsbury. The best Beatles tribute band ever known will be performing a two hour concert of all the classic Beatles hits, with The Fore supporting.”

“On Saturday 24th May 2008 bank holiday weekend, the legendary Bootleg Beatles will be playing a one off concert at the Agricultural Showground in Shrewsbury.

START YOUR SUMMER IN STYLE!! Take a trip through the life of the Beatles. This Shrewsbury under the stars concert will be packed with all the classic Fab Four hits from the world famous Bootleg Beatles with the full backing from their 4 piece string and brass ensemble. The supporting band are The Fore one of the most exciting hidden gems out there. Gates open at 6.30pm come and enjoy the champagne and pimms bar and eat from the hog roast tent, families welcome, with free parking on site.”

Now, there are still limited tickets available and can be bought via the link on their website or direct from Freshbox Events

In the UK (or if you’re plannin’ to visit) call the ticket hotline on 01743 451 164

And don’t forget the next day is The Liverpool IPO! (International Pop Overthrow Festival, Liverpool - Sunday 25 May 2008)

The lads off to Liverpool again to take part in the IPO Festival, which they thoroughly enjoyed last year. This time they’re playing in The Cavern at 5pm and Lennon’s Bar at 7pm, so come down and see ‘em leg it (in sutthun stateside, “hoof it”) across Mathew Street from venue to venue!

Oh and by the way, you don’t need a ticket for this one……. it’s FREEEEBEEEE TIIIIME!

Now, remember (geez, does Uncle Relic haveta do everything?? lol) … for you UKers, it’s going to be a Bank Holiday Weekend, so ya just gotta get to The Fore Front and make some noize to show yer support! These lads are superstar-bound, so each show ya see is history-in-the-making! RELIC SAYZ SO!!

PART II DEAR SEXY KNICKERS

DYLAN AND KING

The new Dylan Way in Duluth’s ready for visitors! It’s named, obviously, for the Legend Himself. Bob Dylan is a native of Duluth, and it’s about time the city (heck … the world) honored him, right??

And, concerning Jonathan (”Perv-Pants”) King: It’s unanimous: Everyone’s thinkin’ he’s made a fool outta himself by glamorizing (or attempting to) the “molestation” thing he did. Man, this is a “no-brainer”; King is really stoopin’ low (come to think of it, what pervert doesn’t?) with that available-on-his-site-only (wonder why?) “Vile Pervert: the Musical”.

The Relic DESPISES molestation, abuse, control and other rot like that! So if I got a little hot under the collar there, I ain’t apologizin’!!

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Any/everybody who knows the Relic can tell ya that, whenever there’s some time off (about 5 minutes, 15 seconds per day), this honker likes to be stuck behind a good book.
‘Course, I don’t have a lotta time to spend toolin’ around town looking for my favorite books; and many of those offers ya get in the mail still charge you an arm-and-a-leg — and are slow as Granny’s molasses in gettin’ to ya.
But, luckily, I’ve found one site that really delivers on the goods: they carry the most popular and newest releases in every category, offer fantastic discounts, speedy delivery — and the best in secure purchasing (that means, no one’s gonna get your info!)!
Hey … why not try them out yourself? You’ll be as pleased as I am with all the good reading that can be yours … at great prices and with dependable service … just by clicking on this link for books.

Well, time’s up for this round (nope … still workin’ on it! Should be up this weekend. Until then, I’m visitin’ the uni more than I’ve done since I was a student!), so, until next ish, remember:

Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

Well, it happened …

for whatever reason, my PC “blue-screened” itself a coupla nights ago and, though I was able to bring it back, the modem (it and the drivers) was discombobulated!

Natch, I spent a full 24 tryin’ to get it back (huh?? Have ya tried calling Microsoft® lately? After pressing “this” or “that” number, ya still wait forever … and can somebody tell me how a dude in New Delhi knows about my computer?), sooooo … here I am, on an old PC, makin’ sure I get this post done (how old is it?? Dunno … but it’s got a kerosene reservoir and comes with a candle holder!).

Anyway, the “normal” PC (hmph … as if anything’s mornal in Relicworld!) should be up and running at full speed within a coupla days, and we’ll be gettin’ back to our regular posts! So stay tuned …

ROCK UPDATES

Still got time for these rascals, though (thank God for libraries! I woulda done it on that old set, but I’m still waiting for my download from 1967 to complete):

JONATHAN KING, known not only for the ’60s hits Everyone’s Gone To The Moon and (It’s) Good News Week, has decided to tell his side of the 2001 conviction for molesting underaged boys. And he’s doing it (can you believe this?) by creating a 96-minute film musical. And (Wait … it gets better! Watch …) plays most of the roles in “Vile Pervert: The Musical”. While you’re laughing, lemme finish this part off by sayin’ he was released from prison in 2005.

BABY, YOU CAN RIDE MY CAR And, ’cause Sir Macca so nicely promoted the new hybrid Lexus during his ‘05 tour (evidently, we’ve been set back three years in this “updates” section for some reason), they gave him a LS600h worth a cool 158G (that’s $158 THOUSAND!!) But (get this, pt. II) the company flew the car by cargo jet to Britain, creating the same carbon emissions as if they had driven the car 300 times around the world. (but, gee … how ya gonna do dat? Won’t it, like, sink somewhere in the ocean? Picky, picky, picky!)

MORE GREAT 411 ON THE FORE NEXT ISH!! SO STAY TUNED! Until then, though …

Now, why in the world is The Relic showin’ an episode (Pt. I) of Are You Being Served?? Well, remember, back-in-the-day, when we clashed (often in fun) with the older generation — one that wasn’t too keen on seeing this younger, more modern set makin’ waves? That’s what AYBS? does, if ya study it a bit.

Here … see what I mean in Pt I of Dear Sexy Knickers (don’t worry … it’s still rated PG!!).

TOY-ING AROUND

C’mon … we all love toys, right? I mean, from the time we were grasshopper-size until today, we’ve played with everything from dolls to trucks, action-figures to Legos&#0174.
Ahhh, but, nowadays, if ya go to a retail store to find ‘em, you’ll see that toys have gone up in price with everything else. Besides, it’s hard to find the right ones to please our kids (or ourselves), anyway.
That is, until now.
Y’see, I’m gonna give ya a link that’ll take you to a great toy store — with a fantastic selection that’ll keep your young’un smiling and prices that’ll make you breathe a sigh of relief, you’ll definitely wanna visit … and come back again and again!
You’ll find the toys categorized by age, price and even the most popular are listed! And get this: You’ll save even more because you can buy via secure server from this site! And that saves ya gas money!
Quality, savings, selection … and, most of all, enjoyment … is what you’ll find when you click this amazing link for toys. Hey … why not go there now, and get ready for birthdays/Christmas a bit early? Makes sense!

More coming in the next ish! But, for now, time’s almost up at Stall 14 of the Uni Library here, so, until next time (whether here or with the new modem installed on the other one)

Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

Maybe … just maybe …

Y’see, word’s out that Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr (remember them?) are considerin’ re-teaming for recording and/or concerts! Both of these superstars have had enormous successes since the Beatles split, and their tentative reunion will undoubtedly be the most anticipated since the Zep show at O2 last year.

(Incidentally, the latest word from Jimmy Page is that LZ won’t be reuniting for further concerts after all. DIE-ummm!)

ABOUT BUCK, A DUCK AND BAD LUCK …

I guess the Buck stops here: Buck Owens’ famous Bakersfield recording studio, where Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard also recorded, was shut down about a week ago. But new plans include either opening another studio theater on the spot or simply turning the building into a museum. (Hey … rock or not, ya oughtta preserve the places where musical masterpieces were made, right?)

And The Relic’s hearin’ a lotta ducktalk lately on the FM! At first, I thought they finally released Donald after his big quack-up (first symptom: suffering intense Disney spells, followed by acting Goofy and Scrooge-ing up even Plutonic relationships by an uncontrollable Minnie Mouth). But it was only funnyman/DJ Rick Dees’ Disco Duck. Seems the winged web-waddle of weird is makin’ a comeback on the morning shows around larger markets …

Martha Reeves. The name itself evokes memories of Dancing In The Streets (this, I guess, before heavy traffic and high gas prices and cell phones, was safe …). But, on Sunday night, the head Vandella, now a respected Detroit councilwoman (now, why do they use that adjective? As if she wasn’t respected before??) had a bit of bad luck: thieves apparently kicked in the back door of her childhood home and stole almost a million bucks’ worth of speakers, mics, recording equipment — even karaoke machines! Though her dad owns the home, neither he nor she had insurance to cover the loss.

IN THE FORE-FRONT Got an interesting bit of RelicMail from a fan in California who suggested that, (now, get this!) since The Grateful Dead came from San Francisco and their fans are called “Deadheads” (as I was in high school … and I hadn’t even heard of the band!), then why not call Spencer, Simon, Luke and Matt’s fans Foreheads?

Hmmm … isn’t that where pain sometimes starts? Unless yer married or pay taxes, in which case it starts in the but wait a minnit: It’s … it’s also where thoughts emanate, right? And … and it’s also the first part of your face that’s noticed, correct? (okay, except mine. The gleam of the sun off this balding head of mine usually blinds people from lookin’ at me … and they’re often thankful for some reason)

Anyway … the lads seem to like the moniker, so why not run with it?? (Gotta be careful, though, about “scratchin’ yer Forehead”, unless she allows ya to! And never, never, “slap yer Forehead!”)

WHO SAID THIS? If you remember, at the end of the Quiz-Time Answers a coupla-three posts back, I gave two quotes to ya and asked who said ‘em? Here’s a review:

‘The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn’t the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility.’

‘You can’t cheat kids. If you cheat them when they’re children they’ll make you pay when they’re sixteen or seventeen by revolting against you or hating you or all those so-called teenage problems. I think that’s finally when they’re old enough to stand up to you and say, ‘What a hypocrite you’ve been all this time. You’ve never given me what I really wanted, which is you.’”

Who else would have more insight into the era … and what made kids tick … than John Lennon? He wasn’t just a performer or songwriter — the man was the consummate thinker!

MOPPIN’ IT UP

Man, I hate mopping — especially with whiskerlickers that occasionally … welll, you know how furballs can be, right? And most of the mops you can get in the store are not only a bit expensive but they can’t reach where we want ‘em to!

Well, now there’s one that provides the best in navigability! Y’see, microfiber’s gettin’ a big push (figuratively and, in this case, literally!) these days, and, when ya click the link I’m about to give ya, you’ll find the very best of these … and at prices that won’t “mop out your wallet!” You’ll not only find fantastic mops for the home (including a cool bucket-less type), but also industrial ones.

These can fit in just about any crevice, corner or kitty crawlspace for the ultimate in cleaning! The microfiber mop pads (or, if you prefer, microfiber “string” mopheads) are easy to handle, too! Believe me, you get more … infinitely more … for your money than you would a “regular” mop!

Now, all you’ve gotta do to find out more about the amazing microfiber mop is to click on that link you just passed … and get ready to enjoy a really clean floor!

Well, that’s it for this episode. Tune in tomorrow (or, later today, depending where ya live!) for more! Until then:

Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

Hey … remember that li’l ol’ name quiz I ran earlier this week? Well, here it is again, with the answers I promised (and a bit of background):

Formerly a California group called the Crossfires, they changed their name in honor of The Byrds. This was the Voylan/Kaplan quintet, The Turtles! Originally, they spelled it with a ‘y’, but most thought it was too ‘Byrd-ish’ so they took to the normal spelling (wait … Howard? Mark? NORMAL?? Umm, have ya seen their shows?)

The name of this popular act came from their manager, Jonathan King, who dreamed he managed a band of that name, and, in the dream, it had the top LP and single in America. Answer: 10cc! (note: It was not named for the … er, ‘other’ reason, as so many rockers think!)

While trying to decide on a name for their act, this trio almost called themselves The Frozen Noses in reference to their cocaine habit. This was the trio/occasional quartet/once-quintet now back-to-trio (sometimes, maybe with Neil), Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young-sometimes and Taylor-early-on.

They got their name from Paul McCartney’s early stage moniker. In fact, all the members adopted the band’s new name as their last names. This one was CBGB’s favorite sons, The Ramones. Some have said the Blitzkrieg Boppers coulda been bigger than they were, had they broken their connection with the now-defunct club! Dunno …

While this band was rushing to think up a name before their first gig, a member’s older brother became frustrated and yelled at them to call themselves this name. Yep … the older bro got a bit flustered and blurted, “Well, why don’tcha just call yerselves ‘RUSH’?” The name (thankfully) stuck …

The manager of this legendary group wanted a name change and came up with the Pedigree name of a friend’s cat. In Latin, it means ‘beyond these things’. The band mis-heard the name and spelled it differently. The Paramounts (who did a lot of Coasters covers, most notably Poison Ivy) heard the words (and the cat’s name) Procul Harun. Any idea what they named themselves??

Now … I’ve mentioned this one before (betcha got the name on the first try on this one), but I had it here because The Fore’s Luke Bentley’s a fan of the band:

They were named after a Robert E. Lee High School gym coach named Leonard Skinner, who punished two of the founding members for breaking the school code and wearing long hair and sideburns below the ears. Geee … lemme think here … ummm, replace the vowels with “y’s”, delete an “n” and add a “d” at the end, and ya got … Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Didja get ‘em?? GREAT!! Now … lemme try this quizzer for ya:

NAME THE PERSON WHO SAID THESE:

‘The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn’t the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility.’

‘You can’t cheat kids. If you cheat them when they’re children they’ll make you pay when they’re sixteen or seventeen by revolting against you or hating you or all those so-called teenage problems. I think that’s finally when they’re old enough to stand up to you and say, ‘What a hypocrite you’ve been all this time. You’ve never given me what I really wanted, which is you.’

WE’LL HAVE MORE UPDATES ON SUPERSTAR PETE DINTINO just as soon as his angel-daughter, Lin, posts them on the CaringBridge site! And, coming up, more from the legendary songmeister, Ron Ryan … as well as news, views and MORE! So stay tuned …

IF YOU’VE GOT A PROBLEM …

Obviously, a lot of folks (maybe some we know that are near-and-dear to us) have addiction problems. These are tough to handle on their own; rehab is necessary in these cases!
Now, there are many rehabilitation programs throughout the United States, but the best can be found just by the click of your mouse! Y’see, I’m gonna give you a link that’ll take you to a center that not only has the most effective drug treatments in the nation, but they’re tailored to help each addict individually! The reason’s simple: There is no “one-size-fits-all” treatments in today’s treatment programs!
But they also go beyond that and help the patient subliminally by providing the most beautiful and relaxing surroundings possible! When a patient feels at ease, he or she can be helped much more effectively.
So, if you’ve a friend, neighbor, co-worker … or even if it’s you … who needs help in combatting a drug addiction, please take a moment to study and consider the most effective drug rehab in America! With their success rate, tailored methods of treatment and beautiful surroundings, that person will leave their program a new person!

Well, that’s it for now. So, until tomorrow, same time, same station … keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music (and thoughts/prayers with Pete!) … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

Hey … just for the heck of it, whaddya say we sorta play Jeopardy&#8482 with the quiz this time (at least, for this segment)?

Here … I’ll give you the answers, and you send in the questions, okay? It’s kinda like this (I’ll give ya the answer to this one, just to show ya what I’m talkin’ about):

The leader of this famous Texas band came up with their name when he saw two brands of cigarette papers running together on a billboard. (Who is ZZ Top?)

See? Now it’s your turn:

Formerly a California group called the Crossfires, they changed their name in honor of The Byrds.

The name of this popular act came from their manager, Jonathan King, who dreamed he managed a band of that name, and, in the dream, it had the top LP and single in America.

While trying to decide on a name for their act, this trio almost called themselves The Frozen Noses in reference to their cocaine habit.

They got their name from Paul McCartney’s early stage moniker. In fact, all the members adopted the band’s new name as their last names.

While this band was rushing to think up a name before their first gig, a member’s older brother became frustrated and yelled at them to call themselves this name.

The manager of this legendary group wanted a name change and came up with the Pedigree name of a friend’s cat. In Latin, it means ‘beyond these things’. The band mis-heard the name and spelled it differently.

Now … I’ve mentioned this one before (you can get the name easily on this one), but I’ve got it here because The Fore’s Luke Bentley’s a fan of the band:

They were named after a Robert E. Lee High School gym coach named Leonard Skinner, who punished two of the founding members for breaking the school code and wearing long hair and sideburns below the ears.

If you get ‘em right, you’ll be given credit here, when I give ya the answers at the end of the week.

IN THE FORE-FRONT THIS WEEK …

If you’re one of the many Rockaholics in the UK, then maybe you were there when they rocked the Cavern Club last night (Sunday) … and for a good cause! Y’see, not only did The Fore rock the fans into a frenzy with their fab sounds, but the gig was in aid of The Yoko Ono Children’s Hospital ‘Imagine Fund’! For all the great music, friends and helping youngsters, it was a fabulous show!

And look for a special video two-fer comin’ up soon; but, until then, more updatez from the FOREFRONT!

WE’LL HAVE MORE UPDATES ON SUPERSTAR PETE DINTINO just as soon as his angel-daughter, Lin, posts them on the CaringBridge site! And, coming up, more from the legendary songmeister, Ron Ryan … as well as news, views and MORE! So stay tuned …

MEMORY ALMOST FULL?

Y’know, if ya use any PC or web-capable device, ya know how important it is to have the most memory (actually, it’s called random access memory or RAM, for short) for your machine. If ya don’t, the pages can take forever to load and, in cases when the memory’s full, ya can’t download or do anything that requires that extra “boost”.
But, where do ya go to get the extra RAM ya need? Okay … I’m gonna give ya a link in a second that’ll do just that! Your PC is gonna be in top shape when ya get these tested and guaranteed computer RAM upgrades!
On the site, they’ll even check your system, lead you to a 100% compatible memory for it (guaranteed!), and more! And the price for these (need I say the word “guarantee” again? These folks really stand for customer satisfaction!) is very pleasing … and you can even pay for your purchase via PayPal&#8482 — which makes your purchase super-secure!
The right memory, the right price, the right guarantee, hacker-safe purchasing, speedy delivery — what more can ya ask for? Just click this link for the best ram purchase you’ll ever make!
Your computer will definitely show you its appreciation!!

Well, until tomorrow, same time, same station … keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music (and thoughts/prayers with Pete!) … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

Okay, I’ll admit it: Despite my deep rock roots, I can never get enough of the stylistic smoothness of Neil Diamond! I mean, from his days as a Brill Building songwriter to his superstardom as America’s most prolific troubador, the man has won the hearts and musical souls of millions.

We’ve grooved to the belting rock of Cherry, Cherry, heard every lonely person’s cry in I Am … I Said, witnessed the creation of the world in the African trilogy Soolaimon, got that “tent-revival” religion in Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show … and so much more (and, hey — I didn’t even include the duets!).

And, now, he’s scheduled to kick off a 37-city North American tour (meaning: “heads-up,” Canadian Rockaholics!) on July 19th in St. Paul, Minnesota! (and this, after a hefty European tour! For BritFans, he’ll be playin’ the O2 and Wembley arenas!) For ticket info, check out his site … and don’t miss the chance to see this superstar on this tour of a lifetime! It’s in conjunction with the release of his upcoming CD, Home Before Dark.

NOW … IN OTHER NEWS:

Sylvester Stewart (aka “Sly Stone”) cancelled a Chi-Town appearance (it was supposed to have been on Saturday). He said it was for, ummmm, “health reasons.” No plans to re-sched, either …

The Guess Who’s Carl Dixon, who took over lead vocals after Burton Cummings left, was involved in a head-on auto crash a coupla weeks ago in Melbourne, Australia. He was trapped in the wreckage for two hours and placed in an induced coma, but his condition’s improved. Still, he’s hospitalized with two broken legs, a broken right hand and a badly injured eye that, according to docs, he’ll probably lose. Dude, the Rockaholics are all pullin’ for ya!

A lotta rock talk goin’ on about Elvis and a supposed “visit” he made to England. According to sources, he took a leave while in the Army (stationed in Germany) to meet and be shown around London by Tommy Steele.

But, now, two of the infamous Memphis Mafia said they were with Elvis at the time, and he was confined to base in Germany! In other words (according to them), it never happened! More on this little fraca as it develops …

RON RYAN and THINKIN’ ABOUT YOU

Y’know, if anybody deserves a spot in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame for his songwriting and musical history, it’d haveta be the man who, for all intents and purposes, put the Dave Clark Five on the musical map! (If you just joined us, check out Ron’s site at Ron Ryan Music for the shocking, true story.)

But his writing talent didn’t end there! Ron’s still writing some spectacular numbers, such as this one:

Talking About You

NOTE: This song is © 2008 RHM Music. Used by permission of the publisher. Any reproduction is expressly prohibited without prior consent from RHM Music, 9841 Mission Vega Rd. Unit 1, Santee, CA 92071

Okay … most of us Rockaholics have bonemunchers or whiskerlickers sittin’ around us, waggin’ their tails (or purrin’ like all get-out), just waiting for that next fur-rub!! Naturally, we want the very best for our pets (dogs want it … cats expect it!).
But we can’t pay the exorbitant prices that most pet stores require (I mean, we’ve gotta save some money to eat, too!). It’d be kinda nice to find an online store that offers the best for pets at a discount price, but with the same service as the “big-name” stores we see on TV, right?? And maybe … maybe even offer some advice or somethin’ that’ll help us in making the right choices!

Well, you’ve got it, and, in just a minute, you’ll be able to get all those supplies just as you want ‘em! Dependable, quick delivery, helpful service, great prices … and more! Just click the link that’ll take you to the very best buy (and service!) in pet supplies. Trust me — your pet’ll love you for it!

COMING UP: THE FORE AND MORE! But, for now (and since The Relic’s a bit down with a stomach bug), I’m gonna cool my jets for a few hours. So, until this time tomorrow, remember:

Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side>