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Rock star Jon Bon Jovi sings “It’s My Life,” but he may want to consider a change in those lyrics to “It’s My Song.” Bon Jovi is the latest of a long line of famous musicians this year to cry foul over the unauthorized use of his music by the presidential campaign of Republican candidate John McCain. ... read more |
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2008 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee John Mellencamp will be featured next Tuesday, September 23rd on an all new special for A&E’s Bio Channel. “Back Where We Started” takes a look at Mellencamp’s Indiana roots (hence the title), and will also feature an exclusive intimate concert at the historic Crump Theater in Columbus Indiana ... read more |
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First it was John Mellencamp and Jackson Browne. Now, Heart have joined the growing ranks of rock stars crying foul over the unauthorized use of their music by the Republican party, and specifically by its presidential ticket. Heart claim the song "Barracuda" was used without permission by John McCain and his VP pick, Sarah "Barracuda" Palin ... read more |
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Veteran folk-rocker Jackson Browne has filed a lawsuit for copyright infringement against both the Republican National Committee and it’s candidate for president John McCain, according to a report published today by the Los Angeles Times. Browne says he is “incensed” by McCain’s use of his best known song “Running On Empty” ... read more |
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For the new album, Mellencamp joins labelmates Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell on the new Starbucks Records, or excuse me, Hear Music label. This means that you can pick up your copy of Life, Death, Love and Freedom to go with that double tall latte at the neighborhood Starbucks ... read more |
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I’ve seen a lot of unpredictable partnerships in my day, been wowed by scores of bizarre collaborations. Uncle Sam teamed up with Charlie Communist to pound the shit out of Hitler’s baller ‘stache. Metallica slept with PG-13 rated producer Bob Rock for like five albums. Some creative DJ even found a way to loop “Smells Like Teen Spirit” over “Bootylicious”, but Stephen King and John Mellencamp in cahoots? What has this world come to ... read more |
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With this new found time, I’ve decided to focus my efforts on a new column (and napping). Every week, I’m going to look back at the previous seven days, cattily commenting on all the unseemly shit that went down. From newly announced tours to Rock n Roll deaths, I’ll infect every piece of news with my vindictive syringe of hate speech. To make it a challenge, I’m going to slide in at least fifty references to lead singers, drunken debutantes, and members of the clergy ... read more |
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