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‘Revelation’ 3-Disk Set Coming From Journey
The release of Revelation in June will mark the first one since the legendary classic rock group was joined by singer Arnel Pineda.
Taking a page from the Eagles’ playbook, the new 3-disk set will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart. The Eagles did quite well with their release, which makes one wonder if these new Wal-Mart deals will be something we see a lot more of in the future.
The new 3-disk set will consist of two CDs and one DVD. The first CD will present 11 "classic" Journey tunes that have been re-recorded. The second CD will contain 11 new songs and the DVD is live concert footage.
Fans can expect information in the coming weeks regarding Journey’s tour which will kick off this summer. The group has already been confirmed for the Arrow Rock Festival in Nijmegen, the Netherlands on June 15. The festival will also feature performances from Def Leppard, KISS, Whitesnake and Twisted Sister.
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Bertinelli Says Eddie Van Halen Is Not In Rehab
The latest tidbit from the Van Halen saga comes by way of Eddie Van Halen’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli who is quoted by People magazine saying that Eddie is not in rehab and he is sober.
She does not go into any detail about what medical problem Eddie is dealing with but does say that he is being proactive about his illness.
I suppose it is natural for people to make assumptions about someone who was in rehab not all that long ago, and all the secrecy surrounding Van Halen’s condition certainly doesn’t do much to help that situation.
There is no reported change in the group’s tour plans since the last update that said the tour will resume on April 19 in Las Vegas.
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Recent Update on Neil Peart’s Site
The guy that is often considered the greatest rock drummer of all time, Neil Peart of Rush, has posted a new entry to his website.
I always make it a point to read every word he posts there, not only because I am a Rush fan, but also because he is such an interesting writer and he often writes about things that are totally unrelated to music that I find interesting.
With this most recent update, Peart talks about spending time in his 
native Canada during February and how much he loves being there during that time of the year.
He’s obviously someone who loves nature and the outdoors, and since I have an appreciation for those things as well, this latest entry was interesting to me. I’m sure here may be some people out there who find the subject as boring as watching paint dry.
Although I don’t share Peart’s enthusiasm for the winter season, I do sometimes appreciate the beauty of a winter day here in New Hampshire where I live. My problem with winter in this part of the world is that it is just too darn long. I often say that if spring started here around the end of January, I really wouldn’t mind winter all that much and might even come to appreciate it as much as Neil Peart does.
One item leaked out by Peart during this most recent update is a hint that he may be moving back to Canada. It seems he has been living in California for a while now and it appears he may be a little homesick and planning a move back to the Great White North.
Check out Peart’s latest post here.
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Australian Woman Takes Her Springsteen Seriously
I don’t think too many people would question Karen Lee Cooper’s dedication to the music of Bruce Springsteen, although I think it would be fair to question her sanity.
Cooper was recently sentenced in an Australian court to eight years in jail after pleading guilty to manslaughter which stemmed from an attack in 2006 where she stabbed her boyfriend to death.
Apparently, Ms. Cooper enjoys listening to Bruce Springsteen on her CD player, but her boyfriend, Kevin Watson, did not count himself among Springsteen’s many fans, and proceeded to voice his displeasure with Ms. Cooper’s choice of music on July 8, 2006.
When Mr. Watson decided to get physical with Ms. Cooper’s CD player, she picked up a knife and stabbed him. Although she did call authorities to summon help following the incident, Mr. Watson died before help arrived.
A short time later, police located Cooper outside where she had gone after swallowing a number of pills in a failed suicide attempt.
I guess it’s is nice for a performer to hear about a fan that is willing to defend her dedication, but I don’t think this is the kind of incident “The Boss” likes to hear about.
For more coverage of this story, check out Goldcoast.com.au.
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Classics Gain New Fans Thanks To ‘Guitar Hero Effect’
Those of us who consider ourselves diehard classic rock fans may be tempted to borrow from a well-known track by The Who that says, "The kids are alright."
I will admit that I was rather unimpressed with the whole "Guitar Hero" concept when I first heard about it. Much like cartoon dad Randy Marsh on South Park, I thought time spent with a toy guitar in front of a TV screen would be much better spent learning how to play a real guitar.
Despite my earlier reservations, and the fact that I still do consider time spent with a real guitar more valuable than with a toy, there do appear to be some good things coming out of this whole "Guitar Hero" craze.
Beyond providing some good clean fun for folks who don’t have a desire to learn how to play a real guitar, games like "Guitar Hero" are creating a whole new generation of classic rock fans.
The proof is in the numbers. Figures from Neilsen SoundScan, a company that tracks both digital music downloads and music sold through more traditional outlets, sales of the Aerosmith single "Same Old Song And Dance" rose 136 percent the week after "Guitar Hero III" was released and then exploded to 400 percent the week after the Christmas holiday.
Class rock artists also seem to have found new appreciation for this generation of games that allow just about anyone to feel like a rock star on stage in the comfort of their own living room.
How badly do some artists want to have their songs featured on a version of "Guitar Hero" or "Rock Band?" Well, the Sex Pistols were willing to return to the studio to re-record "Anarchy In The U.K." because they did not have the original master recording and Living Colour went into the studio and re-recorded the guitar solo on "Cult of Personality" because it was considered too easy.
Parents around the country are reporting that their kids are embracing a lot of the classics many of us baby boomers grew up listening to after being introduced to the music by playing one of these games. Something that should help classic rock endure well into the future.
In closing, I offer a tip of my hat to the creators of games like "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band." I can’t think of anything but good things to say about activities that help keep classic rock alive for future generations.
For more on this story, check out MSNBC.
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Whitesnake Album, Tour Drawing Near
With a new album set for release on April 22 and a European tour this summer, Whitesnake is back in the news. With 10 years or so passed since their last studio albums, fans may not have expected to hear from the rockers again, but they are indeed back.
The group’s new album, Good To Be Bad, will be released on SPV on 
April 22 and frontman David Coverdale took some time to talk with Billboard recently.
Plans for a U.S. tour are being discussed but are not yet final. European fans will be treated to a tour that features Whitesnake and Def Leppard, who also happen to have an album coming next month.
Coverdale reveals that he and Def Leppard’s Joe Elliot are old friends who are both surprised how well their tour is being received. They have decided to add new dates due to the fact that because the arenas are selling out three months in advance of the tour.
Whitesnake fans may also be looking forward to the release of a newly remastered 3-disk set to celebrate the groups 30-year anniversary. A live Whitesnake DVD is also said to be in the works.
When asked what inspired him to emerge from retirement, Coverdale mentions his experience touring with German rock legends the Scorpions and how he finished up that adventure with a smile on his face and a large sum of money, which prompted his wife to encourage more activities of that nature.
To avoid portraying the Whitesnake frontman as too interested only in the financial rewards of the music business, it should be noted that he was also quoted as saying: “I thought this is an opportunity to keep me happy and make other people happy, too.”
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Joe Perry Sidelined For Knee Surgery
It appears that the two shows Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry performed with his sons recently may have aggravated an existing problem with one of the 57-year-old rockers knees and forced him to schedule surgery on March 18.
The surgery has resulted in the postponement of a show on April 5 in Niagara Falls, New York.
Perry, has been suffering with a problem knee for around two years and had been putting off treatment to avoid disrupting Aerosmith’s schedule.
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Van Halen Off The Road Until April 19
Whatever it is that is ailing Van Halen Guitar God Eddie Van Halen is not being talked about outside the inner circle of VH.
Recent word from ex Van Halen wife Valerie Bertinelli indicates that Eddie is "OK," whatever that means. I’m sure it might bring a little comfort to some VH fans, but at the same time, makes others wonder if it is the old drinking thing again.
There’s a lot of speculation that Eddie is off the wagon again and the group is remaining tight-lipped about the whole affair, which is exactly what you would expect if drinking or drugging is the problem again.
Latest word on the plans for the tour has it being placed on hiatus until April 19 when they are scheduled to Rock Las Vegas. Fans that hold tickets for the postponed shows are encouraged to hang onto them since they will be honored for the new dates.
The new dates for the postponed shows are said to be in the works and will be released as soon as they are confirmed.
Up until recently the Van Halen tour seemed to be going quite well. Venues were sold out and there were a lot of good reviews being penned.
Just before the postponements started there was talk about Eddie’s playing not being up to snuff and possible infighting within the group. Now I guess fans will just have to wait it out and see if the rock legends can rise above it all and get their act back on the road.
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Velvet Revolver May Back A Led Zeppelin Tour
It’s been pretty quiet on the Led Zeppelin rumor patrol lately, but a new one has surfaced today that once again hints at the possibility of more action from the rock supergroup.
Duff McKagan, bass player for Velvet Revolver is saying that they are in line to be the supporting act in the event of a Led Zeppelin tour. There was no word on why McKagan would say something like that and he did not offer any kind of explanation
You have to wonder why this kind of stuff is coming out if there is no serious talk of a Led Zeppelin tour. Hearing things like this is bound to keep hope alive in the hearts of many a Zeppelin fan.
What’s also interesting is something that Robert Plant was reported to have said recently. While in New York, Plant was asked about the possibility of a full-blown Zeppelin tour and he replied, "You never know what is around the corner."
That’s certainly a more optimistic statement than another one he made recently.
I guess hope for a Led Zeppelin tour lives on.
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