THE ROCK REPORT WITH

DARLENE CHECK

 

Hello Again?

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One of the most popular new wave band's from the 1970's may get back together. The Cars broke up 23 years ago but now their Facebook page is hinting at a reunion with all surviving members including front man Ric Ocasek!

Do Not Pass Go. Go Directly To Jail!

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Mark David Chapman, the man responsible for killing one of the most influential and famous figures of all time will face another parole board next month. Chapman killed John Lennon back in 1980. Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has submitted her 6th letter to the U.S. Court Officials in a bid to deny his release. Yoko says she would not feel safe if he was let go.

Walk This Way...

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....to Vancouver! The bad boys from Boston will be in Van this fall! You can catch Aerosmith during their Cocked Locked and Ready to Rock tour at Rogers Arena September 16th. Tickets go on sale Thursday July 29th at 10am through ticketmaster. Tickets are $59 to $189 bucks! www.ticketmaster.ca

On Hiatus

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Def Leppard will be taking a year off. Front man Joe Elliot says "Life in the and has become stressful". The Hysteria hit makers stirred up some rumours last year when they cancelled 23 dates on their North American Tour. Love Bites!

Iron Men

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The Black Sabbath feud is over!!! Ozzy Osbourne and his former band mate Toni Lommi have called a truce over the name "Black Sabbath". I'm sure these guys saw the light when their pal Ronnie James Dio passed on in May. Will there be a Sabbath reunion once again?? Maybe the guys will sit down to a nice plate of Rat Salad and discuss!!

How Do You Say 41 In Spanish?

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It was a blast from the past for Guitar Legend Carlos Santana at a recent gig. Santana played The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts... the old stompin' grounds of the original Woodstock festival 41 years ago. He told a crowd of 15 thousand people"This is ground zero of peace and love".

Save The Date

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U2 have rescheduled their 360 degree North American Tour now that Bono is feeling better after his back surgery. All tickets sold for their original dates will be valid at the rescheduled shows. The Edmonton show at Commonwealth Stadium is now set for June 1st, 2011 and the Seattle show at Qwest Field will be June 4th, 2011.

Who? What?

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The Who hope to tour again next year despite continued uncertainty about the status of Pete Townshend's hearing. The may do a new live show or a live version of their 1973 album "Quadrophenia". Pete suffers from partial deafness and tinnitus. I'm sure this didn't help... back in '76 The Who did a gig out in London England at Valley Stadium where they made The Guinness Book of World Records as "The Worlds Loudest Concert". The volume was measured at 126 decibels!

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Guitar great Carlos Santana busted out more than a killer riff at a show in Chicago... he proposed to his girlfriend drummer Cindy Blackman while on stage. She said Yes! Cindy is best known for her time touring with Lenny Kravitz.

Dazed, Confused, and Ripped Off

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Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page is being sued by folk singer Jake Homes for plagiarism over the song "Dazed and Confused". Nothing like delaying the process... this lawsuit comes 40 years after the song was released on Led Zepplin's debut album. Even if Homes is successful, he can only claim royalties and damages for the past 3 years due to the statue of limitations.

Brotherly Love

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30 years after the release of the Blues Brothers movie the Catholic Church has given the film it's "official blessing" and has added it to the list of Vatican Catholic Classic Movies.

Flute Fluff

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Austalian Rocker's Men at Work will have to pay 5% royalties for scamming the Flute Riff in their hit "down Under" from an Australian Nursery Rhyme. Back to eating Vegemite Sammy's!

What Kind Of Wine Goes Good With Snake?

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Whitesnake's David Coverdale will now be known for more than his sexy trench coat with rolled up sleeves. The Brit rockers have become the latest celebrity wine makers. Whitesnake Zinfandel is the first vintage to be marked.

Do You Think My Voice Is Sexy?

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Legendary crooner Tony Bennett is not a big fan or Rod Stewart. Bennett is slamming Rod's voice saying "he sings like a girl"!. The difference between Tony and Rod? Rod can get any girl he wants... under the age of 60!

Fogerty Is Going Silver

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In 1985 you were probably playing duck Hunt on Nintendo... Meanwhile... ex Creedence Clearwater Revival member John Fogerty released his hit song "Centerfield". You can pick up the 25th anniversary edition CD.