Sharon O'Neill To Stage A Comeback

Sharon O'Neill To Stage A Comeback




New Zealand cum Aussie rock star Sharon O'Neill is about to do her first major tour in more than 14 years.

The singer-songwriter has signed on as special guest for the upcoming Leo Sayer Australian tour.

Sharon has rarely performed for the last 15 years.

In 2001, she contributed some songs to the Kiwi band When The Cat's Away and rumours circulated that she was going to perform at the Tsunami appeal concert at the Sydney Opera House earlier this year but that never eventuated.

O'Neill will perform at all shows on Sayer's upcoming tour. It will be here first Australian shows in 15 years.

Some of her best known hits are 'How Do You Talk To Boys', 'Losing You', 'Words' and 'Maxine' which was written about a prostitute from Sydney's King Cross.

Journey - Generations!

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce more details surrounding the highly anticipated release of the brand new Journey studio album entitled “Generations”.



The track listing is as follows (with songwriter credits listed after each track):

1. Faith In The Heartland (Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon & Steve Augeri)
2. The Place In Your Heart (Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon)
3. A Better Life (lead vocals Deen Castronovo) (Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon)
4. Every Generation(lead vocals Jonathan Cain) (Jonathan Cain)
5. Butterfly (She Flies Alone) (Steve Augeri)
6. Believe (Steve Augeri)
7. Knowing That You Love Me (Jonathan Cain)
8. Out Of Harms Way (Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon)
9. Self-Defense(lead vocals Neal Schon) (Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon)
10. Better Together (Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon & Steve Augeri)
11. Gone Crazy(lead vocals Ross Valory) (Jonathan Cain, Kim Tribble & Neal Schon)
12. Beyond the Clouds (Neal Schon & Steve Augeri).
12. It's Never Too Late(lead vocals Deen Castronovo) (Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon & Jack Blades) – bonus track

Frontiers Records shall release the first pressing only in a limited edition ecolbook version which shall feature exclusive band pictures and enlarged booklet.

Also the album shall include aninteresting Electronic Press Kit as an itnteractive bonus which includes footage of the recording session and tasty surprises.

“Generations” will be released on Frontiers Records in Europe on August the 29th with Japanese release on King Records. Domestic releases are also being finalized in Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

American Idol's Bo Bice covers BADLANDS!!!

Respect to American Idol finalist Bo Bice on covering Track # 13 "In A Dream"
from Badland's mighty Voodoo Highway album. Here's hoping the rocker with pipes of steel wins the whole sheebang!

Wig Wam at Eurovision 2005

Its that time again. God Bless Eurovision. Outside of the laughs we get to see the mighty WIG WAM who represent Norway!!

Heres an interview at http://www.eurovision.tv/english/1690.htm



http://www.wigwamband.com

Paul Stanley solo album....about fkn time!!!

The album should be done and ready to mix by mid May. Drumming on all the
tracks to date is Victor Indruzzo who has toured and recorded with Macy
Gray, toured with Beck and appears on various recordings by the Matrix
production team. Most of the guitars have been handled by Corky James who
also is heard on various recordings by the Matrix team including Avril
Lavigne. In talking about their contributions Paul raved, "Victor is just
an amazing drummer who can bash with the best of them while keeping a great
groove going." As for James, he added "Corky just blows me away with his
parts and sounds." As far as bass..."I've always been a big fan of Bruce
Kulick's bass playing so it's great to have him on some of the album."
Keyboards have been handled by Russ Irwin who has toured with both Sting
and Aerosmith. "I've known Russ for over 15 years before the KISS/Aerosmith
tour happened and his being a part of the project seemed like a natural".Of
course all the vocals are handled by Paul.

A few of the tracks recorded include "Wake Up Screaming," "Second To None"
and "Live To Win."

Paul has been collaborating with Andreas Carlsson and for the first time in
15 or so years, Desmond Child and said, "It's magic." Paul went on to add,
"From the songs to the playing and singing, everything about this album is
consistent without compromise. The album is exactly who I am now and what I
want to be doing. It's got all the sides of what I do, so it's not
surprising that it's got elements of everything I've done plus a leap into
the 21st century. I don't need to hype it. I'll leave that to everyone else
who's heard it."

Rock DJ Legend Tommy Vance Dies at 63 . RIP

DJ and presenter Vance dies after suffering a stroke

Veteran DJ Tommy Vance has died after suffering a stroke.

The 63-year old, known for his powerful voice, died this morning (March 6) from a second stroke after three days in hospital, his agent Jon Roseman confirmed.

"I had known Tommy for 35 years. He certainly had one of the most recognisable voices on radio," he said in a statement.

"He was a great bloke and he was held in very high regard for his knowledge of rock which was unsurpassed."

Vance began his career on US radio before helming shows on Radio Caroline and Radio 1. In recent years he had specialised in hosting classic rock shows, including VH1's Friday Night Rock show and Virgin Classic Rock, as well as providing voiceover for BBC2 and Channel 5 programs.

The radio personality passed away at 4am this morning after spending three days at the Durrant Valley Hospital in Kent and leaves behind two children.

"Without Tommy there will be a hole that is not going to be filled," added Roseman.

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Very Sad News - Tommy Vance was one of the pioneers of rock music and a true gentleman. He will be very much missed.

new wimpwire.com mp3's are up

new wimpwire mp3s for feb are up..only 10 this month...more bits and pieces for those into having a listen.


http://www.wimpwire.com/sounds.html

dare - acoustic, jeff paris - old interview promo, cheap trick - acoustic, eyes @ foundations forum la 90, lee aaron covering ac/dc live, bad english live, pete goalby demo, giuffria live, white heat/firehouse.

Tony Iommi new solo album with Glenn Hughes on vocals again.

Tony Iommi is said to be making great progress with his new album which features Glenn Hughes on vocals and Kenny Aronoff on drums. They’ve cut 13 tracks, all produced by Bob Marlette, who worked on Tony's first solo album in 2000 and the Sabbath "Reunion" album in 1998.

Compared to the songs on the recently released "The DEP Sessions", the new material is "more riff-oriented," Iommi told Rolling Stone. He also promised that, like its impromptu predecessor, the songs would "come together very, very quick."

The album is now at the mixing stage and discussions are taking place regarding the release date, which will be later this year. Tony is also hoping to be able to take this album out live.