The original handwritten lyrics to Beatles classic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” will go on sale in the United States on Monday and are expected to fetch up to 400,000 pounds ($780,000). The manuscript, penned by George Harrison, includes lines not included in the final version of the song, which was first recorded in 1968. The bottom of the page also features the words: “The band leader said he ain’t playin’ no more,” which auctioneer Cooper Auctions said was a reference to the tense atmosphere in the Beatles’ studio at the time. Cooper managing director John Collins said the phrase… Read more »
In the career path of a rock star, playing in a cover band typically comes near the beginning, somewhere between discovering your parents’ vinyl and winning a battle of the bands at the county fair. Lately, however, some rock stars have been forming ironically named cover bands after making it big. In fact, what used to be considered somewhat lame has suddenly become chic, with Dave Navarro’s Camp Freddy leading the way. “Everyone’s jumpin’ that train, man,” said Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, whose cover band Chevy Metal has been playing around Los Angeles for five years. So why the… Read more »
Season 2, Episode 9. 1st Annual Christmas Special… Originally Aired December 21, 2006 on idobi Radio. Music from The Used, Simple Plan, Descendents, Cartel, Jimmy Eat World, Adam Sandler, 30 Seconds to Mars, Nerf Herder, Relient K, Blink 182.
In the career path of a rock star, playing in a cover band typically comes near the beginning, somewhere between discovering your parents’ vinyl and winning a battle of the bands at the county fair. Lately, however, some rock stars have been forming ironically named cover bands after making it big. In fact, what used to be considered somewhat lame has suddenly become chic, with Dave Navarro’s Camp Freddy leading the way. “Everyone’s jumpin’ that train, man,” said Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, whose cover band Chevy Metal has been playing around Los Angeles for five years. So why the… Read more »
While Floridian metalcore sextet Underoath were recording 2006’s Define the Great Line a little more than a year ago, the band’s drummer, Aaron Gillespie, found himself writing straight-up rock tunes, material that he realized wouldn’t fit with Underoath’s vicious style. If these songs were to be heard someday, he knew he’d have to release them himself. So before Define ’s June release, Gillespie hit the studio alone to track the songs, playing all of the instruments himself and even tackling vocalist duties, like how Trent Reznor records Nine Inch Nails albums. This spring, Gillespie’s as-yet-untitled solo debut, which he’ll release… Read more »
A film based on the UK rockers Johnny Depp could be in line to play famed performer Freddie Mercury, according to recent reports. The Hollywood star, who was also recently linked to a biopic about hard rocker Ozzie Osborne, is said to be the first choice to play Mercury in a biopic financed and produced by Robert de Niro’s film company Tribeca Productions. Queen guitarist Brian May revealed on his official website that the film was in early stages of production. “He would be a worthy counterpart for Freddie on screen,” May said of Depp. “I don’t think I can… Read more »
Season 2, Episode 8. Clearing up tales of the vasectomy and the rash and the smell in the hatch, and how Pat is the reason for it all… Originally Aired December 14, 2006 on idobi Radio. Music from Men, Women, & Children, Fall Out Boy, Don’t Look Down, Billy Talent, Butch Walker, Plain White T’s, Rip Slyme, Pennywise, and South.
Season 2, Episode 7. This episode is being aired while Pat and Seb are getting a tan in Turks and Caicos, and then sleeping together in the same bed. Really… Originally Aired December 7, 2006 on idobi Radio. Music from Gatsby’s American Dream, MxPx, Raine Maida, The Fray, The Summer Obsession, Lady Sovereign, Rumbleseat, Jack’s Mannequin, Beck.
Season 2, Episode 6. Rejected episode names: ‘The Lost Episode’, ‘The non-tangent tangent Episode’, and ‘Pat and Seb vacations “together” Episode’… Originally Aired November 30, 2006 on idobi Radio. Music from AFI, Hot Water Music, The Anniversary, Me First And The Gimmes Gimmes, Jack Johnson, The Libertines, Outkast, Taking Back Sunday, Rock Kills Kid, The Shins.
Season 2, Episode 5. Canadians don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in November… Originally Aired November 23, 2006 on idobi Radio. Music from Something Corporate, Portugal The Man, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, We Are Scientists, Linkin Park, Doughboys, Statistics, Copeland, Motley Crue, and Lost In Los Angeles.
