Songs Played on Today's Show

4:30AM

Eric Clapton - "Forever Man"
Jimi Hedrix - "Bleeding Heart"
Stevie Ray Vaughn - "Tightrope"

5:00AM

Depeche Mode - "People Are People"
Lenny Kravitz - "Bring It On"
Peter Gabriel - "Sledgehammer"
Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Fortunate Son"
David Bowie - "Modern Love"

In 1968, The Beach Boys began a U.S. tour that featured the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. For the most part, audiences were turned off by the Maharishi's lectures, so half of the tour dates were canceled.

In 1969, Jimi Hendrix was arrested at Toronto International Airport for possession of narcotics. He was released on $10,000 bail.

In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad agreed to meet with reporters,despite their previously rocky relationship with the press. The band's manager invited 150 reporters, but only six show up.

Songs Played on Today's Show

4:30AM

Eric Clapton - "I've Got A Rock and Roll Heart"
Sade - "Soldier of Love"
Mr. Mister - "Stand and Deliver"

5:00AM

Stone Temple Pilots - "Interstate Love Song"
Ryan Bingham - "Bread and Water"
U2 - "Walk On"
Robbie Williams - "Last Days of Disco"
Depeche Mode - "Never Let Me Down Again"
Coldplay - Clocks"

Monday, May 3rd

Corinne Bailey Rae - Webster Hall
Drop Dead, Gorgeous - The Studio at Webster Hall
Peter Gabriel- Radio City Music Hall
That 70s Band - B.B. King Blues Club

ozzfest.com

Maybe Sharon Osbourne's been spending too much time on Celebrity Apprentice. Why? Because the lineup for this year's Ozzfest is great if it was 1985! I mean your giving concertgoers a lineup including Ozzy (great performer in his day,now not so much), Rob Halford (minus Judas Priest) and Motley Crue (listen to Godsmack's song "Cryling Like A B***" and you get the picture).

Toni Braxton - "Pulse"
***Godsmack - "The Oracle"
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - "UNI5: The World's Enemy"
The New Pornographers - "Together"
Michael Bolton - "One World One Love"
***Deftones - "Diamond Eyes"
Nonpoint - "Miracle"

In 1957, the "Alan Freed Show" debuted on ABC. The first guests on his show included the
Del-Vikings and Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

In 1959, the Grand Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles was the site of the very first Grammy Awards. Record of the Year and Song of the Year went to Domenico Modugno for his rendition of "Volaré".

In 1964, the Moody Blues formed in Birmingham, England.

Songs Played on Today's Show

4:30AM

The Romantics - "talking in your sleep"
Collective Soul -"Better Now"
Kiss - "Rock & Roll All Night"

5:00AM

Muse - "Uprising"
Veruca Salt - "Volcano Girls"
Chickenfoot - "Oh Yeah"
Our Lady Peace - "Angels Losing Sleep"
The Black Crowes - "Jealous Again"
Train - "Hey, Soul Sister"

In 1968, Buffalo Springfield performed its last concert in Long Beach, California.

In 1984, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds got married. They have since divorced.

Songs Played on Today's Show

4:30AM

Tonic - "If You Could Only See"
Lifehouse - "All In"
Siouxsie & The Banshees - "Kiss Them For Me"

5:00AM

The Doors - "L.A. Woman"
Duran Duran - "Careless Memories"
Los Lobos - "Good Morning Aztlan"
Camouflage - "The Great Commandment"
INXS - "Pretty Vegas"
Gipsy Kings - "Bamboleo"

In 1965, guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones came up with the riff that formed the foundation of the song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." He was staying at a motel in Clearwater, Florida, at the time.

In 1971, Ike and Tina Turner received their only gold single, for their version of "Proud Mary."

In 1973, Paul Simon began his first solo tour in Boston, three years after splitting with Art Garfunkel. Recordings from some of the shows were released as the "Live Rhymin"' album.

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Weezer - "I'm Your Daddy"
The Black Crowes - "Remedy"
Stone Temple Pilots - "Between The Lines"

5:00AM
Dirty Vegas - "Days Go By"
Tears For Fears - "Head Over Heels"
Level 42 - "Something About You"
Seether - "Rise Above This"
Wilco - "You Never Know"
Yes - "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"

Top 5 Singles

1. Usher f/will.i.am - "OMG"
2. B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars- "Nothin' On You"
2. Rihanna - "Rude Boy"
3. Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris - "Break Your Heart"
4. Lady Anetebellum - "Need You Know"

From the begining, Stone Temple Pilots have been one of my favorite bands. I always dismissed the Pearl Jam rip-off comments and I think I was proven right. That's why years ago, I was so disappointed to hear about their breakup (it just proves what drugs can do).

Now I did love Velvet Revolver, but Scott Weiland always belonged in STP. Well, he's back with the band and their new disc hits stores this month.

It's being reported that one of my favorite bands, Duran Duran may re-record their mega-hit "Rio". Why, you might ask? Well, to coincide with this year's World Cup.

Love the Weez and thought this was a great photo for the weekend. Look for Rivers and company to re-release a deluxe edition of their sophomore effort "Pinkerton" real soon. The disc is credited by many with starting the emo-rock craze. It's surely an underrated album worth appreciating.

In 1941, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA Victor.

In 1972, the Rolling Stones released the album "Exile on Main Street," featuring the song "Tumbling Dice."

In 1973, George Harrison released "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)."

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Van Halen - "Jump"
AC/DC - "Thunderstruck"
HIM - "Heartkiller"

5:00AM

Angels & Airwaves - "Hallucinations"
Goo Goo Dolls - "Give A Little Bit"
AC/DC - "Money Talks"
U2 - "Beautiful Day"
Goldfrapp - "Rocket"
Joe Satriani - "Summer Song"

HIM Tonight @ Irving Plaza - See You There!!!

In 1963, the Rolling Stones began their first recording session in London for Decca Records. The band recorded the Chuck Berry song "Come On" and Willie Dixon's "I Want To Be Loved."

In 1967, Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones was formally charged with illegal possession of pep pills, while fellow Stone Keith Richards was charged with allowing pot to be smoked on his premises. As the case was going to court, police arrested another Stone, Brian Jones, at his London apartment and charged him with drug possession.

In 1969, The Turtles played at the White House at the invitation of Tricia Nixon. Stories later circulated that the band was snorting cocaine on Abraham Lincoln's desk.

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Lena Horne - "Stormy Weather"
Stone Temple Pilots - "Days Of The Week"
Peter Gabriel - "Sledgehammer"

5:00AM

Kansas - "Carry On My Wayward Son"
The Who - "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Led Zeppelin - "Kashmir"
Boston - "More Than A Feeling"
Toto - "Rosanna"

Monday, May 10th

Korn - Roseland Ballroom
Lady Antebellum - Nokia Theatre Times Square
Ratt - Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
The English Beat - StageOne (Fairfield)
Shelby Lynne- The Concert Hall @ N.Y.S.E.C.
The Emerson, Lake & Palmer Tribute Project - B.B. King Blues Club
Travie McCoy - Brooklyn Bowl

***The Dead Weather - Sea Of Cowards
***Keane - Night Train
***The National - High Violet
Celine Dion - Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert
John5 - The Art of Malice

In 1970, the three-record "Woodstock" soundtrack was released. It went gold within two weeks.

In 1972, John Lennon said on "The Dick Cavett Show" that he thought he had been followed and had had his phone tapped the past
few months.

In 1979, Peaches and Herb received a platinum record for "Reunited."

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Flock Of Seagulls - "Space Age Love Song"
Tom Cochrane - "life is a Highway"
The Ramones - "Blitzkrieg Bop"

5:00AM

the b 5-2's - "Channel Z"
Terrence Trent D'arby - "Wishing Well"
Eddie Murphy - "Party All The Time"
Muse - "Supermassive Black Hole"
U2 - "Vertigo"

In 1960, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley traded duets on their hit songs "Witchcraft" and "Love Me Tender" during an ABC special.

In 1963, Bob Dylan refused to appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show" because CBS would not allow him to sing "Talking John Birch Society Blues."

In 1964, Peter, Paul and Mary won a Grammy Award for the song "Blowin' In The Wind." "Deep Purple" by Nino Tempo and April Stevens won the Best Rock and Roll Recording award.

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Foreigner - "Can't Slow Down"
Keane - "Stop For A Minute"
Tonic - "Release Me"

5:00AM

Weezer - "Pork and Beans"
Stone Temple Pilots - "Between The Lines"
The Black Crowes - "Make Glad"
The Cure - "Just Like Heaven"
The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army"

Songs Played On Today's Show4:30AM

4:30

The Rolling Stones - "Gimme Shelter"
Jay Z- "Empire State Of Mind"
Depeche Mode - "People Are People"

5:00AM

Spandau Ballet - Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)"
Howard Jones - "Things Can Only Get Better"
Silverchair - "Straight Lines"
Gorillaz - "Stylo"
Inxs - "What You Need"

In 1955, a riot broke out at an Elvis Presley concert in Jacksonville, Fla. It was the first time trouble was reported at one of his concerts. Witnesses say the crowd went crazy when Presley said, "Girls, I'll see you backstage."

In 1971, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane smashed her car into a wall, forcing the cancellation of a recording session.

In 1974, more than 50 people were injured outside of a Jackson Five concert in Washington when fans started smashing bottles.

Billboard's Top 5 Singles

1. Eminem - "Not Afraid"

2. Usher f./will.i.am - "OMG"

3. B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars- "Nothin' On You"

4. Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris - "Break Your Heart"

5. B.o.B. Featuring Eminem & Haley Williams - "Airplanes"

I know everyone is going crazy about Eminem these days with his top single on the both the Hot 100 and Digital songs chart... but for me, I'm going nuts about Godsmack and
Bullet For My Valentine.

He gave love a bad name, was wanted dead or live and lived on a prayer during the 80's... now Jon Bon Jovi is shell of his former self.

I ripped him in the past on this blog, so it's time to give "The Prince of Darkness" his props.

How cool is this? Two of the biggest names in hip-hop are teaming up for concerts in each other's hometown.

n 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young announced their breakup. They have regrouped several times, both with and without Neil Young.

In 1976, former Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf was electrocuted at his home in London. He was found near a plugged-in guitar. Relf was 33.

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Cypress Hill - "Armada Latina"
The Black Crowes - "Soul Singing"
The Fixx - "Saved By Zero"

5am

Robert Randolph - "thrill of it"
Billy Idol - "Cradle of Love"
Neon Trees - "Animal"
Chromeo - "Night By Night"
Goldfrapp - "Rocket"
AC/DC - "Thunderstruck"

I hate having to write posts like this. Rock icon Ronnie James Dio has lost his battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.

In 1966, Bob Dylan recorded his so-called "Royal Albert Hall" concert, actually recorded in Manchester, England. The album was one of the most famous bootlegs ever. It was released officially in 1998.

In 1969, Chicago Transit Authority released its first album, a self-titled double album. The band was sued by the real Chicago Transit Authority and had to shorten its name to just Chicago.

In 1975, Mick Jagger seriously injured his hand when he put his wrist through a window while attempting to break his fall at a restaurant on Long Island, New York. He required stitches, but the injury did not disrupt plans for the start of the Rolling Stones' upcoming North American tour.

TV Theme Show Week

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

"Star Trek" Theme
"Cops" Theme (Inner Circle - "Bad Boys")
Miami Vice Theme (Jan Hammer)

5:00AM

"Sanford & Son" Theme (Quincy Jones)
"Dukes of Hazard" Theme (Waylon Jennings - "GOOD OL' BOYS")
"Hawaii 5-0" Theme
"Barney Miller" Theme
"Bossom Buddies" Theme (Billy Joel - "My Life")
"Welcome Back Carter" Theme (John Sebastian - "Welcome Back")

Monday, May 17th

The Lovin' Spoonful - B.B. King Blues Club
Leslie Stevens And The Badgers - Mercury Lounge
Mumford And Sons - Music Hall Of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

In 1963, The Beatles began their first tour of the UK as headliners.

In 1980, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles joined the rock band Yes. They replaced Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman.

Also in 1980, singer Ian Curtis of the new wave band Joy Division was found dead, apparently having hanged himself. He was 23.

***LCD Soundsystem - "This Is Happening"
Bo Bice - "3"
***The Black Keys - "Brothers"

TV Theme Show Week

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

"Monkees" Theme
"Hawaii 5-0" Theme
"What's Happening" Theme

5:00AM

"Saved By The Bell" Theme
"Night Court" Theme
"Benny Hill" Theme
"Spiderman" Theme
"Fraggle Rock" Theme

In 1958, Ritchie Valens recorded "Come On, Let's Go," at his first recording session, in Los Angeles.

In 1960, The Drifters recorded "Save The Last Dance For Me" in New York.

TV Theme Show Week

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

"Baretta" Theme
"Fat Albert" Theme
"Benson" Theme

5:00AM

"Love Boat" Theme
"Charles In Charge" Theme
"Taxi" Theme
"Moonlighting" Theme
"Alf" Theme
"Maude" Theme

In 1954, Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock" was released. It didn't catch on until it appeared on the soundtrack of "Blackboard Jungle" the following year.

In 1966, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who started a concert in Windsor, England, without bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. When they finally showed up, Townshend hit Moon over the head with his guitar. Moon quit the band, but was back a
week later.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed his first U.S. recording contract,with Reprise Records.

TV Theme Show Week

Songs Played On Today's Show

4;30AM

"S.W.A.T." Theme
"Beavis & Butthead" Theme
"Land Of The Lost" Theme

5:00AM

"The Simpsons" Theme
"Buck Rogers" Theme
"Car 54, Where Are You?" Theme
"The Partridge Family" Theme
"Married With Children" Theme
"The Lone Ranger" Theme

Billboard's Top 5 Singles

1. Usher f./will.i.am - "OMG"
2, Katy Perry - "California Gurls"
3. B.o.B f/Halyey Williams & Eminem - "Airplanes"
4. B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars - "Nothin' OnYou"
5. Taio Cruz f/Ludacris - "Break Your Heart"

TV Theme Show Week

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

"Get Smart" Theme
"The Cosby Show" Theme
"Coach" Theme

5:00AM

"I-Spy" Theme
"He-Man & The Masters Of The Universe" Theme
"The Mod Squad" Theme
"The Dating Game" Theme
"The Addams Family" Theme
"Mister Roger's Neighborhood" Theme"

In 1957, Paul Anka recorded his first single, "Diana," in New York.

In 1963, Stevie Wonder recorded "Fingertips, Part Two" live in Chicago during a "Motown Revue." It became his first No. 1 hit, at age 13.

In 1969, The Beatles announced that Allen Klein had been hired to straighten out the band's financial affairs.

In 1963, electric blues guitarist Elmore James suffered a fatal heart attack in Chicago at the age of 45. James, whose best-known recording was "Dust My Broom," influenced such rock musicians as Keith Richards and Eric Clapton.

In 1969, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull were arrested for marijuana possession at their home in London.

Monday, May 24th

Drowning Pool - The Crazy Donkey
Ahmir - B.B. King Blues Club
Jeff Daniels - City Winery
Oleta Adams - Queens Theatre In The Park

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

MEN AT WORK - "WHO CAN IT BE NOW?
INFORMATION SOCIETY - "WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND (PURE ENERGY)"
COLLECTIVE SOUL - "BETTER NOW"

5:00AM

ANGELS & AIRWAVES - "HALLUCINATIONS"
THE BLACK CROWES - "TWICE AS HARD"
THE BRAVERY - "BELIEVE"
HALL & OATES - "I CAN'T GO FOR THAT"
COLDPLAY - "IN MY PLACE"
FOREIGNER - "CAN'T SLOW DOWN"

In 1926, jazz trumpeter and innovator Miles Davis was born in Alton, Illinois. Davis died in 1991.

In 1965, Kinks guitarist Dave Davies knocked himself unconscious onstage when he slammed into drummer Mick Avery's cymbal during a London concert. The Kinks had to cancel the rest of the British tour.

In 1968, the Monterey International Pop Festival in California was canceled due to public pressure. Fifty-two thousand dollars and the festival's bookkeeper were later reported missing.

***Stone Temple Pilots - Stone Temple Pilots
***Smashing Pumpkins - Teargarden By Kaleidyscope 1: Songs for a Sailor
***Truth & Salvage Co. - Truth & Salvage Co

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Stone Temple Pilots - "Between The Lines"
Simple Minds - "Don't You Forget About Me"
Spandau Ballet - "Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)"

5:00AM

The Strokes - "Last Night
Switchfoot - "Stars"
Phoenix - "1901"
Tommy Tutone - "867-5309/Jenny"
XTC - "Mayor Of Simpleton"
Tears For Fears - "Head Over Heels"

The metal world losses another bright star. Slipknot's Paul Gray is no longer with us. The bass player was found dead in an Iowa hotel room on Monday.

Songs Played On Today's Show

4:30AM

Stone Temple Pilots - "Take A Load Off"
Rush - "Tom Sawyer"
The Doors - "Touch Me"

5:00AM

Fleetwood Mac - "Go Your Own Way"
Filter - "Take A Picture"
Level 42 - "Something About You"
Guns N' Roses - "Paradise City"
Inxs - "Taste It"
Ryan Bingham - "Bread And Water"

In 1933, the man credited with being country music's first superstar died of tuberculosis in
New York City at the age of 35. Jimmie Rodgers' first million-seller was "T for Texas," also
known as "Blue Yodel."

In 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis played the third and last show of what was supposed to have been a 37-date British tour. News of his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin prompted demands that he be deported. That night he was booed off the stage.

In 1962, the Isley Brothers released "Twist and Shout."

Billboard's Top 5 Singles

1. Usher f./will.i.am - "OMG"
2. B.o.B f/Halyey Williams & Eminem - "Airplanes"
3. Katy Perry - "California Gurls"
4. Taio Cruz f/Ludacris - "Break Your Heart"
5. B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars - "Nothin' OnYou"