LIVE AID DVD
(Warner Bros./Elektra/Atlantic)
July 13, 1985 is known as "The Day the Music Changed the World" thanks
to musician and organizer Bob Geldof, who encouraged others to help "Feed
the World." This four-disc DVD set includes two concerts, one in London and
one in Philadelphia, with performances by Paul McCartney, Queen, Elvis Costello,
Elton John, Stevie Wonder and others who came together for this historic musical
event.
HOOBASTANK’S LET IT OUT DVD
(Universal Music & VI)
OK, so you get the expected music videos, live performances and backstage antics
as on most DVDs, but it’s the short home movie titled "The Reason Is…"
by Hoobastank guitarist Dan Estrin and singer Doug Robb that makes this a keeper.
Hint: "The Reason" isn’t you.
ROONEY’S SPIT AND SWEAT, A CONCERT MOVIE DVD
(Universal Music & VI)
So Cal natives Rooney with their mop heads and curly locks may be a little more
pop than rock, but you’ve gotta admit that the melodic harmonies of "Blueside"
and upbeat boppiness of "I’m Shakin’" are damn hard to resist.
This DVD includes a live performance at L.A.’s Wiltern Theatre and a studio
documentary that’s a gut-busting laugh.
YEAH YEAH YEAHS’ ELL ME WHAT ROCKERS TO SWALLOWDVD
(Universal Music & VI)
See musical nymph Karen O. flit and flutter onstage while singing the uncensored
version of "Y Control" live at the Fillmore in San Francisco. The DVD
also includes music videos and a special featurette titled "Fukuoka Nagoya
Osaka Tokyo," a behind-the-scenes look at the YYYs rocking those outta control
Japanese fans.
SCAR TISSUE BY ANTHONY KIEDIS WITH LARRY SLOMAN
(Hyperion)
Who can do sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, drugs and more drugs better than
Red Hot Chili Peppers hottie Anthony Kiedis? Check out this page-turner filled
with stories that occur in seedy back alleys and darkly lit venues. Read about
bassist Flea who defecates in a pizza box, then delivers the goods to his much-hated
producer.
ART OF MODERN ROCK: THE POSTER EXPLOSION BY PAUL GRUSHKIN AND DENNIS KING
(Chronicle Books)
This mega-book filled with rock posters from your fave bands is enough to make
most music enthusiasts’ eyes pop out of their mohawked heads. You’ll
find the artsy gig flyers from KISS to Marilyn Manson to The Beach Boys, with
artwork from over 1,800 posters. Wow!
RIVERS’ EDGE: THE WEEZER STORY BY JOHN D. LUERSSEN
(ECW Press)
This mysterious, much loved, yet often misunderstood band is peeled apart in this
unauthorized biography uncovering shy frontman Rivers Cuomo. Read about this musical
genius and his weird, domineering and egomaniacal characteristics. Gotta love
him!
TEARS FOR FEARS’ EVERYBODY LOVES A HAPPY ENDING CD
(New Door Records)
Yup, it’s true. TFF’s Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith have put hateful
feelings toward each other aside and are now "Sowing the Seeds of Love"
for the joyful reason of making some dinero. If you were able to see them at this
year’s KROQ Inland Invasion, you know this duo still has it goin’ on
– and their new stuff ain’t bad either.
PEARL JAM’S REARVIEW MIRROR (GREATEST HITS 1991-2003) CD
(Sony)
This two-disc set contains over 30 Pearl Jam winners, such as "Alive,"
"Jeremy," "Yellow Ledbetter" and two tracks the band recorded
for the 1992 movie Singles. A must-have for those Pearl Jam fans who claim to
love them, but not enough to have bought their individual albums.
JOHN LENNON’S ACOUSTIC CD
(Capitol)
Yoko Ono’s at it again, releasing more of hubby John’s old tapes, likely
found in a dusty basement. But let’s give thanks. Without the woman sadly
associated with the breakup of The Beatles (it was all John’s decision, really!),
we wouldn’t be able to hear Lennon’s heartfelt acoustic version of "Imagine"
and rarer, first-time recorded tunes such as "My Mummy’s Dead"
and "Woman is the Nigger of the World." Right on, Yoko.
DAISY ROCK GUITARS
(www.daisyrock.com)
Electric and acoustic guitars made for girls, but guys like ’em too! Just
ask singer Robert Smith of The Cure who owns the Daisy Rock "Heartbreaker"
guitar. These quality guitars come in colors such as Atomic Pink, Crimson Burst
and Champagne Sparkle. Daisy Rock guitars rock – pure and simple.
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