Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Jimi Hendrix did a home porn tape? You be the judge (WARNING: contains ADULT content)...

http://vc1.hendrixsextape.com/?x=8db4ee25ae82a406e4bf9ebd624cf7ae

Sunday, April 27, 2008

The Loop Rock Girl 2008 grand finale is this coming Saturday at Austin's Saloon in Libertyville beginning with a live broadcast with me starting at 3pm and culminating with the crowning of the new 2008 Loop Rock Girl. Vince Neil of Motley Crue will serve as one of our guest judges, and if you join me during my broadcast, you'll have a chance to win an autographed guitar signed by Vince, tickets to see Motley Crue this summer at Cruefest, Cubs/Cards tickets and plenty of food and drink specials as well. Come join me and cheer on your favorite girl. It promises to be a blast! All the details here: www.wlup.com/rockgirlshowcase2008/browse.aspx.

(See Motley Crue's video for "Girls, Girls, Girls" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=OJrSyFpK3iQ)

All day this coming Tuesday, 97.9 The Loop will be spinning tracks from the new, yet to be released CD from Def Leppard entitled "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" and giving you a chance to win a copy each time we play a new track. Having had a chance to preview the disc, I can tell you it's terrific!

(See Def Leppard's video for their new song "Nine Lives" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Op_8ek4OAZY)

Thursday, April 24, 2008

If you're a regular listener to my show and reader of this blog, you knew Judas Priest were about to announce a summer concert date here in Chicagoland, and that they were working on their (first ever) concept album about Nostradamus. Tuesday night, I played the new Priest song "Nostradamus" during the 10 O'Clock News and it was every bit as good as Rob Halford had promised it would be a few months ago when he called me on my show to inform me about the progress of the new CD. All this week between 7pm - 12midnight, your chance to grab a pair of tickets to the Judas Priest, Heaven & Hell, Motorhead and Testament show August 19th at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre and the Kid Rock concert May 23rd at the Sears Centre from me. Don't miss out!

(See Judas Priest's video for "Breaking The Law" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=OYn5hxeFt10&feature=related)

(See Judas Priest's video for "You've Got Another Thing Coming" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=sr-rBAAfjjo&feature=related)

(See Judas Priest's video for "Living After Midnight" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LcAwJ8tq9p4&feature=related)

(See Kid Rock's video for "So Hott" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fLfwdl7rWTU)

(See Kid Rock's video for "Amen" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HMMLqmLaBNY&feature=user)

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Busy week on the show! Alex Lifeson of Rush, Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Vinnie Moore of UFO, and Carl Palmer of Asia all checked in with me to say hello, have a few laughs and chat about their latest doings. Alex Lifeson told me about his modest hopes for Rush in the early days (he hoped they would last 5 years) and about the new Rush concert CD "Snakes & Arrows - Live." Rikey Medlocke informed me that Lynyrd Skynyrd plan on recording a new album soon, and how much they were looking forward to Friday's show in Chicagoland. Vinnie Moore talked about the return of original UFO drummer Andy Parker to the band and how pumped they were as well to be returning to Chicago to play. Carl Palmer discussed the reunion of Asia after 25 years and their set list for Sunday which would also include songs from each member's illustrious past, such as E.L.P., Uriah Heep, King Crimson and Yes.

In addition to the above, I did my show live from the Sears Center Friday night for the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert, took in/MC'ed both UFO and Asia at the House Of Blues over the weekend, hung out with the guys, and got a chance to meet some more great Loyal Loopers, to boot! Phew. I think I need a nap! All three shows were tremendous.

(See UFO's video for "Only You Can Rock Me" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HZzZUyD00Fg)

(See UFO perform "Love To Love" with Vinnie Moore and Jason Bonham live in the studio here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=VNM9YHoG1YU)

(See Asia's video for "Heat Of The Moment" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Yk5tOion6F8)

As I indicated on an earlier blog, Motley Crue indeed announced their summer tour this week, which the Loop will bring to Chicagoland July 16th at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. Special guests include Buckcherry and Sixx A.M., among others.

(See Motley Crue's video for their new song "Saints Of Los Angeles" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4sWpS8iSDIY)

Also announced this week, the Loop presents Poison/Dokken/Sebastian Bach August 3rd at the FMBA.

(See Poison recording "We're An American Band" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=X0bLKR5-G1g)

(See Dokken's video for "It's Not Love" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=R5bweZNXvzY)

(See Sebastian Bach's video for his new song "(Love Is) A Bitchslap" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpUTwDP42Oo)

Sunday, April 13, 2008

My buddy Dean DeLeo, guitarist and founding member of Stone Temple Pilots called me during my show this past week to update me about their reunion tour (their first tour in 7 years) with Scott Weiland back in the fold and to share a few laughs and stories. Dean and I talked about what lead to the reconciliation with Weiland, the current feeling amongst the members and what lies ahead for STP in the near and distant future. The Loop will be bringing them to the Charter One Pavilion May 22nd, tickets are on sale now and going fast through www.wlup.com.

(See highlights of the Stone Temple Pilots press conference announcing the tour here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_0f_SDltiVo)

JY of Styx also checked in with me to chat about the Chicago blues benefit show they will be a part of tomorrow (Monday) night at the Vic Theatre. In a reversal of the "pay it forward" sentiment, JY and Styx, along with Koko Taylor and others will "pay it backward", raising money for the now aging bluesmen who laid the foundation for the rock movement, many of whom are now sadly destitute. A few tickets remain through www.wlup.com.

Alex Lifeson of Rush will be joining me this coming Tuesday night on the show at 9:30pm to talk about their new live CD and their upcoming concert at the United Center June 9th. Right afterwards I will play some of the yet to be released "Snakes & Arrows Live" disc. Also, this Friday night, I will be doing my show live (7pm-12midnight) from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for the Lynyrd Skynyrd show there. Come by and say hello! After the show, you will be able to upload your pictures and reviews of the show at www.wlup.com for the whole world to see.

(See Rush perform "In The Mood" live in 1976 here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Geus8-rbjr8)

(See Lynyrd Skynyrd perform "Simple Man" live here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=sHQ_aTjXObs)

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes at the Loop? We all had a little fun this week putting together a "sneak peek" for you.

(See the "Behind The Scenes At The Loop" video here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lnrq6XylgDs)

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

The search for the Loop Rock Girl 2008 is in full swing. Narrowed down to the final 64 ladies, voting is currently underway. Vote for your favorite and come join us at the crowning party! All the details at www.wlup.com.

Many new Chicagoland concerts are being unveiled almost every day on the Loop. Recent announcements have included the re-united Stone Temple Pilots, Lollapalooza, Alterbridge and many more. Upcoming information on shows from Motley Crue, Triumph and a Poison/Dokken/Sebastian Bach triple bill are forthcoming. Keep it locked on the Loop for the breaking news and buy tickets via www.wlup.com.

Make sure you also dial in to my show from 7pm - 12midnight in the coming weeks to hear conversations with Alex Lifeson of Rush, JY of Styx, Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots, and David Coverdale of Whitesnake to name just a few.

Sad news in the Led Zeppelin family recently. The vocalist for Jason Bonham's one time band Bonham, Daniel McMaster suddenly passed away from a blood infection at the tender age of 39.

(See Bonham's video for "Wait For You" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=74KheeagcLM)