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BUDDY GUY, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, DAVID LETTERMAN, LED ZEPPELIN : KENNEDY CENTER HONOREES

Published on 2012-09-13 23:02:00

Associated Press Chicago bluesman Buddy Guy is among the honorees for the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. Also on the list: David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman and Natalia Makarova.Led Zeppelin is among the luminaries who will receive the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors, which recognize outstanding lifetime contributions to the arts. The British hard-rock legends, along with, Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman, longtime TV host David Letterman and Russian ballerina/choreographer Natalia Makarova, will be sa [..]

**NEW** STEPHEN BURROWS PAZETTE BARBIE DOLL AND MORE...

Published on 2012-09-13 15:26:00

A flash of feathers, a sprinkling of sequins, and daring design elevate one stylish woman to fashion icon status. Inspired by the dazzling world of a retro showgirl, she makes a show-stopping entrance that wows any audience—from the catwalk to the stage and beyond!Stephen Burrows Pazette Barbie doll, created by the renowned designer, wears an extraordinary ensemble that stuns with silvery glitter, rhinestones, and sequins. The luscious shade of nude plays against beautiful deep skin tone and b [..]

JACK LADDER AND THE DREAMLANDERS NEW VIDEO RELEASE

Published on 2012-09-13 14:41:00

Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders Premiere"Dumb Love" Video Release Next Single Off Hurtsville LPDownload "Dumb Love"MP3Facebook | Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders Official Site September 13, 2012) Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders unveil the third single, "Dumb Love" off the much lauded, Hurtsville LP. "Dumb Love" produces a Springsteen-meets-Nick-Cave effect, where a cool 80's sheen is polished alongside his trademark baritone.Called "tremendously epic" by MTV, a stalwart density soaks these songs. Fr [..]

ERIC CLAPTON TO AUCTION GERHARD RICHTER PAINTING

Published on 2012-09-13 13:56:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Should Eric Clapton ever decide to hang up the guitar, he might try his hand at art dealing.The 67-year-old British rocker is selling an abstract painting by German artist Gerhard Richter at Sotheby's next month which is expected to fetch $14-19 million.The price itself may raise barely an eyebrow in auction house circles, where Richter has long been one of the world's most sought after living painters with an auction record of $21.8 million set in New York in May.But ev [..]

SPANKY AND OUR GANG: "I'D LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU"

Published on 2012-09-13 10:06:00

Spanky and Our Gang was an American 1960s folk-rock band led by Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane. The band derives its name from Hal Roach's popular Our Gang comedies of the 1930s (known to modern audiences as The Little Rascals). The group was known for its vocal harmonies.The group's first album, simply titled Spanky and Our Gang, was released by Mercury Records on August 1, 1967, and included three popular songs that were released as singles. These were "Sunday Will Never Be the Same" (their biggest [..]

ANN AND NANCY WILSON: STAR ON WALK OF FAME

Published on 2012-09-13 09:48:00

Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson will be in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, September 25, for the unveiling of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard outside of The Musician's Institute. Alice in Chains guitarist/singer Jerry Cantrell and bassist Mike Inez and actress Rita Wilson will be on hand to pay tribute to the hard-rocking sisters at the event."We are thrilled with this latest star addition as many young, aspiri [..]

LED ZEPPELIN'S COUNT DOWN IS OVER

Published on 2012-09-13 09:31:00

Led Zeppelin have completed their mysterious Facebook countdown, and now it's time for Celebration Day. That's the title of a new concert film based on the British rockers' 2007 London reunion show, the band announced today. The movie is scheduled to come out in theaters worldwide on October 17.This video is up now on Facebook Click Here to Buy TicketsYesterday the British newspaper the Sun may have scooped the band on the DVD and Blu-ray release date, reporting that both will be available on No [..]

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED WITH KEITH MOON'S DEATH

Published on 2012-09-12 22:49:00

On Sept. 7, 1978, the world lost one of it’s most unique children when Keith Moon left us, far too soon. Much more than simply ‘the drummer for the Who,’ Moon defiined the term “one of a kind” not only in his ability and style behind the drum kit, but in his utter irreverence and over the top way of life.Moon was born on August 23, 1946. By the time he was in his teens, was already turning heads as a drummer. His joining the Who was nothing short of perfect. He added a much needed comp [..]

JETHRO TULL 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION "THICK AS A BRICK"

Published on 2012-09-12 21:12:00

EMI MusicThis past April, Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson released a sequel to his band's 1972 concept album, Thick as a Brick, and now a deluxe 40th anniversary edition of the original record is set to arrive in stores on November 5. The album, which became the group's first to top the Billboard 200 chart, consists of a three-part piece of music featuring lyrics that were credited to a fictional eight-year-old boy named Gerald Bostock, but were in fact penned by Anderson.The deluxe Thick as [..]

NOTHING IS SAFE WITH THE RUINERS:METROMIX DETROIT

Published on 2012-09-12 20:36:00

Nothing is safe in the path of the Ruiners, Detroit’s most notoriously rocking party band. Led by the dynamic male-female combo of Rick Lappin and his sexy cohort, Nina Friday, the Ruiners have blazed a reputation for party rock since the group arrived on the Detroit scene in 1997.In the band’s early years, music wasn’t always the main focus. The Ruiners were known for destroying everything from washing machines to televisions to vacuums, as well as frolicking through a sea of shredded pa [..]

DETROIT'S BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM REOPENS SEPT 15!!

Published on 2012-09-12 19:34:00

Detroit is getting its aquarium back!!!!!!By Megha SatyanrayanaDetroit Free Press Staff WriterOn Saturday at 10 a.m., the volunteer-run Belle Isle Aquarium will officially reopen, seven years after budget cuts forced the city to close the massive fishbowl. The aquarium will be free and open to the public every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.For organizers Jennifer Boardman and Vance Patrick of the Belle Isle Conservancy, and fish curator Gary Balduc, Saturday’s grand opening is the culmination [..]

SUZI QUATRO INTERVIEW ON REVENGE OF THE 80'S RADIO

Published on 2012-09-12 19:17:00

Suzi Quatro will be Chris Cordani's guest on the next Revenge of the 80s Radio. After growing up with a very musical family in Detroit, Suzi and her sisters formed The Pleasure Seekers later beaming Cradle). She then moved to the UK, where Suzi became a huge international star with early hits like "Can the Can" and "Devil Gate Drive." Many Americans remember Suzi as "Leather Tuscaderro" on the Happy Days TV series.Although she plays several instruments, Suzi's weapon of choice is the bass. She p [..]

WORLD'S TOP 30 RICHEST LEAD SINGERS

Published on 2012-09-12 19:03:00

Being a successful rock singer sure can have its financial advantages. Now, thanks to CelebrityNetWorth.com, we can see just how well-off many of the rock world's most famous vocalists are. The website has published a list of the "Richest Lead Singers in the World." Unsurprisingly, the star at the top of the tally is Beatles legend Paul McCartney, who has amassed an estimated net worth of $800 million. Sitting comfortably in the #2 spot is U2's Bono who's wealthy to the tune of $600 million. [..]

NEW CLIVE DAVIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY...

Published on 2012-09-12 18:41:00

NEW YORK — Music mogul Clive Davis will release an autobiography in February that will include "the excitements, the disappointments and the triumphs" of his career.The untitled book will be released through Simon & Schuster and will be written with music journalist Anthony DeCurtis. A news release says it will include "never-before-heard tales" about Davis' work with acts like Whitney Houston, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan.Financial terms were not disclosed for Da [..]

BEATLES STORIES DOCUMENTARY RELEASE!

Published on 2012-09-12 18:10:00

Cinema Libre StudioThe 2011 documentary Beatles Stories, which features a wide variety fans from both inside and outside of the entertainment world sharing their personal recollections about the Fab Four, will officially be released as a DVD and digital download on October 2. Among the many musical luminaries appearing in the film are Graham Nash, The Doors' Ray Manzarek,Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Art Garfunkel.The documentary i [..]

GUITARIST STEVE HUNTER: NYLON CAFE BY KAREN ANN HUNTER

Published on 2012-09-12 17:05:00

Guitarist Steve "The Deacon" HunterPhoto: Mark LathamTwo of my very favorite people that I have had the pleasure to know as Retrokimmer...are karen Ann and Steve Hunter. I met them due to Facebook. Karen and I met as I was her blogging tutor...We had such a great time working together and became pals...We were chatting on the telly last night and Karen mentioned a bit of this story to me... I begged her to email me the piece so I could share it with all of my readers...I admire the Hunters' h [..]

PAUL SIMON'S 2012 CHILDREN'S HELP FUND BENEFIT CONCERT

Published on 2012-09-11 18:57:00

Trudy and StingSting and his wife, Trudie Styler, have joined the star-studded lineup of the 25th anniversary benefit concert for the Children's Help Fund, a charity co-founded by Paul Simon.Simon, Stevie Wonder and James Taylor are among the previously announced artists who will appear at the event, which is being held October 4 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Steve Martin and Latin pop star Ruben Blades also are among the bill's new additions.Edie Brickell and Paul SimonThe theme o [..]

LED ZEPPELIN NEW HINT ON FACEBOOK/YOUTUBE

Published on 2012-09-11 18:29:00

Facebook.com/LedZeppelinIt looks like we have some confirmation, albeit unofficial, about what that mysterious countdown is on Led Zeppelin's Facebook page and Twitter account. An unnamed source tells U.K. tabloid The Sun that the band is indeed planning to finally make its 2007 reunion concert at London's O2 Arena available to fans.The source reports that the show will be issued as a CD/DVD package and a Blu-ray disc "as part of a simultaneous global release" on November 22. The source also s [..]

NEW TODD RUNDGREN BIO: A WIZARD A TRUE STAR

Published on 2012-09-11 15:12:00

Warner Music Group A new biography that explores the varied and quirky career of Todd Rundgren is a now available for purchase as part of Warner Music's Single Notes short-form eBook series. A Wizard, A True Star: The Unusual Career of Todd Rundgren was written by Australian rock journalist David Nichols, who delves into the multi-talented artist's sonic excursions into many rock genres as a band member, solo artist and producer.Other digital books in the Single Notes series are available that [..]

BIBA AND BEYOND: BARBARA HULANICKI EXHIBIT

Published on 2012-09-11 09:58:00

Barbara HulanickiIn the film (commissioned by Visit Brighton) Barbara returns to Brighton, where she studied fashion illustration in the 1950s, to talk about those early days, the Biba years and fashion in 2012. We are absolutely thrilled to see Ms Hulanicki in the news once more. She is one of my many fabulous artist heroines...She definitely kicked in doors for women business women/fashion designers for all time.... xK22 September 2012 – 14 April 2013Brighton Museum & Art GalleryDirections [..]

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN

Published on 2012-09-11 02:11:00

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet FrankensteinBelieve it or not...this movie scared the tar out of us as kids...Directed by Charles BartonProduced by Robert ArthurWritten by Robert LeesFrederic I. RinaldoJohn GrantStarring Bud AbbottLou CostelloLon Chaney, Jr.Béla LugosiGlenn StrangeMusic by Frank SkinnerCinematography Charles Van EngerEditing by Frank GrossDistributed by Universal StudiosRelease date(s) June 15, 1948 (US)Running time 83 minutesCountry United StatesLanguage EnglishBudget $760,00 [..]

MEL BLANC: MAN OF A THOUSAND VOICES...

Published on 2012-09-11 01:02:00

Mel BlancReal Name: Melvin Jerome BlankDate of Birth: 30 May 1908Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USADate of Death: 10 July 1989Voice Actor. His career spanned radio, movies and television starting in the early 1930's and even continued after his death into 2000. A television commercial for American Express charge card was revived after his death. His birth and death years appeared on the bottom of the screen at the end of the commercial, both to promote their card, and pay tribute to Mel [..]

GLENN CAMPBELL: VIDEO FOR “A BETTER PLACE,”

Published on 2012-09-10 22:38:00

VIDEO FOR “A BETTER PLACE,” FROM GLEN CAMPBELL’SACCLAIMED FINAL ALBUM RELEASED NATIONWIDEGhost On The Canvas sees Campbell capping his brilliant career with one of his most moving and energized works to date, a powerfully emotional song cycle that sees him accompanied by a truly dazzling line-up of songwriters and musicians.Nashville, TN (September 10, 2012) – Surfdog Records has announced “A Better Place,” the second video from Glen Campbell’s critically acclaimed album Ghost On [..]

PAUL MCCARTNEY TOUR INFO!!!

Published on 2012-09-10 21:12:00

Sir Paul McCartney has announced four new North American tour dates this fall. The Beatle will play St. Louis (11/11), Houston (11/14), Vancouver (11/25) and Edmonton (11/28). Macca was also honored over the weekend with France's highest public honor. Reuters reports that McCartney was named an officer of the Legion Of Honour in a short ceremony at President Francois Hollande's palace on Saturday.

BOB BAUER...THIS COUNTRY'S ROCKIN: MAY 22, 1989

Published on 2012-09-10 19:50:00

WLLZ disc jockey Bob Bauer at This Country's RockinThis was an interesting day... I spent time interviewing Detroit DJ Bob Bauer today... We discovered that we were both at "This Country's Rockin" 23 act concert at the Pontiac Silverdome..May 22, 1989.Bob was a host and I was a show promoter watching from the audience...This concert had 23 legendary bands...but to me the audience was dead...I couldn't believe how few people actually showed up for this fabulous show..I watched the gates all day [..]

DOROTHY MCGUIRE OF THE MCGUIRE SISTERS DIED

Published on 2012-09-09 21:38:00

Dorothy McGuireFebruary 19, 1928 - September 7, 2012FROM THE LA TIMESDorothy McGuire, the middle of three singing siblings who performed together as the McGuire Sisters, died Friday in Paradise Valley, Ariz. She was 84.The McGuire Sisters had more than 30 hits on the Billboard pop charts beginning in the mid-1950s. The group was best-known for its harmonizing on hit ballads such as "Picnic" and "Something's Gotta Give."Dorothy, who sang with her sisters, Christine and Phyllis, had Parkinson's di [..]

GENE SIMMONS SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEM...

Published on 2012-09-09 21:27:00

Kevin Winter, Getty Imagesby: Chad ChildersA fully made-up Gene Simmons would look right at home in the Oakland Raiders “black hole,” but come Monday (Sept. 10), the Kiss bassist will be out on the field singing the National Anthem instead.Simmons appearance is part of the pre-game festivities before the season opening game with the San Diego Chargers. Rapper Ice Cube is also getting part of the pre-game spotlight, playing his own anthem he wrote for the Raiders as part of the Pepsi NFL Ant [..]

LED ZEPPELIN FIVE AND NOW FOUR ANNOUNCEMENT...

Published on 2012-09-09 20:49:00

A second Led Zeppelin clue was dropped Sunday morning (Sept. 9) when the band’s Facebook page posted the word “Four” in the band’s familiar script, thus leading to speculation that a countdown was in progress after the previous “Five” posting.For those doing the math in their heads, if there’s a new number each day that would make Wednesday, Sept. 12 the number “one.” The day is significant in Led Zeppelin history for the fact that it was the day they announced their reunion sh [..]

RINGO STARR'S PRE BEATLE RECORDINGS RELEASED THIS MONTH

Published on 2012-09-08 16:42:00

Rockstar Records Recordings made by Ringo Starr's pre-Beatles group, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, recently were rediscovered and are being prepared for release later in September, the BBC reports. The tracks, which were recorded in March 1960 at Storm's house and at a club in the Liverpool suburb of Crosby, England, were found in a box in the basement of Storm's sister, Iris Caldwell.The album, Live at the Hive Jive March 1960, is scheduled to U.K. hit stores on September 17. The track list [..]

AEROSMITH'S NEW WEB SERIES

Published on 2012-09-08 16:29:00

Watch the first episode hereThe first installment of an eight-part video series on the making of Aerosmith's upcoming album, Music from Another Dimension!, has debuted online. The three-minute segment, titled "The Beginning," kicks off with some cartoon-inspired graphics similar to the new record's cover. It features footage of the band members meeting with their longtime producer Jack Douglas and jamming away in a rehearsal studio.Bassist Tom Hamilton does a voice-over for the video, and disc [..]

THE STONES MUSIC ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL...

Published on 2012-09-08 16:12:00

The Rolling Stones have struck up a partnership with ESPN in celebration of the rock legends' 50th anniversary that will feature the band's music during Monday Night Football broadcasts, as well as in pre-game and post-game segments.The sports network has licensed 16 Stones tracks from their upcoming GRRR! compilation that will be used to accompany promo spots during the Monday night NFL games, and in highlights clips aired on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown preview shows and on Sportcenter follow [..]

MID-AMERICA COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

Published on 2012-09-08 12:12:00

MACAA Conference ExhibitionsFACEBOOK EVENT PAGEREGISTRATION SIGN UPSince the 1930s, the Mid-America College Art Association (MACAA) has provided a forum for the artist/teachers of art to discuss and debate the issues of our profession, to share ideas and information of mutual benefit and to affirm the friendships and collegiality that bind us together.The following exhibitions coincide with the 2012 MACAA Conference being hosted by Wayne State University’s James Pearson Duffy Department [..]

ROD STEWART'S FIRST HOLIDAY ALBUM OCT 30

Published on 2012-09-08 09:30:00

Verve Music Group... it has been reported for some time that Rod Stewart would be releasing his first-ever holiday album this fall, and now we've got all the details. The disc, called Merry Christmas, Baby, will be in stores October 30, 2012Rod's album features guest appearances by Michael Buble, who sings with Rod on "Winter Wonderland"; Mary J. Blige, who joins him on "We Three Kings"; and Cee Lo Green, who duets with him on "Merry Christmas, Baby." In addition, there's a so-called "virtual [..]

LED ZEPPELIN DOUBLE DVD/DOUBLE CD PACKAGE FOR CHRISTMAS 2012

Published on 2012-09-08 09:01:00

Led Zeppelin Dvd setFive years after they reunited at the O2 Arena in London, millions of Led Zeppelin‘s fans who didn’t get to see the historic show may soon be able to enjoy the set (legally) for the first time, as a double DVD, double CD package will reportedly be out by Christmas.‘That Metal Show’ co-hosts Eddie Trunk and Jim Florentine have both recently publicly alluded to something big coming from the Zeppelin camp this holiday season, and now we may know what it is. A report on B [..]

LIQUID DIET CAUSED VAN HALEN'S SURGERY?

Published on 2012-09-08 08:23:00

by: Jeff GilesEddie Van Halen believes alternative medicine cured his cancer — but if a new report is accurate, it also basically blew up his intestines.According to the National Enquirer, the Van Halen guitarist’s recently reported emergency surgery was complicated because of some painful-sounding (and rather frightening) side effects he suffered after embarking on the Master Cleanse diet.As Radar reports, the program “temporarily replaces food with a liquid consisting of water, fresh le [..]

GARY GRIMSHAW LENI SINCLAIR BOOK RECEPTION!

Published on 2012-09-08 07:25:00

Hi Kimmer...Melodies & Memories record shop is having a reception for the distribution of "Detroit Rocks" (Leni Sinclair & Gary Grimshaw) the new book. The event will start September 12th at 5:30 - 8:00 PM in which Gary, Laura & Leni will be at our record shop for a meet and great for the people that will be picking up their pre ordered book.Leni, Gary and Laura Grimshaw will speak and sign copies of this wonderful book during the event from 5:30 - 7:30 at Melodies & Memories. Gary Grimshaw p [..]

MICHELLE OBAMA VS ANN ROMNEY: THE CONVENTION DRESSES

Published on 2012-09-08 07:04:00

Ann RomneyAnn Romney wore an Oscar de la Renta dress to deliver her Republican convention speech.This is interesting because Oscar de la Renta is at this point pretty much the only prominent U.S. designer Michelle Obama hasn't worn.It was her national debut, the moment when she would deliver her major address to the country (or, as Jezebel called it, her "My Husband Isn’t Terrible!" speech). But even before Ann Romney opened her mouth at the Republican National Convention in Tampa last night, [..]

EX PROSECUTOR: OJ SIMPSON GLOVE ALTERED AT TRIAL

Published on 2012-09-08 06:37:00

OJ smirks while trying on the "glove"(Reuters) - Nearly seventeen years after O.J. Simpson walked away from his murder trial a free man, a prosecutor at the center of the case has alleged that the lead defense lawyer tampered with a crucial piece of evidence.Former Los Angeles deputy district attorney Christopher Darden on Thursday accused Simpson defense lawyer, the late Johnnie Cochran, of "manipulating" one of the infamous gloves that the prosecution said linked Simpson to the grisly double m [..]

STEVIE NICKS HEADLINES ELTON JOHN GALA

Published on 2012-09-08 01:23:00

Elton John will host the 11th edition of his annual charity gala, An Enduring Vision, which raises money for his AIDS Foundation. Elton always selects a special musical headliner to join him at the event, and this year, it'll be Stevie Nicks. In addition, Anderson Cooper will return as host for the event, which last year raised $2 million.Also at the gala, which will take place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, John and his partner, David Furnish, will hand out Enduring Vision Awards t [..]

SOLEIL MOON'S LEAD VOCALIST LARRY KING

Published on 2012-09-07 16:07:00

Larry KingHad a lovely chat today with Larry King.. lead vocalist of hot band Soleil Moon. One of the very first things Larry told me was about meeting his wife for the first time when they were both 10 years old living in North Chicagoland.. Larry told me that they were married at age 22 and he is still crazy about her...We already loved Larry's music and we dig him even more now...It was interesting to learn that Larry rarely writes love songs. He told me he has great love in his life theref [..]

SINGER SONGWRITER JOE SOUTH RIP......

Published on 2012-09-07 01:04:00

Joe SouthEarly on September 5, 2012, the music industry lost a genius, mild mannered, giving, precious soul named'The Reverend" Joe South.VIEWING IS SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 FROM 6PMTO 9PMFUNERAL IS SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 11:30AMH.M. PATTERSON & SON-OGLETHORPE HILL CHAPEL4550 PEACHTREE ROAD NEATLANTA, GA. 30319404.261.3510MOUNT HARMONY CEMETARY581 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY.MABLETON, GA. 30126Joe South, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and session musician who penned such hits as "Games People Play" and "(I [..]

THE NATIONAL R&B MUSIC SOCIETY INC.

Published on 2012-09-06 23:03:00

The Temptations formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960 as The Elgins (not to be confused with another Motown group with the same name), the Temptations have always featured at least five male vocalists/dancers. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history.The Ronettes first entered the US singles chart with 'Be My Baby' the girl group's only top 10 hit. Lead singer, Veronica Bennett who became Ronnie Spector, took producer and ex-hu [..]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREDDIE MERCURY

Published on 2012-09-05 00:59:00

Freddie MercuryFreddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen.As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We [..]

CITADEL RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE WEEKEND!

Published on 2012-09-05 00:09:00

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGECitadel RecordsFormed in 1982 with the express intention of facilitating the release of music created by alternative and unsigned local Sydney bands, Citadel Records is proud to announce it has now reached its 30th anniversary.To celebrate this milestone Citadel will present a special one off run of showcase gigs over the weekend October 26th to 28th. Three of Citadel’s current roster will be featured. Perth’s DomNicks, Sydney’s Deniz Tek and Melbourne based Penny Ikinge [..]

DENIZ TEK #7 BEST AUSTRALIAN GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME!!!

Published on 2012-09-04 23:41:00

Deniz on right with his brother KarlTop 10Angus Young (ACDC)Tommy EmmanuelIan Moss (Cold Chisel)Chris Cheney (The Living End)Rick Brewster (The Angels)Slava Grigoryan (Slava Grigoryan)Deniz Tek (Radio Birdman, The Visitors)deniz tek #7Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil)Lobby Loyde (Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs)Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool)Australian Guitar magazine has compiled a comprehensive list of the 50 greatest guitar players in Australia history in the issue on sale Wednesday 16 May. The magazine po [..]

RICK RUINER: NEW VIDEO AND VINYL RELEASE PARTY!

Published on 2012-09-04 22:40:00

Nina Friday and the RuinersFrom Rick Ruiner:Music video from the 1st single from our new record! Filmed at a carnival--These kids did a great job! Hope to see you at the party on September 15th!Capstone Film Class - Madonna University presents "Eat Your Heart Out" by The Ruiners. Director: Mark Radwan. Producers: Bossy Benton & Kyle McNiff. Cinematographer: Angela Keller. Featured Talent: Denny Doyle Jr, Jay Kunzi, Kyle McNiff, Eric Owczarzak, Joe Smith and Ian Wolffe. Like & Share (Please & Tha [..]

**NEW** ROLLING STONES DELUXE BOX SET

Published on 2012-08-31 11:23:00

The Rolling Stones are preparing special deluxe box sets focusing on The Brussels Affair. The 1973 concert album was first released last November exclusively as a digital download to kick off the band's official bootleg series.Three versions of the Brussels Affair Box Set can now be preordered, and are slated to be shipped on or about November 16.The Collector's Edition, priced at $750, will include a three-LP vinyl version of the album; a book about The Stones 1973 trek signed by Mick Jagger, [..]

GROVER WASHINGTON JR: "MR MAGIC"

Published on 2012-08-31 07:58:00

Mister Magic" was the successful single and title track from the fifth album of one of jazz music's more well-known figures. Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 -- December 17, 1999) was an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist.Along with George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre. He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer.W [..]

AUGUST 31 BLUE MOON TOMORROW NIGHT....

Published on 2012-08-30 14:06:00

The exact time of the next full moon is:Friday * 31st August 2012 * 03:58:06 pmCentral European Summer Time (CEST)Moon sign: Pisces 10° 15'Here you find this time converted into different timezones for other cities:SYDNEY = Friday * 31st August 2012 * 11:58:06 pm (AEST)TOKYO = Friday * 31st August 2012 * 10:58:06 pm (JST)BEIJING = Friday * 31st August 2012 * 09:58:06 pm (CST)DELHI = Friday * 31st August 2012 * 07:28:06 pm (IST)MOSCOW = Friday * 31st August 2012 * 05:58:06 pm (MSK)BERLIN = Frida [..]

ROLLING STONES IN THE STUDIO RECORDING

Published on 2012-08-30 12:53:00

A new report has emerged regarding what The Rolling Stones have been doing in a Paris recording studio during the last week or so.Longtime Stones archivist Nico Zentgraf tells U.K. newspaper The Guardian that the band members are laying down new tracks with frequent co-producer Don Was, along with two of their longtime sidemen, keyboardist Chuck Leavell and bassist Darryl Jones.The speculation is that rather than recording a new full-length album, The Stones perhaps are working on a few tunes th [..]

EDDIE VAN HALEN EMERGENCY SURGERY CANCELS TOUR

Published on 2012-08-30 12:08:00

Eddie Van HalenEddie Van Halen has undergone emergency surgery, forcing his band to push back a brief tour of Japan that had been scheduled for the fall.A statement posted on Van Halen's official website and Facebook page says Eddie, 57, underwent "emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis" -- inflammation or infection of the colon that can result in pain, nausea or other symptoms. He's expected to make a full recovery in four to six months.The statement continues, "Van Halen's sched [..]

FORBES TOP 21 WEALTHIEST CELEBRITIES

Published on 2012-08-30 02:12:00

Oprah Winfrey$165 millionThe media mogul's earnings fell by a staggering $125 million from last year. However, even with the drop, she remains the highest earner on the list, just inching out director Michael Bay. It's been a challenging year for Winfrey, who signed off from her 25-year syndicated show and immediately turned her attention to struggling cable network OWN.The bulk of the earnings dive comes from lost income on The Oprah Winfrey Show, but her diversified portfolio includes O: The O [..]

NEIL YOUNG'S BENEFIT FOR BRIDGE SCHOOL

Published on 2012-08-30 01:42:00

Bridge SchoolThe dates for Neil Young's 26th annual Bridge School Benefit Concert have been announced. The shows, which Young organizes with his wife, Pegi, will take place this October 20 and 21 at their usual venue -- the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.A complete lineup for the events is expected to be unveiled soon. Among the stars who joined Young to perform at the 2011 edition of the Bridge School shows were Carlos Santana, Tony Bennett, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam front [..]

RETRO: KIMMER JOINS JACK ASHTON'S HARD CORE MUSIC CONSULTING!

Published on 2012-08-29 14:21:00

I am VERY excited to announce that we have joined Jack Ashton, Bob Bauer and his incredible team at Ashton/Bauer Productions and Hard Core Music Consulting based in Los Angeles and Detroit. Let me share the offcial announcement Jack released Monday...Ashton Consulting and Hard Core Consulting WELCOME Retro Kimmer to our Family of Artists and Professionals in Music and Music Shows! In Michigan and Nationally and Internationally!! Thank you Kimmer!My new page on Hard Core Music Consulting!Our fir [..]

CHECK OUT THE NEW AEROSMITH ALBUM TRAILER!

Published on 2012-08-29 12:19:00

The band has unveiled a revised track list that differs from the one originally released back in May. Among the songs newly added to the collection is "Can't Stop Loving You," which features frontman Steven Tyler duetting with country superstar Carrie Underwood. The band also announced that the tune "Freedom Fighter" will include backing vocals by Johnny Depp.This week, Aerosmith simultaneously released two singles from the album to radio. "Lover a Lot" was delivered to various rock stations, [..]

NEW INTERVIEW WITH LARRY KING OF SOLEIL MOON!

Published on 2012-08-29 11:43:00

Soleil MoonJust got a message from Jack Ashton of Hard Core Music Consulting and we are going to be interviewing Larry King the front man of the ultra cool band Soleil Moon very soon.Soleil Moon will be HERE in Ann Arbor at the Millennium Club October 5... We will be there...Thought I would show a couple of videos of Larry and the band in action...Just love these guys... What a gorgeous voice this man has... Stay tuned for more with Mr. King...SOLEIL MOON ON FACEBOOKSOLEIL MOON ON YOU TUBE [..]

THE WORLD'S RICHEST DRUMMERS!

Published on 2012-08-29 11:07:00

Ever wonder which drummers have amassed the biggest fortunes playing for their respective groups? Thanks to CelebrityNetWorth.com, we know the answer.Not surprisingly, The Beatles' Ringo Starr is the top money maker . The beat keeper for the Beatles.. the world's most famous band has an estimated net worth of $300 million. Coming in second is Phil Collins, who, thanks in great part to his success with Genesis and as a solo artist, is wealthy to the tune of $250 million. Landing at #3 is Dave [..]

MADONNA TOUR DATES....

Published on 2012-08-28 20:24:00

Kevin Mazur/WireImageMadonna kicks off the North American leg of her MDNA tour tonight in Philadelphia. Following the controversies that followed the tour in Europe, the singer sent a letter to Billboard to set the record straight.In the lengthy missive, Madonna says that It's true there is a lot of violence in the beginning of the show and sometimes the use of fake guns - but they are used as metaphors. I do not condone violence or the use of guns.Rather they are symbols of wanting to appear st [..]

DEAD SARA KICK OFF TOUR IN DETROIT!!

Published on 2012-08-27 23:16:00

Aug 31 | The Fillmore | Detroit Los Angeles, CA - July 19, 2012 - Dead Sara has announced a new North American tour with renowned punk rockers The Offspring kicking off August 31st in Detroit, with Neon Trees slated to join the tour beginning September 6th in Boston.To further support the recent release of Dead Sara's self-titled debut album, the band has also added further U.S. and festival dates through the summer and into the fall including the Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles, Riot [..]

JOHNNY CASH NEWS...63 DISC BOX SET FOR FALL

Published on 2012-08-27 22:51:00

Columbia/Legacy will release a massive 63 disc Johnny Cash box set this Fall. Johnny Cash - The Complete Columbia Album Collection is due out October 30 and is made up of 59 albums and four bonus discs.Billboard Magazine reports that 35 of the albums in the set will be receiving their first-ever release on CD. Cash spent close to three decades on the Columbia label, recording much of his most-acclaimed songs there.Though he was associated with Mercury Records and American Recordings for the last [..]

DENIZ TEK ON REVENGE OF THE 80'S RADIO!!

Published on 2012-08-27 14:53:00

Karl Tek and brother Deniz TekQ93.5FM, HV, NY, http://www.revengeofthe80sradio.com/............(LIVE) and syndicated on other radio affiliates.A podcast edit will also be available.Our dear friend and guitar legend... Deniz Tek is the guest on Revenge of the 80s Radio. Tek recently recorded a track with super Detroit rockers Al King and Chris "Jukebox" Taylor, who will also be on the air with us.The song, "Wake Up," is part of Taylor's Mazinga project. Al King mans the skins, as he did for Pow [..]

CHALK & CHOCOLATE WALK DOWNTOWN WYANDOTTE

Published on 2012-08-27 11:24:00

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JOURNEY SIGN FOR BIG $$ FOR MITT ROMNEY

Published on 2012-08-27 11:18:00

Journey won’t stop believing in the power of the almighty greenback, as the band will head to Florida this week to take part in a private Mitt Romney fundraising event.TMZ reports that the veteran rockers will receive a $500K payout for appearing at the event this Thursday night (Aug. 30) in Tampa. The group will reportedly play a 90-minute set for those in attendance. Sources stated that the group don’t feel they are making a political statement either way by performing at the event, and pl [..]

PAUL MCCARTNEY RESCUES ABUSED ELEPHANT!

Published on 2012-08-27 08:44:00

Sir Paul's Letter Freed ElephantYou can add “animal rights activist” to Paul McCartney’s resume. The superstar singer-songwriter and Knight of the Realm teamed with former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and PETA to successfully advocate for Sunder, an elephant who was living in deplorable conditions in India.According to the Times of India, Sunder’s handler mistreated him and kept him chained in the dark for seven years at the Jyotiba Temple in Maharashtra, India. When the situation becam [..]

GIDGET'S BIG KAHUNA TERRY TRACY DIED

Published on 2012-08-27 06:36:00

Terry Tracy, Model for the Big Kahuna, Dies at 77By LESLIE KAUFMANPublished: NY TIMES August 26, 2012Terry Tracy, who as an easygoing, fun-loving surfer inspired the “Gidget” movies and television series and helped make surfing an international sport — in the process becoming the embodiment of the cool alternative lifestyle of sunglass-wearing beach bums — died on Wednesday at his home in San Clemente, Calif. He was 77.Mr. Tracy’s beach-bum life led to a book and to the 1959 movie “G [..]

ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE!!!

Published on 2012-08-26 16:29:00

As a kid I never missed an episode of Rocky and Bullwinkle...we loved that show...now watching it I get the adult humor which eluded me as a kid...this show was outrageous...The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show (known as Rocky & His Friends during its first two seasons and as The Bullwinkle Show for the remainder of its run)is an American animated television series that originally aired from November 19, 1959 to June 27, 1964 on the ABC and NBC television networks.Produced by Jay Ward Productions, the se [..]

THE CHANTELS: LOOK IN MY EYES

Published on 2012-08-24 22:07:00

The Chantels were the second African-American girl group to have nationwide success in the United States, preceded by The Bobbettes. The group was established in the early 1950s and attended St. Anthony of Padua school in The Bronx. The original five members consisted of Arlene Smith (lead), Sonia Goring, Rene Minus, Jackie Landry Jackson and Lois Harris. They derived their name from that of a rival school, St. Frances de Chantal.The Chantels by 1957, then in high school, had been a group for se [..]

JERRY NELSON THE COUNT ON SESAME STREET RIP

Published on 2012-08-24 21:50:00

"Chance, dumb luck or destiny? Who knows the controlling force that chooses where and how we find our lives manifest? I can only say I have traveled through the breathtaking up and down melody of a lifetime that, I studied and trained for, wandered the paths of least resistance (following my water nature) to, and that I am either blessed and one of the luckiest bozos walking this planet or both." Jerry NelsonNEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Jerry Nelson, a master of voices and puppeteer who voiced Muppe [..]

RANDY TRAVIS NEEDS HELP...REHAB....

Published on 2012-08-24 18:17:00

Grammy-winning country star Randy Travis has been cited for assault in a fight outside a church in a Dallas suburb after the singer stepped into an argument between an estranged husband and wife, police said on Friday.The incident happened on Thursday night in the parking lot of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, said the city's police spokesman, who downplayed reports that the singer was drunk at the time."Witnesses are reporting and our investigation revealed that Mr. Travis assaulted [..]

TOP GUN DIRECTOR TONY SCOTT SUICIDE

Published on 2012-08-24 17:52:00

Tony Scott and Tom Cruise (Top Gun)The suicide note left by film director Tony Scott contained no mentions of why the "Top Gun" maker would take his own life, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday, citing law enforcement sources probing the death that has baffled Hollywood.The note, along with other letters Scott left behind before jumping from a Los Angeles bridge earlier this week, did not mention health problems and authorities told the LA Times they may never be able to determine a reason [..]

LANCE ARMSTRONG WON'T FIGHT ANTI-DOPING CHARGES!!

Published on 2012-08-23 21:58:00

Arnulfo Franco, APLance Armstrong, shown here in February competing in a triathlon in Panama, decided on Thursday not to go to arbitration to dispute charges brought by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which alleges the cyclist for years engaged in a blood-doping conspiracy.Lance Armstrong says he will no longer fight charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his unprecedented cycling career.Declaring "enough is enough," Lance Armstrong says he will [..]

RE:VIEW GALLERY CURRENT EXHIBIT IAN SWANSON

Published on 2012-08-23 14:11:00

RE:VIEW GALLERY444 W. Willis, #112, Detroit, MI 48201info@reviewcontemporary.com313.833.9000 | Thu-Sat, noon – 6p.m.In his first solo exhibit at Re:View Gallery, Ian Swanson presents a group of paintings and sculptures risen from a repetitious engagement with formalist reductions and “recombinations” of specific cultural archetypes; creating a shift into a parallel, albeit altered, space. In this latest body of work, Swanson continues to use his studio practice as a catalyst towards a casu [..]

KISS MONSTER BOOK LIMITED EDITION RELEASED

Published on 2012-08-23 13:43:00

KISS introduced its over sized Monster book in a big way on Tuesday, giving the 45-pound, three-foot-tall tome its official debut in front of a group of press members on stage at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. In addition to its massive size, the limited-edition photo book also boasts a whopping price tag, with copies selling for $4,250.With regard to the book's prohibitive cost, singer/guitarist Paul Stanley told Rolling Stone prior to the unveiling, "[Not releasing it] wouldn' [..]

DRUMMER JIM MCCARTY: YARDBIRDS TOUR INFO

Published on 2012-08-23 13:26:00

Drummer Jim McCartyThe Yardbirds are returning to North America this weekend to launch a short tour that kicks off Sunday in the Canadian city of Gravenhurst just north of Toronto. The trek then hits the U.S., starting with a few West Coast dates before moving on to Chicago and several East Coast cities.Drummer Jim McCarty, the only original Yardbirds member currently touring with the legendary U.K. blues-rock outfit, says the band will be bringing with them a special treat for fans. He tells [..]

BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR FILM RESTORED

Published on 2012-08-23 13:03:00

SEE THE NEW TRAILERA restored version of The Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 9. The long-out-of-print movie, which was conceived and directed by The Beatles themselves, follows the band and an eclectic cast of actors and performers on a surreal bus ride from London to the English seaside. Among the then-new Fab Four songs featured in the flick were "I Am the Walrus," "Your Mother Should Know," "The Fool on the Hill" and "Hello Goodbye."The [..]

RETRO: KIMMER FAVORITE RETRO CARTOONS 2

Published on 2012-08-23 11:27:00

Pixie and DixieThe show featured two mice, Pixie (voiced by Don Messick) and Dixie (voiced by Daws Butler in a southern accent), and a cat, Mr. Jinks (a.k.a. Jinksy to the mice and voiced by Daws Butler impersonating Marlon Brando).In many ways the shorts resemble Hanna-Barbera's earlier better-known creation, Tom and Jerry, which also featured a warring cat and mouse (sometimes two) in a domestic setting. However without Tom and Jerry's more lavish budget for full animation, the Jinks team had [..]

COMEDIENNE PHYLLIS DILLER DIES AT 95 ...

Published on 2012-08-21 18:30:00

Phyllis Diller 1917-2012One of the only comedians that I found funny as a child...Phyl was the real deal...She used to live around the corner from us in Ypsilanti, MI back in the day.. We loved her Fang (husband) routines..they were the best...RIP Phyl....xKCast of Carol Burnett Show reflect on Phyllis Diller…“Phyllis has been a dear friend for many years. She was a pioneer for women stand-up comedians. I was with her a few weeks ago, and she had me on the floor with a few choice jokes. Fun [..]

TAMMI TERRELL: FOREVER IRRESISTIBLE

Published on 2012-08-21 11:05:00

Tammi Terrell (born Thomasina Winifred Montgomery; April 29, 1945 — March 16, 1970) was an American recording artist, best known as a star singer for Motown Records during the 1960s, most notably for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye. Terrell's career began as a teenager, first recording for Scepter/Wand Records, before spending nearly two years as a member of James Brown's Revue, recording for Brown's Try Me label.After a period attending college, Terrell recorded briefly for Checker [..]

PAUL SIMON: NEW "LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY" DVD

Published on 2012-08-21 09:00:00

On Sept. 18, Paul Simon will release ‘Live in New York City,’ a document of his June 2011 performance at historic Webster Hall in Greenwich Village. The set, which aired on PBS last December, will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and a 2 CD/1-DVD package.Coincidentally, the release date is one day before the 31st anniversary of Simon and Garfunkel’s legendary 1981 reunion concert in New York’s Central Park in front of an estimated crowd of 500,000. The album from that show, ‘The Concert i [..]

STEVEN TYLER APPEARING AT MICK FLEETWOOD NEW RESTAURANT

Published on 2012-08-21 08:31:00

rumorfix.com exclusiveWith the Global Warming Tour behind him, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler is heading to Hawaii to join Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood at the opening of Fleetwood’s on Front Street in Maui. It’s a rare break in the schedule of a man who’s balanced recording, touring and filming on a reality television show in recent years.Fleetwood said that Tyler and Jonny Lang will join him for a live performance. Previously the trio worked together in covering ZZ Top‘s ‘Sharpe [..]

JOHN LENNON......CHAPMAN UP FOR PAROLE AGAIN

Published on 2012-08-20 11:40:00

I do not wish to promote MD Chapman in anyway but ...he is up for parole again...truly I hope he stays put.John Lennon's killer is up for parole this week for a seventh time and could have a hearing as early as Tuesday, officials said.Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years to life for gunning down the Beatle outside of his Manhattan apartment complex on Dec. 8, 1980.A decision regarding Chapman's release could come as soon as Thursday or Friday, a [..]

THE ART OF GRAHAM NASH IN NEW YORK OCT 11

Published on 2012-08-20 10:24:00

A new exhibition of Graham Nash's artwork will open in New York City on October 11. "The Art of Graham Nash" will be on display at the ACA Galleries until October 27.The exhibit will coincide with Crosby, Stills & Nash's four-concert run at the Big Apple's Beacon Theater, scheduled for October 16, 17, 19 and 20. Nash is expended to attend an event to be held in celebration of the exhibition, although a date for the bash has not been set.Nash's first-ever art exhibit was held in late June and e [..]

FUNKY D RECORDS: THE RUINERS CD RELEASE!!!

Published on 2012-08-19 16:34:00

Rick Ruiner and Nina Friday photo Richard BlondyFUNKY D RECORDS RELEASE VINYLWITH STARS OF “MOTOR CITY RISING”RELEASE CELEBRATION PLANNED: SEPT 15, 2012LEGENDARY PJ’S LAGER HOUSE, DETROIT.Detroit’s hottest new record label, Funky D Records, whose artists dominated the 2012 Detroit Music Awards, are putting out a limited edition vinyl LP of punk rock sweethearts and stars of the Ovation Network reality series... “Motor City Rising’....THE RUINERS!!!Motor City Rising Premiere Rick Mich [..]

RETROKIMMER AT RON COOKE'S MOVING SALE....

Published on 2012-08-18 19:08:00

Ron and Pam Cooke's HomeStarted out for the Cooke's home on Thursday morning early to help out with their big moving sale. The Cooke's leased their home for awhile and are moving to a big boat on the gulf side of Florida. FUN!!! They had a TON of downsizing to do.....Pam's Pioneer Year BooksPam cooke went to school with Bob Seger, Deon Jackson and Iggy Pop (Stooge). Their pictures are all in her yearbooks.... Didn't sell the yearbooks but we did sell her Slauson Jr High yearbooks..Cheap book [..]

HOW ELVIS DIED AUGUST 16, 1977 IN MEMPHIS TN

Published on 2012-08-16 06:06:00

Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 in the bathroom of his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42 at the time of death. He had been on the toilet, but fallen off onto the floor, where he lay in a pool of his own vomit. Panicked, his staff contacted an ambulance, which rushed him to nearby Baptist Memorial Hospital, where, after several attempts to revive him, he died at 3:30 pm CST. His autopsy was performed at 7:00 pm.The official coroner's report lists "cardiac arrhythmia" as the [..]

NEW VIDEO: NIAGARA DETROIT

Published on 2012-08-15 16:53:00

Niagara DetroitWas kinda down today and when I get like that I always seem to work on a Niagara story.. She cheers me so.. I collect every photo I can find of her either as a model..painter..or punk rocker. They are all individual works of art. So today I thought I would put some of my favorite images and one of my favorite tunes together and do a little video for Niagara...

LEMMY SITS IN WITH SLASH 2012 TOUR...

Published on 2012-08-14 21:57:00

Lemmy from Motorhead joined Slash on stage in Boston, Mass. recently to perform ‘Doctor Alibi,’ their collaboration from Slash’s self-titled 2010 album.As soon as knowledgeable fans at the show saw a microphone stand set up at an abnormally high level, with the mic pointing straight down, they had some idea of who was going to show up. If you’ve ever seen Motorhead in concert, you’d know that’s Lemmy preferred pose.It’s rather odd to see Lemmy wander on stage without a bass in his [..]

SEAWORLD FIRES BACK AT MOTLEY CRUE'S TOMMY LEE

Published on 2012-08-14 21:36:00

Tommy LeeLast week, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee took aim at SeaWorld San Diego, claiming the marine park was torturing orcas by playing loud Mötley Crüe music during its nightly "Shamu Rocks" shows. He wrote a letter, posted online by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, asking that the park stop using his band's music in the shows.Now SeaWorld is firing back, saying Lee and PETA are all wet. A rep for the park tells the New York Post, "PETA is wrong concerning the effect of musi [..]

PETER GABRIEL REMASTERED CD AND TOUR INFO

Published on 2012-08-14 20:47:00

Peter Gabriel 1986I met Peter at Freedom Hall (Louisville, KY) in the concession stand having a sandwich when he was touring for his album "So". So I am happy to hear that he is remastering this great record and adding all kinds of cool things to the package. He will tour as well. Who knows? Maybe I'll run into him again... xKPeter Gabriel's 1986 album, So, has been digitally remastered for a 25th anniversary edition that will be released on October 23. It will be available in multiple physic [..]

MUSIC NEWS: JOSS STONE!

Published on 2012-08-14 19:51:00

Joss Stone has confirmed a North American tour supporting the release of her new studio album, The Soul Sessions Vol. 2. Dates have been announced from September 27 in Vancouver, BC to October 24 in Los Angeles, with more to be announced soon. Amazon.com Widgets

SHOCKWAVE AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE IN DETROIT!

Published on 2012-08-14 16:40:00

PAUL RODGERS: ROCK MEETS CLASSIC TOUR 2013

Published on 2012-08-14 16:12:00

Mary OuelletteThe lineup for the 2013 Rock Meets Classic tour is taking shape. Famed vocalist Paul Rodgers is the latest superstar to join the cast for the upcoming jaunt through Europe, scheduled for February and March 2013.The annual ‘Rock Meets Classic’ tour takes a unique approach to live music, shining a light on an all-star cast of classic rock artists from the ’70s and ’80s eras and adding a bit of a twist. Their arsenal of hits are elevated to a whole new level with the backing s [..]

WELCOME BACK KOTTER: RON PALILLO DEAD AT 63

Published on 2012-08-14 14:09:00

Ron Palillo 1949-2012From NBCActor Ron Palillo, who played Arnold Horshack on the 1970s television series "Welcome Back, Kotter," died Tuesday at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He was 63.Jacqueline Stander, an agent for Palillo, told NBC News that the actor had a heart attack and passed away in his sleep.Palillo starred as Horshack, the goofball of the high school group known as the Sweathogs on the hit series. The show aired from 1975-79 and featured a young John Travolta as Vinny Barbari [..]

PROFILE: MOTOR CITY LIVE HOST BOB BAUER ...

Published on 2012-08-14 12:11:00

Bob BauerBob Bauer is a lifelong resident of Detroit where he built most of his 35+ year legendary radio career at:WABX, WLLZ, 1270/News/Talk Radio WXYT, “The Bear” (Mornings with Ted Nugent), CBS Radio/Detroit/97.1/WXYT, 2010 - Internet Radio - The Bob Bauer Show “The Rock Starts Here”, and “Motor City Live”.In addition Bob still found time for these extra projects:“The Guitar Army Benefit For The Viet Nam Veterans of America, I & II” featuring: Rob Tyner (MC5), Mitch Ryder, Cha [..]

MC5: PART OF THE PROBLEM/PART OF THE SOLUTION CD

Published on 2012-08-14 11:52:00

MC5 "Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution" (Belvedere - TY8 7101) LP $ 13.50You've waded through the thousands of MC5 live recordings and outtakes, retread and re-released every Zenta New Year with different artwork, different names but the same old audio.Are you looking for something new to quench your high-energy Detroit rock and roll thirst? Try this on for size. Rumored to be the original demo reel JOHN SINCLAIR mailed off to Elektra Records back in 1968, this collection of live mater [..]

STEELY DAN'S DON FAGEN: SUNKEN CONDOS

Published on 2012-08-14 11:28:00

Steely Dan is one of my most favorite bands in rock history. So unique and talented are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Donald has a new CD coming out soon and we will have a copy soon.Reprise Records:Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen will release his fourth solo album, Sunken Condos, on October 16. The nine-song collection features eight new original compositions by the singer/pianist, as well as a rendition of the Isaac Hayes tune "Out of the Ghetto."Fagen tapped the talents of number of Stee [..]

JOHN NEFF'S RECOVERED BLONDES

Published on 2012-08-13 22:41:00

Well, here are 5 Blondes on a Couch! All stolen, all redeemed! L-R: 1981 Martin EM-18 Electric, with Roland GK-1 MIDI pickup. This is the Guitarkestra, from 'BlueBOB' and 'Mulholland Drive'. 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass. 1961 Epiphone 'Broadway', "Mrs. Jones", which I bought while still in High School, in 1968. 1968 Rickenbacker 360, with genuiine '59 Gibson PAF pickup and custom electronics. Used on many many soul records at United Sound, Detroit. 1978 Gibson ES-335 TDN, with factory coil tap sw [..]

DON McLEAN: AMERICAN TROUBADOUR DOCUMENTARY

Published on 2012-08-13 20:13:00

DON McLEAN: AMERICAN TROUBADOURDOCUMENTARY TO BE RELEASEDON DVD SEPTEMBER 11Documentary Offers Rare Behind-the-Scenes Look at One of America’s Greatest Singer-Songwriters, Includes Exclusive Interviews With McLean, Brian Wilson, REM’s Mike Mills And Incredible Archival Footage Including Performances of McLean’s Songs by Elvis Presley and Fred AstaireFairfax, VA (August 13, 2012) - 40 years after his iconic “American Pie” reached #1 on the Billboard pop singles chart, Don McLean will b [..]

LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND KID ROCK SET FOR REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

Published on 2012-08-13 19:40:00

TUNE IN: Lynyrd Skynyrd on FOX & Friends“All American Concert Series” – August 17NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 13, 2011) – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to perform during events outside of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, August 26 as part of the fundraising event Citizens Helping Heroes presents Southern Tribute IV Honoring America’s Heroes.The concert takes place at The American Action Network Pavilion at Liberty Plaza (corner [..]

COSMO MAGAZINE EDITOR HELEN GURLEY BROWN DIED

Published on 2012-08-13 18:43:00

Helen Gurley BrownHelen Gurley Brown, the legendary editor of Cosmopolitan magazine who helped usher in the 1960s sexual revolution, died on Monday at age 90.She died at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center after a brief stay, according to a statement issued by Hearst Corp.Gurley Brown was editor from 1965 to 1996 at Cosmopolitan, a magazine aimed at young single women, which under her hand became renowned for its provocatively posed models, frank articles and racy headlines [..]

U2 RELEASING NEW 2 DISC LIVE ALBUM

Published on 2012-08-13 17:16:00

U2 plans to unleash a double-disc live album culled from the 360 tour. The new release is being offered to fans that sign up for the group's online fan club at www.U2.com (which costs $50). U22 features 22 songs and buyers will get to download 12 tracks immediately. The set is presented in a deluxe book of live photos complete with liner notes from Adam Clayton.

EDDIE VAN HALEN ON WRITING "JUMP"

Published on 2012-08-13 11:07:00

Van HalenMatthew WilkeningGetting Eddie Van Halen to talk about the inspiration behind any of his songwriting efforts is rather difficult, in part because he refuses to take much credit for his work. “I’ve said plenty of times, I can’t claim to ever have really written anything. Because I don’t really feel like I’m responsible, it comes through me.”Still, the legendary rocker took a shot at explaining the origins of the band’s only No. 1 single — 1984′s keyboard-heavy ‘Jump� [..]

KELSEY GRAMMAR ON BOSS AND ROBERT PLANT

Published on 2012-08-13 10:51:00

From Dave LiftonOne would think that a television show called ‘Boss’ would naturally feature a theme by Bruce Springsteen. However, since man known throughout rock as “The Boss” doesn’t license his music, star and executive producer Kelsey Grammer had to look elsewhere for a song, and has found it in Robert Plant‘s take on the traditional tune, ‘Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down.’Grammer says the inspiration to use the song, which appeared on Plant’s 2010 folk-influenced proje [..]

JORDAN KAAHN: RIDE OR DIE

Published on 2012-08-12 21:01:00

Stay tuned for new songs coming out in the fall!Much Love, JordanTwitter, Facebook www.jordankaahn.com

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR DVD

Published on 2012-08-12 16:52:00

watch a previewExperience Hendrix presents unforgettable highlights from two star-studded tribute concerts on behalf of Jimi Hendrix, hailed by critics and fans alike as the greatest guitarist of all time.Filmed in San Diego and at the Paramount Theater in Hendrix's hometown of Seattle, these special, never-before-released performances feature legendary blues giants Buddy Guy and Hubert Sumlin coming together with Paul Rodgers, former Rolling Stones lead guitarist Mick Taylor and the newest gene [..]

AEROSMITH'S BRAD WHITFORD FALL PLANS/HENDRIX TOUR

Published on 2012-08-12 15:44:00

Aerosmith wraps up the first leg of its Global Warming Tour with a show Sunday in Bristow, Virginia. It won't be long before the band will be back on the road, though, as guitarist Brad Whitford reports in a video message taped a few days ago.In the clip, Whitford reveals that the next series of dates will take place "in October, November and into December…probably wrapping it up sometime before the holidays."In addition, the guitarist notes that Aerosmith has "a whole bunch of things lined u [..]

MOTOR CITY LIVE WITH HOST BOB BAUER OCT 5

Published on 2012-08-12 14:36:00

Ashton / Bauer Productions & A Hard Core Music Consulting ConcertMOTOR CITY LIVE With your Host Bob Bauer™SPECIAL GUEST MC -- Doug Podell "Doc of Rock" WCSX!Retro: Kimmer will be onsite for interviews and filming.Friday October 5, 2012'Millennium' Located in The Cavern Club Complex.Red Stone Souls from Michigan and Soleil Moon from ChicagoPrice Per Ticket: $20.00MilleniumAddress: 210 S First St.Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104www.retrokimmer.comI saw this band last summer and they were fantastic!Red [..]

RETROKIMMER CONNECTS WITH REVENGE OF THE 80'S RADIO!

Published on 2012-08-12 11:59:00

Got a phone call from my pal drummer Al King yesterday and he wanted to introduce me to the creator and disc jockey from Revenge of the 80's Radio Network, Chris Cordani.Johnny Bee Badanjek Clem Burke and Al KingChris and Kimmer hit it off from the gate...I love meeting people who are making their dreams come true... Chris is definitely in that category...Chris CordaniMy reason for creating Retro: Kimmer in the first place was to share my passion for the style of the 1960's decade. Chris is ve [..]

HOLLYWOOD TO DOLLYWOOD DOLLY PARTON VIDEO

Published on 2012-08-11 12:49:00

Dolly Parton speaks personally to the media, about Hollywood to Dollywood in this Clip!! We are so excited!! and she allowed us 17 of her songs for the film Hollywood to Dollywood!!! We have won 25 Best Documentary Awards around the world! NYC and LA theatrical release coming Aug 31st - Sept 13th -Just in time for award consideration. xoxo Gary and LarryNashville, TN (August 10, 2012) – The first-ever Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® two-disc set, An Evening With… Dolly, has earned a [..]

OLYMPICS CLOSING ACTS SO FAR...

Published on 2012-08-10 14:23:00

YEAH WE LOVE MEL B!!The reunited Spice Girls, Jessie J, Annie Lennox and Tinie Tempah are among the latest British acts that are tipped to perform at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics on Sunday night. British tabloid The Sun had a photographer taking pictures of artists arriving and leaving from the event's rehearsal space, and he snapped those acts as well as Queen's Brian May, Pet Shop Boys and George Michael. Muse has already confirmed that they will be playing the closing ceremony [..]

ALLMAN BROTHERS/PEACH FESTIVAL STREAMING LIVE TODAY !!

Published on 2012-08-10 09:02:00

The Allman Brothers Band's inaugural Peach Music Festival gets under way Friday at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania. If you can't make it out to the three-day jam-band extravaganza, here's some great news -- the event will be streamed for free at Moogis.com. The action is scheduled to get started at 3:30 p.m. ET.The Allman Brothers will be playing headlining sets on Friday and Saturday evenings, while several of the band members' side groups -- The Warren Haynes Band, Tedeschi Trucks [..]

ROBERT LEE REVUE "CITY OF SMOOTH JAZZ" NEW RELEASE!!

Published on 2012-08-10 08:40:00

THE ROBERT LEE REVUENew video , El Camino Rio / Robert Lee Revue @ Pit & Balcony.music track from new Cd titled " City of Smooth Jazz"release dated 8/12El Camino Rio , one track off the New Cd titled " City of Smooth Jazz".by Robert Lee Revue released dated , Aug. 2012 two members are original members of the band , Question Mark and the Mysterians lead guitarist ,Robert Lee Balderrama, and keyboards, Frankie Rodriguez,WHAT A BAND... PLZ WATCH THIS VIDEO..MORE ABOUT THE ROBERT LEE REVUE

STEVE MILLER BAND TO REISSUE FIRST 5 ALBUMS

Published on 2012-08-10 08:30:00

Steve Miller BandBetween the years 1968 and 1970, the Steve Miller Band released five albums that put them on the classic rock map. The group will reissue those five albums — with some help from Edsel Records — this coming Oct. 8 as digitally remastered special digipak editions.The remastered albums include the embryonic blues and psychedelic rock of 1968′s ‘Children of the Future,’ and ‘Sailor’ from later that same year — the last album to feature any contributions from former m [..]

RONNIE WOOD: A MAJOR RETROSPECTIVE 50 YEARS

Published on 2012-08-10 08:07:00

Symbolic LondonCoinciding with the ongoing celebration of The Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary, a new art and memorabilia exhibition focusing on the half-century career of guitarist Ronnie Wood opened Thursday in London.The exhibit, dubbed Ronnie Wood: A Major Retrospective of 50 Years in Rock 'n' Roll, features new paintings and sketches by the revered rocker, guitars that he has decorated, various handwritten lyrics and set lists from a number of Wood's bands, including The Stones, Faces and T [..]

DETROIT BASS PLAYER RON COOKE IS MOVING TO FLA!

Published on 2012-08-10 05:47:00

W R (Ron) CookeRon's Bands:CatfishMitch Ryder/DetroitSonic's Rendezvous BandGang WarScott MorganDead City ProphetsA Detroit Rock Bass Pioneer, W.R.'Ron' Cooke. Ron long ago staked his claim to fame in the dynamic history of the Detroit Rock scene over several years. Never one to lay down his sword and go home quietly, He came roaring back to life with the help and support of many of Detroit's greatest Talents. After beginning his career at an early age, he was able to play with some of the true [..]

TOM PETTY SCAM: NO PETTY CRIME

Published on 2012-08-10 05:25:00

Don't you just hate when you shell out $330,000 to book Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to perform at your wedding, only to find out you've been scammed? Yeah, we felt like that too when we overpaid to book Kajagoogoo and ended up with Haircut 100 instead... anyhow, from the true-life files of The Smoking Gun comes this amazing story of Brian Valentine, a deep-pocketed Sr. VP with Amazon.com who actually had the financial means to book Petty to play at his wedding.Valentine and his fiancé Giann [..]

LED ZEPPELIN GUITARIST JIMMY PAGE'S BOOK "LIGHT & SHADE"

Published on 2012-08-09 10:34:00

Jimmy Page "Light & Shade"Crown Publishing GroupLed Zeppelin's Jimmy Page always has been surrounded by a great deal of mystery and mystique, as the rock legend has historically shied away from speaking at length to the press. A new book titled Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page likely will give fans a greater understanding of the enigmatic guitarist. The book was compiled by longtime Guitar World editorial director Brad Tolinski, who used as his source material more than 50 hours' w [..]

ALEC BALDWIN-BILLY JOEL: WNYC "HERE'S THE THING"

Published on 2012-08-09 10:07:00

Alec Baldwin and Billy Joel Steven Henry, Getty ImagesIn a fantastically entertaining and revealing hour-long interview on WNYC’s ‘Here’s the Thing,’ a candid Billy Joel tells — and more importantly, shows — Alec Baldwin just how radically different some of his best-known songs could have sounded if not for the intervention of producer Phil Ramone.The big-screen and ’30 Rock’ star turned podcaster spends much of the show taking the Piano Man chronologically through his career, ta [..]

INTERVIEW WITH KIM WESTON AUG 9, 2012

Published on 2012-08-08 13:46:00

Ms Kim WestonOne of our very favorite ladies of Motown... Ms Kim Weston is being interviewed tomorrow night... 8 pm until 9 pm Eastern Time. onThe 1 Essence/Loudcaster.comWe will be tuning in to hear our girl Kim!!This is a GREAT VIDEO!!!

ROCK HISTORY FOR AUG 8

Published on 2012-08-08 13:00:00

Creedence Clearwater Revival1970 - Creedence Clearwater Revival released "Looking Out My Back Door."1970 - Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of one of her personal idols, blues singer Bessie Smith.1975 - Hank Williams, Jr. tumbled 500 feet down a mountain in Montana. Following two years on the mend, he made his return to music.1982 - Jefferson Starship’s Mickey Thompson married Sara Kendrick.1986 - David Crosby was released from prison after serving a sentence for possession of dr [..]

JIMI HENDRIX 70TH BIRTHDAY EXHIBIT "HEAR MY TRAIN A COMIN"

Published on 2012-08-08 12:34:00

When Jimi Hendrix arrived in London in 1966, he was just another would-be rock star with a few pennies to his name. Within a few months, he’d become an international phenomenon — and cemented an association with Britain that remains a cause for celebration in the UK today.Hendrix’s British roots are reflected in the new exhibit ‘Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London,’ currently showing in London’s Hospital Club and scheduled to move to the EMP Museum in November. Occupying an [..]

SHARON OSBOURNE QUITS "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"

Published on 2012-08-08 09:32:00

No one knows how to wage a public feud quite like an Osbourne, as NBC discovered recently when the clan’s matriarch Sharon, wife and manager of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, quit her post as a judge on ‘America’s Got Talent‘ while blasting the network for allegedly discriminating against her son Jack after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.According to Sharon’s allegations, the younger Osbourne, who was set to star in the upcoming reality series ‘Stars Earn Stripes,’ w [..]

JOHNNY DEPP SITS IN WITH AEROSMITH!

Published on 2012-08-08 09:19:00

Johnny Depp news.au (starting to look like Keith Richards...)JOHNNY Depp appeared in good spirits at a "legendary" Aerosmith party.The actor hung out with former American Idol judge Steven Tyler and his band mates at the Pink Taco in West Hollywood following their concert on Monday night. Other celebrity guests at the bash included Jim Carrey and Lana Del Ray who partied with the rockers at the venue they hired exclusively for their after-show party."Aerosmith rented the place out," a source to [..]

THE FORTUNE RECORDS DETROIT STORY

Published on 2012-08-08 08:22:00

Fortune Records 3942 Third Ave Detroit MichiganTHE FORTUNE RECORDS STORYRon Murphy is Detroit’s premier music authority and has worked in the music industry in Michigan for over 40 years. Ron’s story first appeared in a Michigan music magazine called R.P.M. in September of 1983.The first songs cut in the new (11629 Linwood) Fortune Studio were recorded on a Magnacord tape machine. In 1953, they purchased an Ampex model 350 which was used to record all of the Fortune masters, until the early [..]

MELISSA ETHERIDGE: NEW ALBUM.. 4TH STREET FEELING

Published on 2012-08-08 07:39:00

Melissa EtheridgeThis has been one action-packed summer for Melissa Etheridge -- she's already a month into an extended world tour (check your local listings for a concert near you) and it was recently announced that she's been tapped to perform at the Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show at the 2012 Radio Show produced by the NAB and the RAB. Her appearance is scheduled for Thursday, September 20 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, and is sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital."Melissa E [..]

BREAKING NEWS! "LOCAL DJ" 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Published on 2012-08-07 22:06:00

The Original 2002 Xlibris Hard Cover Edition Updated With Additional Chapters, Pictures, Links & More!THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST ROCK BOOKS!Only $7.99 at -- Amazon.com Widgets

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND GUITARIST STUART SWANLUND DIED

Published on 2012-08-07 11:50:00

by: Matthew Wilkening Stuart Swanlund, longtime member of the Marshall Tucker Band, died Saturday (Aug. 4) of natural causes. The slide guitar specialist joined the band in 1985, touring and recording with the group until unspecified health problems forced him off the road recently.“Even with those issues, Stuart’s enthusiasm onstage never wavered,” declared founding Marshall Tucker Band member Doug Gray. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Stuart’s family and those who knew him. We ha [..]

ROD STEWART'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Published on 2012-08-07 11:18:00

Rod StewartRod Stewart has lived a WILD life, and now we will get a chance to read about it from his perspective. Rod's new book ‘Rod: The Autobiography” will be available October 23, 2012. You can pre-order it from my Amazon Store below...Vintage Vinyl News reports that Stewart’s has grossed over $250 million from his album and single sales alone, with such hits as ‘Maggie May,’ ‘Tonight’s the Night,’ and ‘Hot Legs’ still wafting over the airwaves. My favorite tunes fro [..]

JOHN GEILS FILES SUIT AGAINST J GEILS BAND....

Published on 2012-08-06 22:59:00

BOSTON (Reuters) - Former members of the J. Geils band may have to "Freeze Frame" their upcoming tour.John Geils, who formed the J. Geils Band, filed a lawsuit against the other members of the rock group this week, claiming they are unlawfully using the band's trademarked name for an upcoming tour without him and interfering with his business activities.John Geils Scott Legato/Getty ImagesThe lawsuit says that band members Richard Salwitz, Danny Klein, Peter Wolf and Seth Justman had "planne [..]

TIPPI HEDREN: IN HITCHCOCK'S 1964 "MARNIE"

Published on 2012-08-06 21:16:00

Tippi HedrenJust read an article online about how Alfred Hitchcock harassed Ms Hedren during the filming of the Birds and Marnie.. Made me think about Marnie...I LOVED that movie.. Young Sean Connery...talk about a beautiful pair of actors...Tippi Hedren and Sean ConneryMarnie Edgar (Hedren) is a troubled young woman who has an unnatural fear and mistrust of men, thunderstorms, and the color red. She is also a thief. She uses her charms on Sidney Strutt (Martin Gabel) to get a job without refere [..]

SIN DER ELLA'S KITTY KAT BENEFIT AUG 11

Published on 2012-08-06 20:07:00

cool flyer!Come on out and help the Kitty Kats.....Facebook Event HereSin Der EllaHad the pleasure to meet Sin Der Ella the other night in Ypsilanti... Sin is a very busy lady... She is an actor, musician,animal lover and now a fundraiser! I first saw Sin in the photos Dennis Thompson took on the set of Jimmy Randolph's film "One Kiss One Bite". My pal Dee Gilbert introduced us. Sin is a joy....

MONSTER USA SWIMMER MICHAEL PHELPS LAST SWIM

Published on 2012-08-04 09:12:00

Michael Phelps LONDON - An era of unprecedented sporting domination comes to an end at the London Olympics on Saturday, when Michael Phelps swims his last competitive race.Phelps is heavily favored to add one more gold to his collection of 21 Olympic medals, 17 of them gold, when he swims the butterfly leg of the 4x100 medley relay, a race the Americans have never lost.The 27-year-old swam his first Olympics in Sydney 12 years ago and is retiring after London.FULL STORY HEREGO MICHAEL....GO USA. [..]

CHRIS MASUAK'S PLAYING TORONTO!

Published on 2012-08-01 18:44:00

Guitar legend Chris Masuak heads to the Toronto area for three gigs:Toronto Mitzi's Sept. 27...London Call The Office Sept. 28...Hamilton This Ain't Hollywood Sept. 29.Chris Masuak is a Canadian-born Australian rock musician, guitarist and songwriter. He is as a member of the influential Sydney-based punk rock group Radio Birdman, which formed in 1974, and for his other outfits The Hitmen, and The Screaming Tribesmen. He has also been a member of The Raouls, New Christs, The Juke Savages, and Kl [..]

MC5: THE MAKING OF KICK OUT THE JAMS

Published on 2012-07-31 12:27:00

NEW ARTICLE ON THE MAKING OF KICK OUT THE JAMSThe August 2012 issue of Uncut features the MC5’s guitarist, Wayne Kramer, telling the full, wild story of the Detroit revolutionaries. Here, then, is a complementary archive feature, from Uncut’s May 2007 issue, which chronicles the creation of the group’s best-known song. “Right now… right now it’s time to…” FULL STORY IS HEREFrom Machinegun...The song that gets us in trouble, because of that one word. Here’s a live band – with [..]

AUGUST 2, 2012 FULL MOON

Published on 2012-07-31 12:20:00

The exact time of the next full moon is: Thursday * 2nd August 2012 *05:27:30 am Moon sign: Aquarius 10° 15'Here you find this time converted into different timezones for other cities:SYDNEY = Thursday * 2nd August 2012 * 01:27:30 pm (AEST)TOKYO = Thursday * 2nd August 2012 * 12:27:30 pm (JST)BEIJING = Thursday * 2nd August 2012 * 11:27:30 am (CST)DELHI = Thursday * 2nd August 2012 * 08:57:30 am (IST)MOSCOW = Thursday * 2nd August 2012 * 07:27:30 am (MSK)BERLIN = Thursday * 2nd August 2012 * 05 [..]

THE GRASS ROOTS WERE HIT MONSTERS....

Published on 2012-07-30 19:35:00

The Grass Roots had a HUGE series of major hits.. "Let's Live for Today," "Midnight Confessions," "Temptation Eyes," "Two Divided by Love" and "Bella Linda" (My favorite)HERE IS THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITEThey helped define the essence of my teen life listening to AM radio. Although I never even knew the names of the players... The Grass Roots managed to chart 14 Top 40 hits, including seven gold singles and one platinum single, and two had hits collections that effortlessly went gold.One thing I d [..]

HIAWATHA AND THE CULT HEROES/CIRCUS BOY TONIGHT IN ANN ARBOR

Published on 2012-07-28 10:21:00

Colum Slevin ArtAn Awesome Ann Arbor - Ypsi band is opening this show - Thunderbuck Ram! Be sure to get there early to see & hear these guys too! These cats know how to rock ala early Stooges style! This is gonna be one hot rockin' nite at the Blind Pig! MIKE JTBLIND PIG DIRECTIONS/MAPEVENT INFORMATION ON FACEBOOK

SOME OF JOHN NEFF'S RED BASS GUITARS

Published on 2012-07-28 09:34:00

"In the left corner, wearing red trunks... wait a minnit... they're ALL wearing red trunks!"#1 is a 1985 Spector NS-2 Bass, made by Stuart Spector, in his garage in Brooklyn, before he got big. It is a Ned Steinberger design, he of the headless bass, a la Sting. Serial number 27, my name in pearl in the last fret.#2 is a 1967 or 68 Gibson EB2-TDC Bass. It is the KING of reggae and dub-style music. Also, "We Gotta Get Outta This Place" was recorded by Chas Chandler with The Animals on the Epiphon [..]

MC5-SCOTT MORGAN DETROIT'S GRANDE BALLROOM: NEW PHOTOS!

Published on 2012-07-27 15:36:00

Uncle Russ GibbLinda and BarbI had lunch last week with Linda and Barb.. we had a blast and time flew by in that restaurant! Other customers came over to see "who" we might be...LOL They knew we were talking about the Grande Ballroom...Linda at her concession job at the GrandeThey brought clothes..newspaper articles..magazines and these photos! They were so cool to go scan them and email me the disc... Barb had this red suspenders outfit with her!LindaJimi Hendrix at Ford Auditorium (never pla [..]

ROBERT LEE REVUE SHOW WAS FANTASTIC!!

Published on 2012-07-27 01:39:00

Robert Lee BalderramaLast night was amazing... I went out to the Chelsea Street Fair in Chelsea, Michigan to see my friends Robert Lee Balderrama (Bobby Balderrama) and his lovely wife Amy Lynn. It was my first time seeing Bobby front his own Smooth Jazz band. Bobby's true love in music is smooth jazz...and he plays it VERY WELL...The Robert Lee Revue Robert Lee Balderrama lead guitar...Jack Nash on Bass...Tommy Barsheff on Saxophone...Rudolph Levario on Drums... and our favorite keyboard man [..]

ROBERT LEE REVUE TOMORROW IN CHELSEA, MI!

Published on 2012-07-25 20:48:00

TOMORROW NIGHT AT THE CLOCK TOWER STAGE IN CHELSEA, MICHIGAN!Just go to Chelsea off I94 West and go straight through downtown to the clock tower...Robert Lee (Bobby Balderrama) is the most fantastic guitar player!! I know first hand just how many bass players are afraid to play with him! His true love is smooth jazz... His heroes are Carlos Santana and George Benson... He plays an Ibanez like George...Tomorrow I am lucky to say that I will be front and center to see Robert's smooth Jazz band so [..]

NIAGARA'S WARPAINT CLOSING PARTY....

Published on 2012-07-25 15:24:00

NIAGARA DETROIT'S WEBSITERe:View Gallery 444 Willis St , Detroit... will be hosting an informal closing reception for Niagara’s WAR PAINT this Saturday, July 28, 5 pm to 7 pm. The exhibit runs through Saturday, August 4. Facebook EventFour signed and numbers limited-edition giclees from WAR PAINT will be available for purchase this Saturday:- “Treat ‘em rough boys”"It's Marlene Dietrich. She was our one and only German movie goddess. She became an American citizen before WWII. She spent [..]

BOOTSEY X! CD RELEASE PARTY!! AUG 18 2012

Published on 2012-07-24 13:48:00

Robert Mulrooney/Bootsey XIt was a normal night for me on line writing and minding my facebook friends... I saw Robert Mulrooney was online too... I had a gig in Roseville the next night and I thought...WOULDN'T BE FUN TO TAKE BOOTSEY... sooo I instant messaged Bob and asked him to go with me.. He said, "YES".. I asked if he knew who I was... He said, "YES".. I asked him if he knew of my work.. he said "YES".. With that.. I went out to his home and scooped up Bootsey and I had the most fantastic [..]

DETROIT: HAPPY 311TH BIRTHDAY !!

Published on 2012-07-24 12:59:00

HappyBirthdayMotown!!!NEVER GIVE UP ON DETROIT!BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN DETROITNo, I have never lived in Detroit... But I worked downtown for many years and I still do. Everyone knows that I support this city and it's huge artist community. Detroit's people, music, art, education, and history are UNSTOPPABLE..A friend from California told me recently that Detroit was a "desperate" city... I laughed! Detroit is the coolest city in the world.. ask anyone in Europe, Australia, Japan, or Uganda! They a [..]

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR: LIBERTY AND MAIN STREET

Published on 2012-07-21 19:06:00

Coolest Cat at the Art Fair....I bought these gorgeous earrings....Main St. Ann Arbor, MichiganBart Loeb Karin SchmitzCool Pocket KnivesOlivia and her lovely ownerSpooner David Carter his 44th Art FairAnn Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor, MichiganGorgeous Colorful Glass VaseJohn Osler from Detroit via New OrleansJohn OslerJohn OslerThat face painter was FANTASTIC!Bonzai Trees!!! We love those...Park on Liberty at DivisionNature's Expression on William.. this store has the coolest stuff...Nature's Expres [..]

RETRO KIMMER: ANN ARBOR ART FAIR 2012

Published on 2012-07-20 23:28:00

Michel Delgado Key West FloridaThe awesome painting was my favorite at the State St (Ann Arbor) Area Art Fair. Not that I saw every painting in the huge Fair(s). I plan to go see the Main St Fair today..Here is a bit about Michel from his WEBSITEMichel Delgado is a self-taught artist who grew up in Senegal on the west coast of Africa. He is considered to be one of the most visionary Brut artists of our generation. He now lives in Key West, Florida where he applies his unique narrative vision t [..]

KIMMER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE UPDATE -14LBS

Published on 2012-07-19 16:25:00

A picture is worth a thousand words.... My cheek bones are back and chins gone! YAY!!Still working the Isagenix products... look at the thinner face losing just 14 lbs makes... Love it!

THE SUPREMES: 12 NUMBER ONE HITS IN A ROW!

Published on 2012-07-18 20:26:00

Diana Ross Mary Wilson Florence BallardBrian Holland / Eddie Holland / Lamont Dozier composed all of these hits...One right after the other. Can't imagine anyone having that kind of success in today's music world...What a fabulous time to listen to the radio! AND did you know the Supremes never won GRAMMY!!!1964 - "Where Did Our Love Go" The Supremes (My favorite)1964 - "Baby Love" The SupremesThis is the second of twelve number number 1 singles by the Supremes. Baby Love stayed at the number o [..]

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR KICKS OFF WITH TOWNIE PARTY!

Published on 2012-07-17 09:03:00

What a great night to be in Ann Arbor! My new friend Judy and I hung out at the Townie Pub Party on Campus. Right next to the Awesome Hill Auditorium...behind State St on Thayer. This is the kick off party to open the 2012 Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Ann Arbor actually has 3 Art Fairs running simultaneously. South University, State St/Liberty, and Main St. It is huge.I saw so many fabulously talented people last night.. My favorite was Miss Hallie age 9. What a talent. Hallie is very clear abou [..]

MOTOWN LEGEND BOB BABBITT DEAD AT 74

Published on 2012-07-16 13:13:00

Funk Brother and Bass Player Bob BabbittOne of the most fantastic Bass Players from Motown's Funk Brothers Band passed away in Nashville... Bob Babbitt who is on the soundtrack of our lives.. will be missed greatly.. Take a look at this amazing musician's career.. please watch the videos.. it's hard not to have a tear streaking down my cheek.. but our Motown history is so very important to share with future generations...By Susan WhitallDetroit News Music WriterBob Babbitt, a bass player for Mot [..]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIAWATHA!

Published on 2012-07-15 10:39:00

Hiawatha and Queen BEE ... photo Preston Jennings WoodwardHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE COOLEST CAT I KNOW....THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER BABY!XXOOKIMMERHiawatha/Cult Heroes photo:Preston Jennings WoodwardFOLLOW HIAWATHA ON FACEBOOKHiawtha Bailey Mike Frieseman ImagingHiawatha Bailey is the lead singer of the Cult Heroes, an Ann Arbor-based rock and roll band formed in 1978. I knew Hi a little back in the day..partied at a couple of his apts and was fortunate to have seen his amazing show back in the lat [..]

NIAGARA'S WAR PAINT OPENING RECEPTION WAS A BLAST!

Published on 2012-07-15 00:32:00

What a fabulous night to be in Downtown Detroit..... Niagara's paintings are on exhibit at the Re:View Gallery 444 Willis St.Tonight was the Niagara Reception Party. Called Bootsey X and Niagara's band mate Rob King the drummer to see if they would come out. It was exciting for me to see Niagara again. Haven't seen her since the Ann Arbor Rock n Roll Revival show we did in 2009.Niagara and her fansThis painting sold tonightWe love Niagara's art so much... I made a web page dedicated to her pai [..]

RETROKIMMER: MYSTERY MANSION GETAWAY

Published on 2012-07-13 16:45:00

What an entry way....Kimmer definitely needed a break from all this heat and turmoil... Then out of the blue I got a phone call from some dear friends from my past show promoter days... I won't reveal their names or the address for their privacy...Many years ago I went to visit them and they drove in the driveway of this really wild and cool looking ultra modern home.I am in the pool shooting this shot. Just gorgeous...Hot Tub to the left... my room is on the second floor far right end... That m [..]

MICHAEL ALLMAN IS ON TOUR IN MICHIGAN

Published on 2012-07-13 11:43:00

Just spoke with Michael Allman and he is in great form... He is leaving for Muskegon tomorrow and here visiting family as well.Michael and TerryWe had such a great time last year with Michael and Terry Sack. I will be at one of these gigs...most likely Lansing. We'll have a big story after that show...Michael is very dynamic.. he is his own man that is certain.. Reminds us of his father Gregg but much edgier... Go check him out his show is really good. Email me if you need further info...xK• [..]

KIMMER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE UPDATE -10 LBS!!

Published on 2012-07-12 15:40:00

Doug Podell and I at SRC gig June 29th...10lbs are gone!!! 36 lbs to go!!Today's Isagenix product I love is....How is Natural Accelerator different from other products?Natural Accelerator energy supplement contains natural ingredients with no added caffeine, ephedra or ma huang. It uses only carefully selected thermogenic ingredients such as cayenne, green tea, cinnamon and ginseng to help you burn fat naturally without the shaky feeling you get from stimulants.How does Natural Accelerator work [..]

EMMY ETIE: ROCK N ROLL SHOTS EXHIBITION

Published on 2012-07-09 08:07:00

We love this girl photographer...first of all she an eye for composition that is stunning. Plus this girl..Emmy is not stingy...she has been wonderful to me over the years supplying me with photos of my favorite Australian rockers in action... Here are 3 of my favorites in one shot...My friends Steve and Art Godoy with Deniz Tek...Emmy emailed me her press kit for her new exhibition in Sydney... Sure wish I could attend! I will be visiting Australia soon.... I believe... Check out Emmy's work... [..]

ERNEST BORGNINE: MC HALE'S NAVY STAR DEAD AT 95

Published on 2012-07-09 00:32:00

Ernest Borgnine 1917-2012Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino, January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American film and television actor whose career spanned more than six decades. He was an unconventional lead in many films of the 1950s, winning an Oscar in 1955 for Marty.Ernest Borgnine as MartyWe loved Mc Hale's Navy as a kid and thought that show was so funny.. Then when I was young I was the film "Marty" on Bill Kennedy's Movie Show on the weekends. This film and Ernest Bor [..]

KIMMER'S WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE UPDATE -8 LBS

Published on 2012-07-08 15:12:00

beginning photo...Well gang!! Since I began my weight loss challenge on June 27 I have lost EIGHT pounds!!!! Yeah HAW!!! Here is my new ticker...Starting Tuesday I am getting even more Isagenix products from Melissa at Contempo... Here is a photo of some of the products we'll be demonstrating for my readers....Isagenix here I come.... stay tuned!!!I am taking some new photos Monday....

FORMER FERRARI DESIGNER SERGIO PININFARINA DEAD AT 85

Published on 2012-07-03 14:53:00

Sergio Pininfarina 1959MILAN (Reuters) - Sergio Pininfarina, whose family company designed almost every Ferrari since the 1950s and whose name is still synonymous with some of the world's most glamorous cars, has died aged 85.The company said on Tuesday he died overnight in his Turin home.Pininfarina had been groomed by his father Gian Battista, a onetime Turin carriage maker who founded the influential car design house in the 1930s, to succeed him in the business since he was a child.Sergio Pin [..]

ANDY GRIFFITH....TV STAR DIED AT 86

Published on 2012-07-03 11:22:00

Don Knotts (Barney Fife) and Andy Griffith (Andy Taylor)Not sure if I have ever met a person that didn't like the Andy Griffith Show. Even in Europe they loved Andy. This TV show was so great you either laughed so loud or cried through it. Remember when Opie killed the bird with his slingshot? Sob through that episode to this day...Watch the Andy Griffith ShowFrom Rolling StoneJuly 3, 2012 11:30 AM ETAndy GriffithTelevision icon Andy Griffith, known to generations as the star of The Andy Gri [..]

VOTE FOR WYANDOTTE'S RIVER'S EDGE GALLERY!!!

Published on 2012-07-02 13:17:00

River’s Edge GalleryWants to GrowWe NeedYour Voteread the directions below and thenPlease visit TO VOTEwww.missionsmallbusiness.comClick on Login and SupportEnter your Facebook email address and passwordClick on LoginEnter our Business Name: River’s Edge GalleryCLICK HERE TO VOTERIVER'S EDGE GALLERYWe Endeavor to ProvideA Center for the Arts and Design DownriverIncludingOur Own BuildingDesign ShowroomsHomes for Local Art and Artisan FurnishingsA Source for Community Growth in the ArtsArt Gro [..]

THE FULL MOON IS THIS TUESDAY!!

Published on 2012-07-01 17:12:00

The full moon will be on Tuesday (or Wednesday for some time zones).Holiday season … easy to recognize that the word "holidays" derives from "holy days". It originates from the Old English word hāligdæg and referred to special religious days in old times. Today, in modern use, the work-free days are only rarely marked by religious motifs, albeit they still represent something special. To what extent they are truly special, mostly depends on the inner attitude and how exceptional you create y [..]

BLUE COUPE AND THE SEATBELTS!!!

Published on 2012-07-01 11:17:00

Blue CoupeThe Motor City Music Factory....!!Saturday August 4The three iconic rock stars in Blue Coupe are the angry orphans of Blue Öyster Cult and the Alice Cooper group, and they're out to prove something to the world with show-stopping performances and a wall shaking sound that keeps their legion of fans calling for more.Blue Coupe's multi-talented entertainers include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dennis Dunaway bassist of the legendary Alice Cooper group, along side multi-instrumentalist, [..]

UP ALL NIGHT: SRC REUNION WAS A BLAST!!!

Published on 2012-06-30 16:32:00

SRCFirst ... I have to say this was one fabulous concert... the crowd knew every word and SRC performed their greatest hits evenThe Angel Song....Doug Podell Kimmer and Sue PodellTough song to do. My little Sony Handycam grabbed some speaker distortion and this is no reflection on how perfect the music was last night....so frustrating! Someone get me an endorsement deal with Sony so I can get a BIGGER BETTER CAMERA!Any whoo...I got 6 videos and at least you can get an idea how fantastic these f [..]

SRC REUNION TOMORROW...SUSAN WHITHALL DETROIT NEWS

Published on 2012-06-28 18:31:00

SRC and Iggy photo: Leni SinclairBy Susan WhitallDetroit News Music WriterIf you're a rock fan of baby boomer age, grew up in Metro Detroit but never saw the SRC, you just weren't trying (perhaps you were grounded for life?)It was difficult for a teenager to leave the house in the late '60s and not run into the group, an early proponent of acid rock known for hits including "I'm So Glad" and their show-stopping medley of "In the Hall of the Crimson King" paired with "Beck's Bolero."If you're a r [..]

BIG VALLEY ACTOR: PETER BRECK RIP

Published on 2012-06-28 12:38:00

Peter Breck (March 13, 1929 – February 6, 2012)One of the best shows on television back in the 1960's was The Big Valley. Most of the girls at school were enamored by Heath Barkley aka actor Lee Majors. But I loved Nick Barkley the most. He was the fighter and always wore black leather clothes with black leather gloves to match. He was hot... Today while researching Don Grady's passing I saw that we lost Peter on February 6, 2012. Here is a bit about the man....Jarrod, Heath, and Nick Bar [..]

MY THREE SONS DON GRADY 68 DIED FROM CANCER

Published on 2012-06-28 10:09:00

Sad news today... ne of my very favorite TV stars of my childhood Don Grady, passed away yesterday from Cancer. Don was famous for playing Robbie Douglas..aka the "cute" one. Don was a "friend" on Facebook and he was so gracious and would answer any question a friend or fan would ask. He was a artist of such high caliber. Here is more on Don....Casey Kasam with Don GradyFred MacMurray Tina Cole and Don GradyDon Louis Agrati (June 8, 1944 – June 27, 2012)Official Don Grady WebsitePhotos o [..]

RETROKIMMER'S 44 LB WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!!

Published on 2012-06-27 17:24:00

hiding inside three hunky guys....Today was a radical day for Kimmer.... I finally faced my enemy... my bathroom scale. UGH.. Now that I am not dating anyone.. I am faced with the fall out from having too much fun and drinking...restaurants...over eating whatever was in that guy's fridge.... Now a year later I am up by 44lbs. What to do? Face it...the weight has to go! For me high protein-low carb is the most successful plan.This afternoon I had a sudden urge to get my hair done so I called [..]

CHRIS KLONDIKE MASUAK'S SELLING: DAN ARMSTRONG GUITAR

Published on 2012-06-27 02:22:00

KLONDIKE'S DAN ARMSTRONG GUITAREBAY AUCTION OF CHRIS KLONDIKE MASUAKSARMSTRONG GUITAR PLEXIBuy it Now Price $1650.00Used: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully ... Brand: Ampeg Instrument Family: String - Electric Guitar Colour: Clear acrylic and rosewood. Product Type: Dan Armstrong PlexiUp for sale here is Chris 'Klondike' Masuak's Dan Armstrong Plexi reissue guitar. It comes to you with a signed letter confirming that it is one of his personal instruments. The mai [..]

RETROKIMMER AND MACHINEGUN: FILM INTERVIEW IN WYANDOTTE

Published on 2012-06-27 00:01:00

Dennis Thompson and Director Ron PerryIt has been about two years since Ron Perry began his Detroit Rocks Project documentary. I met Ron over the phone in 2010 and in person at the Ivan Kral Blank Generation Screening in Ann Arbor.Ron Perry is just the very nicest man I think I have had the pleasure to work with. So smart, honest, and focused too. We have collaborated ever since 2010. Basically for the DRP... I recommend some of my friends/aquaintances or ask Ron who is on his "hit" list and [..]

SCOTT RICHARDSON...WCSX DOUG PODELL INTERVIEW!

Published on 2012-06-26 11:47:00

SRC...Scott Richardson at Henry Ford MuseumScott Richardson in town for the SRC show this FRIDAY was out and about yesterday with his lovely friend Jaan Uhelszki... she was so kind to send me these fun photographs of his many friends....Scott and Jaan... thanks for the photos!!!!Scott Richardson Mary Cobra Ben EdmondsHere is the nice interview Scott did with WCSX's Doug Podell for the upcoming SRC Reunion this FRIDAY at the Magic Bag in Ferndale... Scott was so sweet to mention Kimmer in his in [..]

BOGART BAND/FIREWORKS/AND HOLLYWOOD!

Published on 2012-06-25 22:28:00

Brian and Victoria BegdorianMy darling friends Brian and Victoria Begdorian have been working on the Bogart Band Reunion for months. I came on board last week for a push... The gig was to be held at Carl's Cabin but got bumped to the 1 Under Club at Idyl Wild Golf Course in Livonia. Great place!Bogart getting ready to go on....BRIAN BOGART/VOCALSROB COLEMAN/BASSKEN DUFFEY/DRUMSDAVE NICHOLS/GUITARSCOTT PRITCHARD VOX/GUITARDAVE HALL/KEYBOARDSRICK WARNER/KEYBOARDSBrian Bogart singing "One" and "M [..]

THE BOGART BAND REUNION: ONE UNDER NIGHT CLUB!!!

Published on 2012-06-23 15:32:00

Brian Bogart and Retro: KimmerSUNDAY JUNE 24TH 6:00PM - UNTIL THEY KICK US OUT !Walking distance to the Livonia Spree !! FIREWORKS 10:00pmWe will be Rocking it for you all night, So Bring the Family,The In-laws and the Outlaws and come PARTY WITH US!ONE UNDER BAR AND GRILL35780 FIVE MILE RDLIVONIA, MI 48154PHONE: 734.464.5555FAX: 734.838.0450

SCOTT MORGAN BENEFIT PHOTOS...

Published on 2012-06-22 22:19:00

My friend Andy Boller in Switzerland sent me these nice Mike Gould photos of the benefit for Scott and my readers to see.... thanks Mike and Andy!!!WATCH SLIDESHOW HEREMark Farner!!!

DENIZ TEK AND THE GODOYS EUROPEAN TOUR WAS A SMASH!

Published on 2012-06-22 11:16:00

Deniz Tek....Deniz TekSteve GodoyArt GodoyWhen Deniz was in town he had this Rickenbacker black and white guitar. Art also was playing a black and white Rickenbacker Bass... Very cool looking. I got a lot of questions about that guitar... By the time I got a hold of Deniz... he traded it for a 1965 Coronet! Very hot guitar... We like...thank you for the photos Anne!Deniz Tek and the Golden Breed, and the Screaming Tribesmen at Radio Aligre FM in Paris yesterday. Podcast of the show will be ava [..]

THE MYSTERIANS PLAYING IN CHELSEA JUNE 28!

Published on 2012-06-22 10:40:00

The Mysterians!I can't wait until next Thursday when we are going to see the Mysterians in Chelsea. They will be playing at 6pm at the Clock Tower Stage. Bring your dancing shoes and Ruby Slippers! This is the 5th time I have seen this band and I spent New Year's Eve dancing when the band played Ann Arbor. Robert Lee (Bobby) Balderrama was so kind and man can he play.... We love all the guys! We are going to have a blast!The Mysterians are a Rock & Roll band playing all of my favorite retro hit [..]

SCOTT RICHARDSON/SRC SHOW JUNE 29TH!!

Published on 2012-06-21 15:51:00

Poster by the Awesome Carl LundgrenSRC TICKETS!Friday, June 29 MAGIC BAG,$25Doors Open 8pmSpecial Guest VocalistsMeridith Lorde & Tosha OwensKatie Grace OPENS

SCOTT MORGAN BENEFIT THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

Published on 2012-06-18 23:15:00

Come out to Ann Arbor at the NECTO to help my dear friend ScottWe'll be channeling the rock n roll roots of The Second ChanceScott Morgan was 16-years-old when his first band played to an audience of 13,000 fans, literally stopping the show as the screaming crowd rushed the stage. Growing up in Ann Arbor, a hip college town 40 miles from Detroit, he fronted the Rationals and many more bands to come.The RationalsScott MorganSteve CorrellTerry Trabandt (RIP)SPECIAL GUESTWILL BEMARK FARNERFromGRAND [..]

ANGIE BOWIE AND SCOTT RICHARDSON!

Published on 2012-06-14 21:03:00

RAngie Bowie and Scott Richardson photo: Jaan UhelszkiHAPPY DAYS in DETROIT, ANN ARBOR & FLINT!Angie Bowie read from Lipstick Legends, Thursday, June 14, 7 pm, The Lido Gallery Poetry & Music Series, 33535 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI, 248-792-6248. Hosted by John D. LambLIPSTICK LEGENDS will be available to purchase at my book signings in New York- June 6-7-8; Philadelphia June 9 TATTOOED MOM, Lido Gallery/Birmingham, Michigan June 14 & Cleveland June 16. There are only a limited number of cop [..]

GANGSTER HENRY HILL DEAD AT 69

Published on 2012-06-13 22:29:00

Henry Hill, perpetual bad guy and the mobster turned government snitch portrayed in the book "Wiseguy" and later the movie "Goodfellas," has died after a long illness, his fiancé's son said. He was 69. Henry died in a Los Angeles Hospital and not by a mob hit... Guess the mob were tired of him.Henry Hill was portrayed so well by Ray Liotta in "Goodfellas" that Hill came off as a kind of good guy gangster.. but good he definitely was not...Henry Hill mugshotI read every book Henry ever wrote and [..]

KIMMER AND ROKKO'S MC5/STOOGES ADVENTURE!

Published on 2012-06-13 19:08:00

MC5/Translove House 1510 Hill St.Today I met two really fun people from Austria... Rokko and Alex.... They contaqcted me a few days ago and asked me to take them on a Stooges and MC5 tour of Ann Arbor. Sorry Heather we just forgot all about the infamous railroad bridge that Scott Asheton rammed a truck underneath. I will go out tomorrow and shoot it.MC5/Translove House 1510 Hill St.MC5/Translove House 1520 Hill St.We met at Weber's where Iggy stays when he is in town.. I took them down State St [..]

MOBSTER WHITEY BULGER'S GIRLFRIEND SENTENCED

Published on 2012-06-12 13:48:00

Whitey Bulger and Catherine GreigBOSTON (Reuters) - A judge decided on Tuesday that the girlfriend of reputed Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger bad guy of the film "The Departed" will spend 8 years in prison for helping the accused murderer evade arrest for 16 years. Prosecutors had asked for a 10-year federal prison term for Catherine Greig, 61, who in March pleaded guilty to charges that she conspired to help Bulger hide after he fled Boston in late 1994 when a corrupt Federal Bureau of In [..]

WAR PAINT: NIAGARA'S DETROIT ART EXHIBIT!

Published on 2012-06-12 00:19:00

Niagara (special project)July 14 – August 4, 2012444 W. Willis, #112, Detroit, MI 48201info@reviewcontemporary.com313.833.9000 | Thu-Sat, noon – 6p.m.War PaintNiagara's new art exhibit is her first in Detroit in 8 years! Her current work features the women of World War II. We are definitely going to see this very cool exhibit...."War Paint" - Opening Reception For The Artist- July 14, 2012 7PM-11PM - Re:View Contemporary Gallery Detroit

KIMMER'S GIFTS FROM NIAGARA DETROIT!!

Published on 2012-06-10 19:00:00

What an appropriate tee shirt to receive in the mail from the amazing Niagara Detroit! Fits my mood today for certain... what a pleasure to come home and find a big box of Niagara goodies! Lovely gift and I thank you so much xxxxooooKHard cover coffee table book of Niagara's art and some early photos of her rock career.This is a large paperback with diary entries and rare photos of Niagara circa 1974-1976Circa 1973-1977 very cool.....and more ultra cool niagara tee shirts ......THANK YOU MS NI A [..]

SAVAGE GRACE AT THE MAGIC BAG TONIGHT!

Published on 2012-06-07 23:31:00

June 8Plenty of tickets still availableSAVAGE GRACEwith Jagged EdgeDoors 8 p.m.$15.00When I was at the Detroit Music Awards I was lucky to get to see Savage Grace playing Along the Watchtower... So awesome! Crowd went wild... So get your tickets for tonight's show at the Magic Bag! Get TICKETS HEREThe new version of Savage Grace has my old friend Jim King on keyboards. The rest of the band is Mark Gougeon (bass and vocals) from Mitch Ryder and Lightning Frank Charboneaux on drums (Eric Bur [..]

FLEETWOOD MAC'S BOB WELCH SUICIDE DEATH

Published on 2012-06-07 17:40:00

(CNN) -- Bob Welch, a guitarist who played with Fleetwood Mac before launching a solo career, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest, Nashville, Tennessee, police said Thursday. He was 66.Welch's wife found his body in their Nashville home about 12:15 p.m., Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron said."All indications are that it was a suicide," Aaron said. A suicide note was found, he said.Welch played guitar with Fleetwood Mac starting in 1971. He left the group in late 1974, just be [..]

VERBATIM FROM THE VERBOTEN: DIARIES OF NIAGARA 1974-1976

Published on 2012-06-07 01:27:00

Niagara Detroit photo Laurence Bond MillerVERBATIM FROM THE VERBOTEN: DIARIES OF NIAGARA 1974-1976I saw this book last night and I am going to go get one... V from the V consists of excerpts from Niagara's personal diaries during the crucial period of 1974-1976, recreated in her own hand lettering. Niagara has fabulous handwriting...Here are the very first Destroy All Monsters meetings, sketches, correspondence, sometimes accompanied by Cary Loren's photos.Buy Your Copy HereA comprehensive look [..]

HOGAN'S HEROES STAR RICHARD DAWSON RIP

Published on 2012-06-05 17:07:00

HOGAN'S HEROESSadly we lost another of our favorite TV stars this week. British Actor Richard Dawson (Peter Newkirk) passed away at age 79. I believe that leaves Helga, Hilda, Col Crittendon and Robert Clary (Lebeau) alive from the original cast. Newkirk and Lebeau were my favorites. Here is one of my very favorite clips...Thanks to Youtube!Strange... but I began watching the entire series on DVD last Friday night. One of my close friends and I were talking about how great Hogan's Heroes was [..]

QUEEN ELIZABETH'S JUBILEE: 60 YEARS ON THRONE

Published on 2012-06-05 15:29:00

Happy 60th to Queen Elizabeth IIAs a card carrying anglophile... I had a blast watching all the pomp and circumstance of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. From World War II into the time of Facebook QEII has had quite a wild ride as Queen.... I thought I'd shaqre some of my favorite video and photos...Monarchy Website Full Bio HereOFFICIAL DIAMOND JUBILEE WEBSITELONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth waved from her Buckingham Palace balcony to the cheering masses on Tuesday and t [..]

OVATION'S MOTOR CITY RISING PREMIERED

Published on 2012-06-04 20:05:00

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation, the only multi-platform network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, will premiere its original three-part series, Motor City Rising, last Friday, June 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. Episodes 2 and 3 of the series will air on Friday, June 8 and Friday, June 15, respectively, at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.The riveting docu-series explores the lives of a new breed of artists, creative entrepreneurs and dream [..]

DMA WINNERS PARTY/MOTOR CITY REVUE!

Published on 2012-06-04 20:03:00

ADVANCE TICKETSHey Kim;Was great talking to ya today. Great things are happening. Here is a link to my blog with all of the info about the show, pics, vids, everything.www.trilateralx.blogspot.comPlus Misty Love of Kid Rock's band, She does an AWESOME show every week. She is one of my peepz, as well as having recorded w Muruga. Will send link and info to that in a minute.Peace:Micheal Vee& [..]

FULL MOON AND PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE MONDAY JUNE 4

Published on 2012-06-01 15:29:00

The full moon will be on Monday and simultaneously a partial lunar eclipse (more details below).The exact time of the next full moon is:Monday * 4th June 2012 * 01:11:36 pmCentral European Summer Time (CEST)Moon sign: Sagittarius 14° 14'SYDNEY = Monday * 4th June 2012 * 09:11:36 pm (AEST)TOKYO = Monday * 4th June 2012 * 08:11:36 pm (JST)BEIJING = Monday * 4th June 2012 * 07:11:36 pm (CST)DELHI = Monday * 4th June 2012 * 04:41:36 pm (IST)MOSCOW = Monday * 4th June 2012 * 03:11:36 pm (MSK)BERLIN [..]

CHRIS KLONDIKE MASUAK'S WORKHORSE AND CHORUS LINE....

Published on 2012-05-31 16:58:00

Klondike....Happened to see a super fine photo Chris Klondike Masuak posted today on Facebook. I loved this incredible "Chorus Line" of his guitars....we are a huge fan of Klondike's and loved seeing these axes and knew a lot of my readers would dig em too.... Thanks CKM xxKChris Masuak's Chorus Line..Guitars L - R2006 Ampeg Dan Armstrong reissue1968 Ampeg Dan ArmstrongEarly 90's Robin Ranger... A Houston based company that made great hand crafted guitars. A great hunk of wood!1996 Fender Custo [..]

DODGE MAIN: WAYNE KRAMER DENIZ TEK SCOTT MORGAN

Published on 2012-05-31 10:17:00

Released November 1, 1996What an amazing industrial amalgamation of killer musicians! MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer, the legendary voice and guitar of Scott Morgan, and the ever evolving incredible Motor City-via-Australia Deniz Tek of Radio Birdman make up Dodge Main, with help from bassist Paul Ill and drummer Brock Avery.I transferred a VCR tape of this show for Dennis Thompson about 3 years ago. The quality isn't perfect but it captures this historical night in Detroit!City Slang...The Dodge [..]

RETROKIMMER'S GUITAR EXPO: PHOTOS AND DOMANATION

Published on 2012-05-31 01:11:00

Robert Lee (Bobby Balderrama)Robert Lee (Bobby Balderrama)Bobby East and Skid MarxDavid Doman and Joe DomanShane Whitehead from Forsake the FallenVictor DomanSteve, Melissa, and RhondaRhonda at the Blind PigJerry Mack and Linda RayDavid and Victor DomanDavid, Victor and Joe DomanFran Doman and Linda Ray

PROMISES PROMISES......VALLEY OF THE DOLLS

Published on 2012-05-30 17:04:00

Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach2 of my very favorites....Burt Bacharach/Hal DavidPromises, promisesI'm all through with promises, promises nowI don't know how I got the nerve to walk outIf I shout, remember I feel freeNow I can look at myself and be proudI'm laughing out loudOh, promises, promisesThis is where those promises, promises endI don't pretend that what was wrong can be rightEvery night I sleep now, no more liesThings that I promised myself fell apartBut I found my heartOh, promises, [..]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

Published on 2012-05-30 15:43:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH....THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO...xxxxKim

ATTENTION DRUMMERS: IMPERIAL CYMBALS SPONSORSHIPS!

Published on 2012-05-29 23:28:00

Accepting sponsorship applications!Hey Kimmer!My name is Garrett, and I wanted to take a few minutes to write you regarding our artist sponsorships for Imperial Cymbals. Imperial Cymbals offers the best in hand crafted Turkish cymbals and is home of the $250 You-Call-It, where any cymbal retails at just $250!If your readers are interested in a sponsorship, have them write us back our email is:sponsorships@imperialcymbals.com. Let us know what their bands will be doing over the next few months, a [..]

HARRY GROSS: DETROIT PURPLE GANG MEMBER

Published on 2012-05-29 18:01:00

Detroit Purple Harry GrossA bit of Detroit History... Our friend, music producer/drummer Tino Gross sent us his Uncle Harry's Detroit Police mug-shot from the book "Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang' ...Harry Gross was a Purple and was shot Thanksgiving Eve 1937 along with leader Harry Millman. The old-timers around Detroit have told Tino that Harry was a sweetheart, a gambler, not muscle, and was tight with entertainers like Cab Calloway.Harry MillmanHarry Millman was shot to death before a crowd [..]

BEE GEE ROBIN GIBB DIED OF KIDNEY FAILURE LAST WEEK....

Published on 2012-05-29 07:11:00

The Bee Gees, formed of Brothers Barry Gibb, Robin and Robin's twin Maurice, first found international success in the late 60s with the album Bee Gees' 1st. My favorite Bee Gee songs featured Barry on lead vocals. Robin's vocals were just too sad for me. Here is my most favorite of the Bee Gees.... "To Love Somebody"Hits including Words and I've Gotta Get a Message to You, Massachusetts, followed, but the group hit even bigger heights in the 70s with their songs featured on the soundtrac [..]

DONNA SUMMER PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER...

Published on 2012-05-28 23:19:00

Donna SummerLaDonna Adrian Gaines, known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. She had a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was a five-time Grammy Award winner.Born: December 31, 1948, BostonDied: May 17, 2012, FloridaChildren: Brooklyn Sudano, Amanda SudanoAs TMZ reported, "Disco Queen" Donna Summer will be laid to rest Wednesday during a private ceremony at a church in Nashville, TN.We're told the church [..]

RETROKIMMMER'S COACHVILLE PHOTOS ADDED TO GERMAN IGGY FILM!

Published on 2012-05-28 13:46:00

We had some exciting news this week! I sold some of my Coachville photos to a German Film company that is doing a documentary on Jim (Iggy Pop) Osterberg's life.Back in 2009 I had a visitor from Australia staying at my home and I took him to see this tiny trailer court. He wasn't an Iggy fan so I shot the photos pretty quick and we were off to see other sights in Ann Arbor.So far I have had 3 sets of people interested in these images and that is really gratifying.This little park used to have a [..]

RETROKIMMER'S GUITAR EXPO: BOBBY BALDERRAMA!!

Published on 2012-05-28 08:53:00

Hey gang! I want to thank the folks that came out and supported me at my Guitar Expo last May 19! It was a gas watching legendary guitarist Robert (Bobby) Lee Balderrama (Question Mark and the Mysterians) play guitar with Bobby East (Kid Rock Reefermen) on Bass. How fantastic!Also we are so grateful to The Domans and the Domanation Band for lending us their equipment and playing so well.Was perfect having pal Art King as DJ... he played the best music for my show... Thanks ART!!!Forsake the Fal [..]

PT BARNUM "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH!"

Published on 2012-05-27 10:27:00

What's on the 6th Floor?The greatest prankster of the nineteenth century, P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) was impresario, humbug, circus owner, lecturer, speculator, politician, and America’s greatest showman. For decades he reigned supreme as he presented one curiosity and extravaganza after another. He had a huge gift for entertaining and amusing the American public.Barnum for all his faults and failed schemes was a dreamer. He had a talent for knowing what types of things would entertain the publ [..]

RETROKIMMER WITH THE GODOYS AND DENIZ TEK

Published on 2012-05-17 21:35:00

RETROKIMMER'S GUITAR EXPO THIS SATURDAY!!! MAY 19

Published on 2012-05-15 16:27:00

erMy first Guitar Expo is coming up this Saturday afternoon May 19. The show starts at 2pm and ends at 8 pm.Retrokimmer's Guitar Expo will be a talent oriented show featuring the interaction between our finest Detroit area Guitarists working with our best up and coming young guitarists. Basically this is similar to the section of American Idol where a celebrity musician comes in and advises the young singers on technique and building their careers. This is going to be such a relaxed and encourag [..]

DENIZ TEK AND THE GODOY TWINS ARE HERE!!!

Published on 2012-05-15 11:35:00

MAY 16 AT WOODRUFF'S YPSILANTI

ROCK STAR OF HAIRSTYLISTS VIDAL SASSOON DEAD AT 84

Published on 2012-05-10 23:47:00

Vidal SassoonLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist and fashion world pioneer who created a natural look in the 1960s and built a multimillion-dollar business on his name, died on Wednesday after a long battle with leukemia. He was 84. Sassoon died at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones and his wife of 20 years, Ronnie, his family said in a statement. "He will be greatly missed," they said. ...Sassoon 5 point haircut

MY DEAR FRIEND JIM SMITH PASSED AWAY

Published on 2012-05-07 22:21:00

Jim Smith "To Truly Live"When you meet true love/friendship...you know it and Jim was that for me... we met at work and we had an unusual connection from the beginning.... he was my Jiminy Cricket. He had all the right answers for me. All the time. He got me to quit smoking and to lose weight. He helped me in every way. What a great father, friend, and life counselor he was. This is just so unfair...Without exaggeration Jim and I talked into the wee hours by phone for years. He left the cab [..]

SUPER MOON VS METEOR SHOWER THIS WEEKEND!

Published on 2012-05-04 06:37:00

Super Full Moon March 19, 2011'Supermoon' May Outshine Meteor Shower This Weekend - Yahoo! NewsThe biggest full moon of the year, a so-called "super moon," will take center stage when it rises this weekend, and may interfere with the peak of an annual meteor shower created by the leftovers from Halley's comet.The supermoon of 2012 is the biggest full moon of the year and will occur on Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT (0335 May 6), though the moon may still appear full to skywatchers on the day [..]

THE HOWLING DIABLOS AND THE REEFERMEN: CINCO- DE- MAYO

Published on 2012-05-03 19:51:00

Hey gang this is a trailer for a blues show The Howling Diablo's filmed for PBS that will air soon on PBS. Johnny Bee sent me today. The Howling Diablos won a ton of Detroit Music Awards last week and are one of my very favorite bands.A Video Sampler from 2006 Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival featuring Calvin Cooke, Alberta Adams, Johnnie Bassett, "Sir" Mack Rice, and the Howling Diablos.And The Cinco-De-Mayo show is this Saturday in Royal Oak with The Refeermen! We love them. We are so [..]

RETRO: KIMMER IS A KENTUCKY COLONEL!

Published on 2012-05-03 16:38:00

I Retro: Kimmer, am a KENTUCKY COLONEL...no joke I really am. I was appointed by the only woman Kentucky Governor The Honorable Martha Layne Collins on my birthday February 9, 1986. I have attended the Kentucky Colonel Pancake Breakfast at the Kentucky Derby in the past and drank Mint Juleps with other Colonels at the Derby/Churchill Downs... Y'all take a peek at the history of the Colonels... Elvis Presley was one too! xKKentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonweal [..]

CARLOS SANTANA'S GUITARS AND EFFECTS

Published on 2012-04-30 17:06:00

Carlos Santana's Yamaha SG2000Santana played a red Gibson SG Special with P-90 pickups at the Woodstock festival. In the time of Abraxas and Santana III (1970–1972), He used different Gibson Les Pauls and a Black Gibson SG Special.From 1976 until 1982, his main guitar was a Yamaha SG 175B and sometimes a white Gibson SG Custom with 3 single coil pick-ups. In 1982 he started to use a custom made PRS Custom 24 guitar, in 1988 he made his first Signature model PRS Santana I. In 1999 Carlos Santan [..]

KIMMER AT THE 2012 DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS!

Published on 2012-04-28 04:25:00

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERSWhat an amazing night! I was invited to attend the Detroit Music Awards this year and of course I wanted to be there. Have never been to one of these gigs before so I had no idea what to expect. I got there early and walked right inside. The ladies at the door were so charming and busy!The Legendary Drummer Muruga and KimmerIt was especially exciting to see my dear friend Muruga and the Quatro Sisters being honored. Notice the button I am wearing? I took Stanley T. M [..]

NEW BOOK ABOUT MARINE CITY, MICHIGAN BY SCOTT BUEL

Published on 2012-04-25 21:47:00

Marine City (Images of America)By Gene Buel, Scott BuelShips from and sold by Amazon.comThe Arcadia book by Gene Buel and Scott Buel!Product DescriptionMarine City is nestled on the banks of the beautiful St. Clair River, half a mile away from Sombra, Ontario, Canada. Today, it is a small town with strong American values, much like it always has been. Full of industrious people who keep America running, this town has a long history of hard work and skilled labor that is reflected in its rich her [..]

DARK SHADOWS STAR JONATHAN FRID HAS DIED

Published on 2012-04-19 07:49:00

Jonathan Frid as Barnabas CollinsDark Shadows star Jonathan Frid has died in Canada. The 87-year-old actor reportedly passed away peacefully of natural causes at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. Frid was best known for playing vampire Barnabas Collins on gothic television soap opera Dark Shadows. The series originally aired on ABC in the US between June 1966 and April 2, 1971.John Herbert Frid (December 2, 1924 - April 14, 2012) was a theater, television, and film actor, best known for [..]

AMERICAN BANDSTAND HOST DICK CLARK HAS DIED...

Published on 2012-04-18 15:07:00

Conway Twitty Chubby Checker and Dick Clark Doing the TwistMy very first memory of rock n roll was watching Chubby Checker doing the Twist on American Bandstand. This was probably 1959-60. I was about 3 years old and I remember "teaching" my mother how to do the "Twist". I still love that song and Chubby Checker too. Dick Clark was probably more familiar to me than most of my family! I felt like I "knew" Dick... am sure I was not the only fan to feel that way...My Mom was young and loved to d [..]

SADLY..THE LAST WALTZ FOR ACTOR/MUSICIAN LEVON HELM

Published on 2012-04-18 11:01:00

It is so sad to hear about Levon Helm's battle with cancer. Levon is one of the most talented artists in acting and American music history. He played drums, mandolin guitar, and sang on many of The Band's most famous songs such as "The Weight". This video is from the fantastic Rock film "The Last Waltz" directed by Martin Scorsese.Levon Helm far right with The BandLevon is best known as the singer/drummer of The Band, the rock group featured in Martin Scorsese's 1978 documentary, "The L [..]

ELVIS COSTELLO UPLOADED 3 NEW VIDEOS!!

Published on 2012-04-16 19:58:00

RETROKIMMER: REPORTING FROM THE DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS!

Published on 2012-04-16 18:32:00

The 21st Annual Detroit Music AwardsFriday Apr 27The Fillmore Detroit, MI 6:00 PMDirectionsTickets

DAVE WAKELING AND THE ENGLISH BEAT ON TOUR!

Published on 2012-04-16 18:20:00

The English Beat photo Adrian BootSHOUT! FACTORY ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OFTHE ENGLISH BEAT’S ENTIRE CATALOGINCLUDING PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKSNEW BOX SET TITLED THE COMPLETE BEATIN STORES JULY 10 ALONGSIDE NEW COMPILATIONKEEP THE BEAT: THE VERY BEST OF THE ENGLISH BEATTHE ENGLISH BEAT ON TOUR NOWPERFORMED APRIL 13 AT 2012ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME CEREMONYShout! Factory has announced a reissue campaign of The English Beat catalog, beginning with a July 10 release of a new single-disc compilati [..]

SONNY VINCENT AND THE BAD REACTION S US TOUR 2012!

Published on 2012-04-16 13:36:00

'77 Punk Legend Sonny Vincent (Testors) is going on tour in May with his new band The Bad Reactions featuring members of Carbonas/Ex Humans/Beat Beat Beat/Sorrows. Sonny has a Testors single to be released on Windian for Record Store day and a solo album in the works. He will be playing both solo and Testors material. For booking please email cityslangbookingdc at gmail dot com.USA Tour ‘Sonny Vincent And The Bad Reactions’AprilThur 26 Blue Star Bar LA CAFri 27 Soda Bar San Diego CASat 28 M [..]

GUITARIST STEVE HUNTER: "WHAT'S GOING ON?"

Published on 2012-04-15 21:00:00

Steve Hunter photo: ScarlatiTonight we have a guest post from Karen Ann Hunter! Steve Hunter the legendary guitarist from Lou Reed, Alice Cooper and more has some new music coming out and we are so lucky to sample some of it right here on Retrokimmer.com! Thanks Karen!! xxooKSteve and Karen HunterFrom Karen....'What's Going On' was actually started before Steve did the Alice Cooper tour in 2011 but it had to go on hold for seven months.Steve spent quite a while trying out approaches for the arr [..]

PSYCHEDELIC ARTIST MARIJKE KOGER IN ELECTRICAL BANANA

Published on 2012-04-15 16:41:00

MARIJKE KOGER WEBSITEThe Fool Design Group StoryMagical Mystery the Art of Marijke Koger Amazon.com Widgets

BOSS MUSTANGS AND FUZZRITES AT PJ'S LAGER HOUSE TONIGHT!!

Published on 2012-04-12 10:47:00

Kimmer with the Boss Mustangs on New Year's Eve 2012The Fuzzrites, The Heard, The Boss Mustangs, The Blue Squares $6Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 9pmThe FuzzritesI absolutely loved seeing the Fuzzrites and The Boss Mustangs on New Year's Eve! Tonight they are appearing at PJ's Lager House in Corktown, Detroit... Do not miss this show! Here is more info on this very cool gig! PJ's Lager House FacebookHere is my favorite Boss Mustangs video that I shot myself...

CHARLES MANSON DENIED PAROLE FOR 12TH TIME!

Published on 2012-04-12 00:49:00

Sharon TateAs if Charles Manson could make a life on the outside for himself... He sabotaged his 12th parole hearing by telling fellow inmates that he was a "Dangerous man". Maybe 30 years ago but at 77 how dangerous is he?? But the fact is he needs to stay right where he is... in prison... Manson chose not to attend this hearing...This was his 12th parole hearing and you tube has pages devoted to his many failed hearings see them HERE....FROM ABC NEWSNotorious killer Charles Manson was denie [..]

RETROKIMMER: HANGING WITH DICK WAGNER!

Published on 2012-04-10 11:39:00

Dick Wagner Kimmer (with Muruga's Sticks!) and MurugaWhat a day I had yesterday!! Dick Wagner and his business partner Suzy Michelson came to town for the premiere of the Grande Ballroom Documentary..."Louder Than Love".They invited me to lunch at Weber's. We had fun and Dick had some time to kill before the film. We called our mutual friend percussionist extraordinaire Steve "Muruga" Booker. Lucky for us Muruga was home....Dick Wagner and MurugaMuruga and Dick are old friends! Muruga played [..]

RONNIE LANE: OOH LA LA!!

Published on 2012-04-08 17:37:00

Ronnie LaneTwo of my very favorite songs of the early 70's had Ronnie Lane attached to them... "Itchy Coo Park" (Small Faces Steve Marriott) and "Ooh La La" (Faces Ronnie Lane).Ronnie Lane doesn't get a lot of press so today I thought I'd share a bit about the mate...Ronald Frederick "Ronnie" Lane (1 April 1946, Plaistow Maternity Hospital, Plaistow, East London – 4 June 1997)was an English musician, songwriter, and producer who is best known as the bass guitarist and founding member of two pr [..]

DIRECTOR BART SARIC'S FILM "SKINNED ALIVE"

Published on 2012-04-08 16:49:00

Art Godoy-Bart Saric-Steve Godoy"It was sometime in 2002, I was busy producing art and skateboarding films. I had just finished a unique skateboard lifestyle film, called “DAZE IN THE LIFE“. In that film I edited a part featuring Eric Dressen skateboarding. The segment follows him to a late night tattoo spot in Los Angeles, where he gets a calf piece by Clay Decker. The films chapter was well received. The details of the tattoo process were visually exposed through the artist’s eye without [..]

STANLEY T. MADHATTER: EXCERPT FROM THE MERCENARIES OF TIME PART 2

Published on 2012-04-08 14:15:00

STANLEY T. MADHATTERThe Mercenaries of Time – Part 2...The Stooges w/ Elephant's Memory – Michigan Palace, February 9th, 1974...w/ surprise guest: The Amaranthine Satori CircusThe entire theater had become a massive downpour of flying objects. Everything from cans, bottles and coins were being thrown up onto the stage. The situation became contagious; soon random missiles were airborne everywhere throughout the hall.The Palace now was half vacant and nearly everyone that remained was either [..]

DICK WAGNER IS COMING TO ANN ARBOR!!

Published on 2012-04-07 21:44:00

DICK WAGNERThe most lovely man and exquisite guitar player in rock n roll is coming to Ann Arbor in just 2 days!! Finally I am going to meet Dick and his beautiful business partner Suzy Michelson in person... Dick is in town for the film premiere of Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story and meetings in Windsor, CA. He is also bringing Kimmer lovely gifts to distribute at my Guitar Expo in May.This film premiere is also a fundraiser for my dear friend Scott Morgan... If you would like to [..]

ART AND STEVE GODOY: NEW INTERVIEW!

Published on 2012-04-07 19:49:00

Art and Steve Godoy New Interview Click the link above and then click top right corner of the site to follow the interview from pages 28-30Here is a new interview with our favorite bad boys of rock/tattooing and skate boarding...Exciting news for my readers in Southeast Michigan...Art and Steve are going to play with my dear friend Deniz Tek in Ypsilanti on May 16... Stay tuned to RK for more info on their gig...Today I did a new blog make-over for Art Godoy... take a look at this new page!Mod s [..]

DENIZ TEK APRIL DATES IN CALIFORNIA !

Published on 2012-04-07 16:39:00

TOUR CALIFORNIA

FULL MOON AFFECTS EASTER DATE APRIL 6, 2012

Published on 2012-04-06 19:57:00

23:00 ANN ARBOR, MIThe full moon will be on Friday (or Saturday for some time zones), this year on Good Friday!A short thought on the subject of "forgetting". Normally, it is looked at as being negative – you suppress, you lose, you miss … At the same time, there has to be something salutary in it, to forget and therefore gain a distance to your own past. However, at the same time, it is important to take responsibility for one's past, which only works if it remains in the consciousness. How [..]

***NEW BOOK** DESTINY BY RITA GAMBINO & GIOVANNI GAMBINO

Published on 2012-04-06 13:00:00

DestinyMy friend Giovanni Gambino has just published another book! This one is based on romance.. Take a look at the book and you can buy it in Amazon store listed below...How far are you willing to go to fulfill your Destiny? This novel is based on a woman who has married the wrong man. Yet determined to find her true love, her painful life journey proves there is a thin line between fantasy, reality and death.The Novel is based on the true events of the life of Kiara Leone. You will see the [..]

NAVY F18 JET JUST CRASHED IN VIRGINIA BEACH!

Published on 2012-04-06 12:13:00

Photos, courtesy of WAVYJust got off the phone with my girlfriend Cathy and this had just happened where she lives in Virginia Beach, VA. I was listening via phone to breaking news on her television. Here is the latest news so far... Both pilots are safe and no news on any deaths on the ground as of yet.. RKA Navy jet has just crashed near a major road in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cmdr. Phil Rosi, a spokesman for Naval Air Force Atlantic, has confirmed that a Navy F/A-18 Hornet, a two-seat jet [..]

LORD OF LOUD AMPLIFIER PIONEER JIM MARSHALL DIED TODAY

Published on 2012-04-05 20:53:00

Guitar amplifier pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88LONDON (Reuters) - Jim Marshall, dubbed the "Lord of Loud" for his pioneering work on guitar amplifiers used by some of the greatest names in rock music, has died aged 88. A spokeswoman for the company he founded said he passed away in Milton Keynes, southeast England, on Thursday morning. She could not confirm reports that he had been suffering from cancer and had a series of strokes. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of o [..]

SUZI QUATRO CANCELS DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS...

Published on 2012-04-05 12:50:00

Suzi QuatroWe are so bummed to hear that Suzi Quatro has been seriously injured and had to cancel her appearance at the April 27 Detroit Music Awards....Suzi QuatroHeard more about this horrible incident from Patti Quatro. Suzi fell coming down the stairs from an airplane is Kiev. Poor girl broke her right knee cap and left wrist. Horrible. But she is improving and able to move around a bit as of yesterday. Keep up with Suzi's progress on her Official Facebook Fan PagePatti and Nancy Quatro [..]

DENIZ TEK AND THE GODOY TWINS PLAYING BLUE SNAGGLETOOTH OPENING IN YPSILANTI!

Published on 2012-04-04 14:20:00

Kimmer with DenizThree of my VERY favorite rock guys are coming to play in Ypsilanti May 16!! Deniz Tek guitarist/songwriter/founder of legendary Australian band Radio Birdman is from Ann Arbor and visits here frequently. DENIZ TEK/GODOYS SHOW INFOArt Godoy Kimmer and Steve GodoyWe last saw Deniz at the Stooges gig last April at the Michigan Theater. We also were interviewed by Ron Perry for the Detroit Rocks ProjectSteve and Art Godoy with Deniz TekLuckily for me I have gotten to see Steve G [..]

RETROKIMMER'S DRUM OFF NEW VIDEOS & STORY BY MICHELE LUNDGREN

Published on 2012-04-03 22:12:00

Pittsfield Union Grange Ann ArborMichele Lundgren wrote a beautiful story/review of my Drum Off from March 25. I just loved it and thought we'd share her blog and story with my readers.... THANK YOU Michele... hugs xxooKA mini-miracle happened under the most amazing of circumstances and in the most unusual of places: at a "Drum Off" in a turn-of-the-century building. Located just outside of downtown Ann Arbor, the old Pittsfield Union Grange Hall was indeed an interesting place with a lot of hi [..]

THE SEATBELTS AND BOOTSEY X AND THE LOVEMASTERS!!

Published on 2012-04-01 21:37:00

Greg UpshurMy pals in The Seatbelts dedicated Baby Baby Baby to me last night so I thought it would be cool to share my favorite SB tune with you guys....From Greg Upshur...I gave you the shout out and dedication last night..people loved it…you could hear them talking about it when I did it,,,cool club and Historic show with Bootsy and Cynecide…. Loved the Drum Off ,very cool…nice job....Can't wait to get back on stage with the Belts again.Greg xooHere are a couple of videos of fabulous Bo [..]

HARRY BENNETT GEDDES RD CABIN UP FOR SALE!!!

Published on 2012-04-01 01:32:00

Harry Bennett Cabin off Geddes RdStable Building with 2 ApartmentsBlacksmith ShopDouble Lock Entry with Mexican Tile Floor is CoolExtensive Reception Hall with Skylights and Mexican TileFront Hall and Full BathroomGalley Style KitchenDining Area with 8 Ft Door Wall to BackyardGreat Room with Corner Wood Stove$1,280,0005389 Stark StrasseAnn Arbor, MI 48105If Privacy Is Of The Utmost Importance To You In The King School District With 500+ Feet Of River Frontage On A Private Road, This Is The Locat [..]

RETROKIMMER'S DRUM OFF VIDEOS

Published on 2012-03-31 16:12:00

Ralph Serafino and Julian PavoneShane WhiteheadVideos by Bruce Maki

RETROKIMMER'S DRUM OFF WAS A BIG HIT!!!!

Published on 2012-03-27 00:06:00

Muruga and Julian PavoneMy Drum Off was created to introduce young drummers to my legendary drummer friends....Tony Bojanic Ralph Serafino Muruga Rikki St JamesWell well well what a great time we had Sunday at my first Drum Off in Ann Arbor! This event took many twists and turns before we launched.I do believe that it evolved into an entertainment show more than a competition. The audience was very enthusiastic and seemed to be very entertained.... I know I was...Shane Whitehead and Nick Thibo [..]

BIG NEWS—PLEASURE SEEKERS, CRADLE AND SUZI QUATRO HONORS COMING….

Published on 2012-03-23 12:26:00

The Quatro Sisters.....The original hard rocking girl band is returning home to Detroit to be honored at the Detroit Music Awards 2012. This is going to be huge! Arlene, Patti, Nancy, and Suzi will be performing live at the show!.. Some of our pals will be backing up Miss Suzi, Todd Glass on drums and Robert Gillespie on guitar. Stay tuned for more Quatro Rock info as it comes in. Detroit Music Awards InfoCradleThe Pleasure SeekersQUATROROCK OFFICIAL WEBSITEArtist: The Pleasure Seekers, Cradle [..]

HANGING OUT WITH YPSI BAND EAT METER

Published on 2012-03-14 22:46:00

FrankyHollywoodFrankyHollywood is going to be emceeing my Drum Off coming up soon. He invited me to come meet his band Eat Meter from Ypsilanti.Kaya LewisKaya was great and sang along with playing guitar.Jim McGeeThis was Jim's apartment and I loved it. He had all kinds of retro rock memorabilia hanging on the paneled walls. Jim sang in the video I shot in their rehearsal space downstairs of an old home in Ypsilanti near down town..Andy Elliott and FrankyAndy Elliott was a fun drummer and was [..]

BARBIE IS 53 YEARS OLD!

Published on 2012-03-13 23:06:00

My favorite doll of all time Barbie by MattelVery Cool Photos of Vintage BarbieLet's Play BarbieGrace Kelly Bride BarbieSculpted in Grace Kelly’s likeness and featuring a Silkstone® body, this doll marks the first time outside of the Barbie® Fashion Model Collection that Silkstone® has been used for a celebrity doll.Barbie 1959Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls, and noticed that she often enjoyed giving them adult roles. At the time, most children's toy dolls we [..]

VENUS AND JUPITER @ 9:42PM DAZZLED US!

Published on 2012-03-13 22:05:00

My zoom shot of Venus and JupiterVisited with my friend Michael tonight... haven't seen him in a very long time. Michael is a song writer/singer/producer. Very talented indeed. I have his cds and press release information. Tomorrow he and I are working a story for my readers...While at Michael's he told me about the 2012 Jupiter and Venus Conjunction. We went outside and were watching it while it was still daylight. My camera couldn't pick them up at that time. A few hours later they reall [..]

ANDY OWINGS MUSIC MYRTLE BEACH SC!

Published on 2012-03-13 12:06:00

Andy Owings Sr and son Andy Owings Jr. Photo by Scott SmallinHad the opportunity to speak with Andy Owings Senior today about his music store Andy Owings Music located in Myrtle Beach, SC. Andy opened his own store after working for another store for 14 years. This store opened in September of 1975.Andy loves working in his store and shares duties now with his son Andy Jr. Andy Jr. was out running a delivery today when I called so I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with his Dad.Entrance [..]

RETROKIMMER SCOUTS THE SCHOOL OF ROCK!

Published on 2012-03-09 01:03:00

For more info visit the SOR websiteDrummer Smokin Joe Leone and son IanWhat a blast we had tonight! I went out to scout drummers and met the gang at the School of Rock in St Claire Shores. I had met quite a few of the students at another event last year. Though I was there to meet drummers we ended up watching the rehearsal of the SOR band... they are playing this Sunday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Detroit! Go check out these fabulously talented young kids...Owner Tim Faucher son Michael and Rsj [..]

RETROKIMMER'S DRUM OFF PRESS RELEASE!

Published on 2012-03-05 19:58:00

RETROKIMMER'S DRUM OFF PRESS RELEASELet the drum rolls begin! Music/celebrity blogger Retro Kimmer presents her first promotional talent show in Ann Arbor Sunday March 25, 2012. Retro Kimmer’s Drum Off shines a huge promotional light on the up-and-coming careers of our talented amateur drummers of South East Michigan. This show is designed to showcase locals and further professional careers. All contestants will be winners!!!!Contact:Kim Maki/Retro Kimmer Productions 734.327.0099Headline:Retro [..]

REAL DETROIT SWAGGER: THE CRASHDOLLZ!

Published on 2012-03-02 20:08:00

The Crash Dollz Rachel Rekkit and Nikki Darling called Kimmer on a 3 way last night and we had such a fun chat about the evolution of their music how happening it is right now... I absolutely LOVED them and their tune "Female Anarchy". Totally identify with their lyric... I really love meeting artists that have a very strong drive to succeed and follow their dreams. To me.. that is what life is about.I saw a quote yesterday on Facebook and it said.."Life is not a game...quit trying to be a pla [..]

RETRO: KIMMER'S DRUM OFF IS COMING!

Published on 2012-03-01 13:08:00

Sign up Today to Compete!!!retrokimmer@gmail.com

HARRY BENNETT'S PAGODA HOUSE!

Published on 2012-02-29 18:43:00

Harry Bennett's Pagoda HouseFinally! With the assistance of my friend Scott, I went out to see Harry Bennett's Pagoda House on the Detroit River. Though the exterior of the home needs lots of work.. it was still magnificent to see in person.This is the door where you would enter from the driveway/street. Scott told me that the circular symbol on this door was often used in other Bennett homes. Wonder what the meaning is behind that symbol...Left side portal windowsPagoda House was originally [..]

KIMMER'S FRIEND JEFF SWOPE PASSED AWAY

Published on 2012-02-29 17:10:00

Pianist Jeff SwopeApr 12, 1955-Feb 29,2012Sadly I lost another friend this month. Today I heard from John Crawford that our dear friend Jeff Swope had passed away. Poor John... he bore the brunt of Jeff's care along with Jeff's dear friends Jim and Evelyn.Jeff Swope July 1979Jeff died from complications due to surgery from a brain tumor last October. Jeff was hospitalized for 4 months. Jeff really hated being stuck in the hospital. He is free from that prison at last...Jeff and I both are fr [..]

GROSSE ISLE TOWNSHIP MICHIGAN

Published on 2012-02-29 13:22:00

The Wedding Cake HouseVernor's Home on Grosse IsleGrosse Isle Toll BridgeYesterday I toured Grosse Isle, Michigan with my Facebook friend Scott. Scott is a native of Grosse Isle and knows so much about the local color and history.Former school house now a residence (original bell)Grosse Ile Township is a township of Wayne County in Michigan. The township is situated on several islands in the Detroit River, but the largest island is also referred to as simply Grosse Ile. The name comes from Frenc [..]

MONKEE DAVY JONES DIED TODAY!

Published on 2012-02-29 13:01:00

Davy Jones30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012Davy Jones, the lead singer of The Monkees, sadly, died this morning after suffering a heart attack in Indiantown, Fla., his representative confirmed to ABC News. He was 66.Davy was a huge pop star in the late 60's. I owned a couple of their LP's. The Monkees had a fun tvb show that we watched on Saturdays. I remember a lot of my school pals had their bedrooms wallpapered with Davy's photos. They were insane for him....The Martin County, Fla. med [..]

MC5 BASS PLAYER MICHAEL DAVIS PASSED AWAY....

Published on 2012-02-19 00:45:00

Just heard the sad news... Michael Davis legendary Bass player of the MC5 passed away. Michael was the nicest man... I made a blog for him and also created his fan page on Facebook..Punk Rocker Sonny Vincent wrote me to contact Mike to play bass on his new CD. Mike was going to fly over to Brussels to record... It was the last time I chatted with Mike via email....He was excited about the session...Mike was so nice and also had a very dry sense of humor.. Most of which I can't share on my blog! [..]

FROM SONNY VINCENT TO KIMMER

Published on 2012-02-16 22:15:00

Steve MackayHi Kim- Want to send you the 'studio' update. Fantastic news, Steve Mackay of the Stooges has arrived here in the studio in Brussels to wail crunch and rip these songs to pieces! We already have him on 3 songs and today we will do some more. Hope all is well in Detroit and Steve sends his best!Sonny Vincent- TestorsRat Scabies- The DamnedGlen Matlock- Sex PistolsSteve Mackay- StoogesBest from Sonny!Sonny on FacebookThanks Sonny!! xK

RETROKIMMER'S DRUM OFF MARCH 25 2012!!!

Published on 2012-02-16 09:42:00

RK's DRUM OFF STAR!!"Guinness World Record HolderYoungest Pro Drummer Julian Pavone!'"Kimmer and Martin "Tino" GrossKimmer's favorite Drummers (In no order....)My daughter Lesley with the fantastic drummer of the Nines.. Greg OrnazianKimmer and Julian and Ann Lisa Pavone so very talented and cute!!Retrokimmer's Drum OffEntry and Info contact Kimmer

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY MY FRIENDS! XXOORK

Published on 2012-02-14 18:09:00

Elvis CostelloTo all my loves friends and readers.... Happy Valentie's Day and I hope you enjoy my favorite version of "My Funny Valentine....

WHITNEY HOUSTON DEAD AT 48!

Published on 2012-02-11 19:07:00

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963—February 11, 2012)Whitney Houston, whose soaring voice lifted her to the top of the pop music world but whose personal decline was fueled by years of drug use, died on Saturday afternoon in a Beverly Hills hotel room. She was 48. The cause of her death was under investigation Saturday night, the eve of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Houston died at the same hotel where her mentor, record mogul Clive Davis, was holding an annual pre-event party featu [..]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIMMER!!

Published on 2012-02-09 02:52:00

Chuck E Cheese Birthday STAR!!Domanation!

EASY ACTION DKT/MC5 DVD SET TOP 4 CONTEST WINNERS!

Published on 2012-02-08 14:29:00

l-r Fred, Michael, Dennis, Wayne and RobMy pal Carlton who owns Easy Action Records suggested we do a little contest with his new DKT/MC5-Primal Scream DVD set as prizes. I put the word out on Facebook and got some beautiful responses from fans around the world. It was tough picking the winners... But here are the winning answers to "Why I love the MC5"In no particular order....Hey now Kimmer,Mickster from Tallahassee here,how ya doing? I would very much like to win one of the DVD's you are giv [..]

FULL MOON: FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Published on 2012-02-07 18:19:00

FULL MOON CALENDER BY TIMEZONESThe full moon calendar 2012Tuesday * 7th February 2012 * 10:53:48 pmCentral European Time (CET)Moon sign: Leo 18°31'In other time zones:SYDNEY = Wednesday * 8th February 2012 * 08:53:48 am (AEDT)TOKYO = Wednesday * 8th February 2012 * 06:53:48 am (JST)DELHI = Wednesday * 8th February 2012 * 03:23:48 am (IST)MOSCOW = Wednesday * 8th February 2012 * 01:53:48 am (MSD)BERLIN = Tuesday * 7th February 2012 * 10:53:48 pm (CET)LONDON = Tuesday * 7th February 2012 * 09:53: [..]

CLINT EASTWOOD "IT'S HALF TIME IN AMERICA" COMMERCIAL

Published on 2012-02-05 21:13:00

Photo from Detroit UndergroundLoved this commercial so much it choked me up watching it... Clint really means what he is saying or so it would appear.... As a big Detroit fan... I thought I'd share this Clint Eastwood Chrysler Commercial with my readers outside the US.....

DETROIT SINGER DAVE GILBERT CD RELEASE PARTY

Published on 2012-02-05 20:37:00

From Modfather Mark Boone....‎Dee Gilbert and Drummer Dan Allen have been working hard unearthing and mastering some rarities for the CD so I thought I'd try to help by putting together a little flyer...There will be more details (artists performing and such) to come but in the meantime, I wanted to be able contribute something to this event that will celebrate Dave and help Marc.By: Mark Boone

EASY ACTION SENT KIMMER 4 PRIMAL SCREAM /DKT DVD SETS!

Published on 2012-02-03 12:58:00

The lovely Carlton owner of Easy Action Records has sent me so many cool CD's and is now gifting Kimmer with 4 Primal Scream/DKTMC5 CD/DVD sets. This is a must have for the vast amount of MC5 fans out there. DKT played the final gig this past July in France. Write to me at retrokimmer@gmail.com and let me know your reasons for loving the MC5. The top three emails will win a set for their own! I will have 3 sets to give away... Thanks Carlton xxooKHere is the info from Easy Action's Website:� [..]

LOVE IT TO DEATH : ALICE COOPER 1971

Published on 2011-07-02 11:49:00

In 1971 I had moved back to Ypsilanti, MI from Columbus GA. Staying with my grandmother for a few months before my parents followed me back to MI. My grandmother had an old RCA record player with a bad needle and crummy speakers. But.. it was all

JACK ASHTON LIVE ON UDETROIT WITH BOB BAUER

Published on 2011-07-01 15:40:00

Promoter Jack AshtonMy new friend Jack Ashton was interviewed today on the Bob Bauer show on UDetroit.com this new website is kicking it big time. I love that Retrokimmer is featured under the Scene Tab at the top of the UDetroit.com page.Jack Ashto

NEW VIDEOS FROM EMINEM/JENNIFER HUDSON AND MORE.....

Published on 2011-06-30 19:22:00

Jennifer Hudson "No One Gonna Love You"Eminem "Space Bound"My friend Jack just sent me this very cool website featuring new videos from some of our favorite music stars.... Check out the site Music Evolution Revolution VevoAlicia Keys, Coldplay, and

DENIZ TEK/THE GODOYS NYC/NJ GIGS UPDATE!

Published on 2011-06-30 16:32:00

Steve and Art Godoy with Deniz TekGreat news for New York City.... Deniz Tek and Art and Steve Godoy will be playing in Brooklyn at the end of August.... I received an invitation for Deniz to play in NYC and sent it to him... Deniz then sent me this

JERRY LEE LEWIS (THE KILLER) LIVE IN CHICAGO!!

Published on 2011-06-28 14:22:00

SHOW INFO HERE

MONDAY SOUL WITH SCOTT MORGAN....

Published on 2011-06-27 16:27:00

Kimmer and ScottHere are some new soul videos that are Scott's favorite picks for this week. Sorry we didn't get them posted yesterday... still recovering from the big SRC show and after party... Here are Scott Morgan's soul tunes for the last week

WHERE IS CHARLIE SIX?: NEW NOVEL BY BRIXTON KEY

Published on 2011-06-27 12:28:00

Where is Charlie Six?Where is Charlie Six will be on sale in early August 2011. You can get it now for the Kindle... Click the link at the bottom of the page. This book really looks exciting and I can't wait to get a copy! Might have to break down

CHRIS ISAAK: THE BEGINNING BY BRIXTON KEY

Published on 2011-06-26 18:02:00

Chris IsaakHow cool is this? My dear friend Keith from San Fran asked his friend to do a piece for me on my favorite heart throb and singer Chris Isaak.... YES... So Author Brixton Key wrote this story for Retrokimmer.com. Thanks guys so much!!!! XX

SRC REUNION SHOW WAS FANTASTIC!

Published on 2011-06-26 13:09:00

Kim's Hair by RhondaI began looking at the possibility of getting SRC to reunite two years ago when I had a house guest from Australia named Mark Sisto (vocalist of The Visitors). Mark is from Detroit but transplanted to OZ. He is the world's bigge

CRISPIN CIOE: THE UPTOWN HORNS AND RADIO KINGS

Published on 2011-06-24 19:57:00

Crispin CioeKim: You should check out Crispin Cioe's whole site! . This is the guy, along with Richard Dishman (now w/George Bedard) from RADIO KING & HIS COURT OF RHYTHM. I'm REALLY surprised you weren't hip to this incredibly popular band from

PETER FALK (COLUMBO) DEAD AT 83

Published on 2011-06-24 16:13:00

American Actor Peter FalkOne of my favorite actors in history was Peter Falk. Peter stole every scene he was ever in. With that hair, his gravelly high pitched voice, and that squint. Peter could handle drama very adeptly and could be menacing and ye

JAMES "WHITEY" BULGER ARRESTED!!

Published on 2011-06-24 12:20:00

Whitey Bulger, inspiration for the Jack Nicholson character in the movie "The Departed" Has been on the lam since the 1990's has finally run out of time... Finally caught in Santa Monica, CA.James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger, Jr. (born September 3, 1929)

RETROKIMMER: LOVES TODD RUNDGREN

Published on 2011-06-23 14:58:00

Todd RundgrenYou know... I have to say that the coolest thing about creating Retrokimmer.com is the amazing musical education I began receiving and it continues everyday. How lucky I am to meet all these historic musical legends and they feel comfor

RETROKIMMER: HOLD ON BABY...

Published on 2011-06-23 14:24:00

Received a note from a fan of my video that I made with The Rationals cover of "Hold on Baby" The comment was an opinion regarding the original "Hold on Baby" done by Sam Hawkins...Original of course by Sam Hawkins on the Blue Cat label, May 1965. Th

RETROKIMMER FEATURED ON ALL ACCESS!

Published on 2011-06-23 11:51:00

ALL ACCESSKimmer just got some really nice news today.... Jack Ashton sent me the link on ALLACCESS,COM for the interview I did with him last week. It is really a boost for me to be featured on AllAccess.com, the web's largest radio and music indus

TODAY ON UDETROIT THE BOB BAUER SHOW!!

Published on 2011-06-22 11:49:00

Today Bob has a ton of my buddies on The Bob Bauer Show 2-6pmFrom 2 to 6pm D time: New music from Jim McCarty, Jim McCarty AND Jim McCarty plus...The Howling Diablos, Chrome Mollie, Slaves of Illuminati, Dave Edwards and The Infatuations as well as n

GARY AND LAURA GRIMSHAW EVENT: TEMPORARY INSANITY

Published on 2011-06-22 07:52:00

Pun Plamondon Lost From the OttawaGot a note this am from the lovely Laura Grimshaw wife of our favorite artist Gary Grimshaw. They are having a 2 day art/music event in Detroit this weekend... Pun Plamondon will be there reading from his fantastic

DETROIT GUITARIST TERRY KELLY PASSED AWAY

Published on 2011-06-21 19:56:00

Written by guitarist/friend: Robert GillespieThe passing of a friend and great Guitarist, Terry Kelly.. I will miss Terry Kelly like a brother and will cherish the times we've had together jamming and just hanging out, he is finally at peace. I'll be

POP ARTIST PETER MAX

Published on 2011-06-19 15:56:00

From Peter's Official Website:Peter Max is a multi-dimensional creative artist. He has worked with oils, acrylics, water colors, finger paints, dyes, pastels, charcoal, pen, multi-colored pencils, etchings, engravings, animation cells, lithographs, s

JOHNNY BEE AND NIAGARA: METRO DETROIT ART-A LOVE AFFAIR

Published on 2011-06-16 11:47:00

Niagara Detroit Featured ArtistA GROUP ART SHOW OF METRO DETROIT ARTISTSCELEBRATING RIVER’S EDGE GALLERYOPENING JUNE 17TH AT 6 PM ANDRUNNING THROUGH AUGUST 8TH.RIVER’S EDGE GALLERY3024 BIDDLE ST. DOWNTOWN WYANDOTTE.CONTACT: JEREMY HANSEN 734-246-

SCOTT MORGAN VIDEO ORIGINALS FOR WEDNESDAY!

Published on 2011-06-15 19:33:00

Betty EverettScott Morgan and I play video challenge a lot on You Tube. I track down really classic soul tunes for Scott and Deniz Tek too. Scott is the master at finding the original covers of a lot of really classic tunes. Scott knows all the ori

RETROKIMMER CHATS WITH MUSIC PROMOTER JACK ASHTON!

Published on 2011-06-15 09:00:00

Vinnie Dombrowski, Jack Ashton20th Annual Detroit Music AwardsApril 15, 2011Fillmore, Detroit, MIJack (Rockets Shirt) with our pal Johnny "Bee" BadanjekWell it has been a wild two weeks for Kimmer. I have been out and about meeting a bunch of new pe

THE ODYSSEY IN ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN: JON CAMPBELL

Published on 2011-06-14 21:46:00

My friend Jon Campbell (former mgr Odyssey)Jon Campbell: Bar manager and sit-in drummer with several bands at THE ODYSSEY; as well as drummer for GIBRALTAR and briefly for SATIVA (tried to replace Robby Stawinski--what was I, or they, thinking!?!)...

E ST BAND CLARENCE CLEMONS SUFFERS A STROKE!

Published on 2011-06-13 01:54:00

Clarence Clemons Bruce SpringsteenNEW YORK – Saxophonist Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band has suffered a stroke.A person who has worked with Clemons in the past confirmed Sunday night that Clemons had the stroke. The person spo

RETROKIMMER MEETS THE MAKEUP GIRLFRIEND!

Published on 2011-06-13 00:10:00

Terry Valdez "The Makeup Girlfriend"My dear friend and all around "fairy godmother" is great friends with Terry Valdez and wanted to cheer me up as this week was positively brutal. Girls gathering to mess with hair and makeup is always guaranteed to

SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE WITH SCOTT MORGAN

Published on 2011-06-12 23:05:00

Scott MorganFirst pick: Sleep Walk by Santo & Johnnyok i surrender... Second pick: Edith Piaf Autumn Leavesyou know i can't speak french for beans but Edith spoke English so much better than me.Third pick is Sunday Kind of Love with Jo Staffor

THE DETROIT COBRAS TOUR UPDATE!!!

Published on 2011-06-12 16:20:00

06/13/11 Denver, CO Larimer06/14/11 Lawrence, KS The Bottleneck06/15/11 St. Louis, MO The Firebird06/16/11 Newport, KY Southgate House06/17/11 Cleveland, OH

THE MC5 NEED TO BE INDUCTED IN CLEVELAND!

Published on 2011-06-09 16:38:00

THE MC5This forthcoming series of articles....beginning with this one... from many famous authors.... I am presenting to my readers, so you can know me a little better...MGTThe MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan and origina

BRIAN BOGART BEGDORIAN!

Published on 2011-06-08 17:06:00

Brian and KimmerBrian met Kimmer at Mario's in Troy last Saturday.... I caught him shooting his camera at me so I got him first... For a shot by an unknown photographer and no flash, it came out kinda cute.BOGART MYSPACEBrian has a lot of Detroit roc

SCOTT MORGAN SOUL GIRL PICKS!

Published on 2011-06-06 20:19:00

oops i missed on the spelling of tammi's name but this is the song amy winehouse sampled. the guys at the blind pig are always turning me on to something new. once is awhile the old dog gets to turn them on to some new tricks.this is post diane ros

THE SUNDAY FUNNIES!

Published on 2011-06-06 11:27:00

One of my favorite local bands that played around Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor were the Sunday Funnies. My gang of girls loved to dance to their fun tunes. We never missed them when they played near by.A while back I received an email from the second dr

COLLEEN CAFFEINE COMING TO ANN ARBOR JUNE 11

Published on 2011-06-05 23:47:00

Fresh from their UK tour Choking Susan is opening for my beloved Seatbelts on June 11 at Ann Arbor's LIVE ..... You gotta see this girl!!!! I wish she'd let me pick her set list!Saturday JUNE 11 @ PJ's LIVE102 S.1st Street Ann Arbor734.623.1443$5 cov

JIMMY MCCARTY AND JOHNNY BEE'S BIRTHDAY!

Published on 2011-06-04 18:17:00

Kimmer and Jim McCarty the original guitar hero!It was a party for Jimmy and Johnny Bee at Mario's in Troy. Shoot they have the best food ever there! You gotta go have dinner there!Kimmer and BEEGot to watch Jimmy's blues band and they were awesome

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

Published on 2011-06-02 17:21:00

Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienBORN: April 16, 1939, Hampstead, London, EnglandDIED: March 2, 1999 Britain's greatest pop diva, Dusty Springfield was also the finest white soul singer of her era, a performer of remarkable emotional resonance

MITCH RYDER

Published on 2011-06-02 17:18:00

It was about 1966 and I was 10 years old that birthday. My mom took me to buy my present and all I wanted in the world was "Sock it to me Baby" by Mitch Ryder. My mom thought I might rather have the Beach Boys or Herman's Hermits. NO WAY I wanted "De

PHOTOS I SHOT OF JOEY HOLLAND AND RIKKI ST JAMES

Published on 2011-06-02 17:15:00

My brother Joey Holland, lead singer from the Detroit band "The Toyz" came into Detroit to visit. We hooked up at John Sinclair's poetry reading and concert at The Park Avenue bar.Bobby East Detroit's badass Guitarist who has played with everyone fro

TRIP TO MASONIC

Published on 2011-06-02 17:13:00

HANGING WITH RSJ IN WYANDOTTE

Published on 2011-06-02 17:11:00

Went out to Wyandotte, Michigan Friday night to hang with Rikki St James and get ready for a photo trip to Detroit for the 2011 Autorama Car Extravaganza. Wyandotte is a way cool little town full of art, restaurants, shops, and very unique architectu

THE SEATBELTS AND CHOKING SUSAN JUNE 11

Published on 2011-06-02 14:36:00

Saturday JUNE 11 @ PJ's LIVE102 S.1st Street Ann Arbor734.623.1443$5 cover WSG Choking SusanTHE SEATBELTS IN ANN ARBOR!! AT LIVE JUNE 11The Seatbelts are going to cover Sister Ray from the Velvet Underground.....Exciting news for Ann Arbor! June 11

JOHN TRAVOLTA DANCING

Published on 2011-06-01 20:07:00

John TravoltaJohn and Princess Diana

RETROKIMMER'S FAVORITE ARETHA SONGS...

Published on 2011-06-01 19:28:00

Miss Aretha FranklinChain Chain ChainNever Loved a ManDon't Play That SongAdded for my personal entertainment......

BEATLES CARTOONS!

Published on 2011-06-01 19:02:00

We couldn't wait till Saturday mornings to watch "The Beatles Cartoon" We thought that it was really them speaking the parts... We knew the story lines were pretty lame but the songs were awesome. Here is one of my favorites. It holds up pretty well.

KENNY CHESNEY IS LOOKING FOR GREAT SONGS!

Published on 2011-05-31 10:38:00

Kenny ChesneyKenny Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Cou

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!

Published on 2011-05-30 02:35:00

Well Love YOU!KIM AND LESLEY XXOOK

RETROKIMER AN DEE GILBERT AT UNION LAKE

Published on 2011-05-29 13:30:00

Went out to visit my friend Dee Gilbert for two days. Met Dee online 2 years ago and it was our first meeting. Miss Dee was camera shy.... But her friends were happy to pose with Kimmer.My jeep in serious need of a wash was parked across from the l

MY DAD MAJOR FRANK R MAKI WINS THE SILVER STAR

Published on 2011-05-29 12:36:00

My Dad's Medals and PatchesPart of the reason I posted about Vietnam was to see if some of the Army kids I used to know might show up here. Today a friend from our Army life did stop by and leave a note on RK. We really appreciate the visit and hope

DICK WAGNER'S TOP 10 INFLUENCES

Published on 2011-05-27 11:52:00

Dick WagnerKimmer" my sweet friend....You asked me to give you a list of my favorite recordings from my past...and so I shall attempt to compile a basic top ten records that thrilled me upon first listening. These songs kicked my ass as a teenager. W

BILLY JOEL: THIS NIGHT

Published on 2011-05-26 18:41:00

Billy JoelI first heard this song in Nashville (1988) when I had a huge thing for a guy down there. The lyric was prophetic, and yet it still applies today. No one really plans to fall in love... it just happens... and it can be really moving and

GUEST POST: MISS LEXY... HOWLIN DIABLOS NEW CD!

Published on 2011-05-26 12:35:00

Tino Gross and Miss Linda LexyHere it is, Party People! The first single off the long-awaited and highly flammable new Howling Diablos' CD "Ultra Sonic Gas Can", called 'Mr. Right Now". CD Release Bash will be at the Park Bar, Detroit in July!! Leave

SAM AND DAVE : SOOTHE ME....

Published on 2011-05-25 21:21:00

One of the best things about having Scott Morgan for a friend is the super soul tunes he sends me via email. I never know what is coming next. Tonight he sent the Sam and Dave tune "Soothe Me". Oh man do I love this tune! Scott said,"you know if thes

JOHN VARVATOS/ALL STAR 10 YEAR AD CAMPAIGN

Published on 2011-05-25 12:38:00

John VarvatosJohn Varvatos was born in Detroit and grew up in Allen Park, a downriver community situated downriver from the city of Detroit. He attended Allen Park High School. Varvatos joined Polo Ralph Lauren in 1983. He then moved to Calvin Klein

SCOTT RICHARDSON AND THE SRC REUNION SHOW

Published on 2011-05-25 09:35:00

Scott RichardsonJust got off the phone with Scott Richardson. The upcoming SRC (Scot Richard Case) reunion show is in full swing. The Magic Bag show is almost sold out so if you haven't got your tickets best move on that right now... Buy Tickets HER

ROCKETS AT THE PALACE: PHOTOS STEVE COHEN

Published on 2011-05-24 00:45:00

Jim McCarty Marvelous Marvin Jim EdwardsThese shots of The Rockets were taken by Steve Cohen and I hear we have a bunch more photos on the way so stay tuned....Johnny Bee BadanjekJim McCarty Jim EdwardsJim McCarty Jim EdwardsJohnny Bee Badanjek

COME ON BABY LIGHT MY FIRE....

Published on 2011-05-23 22:15:00

Jose FelicianoMy favorite cover of The Doors " Light My Fire" is by Jose Feliciano. He used to play it on the Glenn Campbell Show and Johnny Carson too. It is so much more romantic and soulful. Tonight I found this great video of Jose, Carlos Sant

RETROKIMMER: 4 NEW VIDEOS SCOTT MORGAN AND THE RATIONALS

Published on 2011-05-23 18:19:00

Kimmer and Scott MorganWent over to hang out with Scott today and we got to talking about these 2 songs that I just recently discovered but Scott's many fans already know. One is "Full of Fire" which I posted last week (see that story).Today the song

SEATBELTS SINGER GREG UPSHUR'S TOP 3 PICKS

Published on 2011-05-23 15:59:00

The Seatbelts lead singer Greg UpshurI asked The Seatbelts lead singer Greg Upshur to shoot over his list of his top 3 favorite songs and he sent them in just now... very cool mix...Thanks Greg!Greg: Well definitely Jimi Hendrix, Castles Made of Sand

DETROIT'S FLAMING EMBER: MIND BODY AND SOUL

Published on 2011-05-23 01:02:00

Hot Wax Records promo photoCheck this song... just love "Mind Body and Soul". You'll never believe where I met these guys. It was at the DAIRY QUEEN in Ypsilanti, MI. The guys were on their way to Kalamazoo for a gig. My friend and I rode with the

IKE AND TURNER: A FOOL IN LOVE

Published on 2011-05-22 23:51:00

Miss Tina Turner"A Fool in Love" was Tina Turner's first hit record. I just love this tune so much. I also really love Ike Turner's "Rocket 88" but here is the kicker... I like Lawrence Fishburne's cover of it from the film What's Love Got to do with

SUNDAY SOUL WITH SCOTT MORGAN 4

Published on 2011-05-22 19:47:00

well here it is. a week before he died they asked him about the rationals version. he said uh huh. then they asked him about artetha's and he said that little girl stole my song. well she did. the franklin singers aretha, carolyn, and erma just

RETROKIMMER'S 3 FAVORITE 4 TOPS TUNES

Published on 2011-05-22 16:57:00

I loved the Temptations but I really had a mad crush on Levi Stubbs. Luckily I got to meet him at the Rotunda Night Club at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn around 1977. He was so sweet to me and all his fans that night. Wish I had thought to ask for

RETROKIMMER: LESLEY GORE SUNSHINE LOLLIPOPS

Published on 2011-05-22 12:07:00

Lesley GoreOne of my very very favorite girl singers of the 1960's was Lesley Gore. I even spelled my daughter's name the same. My favorite Lesley Gore tunes are:Maybe I Know 1964She's Fool 1963Sunshine Lollipops 1965It's My Party 1963Lesley doesn'

RETROKIMMER'S SUNDAY PICKS: I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

Published on 2011-05-22 11:31:00

Bob MarleyWoke up today feeling great and got into a Jamaican groove. I spent a bit of time down there and saw many reggae concerts in Negril.. Loved it there the island is so smooth and you can't help but slow down and chill.Never like Reggae until

JOHNNY BEE: OPENING FOR BOB SEGER AT THE PALACE!

Published on 2011-05-21 19:26:00

Hi Kim, And this is the rest of the story. Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band WSG/ The Rockets at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Last Tuesday night May 17th. May 17th my Mother's birthday. She turned 91. I love you Mom. She said; a

STEVE WINWOOD ERIC CLAPTON: CAN'T FIND MY WAY HOME

Published on 2011-05-21 12:06:00

Steve Winwood and Eric ClaptonJust found this video and it is too good not share...

SCOTT MORGAN: FULL OF FIRE

Published on 2011-05-20 15:42:00

Scott Morgan vocals/rhythm guitarJohn Burke drumsManny Alvarez lead guitarJubei Hughes Bass/vocalsFrom Scott:Full of Fire was originally covered by Al Green on his Best Of Al Green album. FOF was written by M Hodges W Mitchell and Al Green.We aleady

TRACY CHAPMAN: GIVE ME ONE REASON/FAST CAR

Published on 2011-05-20 06:38:00

Oh how I love love "Give Me One Reason" Check out the lyrics. I first heard this song while I was driving. My car turned itself into the nearest record shop. Tracy Chapman burst on the scene with that smoky voice and her imagery is undeniable.Give me

THE LOOK OF LOVE... DUSTY SPRINGFIELD/BRASIL '66

Published on 2011-05-20 06:15:00

One of my absolute favorite 1960's songs is "The Look of Love". "The Look of Love" was a pop song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and sung by Dusty Springfield, and which appeared in the 1967 spoof James Bond film Casino Royale.The music was

RETROKIMMER: THE INCOMPARABLE DIONNE WARWICK

Published on 2011-05-20 05:25:00

To me the best talent to come out of the 1960's was Miss Dionne Warwick. Was there ever another signature woman's voice? Dionne's voice connects right to my soul. Always has. She completely envelopes every lyric. Dionne becomes the song not just p

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN SINGS DELILAH!

Published on 2011-05-19 22:56:00

Chris WalkenI just love Chris Walken's videos here are my three favorites...

POUNDING PUNK DRUMMER STEVE GODOY!

Published on 2011-05-19 18:40:00

Steve GodoyOne of my very favorite hard hitting drummers ( I know a few..) is Steve Godoy of California. I met Steve via our mutual friend guitarist Deniz Tek.Steve was coming to town and his twin brother Art Godoy (I blog for him) called me and ask

SEATBELTS NEED A KILLER OPENING BAND IN A2

Published on 2011-05-19 17:10:00

Kimmer and Greg UpshurTalked for a long time with Greg Upshur last night and the Seatbelts are looking for a hot Ann Arbor area band to open for them on June 11 at LIVE...If you have a cool band or know one email me retrokimmer@gmail.comSHOW INFOH

***NEW ORDER** FOR MACHINEGUN THOMPSON

Published on 2011-05-19 15:42:00

New Order formed in Los Angeles after Ron Asheton left the Stooges and Dennis "Machinegun Thompson" left the MC5. NO produced the "Victim of Circumstance" album. The band definitely had a very powerful lineup: They failed to land a record deal and

KILL THE IRISHMAN: THE MAN WHO CRUSHED THE MOB

Published on 2011-05-19 02:25:00

Danny Greene "The Irishman"This guy makes Tony Soprano look like boy scout. One tough guy to be sure and totally bullet proof. It took a master car bombing to take down this giant of the Cleveland Docks.From Rick Porello's American Mafia WebsiteIf

RETROKIMMER: LEAST FAVORITE RETRO TOYS

Published on 2011-05-18 23:09:00

Probably going to hear from all the fans of the EZ Bake Oven but.... As far as I am concerned this toy was a whole bunch of work to produce a little flat cake that looked like a hockey puck.Now how long would a kind be entertained by this dog??Now t

VIDAL SASSOON THE ORIGINAL ROCK STAR HAIRDRESSER

Published on 2011-05-18 22:45:00

Vidal Sassoon and his modelsIn the 1960s my young stylish mother took my sister and I to get Sassoon haircuts. The cuts were called 5 point cuts. Basically you short hair with sideburns cut out around the ears and often was asymmetrical as well. We

MAZINGA KICKS EM OUT!

Published on 2011-05-18 22:16:00

Chris Taylor Tony Fero Marc McFinn Al KingHey gang, spent sometime chatting with Chris "Box" Taylor the hardest working guy on the Ann Arbor Music Scene. Box is in two bands Mazinga and Blue Snaggletooth and I love them both. I am planning on gettin

THE ENRAGED SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH

Published on 2011-05-18 21:58:00

Many of my friends and readers called and wrote in asking if Cary Loren was going to bring his Destroy All Monsters Magazine exhibit to the Detroit Area. Cary sent me a gig he is doing here and this art exhibit looks very hot to me.... THANKS CARY X

DESTROY ALL MONSTERS!!!

Published on 2011-05-17 13:07:00

From Punk MagazineDAM 1Band Line up info from Niagara Detroit:The original DAM lineup.....(when we were just using found instruments and consequently according to Thurston Moore becoming DAM ''the very first noise band'' L-R Jim Shaw (now a museum ar

RICKIE LEE JONES ON TOUR....

Published on 2011-05-17 13:00:00

Rickie Lee JonesHey this is fun! Just got an email from Rickie Lee Jones' PR folks and it took me back in time a little. Haven't heard this tune in forever....Rickie Lee Jones Teams with Director Ian McCrudden to Document30th Anniversary of Her Stori

THE QUATRO SISTERS: THE PLEASURE SEEKERS NEW CD:

Published on 2011-05-17 08:22:00

Patti Nancy Arlene and Suzi QuatroMy new Pleasure Seekers Autographed CDJust heard from my girl Patti Quatro yesterday and the new Pleasure Seekers CD is out and rocking sales on many online retail outlets! Great news! Did you know these girls were o

MORE FUN RETRO ROCK STUFF FROM MY FRIENDS

Published on 2011-05-16 18:54:00

Loved watching Mugsy!My dear friend Stanley T. Madhatter buttons and photos from the Second Chance/Nectarine Ballroom Facebook Page thanks Cathy!Scott Dailey sent these in and are these ever cool.... Thanks Scott!

STOOGES GIG PHOTO GIFTS FROM HEATHER HARRIS

Published on 2011-05-16 18:46:00

THANKS HEATHER XXOOK

THE AMAZING BRANDO!!!

Published on 2011-05-16 15:23:00

BrandOHad a fun phone call today with the VERY Amazing BrandO... My daughter is a huge fan and I am too. We met BrandO in Lansing awhile back at one of his gigs. BrandO is a cool singer/guitar player who write the lyrics and plays guitar featuring N

THE RUINERS AT PJ'S LAGER HOUSE SATURDAY!!

Published on 2011-05-16 11:38:00

Rick Ruiner and Nina FridayPJ's Website/CalenderMy darlings the Ruiners are playing Detroit Saturday night and we will be there hook or by crook to catch the action. I love them and their music too..This is part of Kevin Pachla's Motor City Special R

GUEST POST FROM ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER HEATHER HARRIS

Published on 2011-05-16 10:52:00

Loved seeing my gift hanging on HH's wall! Thought I would share this piece today XXOOKThe most eclectic and/or rare art resides in my photo studio bathroom. The studio originally was the barn of our 1912 farmhouse, and the back wall of same had been

RETROKIMMER'S FAVORITE BOB SEGER TUNES

Published on 2011-05-13 21:00:00

THE SEATBELTS LIVE IN ANN ARBOR JUNE 11

Published on 2011-05-12 14:00:00

Come on out and catch this show! June 11th @ LIVE 201 N. First St. (734)623-1443 Only $5 8 p.m.-11p.m. Seat Belts perform around 10p.m. Special Guest to be announcedVideo produced by Alex Upshur

RETROKIMMER: MORE SCOTT RICHARDSON FUN IN MY MAILBOX....

Published on 2011-05-12 06:48:00

Scott RichardsonThis is where I was camped out in 1969... I was in front of the stage watching SRC...Scott R and Richard MichaelsJust discovered The Fallen Angels thanks to KJ Knight and Scott. You can listen to them HEREScott RI just love these pho

MOTOR CITY MUSIC LABEL ANNIVERSARY

Published on 2011-05-11 17:36:00

After an aggressive 12 month plan we now have a 1 year anniversary bash over at PJs Lager House on Sat 5/21 called MCSVHaving launched the MCS record label in May 2010 we will have recorded 25 detroit bands at 5 venues releasing the recordings on 5 v

ORIGINAL DETROIT ROCK BUTTONS FROM SCOTT MORGAN

Published on 2011-05-09 19:16:00

The MC5Hey gang! Look what I found today in my office! Scott Morgan gave me a big bag of original Detroit Rock buttons from back in the day. They are so cool that I just scanned them all and want to show them to you guys.Stanley T. Madhatter (miss

DENIZ TEK AND SONIC'S RENDEZVOUS FLYERS

Published on 2011-05-09 16:27:00

Deniz Tek and Radio Birdman have the coolest graphics!Iconic shot of Fred "Sonic" Smithboth flyers are gifts from Scott Morgan.Thanks Scott!

MACHINEGUN THOMPSON IS IN THE WOODSHED

Published on 2011-05-09 15:50:00

Dennis Thompson and his gorgeous Taye KitTalked to MGT today and he is back in the woodshed and the sweat shop gearing up for his upcoming gig in France with Iggy and The Stooges... MGT is hotter than ever and still can pound that kit better than any

CIRCUS BOY CD PARTY PHOTOS

Published on 2011-05-08 16:59:00

Kimmer at work photo Richard Blondy thanks Rich!Susie Forkin Queen BeeEvery Picture tells a story don't it??My Madhatter gift from Carrie Marx Love it!

GRAND OPENING OF UDETROIT CAFE TONIGHT!

Published on 2011-05-08 02:42:00

This was a gas! What a party in honor of the grand opening of UDetroit Cafe... UDetroit.com is up and running and Retrokimmer is featured on the Scene section... how cool is that?Kimmer and Mark PastoriaI have visited the UDetroit Cfe/Harmonie Park

SCOTT RICHARDSON AND KJ KNIGHT: THE FALLEN ANGELS

Published on 2011-05-07 12:44:00

Scott RichardsonHey gang! Got a really cool email today from Drummer KJ Knight and he sent me a song from the band The Fallen Angels... So when Scott R called today I got his take on the song "Big River" and KJ was so kind to give us some background

FREEDOM.... JIMI HENDRIX AND NOY BURTON

Published on 2011-05-07 08:12:00

Jimi HendrixOne of my favorite anthems of my life is "Freedom" by Jimi Hendrix. This song reminds me so much of my dear friend Noy Burton. Back in the day we all hung out at a Submarine Sandwich place called Sub Villa in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I fou

I'LL BE ALRIGHT WITHOUT YOU... STEVE PERRY

Published on 2011-05-07 07:17:00

Steve Perry....Man how I miss Steve Perry... His voice so honest and pure. A guy who sang above love and you could believe him... Just found this killer video but I can't post it.. You can see it here and I love it so check it out HEREI'll Be Alrig

RETRO KIMMER: AL KING DRUMMING IN ANN ARBOR

Published on 2011-05-06 23:55:00

Drummer Al KingLesley and I went out tonight to Good Night Gracies to see our favorite young hard hitting drummer Al King play with The Terraplanes. What a show! The audience was on fire as was Kimmer. Al can beat those skins... Love watching him pl

JIM MCCARTY BACK IN ANN ARBOR SATURDAY NIGHT!

Published on 2011-05-04 20:09:00

Legendary Detroit Guitarist Jim McCartyRead More on RKJim McCartyGuy Hollerin's Proudly Presents Local Blues and Local Brews: Jimmy McCarty and Mystery Train Saturday May 7th taking the stage at 8pm!3600 Plymouth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105-2660(734) 769

CIRCUS BOY HAS A NEW CD!

Published on 2011-05-01 10:55:00

Got a call from Skid Marx this morning. Skid was on his way home with the Brand New Circusboy cds. He wanted me to have some copies so I ran out and met him at Target.Skid MarxI will be covering the Circus Boy cd release party coming up at Corktown.

HIT THE ROAD JACK!

Published on 2011-05-01 09:27:00

Ray CharlesRay Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, a

SUNDAY SOUL WITH SCOTT MORGAN

Published on 2011-05-01 02:38:00

SCOTT MORGAN PICKS FOR TODAY ARE....this is the song that got us kicked out of mammoth lakes ski resort. i came close to killing the manager because we packed his house, had a woman propose to her guy, and played pretty well too. in Pecos New Mexic

ROXY MUSIC: DANCE AWAY

Published on 2011-04-30 19:17:00

Bryan Ferry of Roxy MusicI had a giant giant crush on Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music. Heard lots of rumors of why Jeri Hall left Bryan for Mick Jagger but for my money... Bryan would win....Check out Bryan Ferry's Tour for 2011.... HEREBryan Ferry (born

RAVE ON BUDDY HOLLY 75TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE CD

Published on 2011-04-28 17:55:00

Buddy HollyRAVE ON BUDDY HOLLY CELEBRATES ROCK ICON'S 75TH BIRTHDAY AND ENDURING LEGACYFrom Johnny Bee Badanjek:Hi Kim, Buddy Holly's 75th Birthday's coming up and I'm playing drums on the Detroit Cobras track "Heartbeat." Great news! Can't wait to g

RETROKIMMER'S COMPUTER AND INTERNETTUTORING

Published on 2011-04-28 16:01:00

Email Kimmer for more informationNeed help learning the ins and outs of using the internet? I specialize in making blogs, webdesign, facebook/myspace pages, and general computer lessons. Email me today for a price quote.

*NEW* SCOTT RICHARDSON/SRC VIDEOS

Published on 2011-04-28 05:01:00

Scott Richardson/founder and lead singer SRCFor my money... SRC (Scot Richard Case) was my favorite band in 1971. I had a huge crush on Scott Richardson and saw SRC every chance I had... I made some slideshow videos of some of my favorite SRC tunes

NEW VIDEO FOR DICK WAGNER

Published on 2011-04-27 21:01:00

Legendary guitarist Dick WagnerI just love Dick Wagner! What a magnificent guitarists of all time! I had some free time today and decided to make another video of his music... Just l9ove this video and hope you do too... Iconic Frost tune Rock n Ro

THE GALLERY OF THE ARTS DETROIT ROCK AND FASHION

Published on 2011-04-27 20:41:00

Kimmer and ChizzyHey gang this is a new virtual art gallery which features a lot of my close friends! Just met John Gnotek and this is his baby so please check this site out!!John sent this email to me:Hi Kim. Very nice meeting you last night. I wis

DETROIT: DEAD MAN'S HAND FREE DOWNLOAD!

Published on 2011-04-27 18:33:00

This is one kick ass cd! Ron Cooke (bass) gave me a copy and his 2wife Pam gave me a bunch of background info on it. This lineup never played live anywhere.... What a shame as they were a killer high performance team of musicians!The whole recordin

JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK: AN ARTIST AND HIS MOTHER

Published on 2011-04-27 17:27:00

The Artist and his MotherAcrylic on Canvas32" x 40"Johnny Bee Badanjek and my friend Dee GilbertBee's Art Gallery. Here you can view Bee's paintings, many of which are available to purchase. Bee's artwork can be found throughout the country in variou

RETRO KIMMER: **NEW** SRC SCOTT RICHARDSON PHOTOS JUST IN

Published on 2011-04-26 20:47:00

RETROKIMMER: PHOTOS TAKEN IN APRIL

Published on 2011-04-26 19:37:00

RETROKIMMER: PHOTOS OF WYANDOTTE'S RIVERFRONT

Published on 2011-04-26 05:07:00

Rikki St JamesKimmer and Rsj took a little break after this past very hectic work week. We had The Detroit Rocks Project interviews, the Iggy and the Stooges show at the Michigan Theater, John Sinclair's gig at the Park Avenue Bar in Detroit and ton

RETRO KIMMER: "CHIZZY" MIKE CHISHOLM'S ART!

Published on 2011-04-25 20:54:00

Artist and Promoter "Chizzy" Mike ChisholmOn my way back from Wyandotte this morning I got a call in my jeep inviting me to come out and shoot Chizzy at an art exhibit in Ann Arbor! How cool! Chiz was going to demonstrate his fabulous, glittery, gl

RETRO KIMMER: IGGY AND THE STOOGES IN ANN ARBOR

Published on 2011-04-21 12:04:00

Iggy and the Stooges in Ann Arbor's Michigan TheaterAnn Arbor has been buzzing for over a week waiting for Iggy and The Stooges to finally appear in Iggy's hometown. The fans were busy trying to find tickets as they were sold out so fast... Scalpers

RETRO:KIMMER HANGING IN ANN ARBOR WITH MY PALS!

Published on 2011-04-20 16:12:00

Rikki St James (Motorcity Bad Boys Kimmer and Rick Ruiner (Ruiners)Ron Perry of The Detroit Rocks Project was in Ann Arbor this past Monday interviewing many famed rock stars with huge Detroit connections and history. I brought out two new great mus

RETRO KIMMER AND SCOTT MORGAN MEET LARRY NEWMAN

Published on 2011-04-15 23:23:00

Kimmer and DJ Larry NewmanHad some big fun tonight folks! Scott Morgan and I went out to Banfield's on Jackson Rd to meet Dj/Bass player Larry Newman. Larry interviewed me and Scott last year on his radio show. We both had a great time on Larry's

RETRO KIMMER: STOOGES GIG AND DETROIT ROCKS PROJECT!

Published on 2011-04-15 20:09:00

Ron AshetonHey gang! Kimmer is gearing up for a really fun time this week. Thanks to my darlings Heather Harris and Natalie Schlossman for hooking me up with fabulous seats for the Ron Asheton Memorial on April 19 at the Michigan Theater. That nigh

ERIC POUILLE AND THE HOLY CURSE TOUR DATES

Published on 2011-04-15 19:42:00

Eric Pouille and Mark SistoOne of my favorite rockers that I have had the pleasure to meet is Eric Pouille lead vocalist for Holy Curse in France. I met Eric when Deniz Tek was in town for our Ann Arbor Rock N Roll Revival show 12/18/09. Deniz aske

RETRO KIMMER'S YOU TUBE CHANNEL!

Published on 2011-04-14 08:21:00

Hey gang! If you like my blog... you'll dig my Youtube Channel! I have a ton of videos on my Retro: Kimmer You Tube page. You can follow my travels over the past 3 years... Lots of your favorite Detroit rockers are there and more So check out m

RETROKIMMER: DENIZ TEK "HAND OF LAW" VIDEO

Published on 2011-04-12 17:21:00

Deniz TekDeniz Tek last week in OzDeniz sent me some really cool new photos from his recent Australian tour with my charming friends Art and Steve Godoy. These photos are fabulous!Hey gang can't wait for the Ron Memorial one week from today! Lots o

RETROKIMMER: MACHINEGUN THOMPSON MC5 VIDEOS

Published on 2011-04-12 16:59:00

Had some big fun today making videos for my friends! I was trying to find a good video of Machinegun playing "Skunk Sonically Speaking" There was one but hey not one photo of the 5 in it. Well.... I have tons of images from Dennis' archives. So n

SCOTT MORGAN'S TOP 4 FAVORITE RATIONALS SONGS

Published on 2011-04-12 09:09:00

Scott MorganI asked Scott yesterday to give me his top 3 favorite Rationals songs. He gave me 4. His list is #1 favorite "I Need You". That is my favorite as well. I was lucky to have gotten a ticket to see Scott sing that live at the Magic Bag t

OH NO NOT MY BABY!!!

Published on 2011-04-10 18:56:00

DUSTY SPRINGFIELDTHE ORIGINAL

KIMMER'S FAVORITE SONNY AND CHER TUNES

Published on 2011-04-10 18:17:00

SUNDAY SOUL WITH SCOTT MORGAN RETURNS!!

Published on 2011-04-10 18:05:00

Scott Morgan and Kimmer last nightKimmer loves these too!!!

RETROKIMMER GOES TO THE PAJAMA JAMMY BANG!

Published on 2011-04-10 09:02:00

Chris "Box" Taylor and KimmerIn honor of my pal Chris Taylor's birthday Scott Morgan and I went down to The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor last night to check out THE BANG. Chris told me that this Mixed Tape Dance Party was created in 2001 and is still pack

RIKKI ST JAMES: *NEW* VIDEO DETROIT ROCKER SOUND

Published on 2011-04-09 13:32:00

THE MOTOR CITY ROCKERS "ROCKER SOUND"This great Detroit Band had some heavy hitters in their line up. Rikki St James (v/b) and Glenn Dean (g) of the former Motor City Bad Boys joined together to form The Motor City Rockers around 1980. The band al

DKT-MC5 REUNITES THIS SUMMER!

Published on 2011-04-09 07:29:00

Stay tuned for more information on other possible dates....

SRC/SCOT RICHARD CASE REUNION CONCERT!

Published on 2011-04-07 11:36:00

SRCThe SRC (Scot Richard Case) are reuniting for their first performance in 40 years! The lineup will feature Scott Richardson (lead vocals), Glenn Quackenbush (keyboard), Gary Quackenbush (guitar), Steve Lyman (guitar) and Ray Goodman (guitar).Iggy

ROB THOMAS: YOUR KISS IS ON MY LIST....

Published on 2011-04-06 17:19:00

Rob ThomasHey I just found this video today. Daryl Hall is doing a live video show from his house and it is awesome! Rob singing with Daryl Hall is just perfect! At least to alot of us girls out here!Of course I have had a mad crush on Daryl Hall be

NOTE FROM RON HANNAH: JOHN FRAGA (RIP)

Published on 2011-04-04 21:20:00

FragasKim,A sad day for me, to find that my old friend has passed away. I lived with John, his brother Jim who was also a bass player, Marc Marcano (Rockets) and Drew Abbott (Silver Bullet Band) for a few years back in the early 70s in an old farmhou

DENIZ TEK AND THE GODOYS TOUR AUSTRALIA!

Published on 2011-04-04 04:33:00

From Photographer Emmy Etie:Hi hi!The show was awesome and Rob Younger (Radiobirdman) came on stage it was suddenly magical. One of my friends will make a review for a website and I will send them some photos.(Video by Boris Zemljacenko)I have a webs

DICK WAGNER::"SHE SAID"

Published on 2011-04-02 22:23:00

DICK WAGNER: FULL MELTDOWN CD

Published on 2011-04-02 12:57:00

Love this... Dick Wagner is thanking me?? Thank you Dick!What a weekend at Kimmer's rancho deluxe! Yesterday Dick Wagner phoned in from his home in warm Arizona. Great to hear his voice and we talked music for awhile. We talked about guitars and t

KJ KNIGHT'S NEW BOOK "KNIGHT MOVES" ARRIVED TODAY!

Published on 2011-04-02 12:23:00

I met KJ Knight last year via the telephone and internet. KJ was writing his autobiography and forwarded me his manuscript. I was one of the lucky few to read this cool book well in advance. It was published February 25, 2011.The crazy thing was th

RETRO KIMMER: LOVELY GIFT FROM DOLLYE

Published on 2011-04-02 12:04:00

What a great day to be Kimmer! I have to say that in the three years of creating the RK blog my snail mailbox has become the most awesome place to visit! You would not believe the gifts I receive from readers, friends, musicians and artists too. Ju

SUZI QUATRO: ROCK WIRED ARTIST OF THE MONTH!

Published on 2011-04-01 11:21:00

Listen to Detroit Home Girl Suzi Quatro Here

MICHAEL DAVIS: MUSIC IS REVOLUTION CONCERT!

Published on 2011-04-01 10:23:00

Michael DavisWe'll be hanging with Mike and Angela Davis next Saturday to help support Mike's Music is Revolution Foundation at the Emerald Theater in Mt Clemens, MichiganMike DavisShow starts at 7pm with tons of bands lining up to perform, see the p

'EPONA" MARIJKE KOGER-DUNHAM

Published on 2011-04-01 06:35:00

GREAT FAN MAIL FROM OUR READERS

Published on 2011-04-01 06:19:00

SCOTT RICHARDSONHey Kimmer-Just a (long) line to tell you how much I enjoyed looking at your site. I was sitting in my cube at the Flint DHS office today listening to the Tigers opener, and cleaning up the end-of-month loose ends. One of the youngste

NEW SCOTT RICHARDSON (SRC) PHOTOS PART 2

Published on 2011-03-29 22:50:00

Got these fantastic shots of SRC lead vocalist Scott Richardson todayand just had to share them with all my girls out there!Thanks Scott you're such a doll to send me these fabulous photos!

RETRO KIMMER: RIKKI ST JAMES PHOTO SHOOT

Published on 2011-03-25 07:54:00

Rikki St JamesHad some fun last weekend working with RSJ for a video project. We needed some current shots for the new videos and RSJ asked me to shoot some stills. Great idea! So I shot about 40 photos in rapid time in his hallway.Not sure what I

RETRO KIMMER: SUPER FULL MOON MARCH 19, 2011

Published on 2011-03-25 07:35:00

On March 19, 2011 we experienced a "Super" Full Moon for the first time in 18 years. I was at a friend's birthday party north of Detroit. As I was entering the party I didn't stop and take time to shoot this gorgeous site.After leaving the party at

TESTORS -THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE PUNK ROCK RETURN

Published on 2011-03-24 21:11:00

TESTORS -THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE PUNK ROCK RETURNTestors '77 Punk Rock Legends return for two shows in April ,2011Sneak Preview performance in NYC Saturday April 9, 2011 & Show at the 'Atlanta Mess Around', Saturday, April 16TESTORS featuring

TOMORROW NIGHT! THE HOWLING DIABLOS AT CALLAHANS

Published on 2011-03-24 20:31:00

My darling friends Tino Gross and lady love Miss LexyMarch 25 20118pmDriving DirectionsHey gang! Tomorrow night Kimmer will be filming live at Callahan's for the Howling Diablos and the two really cool opening bands.... Rachel May and the Difficulti

ELIZABETH TAYLOR PASSED AWAY....

Published on 2011-03-23 09:09:00

Rest in Peace ElizabethWe lost one of our brightest stars....NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, who rose from child actor to become one of Hollywood's most talented actresses with a tumultuous life, died on Wednesday at age 79,

RETRO: KIMMER: *NEW* MOTOR CITY ROCKERS VIDEOS!

Published on 2011-03-22 07:40:00

The Motor City Rockers formed in 1979 after the band Motor City Bad Boys disbanded. The line up consisted of former MCBB members Rikki St James (V/B), Glenn Dean (G) Phil "Greasy" Carlisi (G), and special guest Wayne Kramer of the MC5 (G), Dom (D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSIE FORKIN OF THE MOTOR CITY RAH RAHS

Published on 2011-03-18 11:33:00

Happy Birthday Susie Forkin!Happy birthday to my BFF girlfriend Susie Forkin! Let me say how much I love her! Met Susie and the Rah Rahs at The Helldriver's/Torpedos/Circus Boy Show 12-28-09 at Alvins in Detroit.I was filming the show and these fan

DENIZ TEK: THE CITADEL YEARS

Published on 2011-03-17 06:23:00

Buy Deniz Tek the Citadel YearsMarch 18th of this year will see the release by Citadel Records of the double-CD compilation Deniz Tek - Citadel Years. The founding member and chief songwriter of the acclaimed Radio Birdman has created a large body of

RETRO: KIMMER GOES BACK TO COBO HALL!

Published on 2011-03-15 21:32:00

My favorite venue of all time is Cobo HallHey gang I am gearing up to return to producing shows at Cobo Hall. I still want to do some things in Novi but I really want to help Detroit economically and entertain the citizens as well. Detroit needs mor

MAGICIAN TIM WISE IN LAS VEGAS AND ON THE NET!

Published on 2011-03-14 20:25:00

Magicians Tim Wise and Doug HenningGot a nice phone call tonight from my dear friend Tim Wise in Las Vegas... He is always busy with many shows and even working in burlesque! Go Timmy! He and I are very old friends from back in the day. Tim used to

RETRO KIMMER: MARK SISTO STOPS BY....

Published on 2011-03-13 18:25:00

Kimmer with pal singer Mark SistoMy friend Mark Sisto of the band The Visitors and The Manifestations happened to be in town tonight on a whirl wind visit. Haven't seen Mark since he was here in February 2010. We had alot of fun when he was here la

RETRO KIMMER: MORE MASONIC TEMPLE PHOTOS

Published on 2011-03-13 05:55:00

Kimmer behind the Commandery Parlor PianoThe Masonic Temple in Detroit is one of the most fantastic venues I have toured and I have toured so many... I walked around this building for over 2 hours and still did not see every room inside.Crystal Ballr

YOU MAKE IT SO HARD TO SAY NO : BOZ SCAGGS

Published on 2011-03-12 22:20:00

Boz ScaggsOh I loved this guy in like 1975... What a voice and what songs Boz had. Here are a few of my favorites... Read More about Boz HERE Amazon.com Widgets

ANY WORLD THAT I AM WELCOME TO: STEELY DAN

Published on 2011-03-12 22:10:00

My favorite of Steely Dan's bazillion hits is "Any World That I Am Welcome To" We all felt alien when we were teen aged and this song made me feel more connected to othe like minded "not normal" folk. I also felt that I was from another planet and th

RETRO KIMMER: CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS?

Published on 2011-03-12 21:26:00

Robert PalmerI first heard this classic song covered by Robert Palmer and it remains my favorite version of "Can We Still Be Friends" written by Todd Rundgren. The lyric is so on the money when it comes to relationships that just aren't working on a

APRIL 19TH RON ASHETON TRIBUTE UPDATE

Published on 2011-03-10 06:27:00

IZRon Asheton Photo: Heather HarrisComing up very soon is the Ron Asheton Tribute Concert to be held April 19th at the Michigan Theater here in Ann Arbor. We will be attending... (YAY) Very exciting as I haven't seen the Stooges since the very early

RETRO: KIMMER PRODUCTIONS TOURS THE MASONIC AND NOVI

Published on 2011-03-09 22:19:00

Kimmer and Paul Buono of Detroit's Masonic TempleHave some very exciting news.... I just opened a new show company. Retro: Kimmer Productions. I have been producing public events forever. Just got a bug to start doing big shows once more. Detroit

Emmy Etié: PHOTOS OF DENIZ TEK'S REHEARSALS DOWN UNDER

Published on 2011-03-06 09:45:00

Deniz Tek photo: Emmy EtiéDeniz Tek is down under on tour with The Godoys! wish we could follow that tour! Good news though...Deniz and The Godoys will be in Michigan in April!! YES Finally I'll get to see the power trio of Badmen play together.

"LOVE LIFE" NEW RELEASE FROM MARIJKE KOGER-DUNHAM

Published on 2011-03-05 10:48:00

Available on Marijke's Website

STEVE HUNTER'S NEW GRETSCH GUITARS!!

Published on 2011-03-04 20:28:00

Two new custom Gretsch guitars for SteveRecently I met Steve and Karen Ann Hunter via telephone. We discussed lots of fun stuff and one of the coolest things was about these 2 new custome built guitars that Steve Hunter received from Gretsch. Steve p

RETRO: KIMMER ****DEBUT*** MY LITTLE F4 VIDEO BY THE SEATBELTS!!!

Published on 2011-03-04 12:42:00

Greg Upshur photo: Sue RynskiOne of my favorite Detroit bands is THE SEATBELTS! Rick Mills (G), Gaetano (G), Greg Upshur (V), Skid Marx (B), and Tony B Bojanic (D) are so killer! Just saw them for my birthday at (Feb 19 2011) Mario's in Troy, MI. Sh

STANLEY MOUSE DETROIT'S HOT ROD ARTIST

Published on 2011-03-03 08:08:00

Stanley MouseAfter we finished the Autorama story a few readers wrote in to ask me if we ran into Stanley Mouse at Cobo Hall. Stanley has had a booth in the many car and motorcycle shows in the Detroit area over the years. Stanley Mouse Converse Shoe

DANE GUSSIN'S HEALING ARTS PHOTO EXHIBIT MAR 3 - APRIL 28TH

Published on 2011-03-02 07:13:00

Healing Arts Exhibit March 3 through April 28th!Starting tomorrow Dane Gussin is the featured photographer in the Henry Ford Hospital Artist Avenue Gallery! Free Admission, This Saturday March 5 is the Artist Reception will have free food, drinks an

DETROIT ROCKS! PROJECT UPDATE FROM RON PERRY

Published on 2011-03-01 15:32:00

Director Ron Perry and Mitch Ryder photo: RetrokimmerHey gang! Just got off the phone with Ron Perry and we are excited to share his new TRAILER and he and I are talking about getting more Detroit Rock Legends together for interviews for his great De

RETRO: KIMMER HANGING OUT IN WYANDOTTE...

Published on 2011-02-28 21:33:00

Went out to Wyandotte, Michigan Friday night to hang with Rikki St James and get ready for a photo trip to Detroit for the 2011 Autorama Car Extravaganza. Wyandotte is a way cool little town full of art, restaurants, shops, and very unique architect

DETROIT WEEKEND RETRO: KIMMER AND THE MOTOR CITY BAD BOYS...

Published on 2011-02-28 21:21:00

Rikki St James Kimmer Glenn and Sheila Dean in the "D"This past Saturday I decided that I wanted to go to downtown Detroit and shoot Autorama. It occurred to me that Glenn Dean and Rikki St James (of the Motor City Bad Boys band) might like to trip

KICK OUT THE JAMS!! MUSIC OF THE MIDWEST!

Published on 2011-02-24 20:49:00

Kick Out The Jams Exhibit!Finally the Rock Hall of Fame is recognizing the Music of Detroit and the Midwestern States!!! High time we say! We are all very aware of "our" favorite Motor City Legends as The Detroit Wheels, MC5, Stooges, Romantics and

***NEW BLOG*** FOR MOTOR CITY GUITARIST RIKKI ST JAMES

Published on 2011-02-24 11:49:00

Began working on a new blog for Motor City Bad Boy Rikki St James this week. Have it up and going now and getting bigger everyday. RSJ's friends and fans have really helped out by sending in stories and photos. Keep em coming guys!RSJ has a vast m

BREAK UP SONGS FROM RK READERS....

Published on 2011-02-23 20:47:00

GUEST STORY FROM KAREN ANN HUNTER!

Published on 2011-02-23 17:25:00

Steve (The Deacon) and Karen Ann HunterJust received a lovely autographed copy of Empty Spaces and I just love it so much! It is available now on my Amazon Store and other retailers too...Here is a lovely story from Karen Ann Hunter:I joined my first

PHOTO GALLERY WEDNESDAY: WITH DENIZ TEK

Published on 2011-02-23 15:33:00

RETRO: KIMMER'S FAVORITE BREAK UP SONGS

Published on 2011-02-23 14:05:00

Aretha Makes Her PointI have recently had some of my fabulous readers ask me for my personal top ten break up songs from the most fabulous decade of them all... Today I am in a break up kinda mood so here is my top ten best break up songs of the 1960

I FEEL SO GOOD TODAY! BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN...

Published on 2011-02-23 13:24:00

Feels like I have been on a long vacation to a strange land. Now we just surfaced and are back in the USA! Grateful to be here and kicking it in my room with Chuck Berry and Linda... I feel so good today! I'm so glad I am living in the USA!Then this

VIDEO PICKS STRAIGHT FROM DENIZ TEK TONIGHT!

Published on 2011-02-21 21:53:00

Deniz Tek unplugged...Video Picks Straight from Deniz Tek in Australia tonight! Deniz picked 3 videos to share with my readers... So much fun! We are meeting so many ultra cool rock folks... might as well put these guys and girls to work! LOL they su

ROBERT CRAY, CHUCK BERRY, AND THE ROLLING STONES: COME ON!

Published on 2011-02-21 06:39:00

Robert CrayYesterday as I was home in the snow storm... I spent the day hanging out with Hail Hail Rock N Roll the awesome Chuck Berry documentary. While watching I became obsessed by Robert Cray's version of Chuck Berry's "Come On". I just loved it

ALONG CAME A SPIDER....CLAUDINE LONGET

Published on 2011-02-21 05:44:00

Singer Andy Williams and ex-wife Claudine LongetThere once was girl named Longet...She went out to Aspen to play...Along came a Spider...He sat down beside her...Claudine Georgette Longet (born 29 January 1942) Born in Paris, France, Longet was marri

HOLY CURSE LAUNCES NEW CD/ TAKE IT AS IT COMES

Published on 2011-02-20 22:13:00

Our friend in Paris... Eric Pouille lead singer for The Holy Curse just sent us the press kit for THC's new cd. We have 2 samples tunes that I am going to give away free for 1 week only.... So grab them while you can! We just love Eric and had such

CHUCK BERRY: HAIL HAIL ROCK N ROLL!

Published on 2011-02-20 15:33:00

Chuck BerryHappy Sunday.... Scott Morgan has the day off from Sunday Soul as he is on a flight home ... I thought we would write about Chuck Berry. Of course everyone knows Chuck Berry's work and that he is considered "the father of rock n roll".

RETRO KIMMER: OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY AT MARIOS!

Published on 2011-02-20 05:20:00

Birthday kids Kimmer and Rick RuinerLast night Kimmer made the hour long trek out to Troy, MI (John R and 15 Mile) to party for our birthday and all our pals born in February. It was just the most fabulous party! I got there pretty early to meet up

EVANGELINE COTE DAHLINGER AND THE DAHLINGER ESTATE

Published on 2011-02-18 19:58:00

The Dahlinger EstateDahlinger, Evangeline Cote – (1894 – 1974)This is an interesting story... Henry Ford supposedly kept a mistress for about 12 years and managed to keep everyone involved placated. Never would happen in today's times of investi

HERE COMES THE MYSTERY MAN: DICK WAGNER

Published on 2011-02-18 13:52:00

Dick Wagner with Alice CooperToday is one really cool day to be Retro: Kimmer. I get to write about one of my very biggest rock heroes of all time... Dick Wagner...Mr. Wagner's discography and bio is so huge that I need a whole new blog to accommoda

MICHAEL DAVIS: THE EMERALD THEATER APRIL 9 !!!

Published on 2011-02-17 21:16:00

Music RevolutionDETROIT-BASED METRO 37 STUDIOS TEAMS WITH MC5 BASSIST MICHAEL DAVIS AND FRIENDS TO SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLSDetroit, MI – Record Producer Kevin Sharpe of Metro 37 Studios will host an all-star benefit for MC5/Destroy

YES!!! A NEW MOBSTER MOVIE WITH ALL MY MOB GUYS IN IT!

Published on 2011-02-17 20:13:00

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Ray Liotta has joined the cast of "Cogan's Trade," an all-star crime thriller headlined by Brad Pitt.Ray Liotta!Pitt's Jackie Cogan is a professional enforcer who must investigate a heist that took place during a

OFFICIAL IGGY STATEMENT ON ANN ARBOR RON ASHETON TRIBUTE

Published on 2011-02-16 22:52:00

The Michigan Theater — which is hosting an upcoming concert by Iggy Pop and the Stooges in honor of the Stooges' late founding guitarist, Ron Asheton — has released a statement by Pop on its website and Facebook page that includes some intriguing

RETRO: KIMMER'S DETROIT ROCK VIDEOS FOR TODAY!

Published on 2011-02-16 05:07:00

Mark Farner InterviewMARK FARNER! Used to pretend I was a conductor to this song in my pal Jennifer's bedroom in 9th grade.........goofy girls but we had great taste in music for sureMigration is one of my most favorite psychedelic tunes from 1968 I

GUITARIST JAMES WILLIAMSON ON "THE CHOSEN FEW"

Published on 2011-02-15 03:21:00

Kimmer photo: Lesley Maki"The Universe is completely and utterly in love with you. No matter how many mistakes you make, no matter where you are in your life, no matter what you think of you, the Universe loves you for all eternity."This above quote

2nd SUNDAY SOUL WITH SCOTT MORGAN!

Published on 2011-02-13 20:22:00

Kimmer and Scott on his birthday 2-11-11Round 2 of Sunday Soul from Scott Morgan:Ok Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist and her instructors told she could never play classical music because was black. Bless their souls. This song "Do I Mo

LONESOME TOWN: SCOTT RICHARDSON

Published on 2011-02-12 20:11:00

Rick NelsonYesterday I was talking with my dear friend Scott Richardson the lyricist/writer/vocalist of SRC. Scott is such a technicolor guy! He remembers everything.... Scott's voice is so fantastic, hopefully soon I'll be able to share some of hi

RETRO: KMMER AT THE 8 BALL WITH SCOTT MORGAN!

Published on 2011-02-12 06:34:00

Happy Birthday Scott!Kimmer and pal ScottYesterday was Scott Morgan's birthday! Mine was the 9th and Scott the 11th. His family gathered to take Scott out for a nice dinner at the Real Seafood Co. in Ann Arbor. After dinner everyone was meeting up

RETRO:KIMMER VISITS DETROIT'S LEGENDARY MASONIC TEMPLE

Published on 2011-02-10 19:21:00

Rikki St JamesMain Room of the Masonic Temple (History of Masonic)As most of my readers already know I am friends with the incredibly beautiful (inside and out) Dee Gilbert. Dee is an buddinauthor and the widow of the spectacular vocalist Dave Gilb

RETRO:KIMMER: AT HARMONIE PARK WITH RIKKI ST JAMES AND GLENN DEAN

Published on 2011-02-09 22:16:00

Glenn Dean & Rikki St James of The Motor City Bad BoysI promised an exciting story for my birthday (yesterday) and I have one.... Tuesday (Feb 8) Rikki St James, Glenn Dean and I trekked into The Motor City to visit the legendary Masonic Temple

I NEED YOU CHUCK JACKSON AND SCOTT MORGAN

Published on 2011-02-06 11:44:00

Very successful fabulous soul singer Chuck Jackson was the original singer for One of my favorite hits by Scott Morgan and The Ratio9nals. I like them both, but am partial to Scott and The Rationals harmonies vs Chuck with the girl backup singers.

FREDDY SCOTT: HEY GIRL

Published on 2011-02-06 11:26:00

Freddy ScottFreddie Scott, singer: born Providence, Rhode Island 24 April 1933; married; died 4 June 2007.In 1963, Freddie Scott cut a demonstration record of "Hey Girl", a new song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. The intended recipient was the hit-

NEW*** SUNDAY SOUL WITH SCOTT MORGAN!

Published on 2011-02-06 07:18:00

Scott MorganGood morning! You know? I am one lucky girl. I talked about soul music yesterday with Scott Morgan for a long time. Scott is the ultimate encyclopedic mind on this topic. He knows so many really fabulous classic rarely heard soul tunes.F

KAREN ANN HUNTER'S NEW CD EMPTY SPACES...

Published on 2011-02-05 17:09:00

Love "Empty Spaces" so much!Happened upon Guitar Legend Steve "The Deacon" Hunter on Facebook a bit ago today. Steve mentioned needing some boost for his wife Karen Ann Hunter's new cd. I thought... hmmm I can help!Cool couple! Steve "The Deacon" an

MY DAUGHTER LESLEY SHOOTS HER FIRST SHOW...

Published on 2011-02-05 00:33:00

Artist self portraitLesley had special permission to photograph inside the museum.This is where we first met Stanley T. Madhatter Read More on RKLesley Shoots Detroit Fan FareRock Stock N Barrel Lesley PhotosGoodbye Hatter

NEW ON FACEBOOK: RIKKI SAINT JAMES

Published on 2011-02-03 16:17:00

All you Motor City Bad Boys fans can now catch up with Rikki on his new Facebook fan page. If you have photos, memorabilia or even better any rare video feel free to post it for Rik.Rikki's Fan page is HERERead More on RKRikki St James: The Motor Cit

BEHIND THE LEGENDARY RECORDING STUDIO UNITED SOUND....JOHN NEFF

Published on 2011-02-02 06:37:00

United Sound BuildingThis beautiful United Sound building, on Second Avenue at Antoinette, became Detroit's first major recording studio in 1933. Number 5840 had been a residence prior to it's procurement by Jimmy Siracuse and Bernie Besman.John

SONNY VINCENT INTERVIEWED BY JESUS LOVES THE STOOGES

Published on 2011-02-01 15:08:00

Sonny VincentHey Kim.I made an interview with Sonny Vincent, so I wanted to share it with you.He has played with many Detroit legends (Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Scott Morgan, Wayne Kramer .... ) so one part of the interview is about that "real cool

BRIAN PASTORIA INTERVIEWS JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK!

Published on 2011-02-01 14:34:00

Johnny Bee Badanjek The Artist By Brian PastoriaJohnny Bee Badanjek acrylics, oils, oil sticks,pastels, color pencils"What is the secret?" "I don't know. I have to paint it. Absence Is everything! What to leave in or what to take out. If I want to kn

RETRO: KIMMER: MY MUSTANGS!

Published on 2011-02-01 11:24:00

1964 1/2 Ford Mustang ConvertibleHere is my gift from my Moms boyfriend Chuck that I sported around town at 17 years old. 13,000 original miles and the engine had been freshly painted. Damn I had no shortage of dates after I got this machine. Drove

RETRO: KIMMER MAKES THE SCENE ON U DETROIT!

Published on 2011-02-01 08:11:00

Hey gang! Kimmer made the SCENE on U Detroit today! How cool is this website?? Johnny Bee Badanjek sent this site to me as he is on U Detroit too. So I took an hour and checked out every link. This page is going to grow into a huge resource to pro

NCRS WINTER CORVETTE NATIONAL CAR SHOW PHOTOS

Published on 2011-01-31 07:25:00

Hey gang! I just met this ultra cool photographer/blogger this weekend named Luke. Luke was interested in my Harry Bennett stories for his cool page which I really enjoyed perusing! So all you Detroit automotive freaks and history buffs check out L

THE DETROIT BAND: DEAD MAN'S HAND MP3 DOWNLOADS!

Published on 2011-01-27 20:04:00

Fabulous Bassist Ron Cooke of the band "Detroit" called to let me know CD Baby is featuring convenient mp3 downloads of their album "Dead Man's Hand". I own this cd and I can tell you it is a hot one! Check the songs out HEREVETERAN DETROIT POWER HO

DENIZ TEK COMING TO ANN ARBOR: THE RON ASHETON TRIBUTE

Published on 2011-01-27 19:37:00

Deniz TekMy very hunky friend Deniz Tek famed guitarist and founding member of Radio Birdman will be in town for the upcoming Ron Asheton Tribute Show April 19th at the Michigan Theater on Liberty St in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Deniz and Ron were very go

GLADYS HORTON OF THE MARVELETTES PASSED AWAY

Published on 2011-01-27 18:43:00

The Marvelettes One of my favorite lead singers was the lovely Gladys Horton. I had the pleasure of working with her at Hart Plaza in Detroit around 1990. She was such a classy one.. I loved her so much and her voice carried such emotion. Songs li

MOTOR CITY SPECIAL: VALENTINE'S PRESS RELEASE

Published on 2011-01-27 18:23:00

My friends Kevin and Kirk are hosting: Motorcity Special's continued promotion of our Detroit music scene with 4th Recording & Vinyl Release Concert.Motorcity Special #4“Detroit Ladies Live” Live Recording & Vinyl Release ConcertSaturday

CHECK THIS OUT... MAX'S KANSAS CITY BOOK!

Published on 2011-01-27 07:28:00

Max's Kansas City WebsiteHey gang! I plan to buy this cool Max's Kansas City book today! Since 2008 I have met so many musicians that have played Max's and what a vast history this club has. Ivan Kral filmed parts of his cool film THE BLANK GENERATI

RON ASHETON TRIBUTE: MICHIGAN THEATER ANN ARBOR

Published on 2011-01-26 06:34:00

stay tuned for line up additions...

HOWLING DIABLOS AT DINO'S LOUNGE IN FERNDALE

Published on 2011-01-25 23:03:00

KimWhat a BLAST! it was last Saturday...Great to see you...and much LOVE to The MadhatterThanks soooo much for talkin' up the show, it really helpedNext Diablos gig is Dino's Lounge in Ferndale on Jan 30th SundayHope to see ya soonTinoDino's Lounge

OPENING OF THE GRANDE BALLROOM: THE WHA?

Published on 2011-01-25 20:59:00

THE WHA?The Wha? played the Dick Clark "Carnaby Street" shows at the State Fair Grounds and Ann Arbor's fabled Fifth Dimension club (opening for the Yardbirds), and shows with other emerging area talent such as The Rationals, The Underdogs and The W

UDETROIT.COM TELEVISON

Published on 2011-01-25 20:30:00

Detroit SkylineJohnny Bee sent me this website yesterday and I think you all will really dig it. Brian Pastoria of Harmonie Park is behind the curtain on a great website called UDETROIT Just spent an hour checking out this page and it is really fun

RIKKI ST JAMES: MOTOR CITY BAD BOYS!

Published on 2011-01-25 13:41:00

The Motor City Bad Boys, one of the most fascinating rock bands to ever come out of the Detroit music scene. MCBB played Second Chance, Bookies, Max's Kansas City, CBGBs and Great Gildersleeves many times during the 70's. *Sirius Trixon (V) *Glenn

THE HOWLING DIABLOS: MADHATTER'S LOVE FEST

Published on 2011-01-23 14:03:00

Tino Gross and Johnny Bee BadanjekWow what a fantastic turnout last night for the Howling Diablos show at Guy Hollerins! That place was standing room only and it is a huge place. I walked in about 8:30p and it was already smokin...Met my newest fri

STANLEY T. MADHATTER VIDEO TRIBUTE

Published on 2011-01-21 08:28:00

Motorcity Bad Boys at the NYC 1977Made this fun video tribute for Stanley T. Madhatter night before last. This tune by the Motor City Bad Boys is perfect for this tribute. Hatter does a rousing introduction on this number. Not sure if it is Second

ELVIS SINGS WITH FRANK SINATRA 1960

Published on 2011-01-20 22:53:00

Frank Sinatra Elvis Presley 1960Elvis appeared with Frank Sinatra on his TV show after he left the Army in 1960. The show was billed as Called Welcome Home Elvis. Frank and Elvis sang a duet which featured Elvis singing Witchcraft and Frank singing

COLLECTIBLE ROCKETS TEE SHIRTS!!! WHILE THEY LAST

Published on 2011-01-20 22:01:00

Click on the photo to print itHey Rocket Rollers,We've got a limited number of t-shirts left from our nearly sold out show at the Fillmore, Detroit. If you already got yours, feel free to forward this to your friends. Help us create a Detroit Rock an

IGGY POP DRUMMER ALEX KIRST KILLED IN HIT AND RUN!

Published on 2011-01-20 16:18:00

Alex Kirst, member of The Nymphs and later Iggy Pop's The Trolls, has died at the age of 47 after dying in a hit-and-run accident.Read more:Alex Kirst, a former drummer for Iggy Pop, has been killed in a hit-and-run accident in Cathedral City, Califo

BRINGING DOWN THE MOB: FBI BUSTS 110 CRIME SUSPECTS!

Published on 2011-01-20 13:05:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Authorities arrested 110 organized crime suspects in the northeastern United States and one in Italy on Thursday in what the FBI called the largest single-day operation against the Mafia in history.20 Best Mafia Nicknames in th

TINO GROSS AND THE HOWLING DIABLOS IN ANN ARBOR!

Published on 2011-01-19 14:56:00

Tino Gross and The Howling DiablosGUY HOLLERINSTHIS SATURDAY NIGHT!www.hiannarbor.com3600 Plymouth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105-2660(734) 769-4323Bookinghowlingds@aol.comThis Saturday night the Howling Diablos are coming out to my neck of the woods to pla

TED'S CAMPUS DRUGS OWNER PASSED AWAY

Published on 2011-01-17 22:32:00

Ted Tangalakis 1916-2011One of my favorite people I have ever met passed away this past week, Ted Tangalakis. None of us kids knew Ted's last name. We just called him Ted. He was the owner of a very cool retro style drugstore located right behind m

DETROIT'S KILLER ARTIST: NIAGARA

Published on 2011-01-17 15:34:00

Niagara Detroit is one dangerous woman. Brains, endless beauty and talent, always a dangerous combination... Niagara defies all categories. Fascinating to watch on stage or sitting at the rail in a corner bar. It is impossible to ignore this woman.

1960'S CLASSIC MUSIC LIVES ON...

Published on 2011-01-16 14:32:00

The 1960's began with musicians costumed in dresses and suits and ended with head bands, fringed vests and bell bottom jeans. What an evolution in just 0 short years! Frankie ValliOne of my favorite retro legends is Frankie Valli. I loved him as a ki

BYE BYE LOVE: THE EVERLY BROTHERS

Published on 2011-01-15 09:34:00

Phil and Don EverlyJust recentl;y I have finished reading a ton of books on the history of rock n roll. Books about the Rolling Stones in particularly Life: Keith Richards and Marianne Faithfull's Autobiography.Keith goes into great detail on the adm

THE VIOLENT YEARS AND THE MOTOR CITY MAFIA....

Published on 2011-01-14 20:28:00

Whereas the Purple Gang was a predominantly Jewish group, the crime organizations covered in this volume all come from different ethnic backgrounds. Each gang covered provides insight not only into their crime organization, but also into the ethnic o

TIMELINE:TOP 4 SONGS OF 1964-1965

Published on 2011-01-14 18:23:00

The Beatles "A Hard Day's Night"A Hard Day's Night" is a song by English rock band The Beatles. Written by John Lennon and was released on the movie soundtrack of the same name in 1964. It was later released as a single, with "Things We Said Today" a

INAUGURATION OF JOHN F KENNEDY 1961

Published on 2011-01-14 16:52:00

Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." This was President Kennedy's challenge to Americans as he was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States on Friday, January 20, 1961.Inauguration of JFKHis spee

WAR PAINT: ELIZABETH ARDEN - VS- HELENA RUBINSTEIN

Published on 2011-01-14 12:58:00

Catherine Zeta Jones for Elizabeth ArdenElizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein were two most fabulous divas, and their business lives are fascinating. The author describes the rivalry between these two women in great detail.Illustrating how their mutu

NEW CD FROM SINGER DONNA LOREN

Published on 2011-01-13 22:08:00

Donna LorenDonna’s popularity heightened in 1963 when, at the age of sixteen, she was selected to be the first and only “Dr Pepper Girl.” She promoted the soft-drink company for five years on the radio, in a huge billboard campaign, magazines

LUCY: GICLEE FROM MARIJKE KOGER-DUNHAM

Published on 2011-01-12 17:29:00

"LUCY"24 X 16“LUCY” is now available as a Giclee print on matte bond paper$45.00 plus $5.00 S & H, payable through Pay Pal or by check or money orderTo order: 818-446-0457Remember the spectacular mural whose colorful panoramas adorned thewall

STOOGES PHOTO SPREAD BY HEATHER HARRIS!

Published on 2011-01-12 16:53:00

Rock and Folk - Life in RockHeather Harris' photographs were selected to be included in this fabulous Stooges Series for the French Magazine Rock&Folk. See more of Heather's images on her blog FastFilm1 and you may purchase her photographs on He

DAVID NELSON (OZZIE AND HARRIET) DIES AT 74

Published on 2011-01-12 13:10:00

David Nelson 10/24/1936-01/12/2011Timeline photo: Connie NelsonLOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Reuters Life) – Actor David Nelson, the last surviving member of the wholesome television family portrayed in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," has died at ag

THE BEST SPY TV SHOWS OF THE 1960S!

Published on 2011-01-11 22:21:00

The Avengers was my Mom's favorite.I liked it if Emma Peel was in the episode.Otherwise John Steed could be a little dry. Wasn't Emma the hottest thing? Check this out!Secret Agent wasn't Patrick McGoohan great?No matter what show he stole every scen

ROGER DALTREY AND MARK FARNER ROCK FOR JESSE

Published on 2011-01-11 04:22:00

Jesse Farner*** UPDATE***Monday, Jan 17th, 2011The Who’s Roger Daltrey Joins Mark Farner for Benefit at B. B. KingsWatch for Mark Farner on Fox TV’s Huckabee January 15 and 16(New York, NY) – The entertainment industry at large has long been a

SUITABLE FOR FRAMING: HATTER'S POSTERS

Published on 2011-01-10 23:10:00

POSTER ART BY GABE HEISSHere is my small tribute to Hatter on my living room wall. This frame originally held my autographed Question Mark and the Mysterians poster. Great poster and a lovely gift from Skid n Carrie (Marx). But it didn't move me...

MEET SCOUT! REDFORD THEATRE: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Published on 2011-01-10 22:15:00

Special Appearance By:Oscar nominee, (Scout) Actress Mary BadhamTickets: $5Jan 14 (Fri ) Film Starts at 8pm ....... doors open at 7pmSaturday Jan 15 Film Starts at 2pm.....doors open at 1pmSaturday Jan 15 Films Starts at 8pm.....doors open at 7pmBas

MASTERPIECE IN SOUL: NORMAN WHITFIELD

Published on 2011-01-10 09:40:00

Norman Jesse Whitfield 5/12/1940- 09/16/ 2008This weekend I saw a bit about Norman on VH1 or one of those shows. It got me thinking about just was an influence he has been on my life and also my musical collection. I wrote about "I Know I am Losing

MY LAST VISIT WITH THE MADHATTER...

Published on 2011-01-09 17:29:00

Richard Blondy Hatter PhotosJust love this photo of Hatter taken by Richard Blondy recently. He is wearing two Madhatter buttons that my daughter Lesley created for him. A red one right under his left hand and a green Hatter right above his left wris

I KNOW I'M LOSING YOU : FACES AND THE TEMPTATIONS

Published on 2011-01-09 13:49:00

The Faces 1971What a great video I found today of Rod Stewart singing "I'm Losing You" a cover of (I Know) I'm Losing You" a 1966 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Motown label and produced by the absolutely magical Norman Whitfield.Ron

WHO STOLE MARK FARNER'S PARKER FLY GUITAR??

Published on 2011-01-09 07:37:00

MISSING Mark Farner's Parker Fly (Tiger Striped)Mark Farner's "Tiger" striped Parker-Fly guitar is missing or rather it's been stolen from Mark's dressing room at the Chicago's House Of Blues November 21st at 329 North Dearborn St. Chicago IL 60654Ma

DON'T MISS: MOTOR CITY BLOG HAPPY HOUR: JAN 13 2011

Published on 2011-01-08 17:10:00

They are having another Motor City Blog Happy HourState Bar Fillmore DetroitThursday 1/135pm-9pmSponsored by...Univeral Music and Warner RecordsWin free Kid Rock tickets!Tons of free merchandise!YAY!Motor City Special #3Pre-Listening PartyState Bar F

TERRY TRABANDT OF THE RATIONALS HAS PASSED AWAY

Published on 2011-01-07 01:39:00

Sad news again... Scott Morgan called to let me know that Terry Trabandt Bass, player of The Rationals has passed away (12-28-10). We don't have complete information at this time. All I could find was a short obit in the Ft Meyers Florida newspaper.

NEW SCOTT RICHARDSON (SRC) 8x10 PHOTOS

Published on 2011-01-06 06:55:00

Scott just sent me these very cool b/w 8x1os this week. The above photo shot in London 1973 really depicts the glam rock era in rock music. Loved this era as men were allowed to experiment and push the envelope largely. Today not so much...This sh

STANLEY T MADHATTER MAKES THE DETROIT NEWS!

Published on 2011-01-05 22:45:00

Photo Dane GussinEmcee 'Stanley the Mad Hatter' set stage for rock greatsSusan Whitall / The Detroit NewsA particularly colorful part of the funky tapestry that was Detroit's rock scene of the 1960s is now gone, with the death Sunday of Stanley the M

FAREWELL STANLEY T. MADHATTER PART 2

Published on 2011-01-05 13:56:00

Hatter next door to the Magic Bag in FerndaleIt is so gratifying to see the huge response to the passing of Hatter. I have to clear a few things up here. First and foremost I feel that everyone should know... I didn't take care of Hatter, he took c

GOODBYE HATTER... MY DEAR FRIEND STANLEY RIP

Published on 2011-01-03 14:37:00

Carl Lundgren just called to tell me the sad news that my dear friend Stanley T. Madhatter has passed away... Sigh... What can I say about my favorite Detroit rock emcee/historian? Well I can tell you this, Stanley and I had a blast together since we

DETROIT'S PURPLE GANG: THE ALBION CONNECTION

Published on 2011-01-02 23:36:00

The Purple GangHow did the Purple Gang get its colorful name? Legend has it that one day after members of what would become the Purple Gang had established their criminal ways of shoplifting and vandalizing youngsters in Detroit, two local shopkeeper

TIME WON'T LET ME: THE OUTSIDERS!

Published on 2011-01-02 18:15:00

The Outsiders married the Motown sound and the British Invasion to generate a sound that featured horns, a Hammond B organ and a biting guitar. This sound would later influence groups started and directed by Jim Guercio which included the Buckingham

RETRO: KIMMER'S 10 FAVORITE LPS OF 1969-1972

Published on 2011-01-02 16:49:00

Kick Out the Jams is the first album by Detroit heavy-weights The MC5, released in 1969. It was recorded live at Detroit's Grande Ballroom over two nights, Devil's Night and Halloween, 1968. In 2003, the album was ranked number 294 on Rolling Stone m

THE ULTRA COOL 1961 CORVAIR MONZA!

Published on 2011-01-02 14:18:00

In 1960 or '61 (we can't recall) my mother helped out a friend and picked up the payments on a very cool Tuxedo Black Chevrolet Corvair Monza. The Monza made its debut with sportier bucket seats and a bigger flat 6 engine.This car was hot! Not a spee

FAKES FORGERIES & MYSTERIES AT THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS!

Published on 2011-01-02 00:38:00

A painting of flowers continues to puzzle museum researchers. Is it an original Van Gogh or not? Visitors to the exhibition get to weigh in on this mystery as part of the cell phone tour.Detroit Institute of ArtsFakes, Forgeries and Mysteries highlig

LOU CHRISTIE: LIGHTNING STRIKES!

Published on 2011-01-01 15:49:00

Lou ChristieOne of American Pop Music's first rebel singer songwriters is Lou Christie. Lou's songs really pushed the envelope lyrically. His music was absolutely pop gold. You know... I don't think I have met anyone who doesn't love "Lightning Str

GUEST POST FROM MACHINEGUN THOMPSON AND DENIZ TEK!

Published on 2011-01-01 12:45:00

Deniz Tek and Mike Davis (DKT Tour)What on earth can I say about Doctor Deniz Tek? Plenty, that’s what. How about Buckaroo Banzai meets Top Gun? Or ER meets Nascar… I could go on, but I do not remember when exactly we first met. I only know that

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!!!!

Published on 2010-12-31 22:50:00

Here's wishing you more happinessThan all my words can tell,Not just alone for New Years EveBut for all the year as well.

THE HOWLING DIABLOS AT THE EMERALD THEATER!

Published on 2010-12-31 15:46:00

THE HOWLING DIABLOSThe Emerald Theater31 North Walnut StreetMount Clemens, MI 48043-5610(586) 913-1920

NAIAS (DETROIT AUTO SHOW) 2011 POSTER CONTEST WINNERS!

Published on 2010-12-31 12:35:00

12th Grade Award, 3rd PlaceAlyssa ShirkeyWilliam D. Ford Career Technical Center11th Grade Award, 3rd PlaceStephanie MillerCareerline Tech CenterGrand PrizeChairmen's AwardReid Dickson12th gradeStoney Creek High SchoolAll the winners are in the slide

FRANK NITTI: TRUE STORY OF THE ENFORCER

Published on 2010-12-31 09:16:00

Frank Nitti was born in Sicily in the 1880s. He emigrated to New York City after the end of World War I, and later moved to Chicago, where he set up business as a barber, with a profitable sideline as a small-time jewel thief and fence. Nitti built a

CANYON OF DREAMS: THE HISTORY OF LAUREL CANYON CA.

Published on 2010-12-31 07:00:00

The DoorsLast year I received this huge book in the mail for Christmas from my pal Heather Harris. She sends me the absolute coolest stuff!This year I was in a reading jag and pulled this giant book off the shelf and read every word in it. Canyon o