| 'Hillbilly rock stars' party in Tampa
The band launched into a full-throttle version of "Rock and Roll," the propulsive second track on Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album. The instantly recognizable guitar riff echoed across Raymond James Stadium in Tampa and the crowd of about 45,000 erupted in approval with decibel-defying screams. However, it wasn't Robert Plant singing the sex-crazed lyrics and offering the overheated panting in between verses - like he did in front of a record-setting Tampa Stadium crowd in 1973. No, it was good ol' girl Gretchen Wilson singing "I don't know what I've been told / But big-legged woman ain't got no soul" to the delight of thousands last Saturday. Before channeling Plant, Wilson offered an equally faithful and effective cover of Heart's roaring, classic rock staple "Barracuda." Wilson ended her set with an amps-turned-to-11 run through of her trailer girl anthem "Redneck Woman," which in terms of sound and style, owed more to the Heart and Zeppelin covers than anything recorded by Loretta Lynn or Patsy Cline.
Frampton, Pops hit right notes at Riverbend
At one point during his Riverbend concert with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Saturday night, Peter Frampton played conductor. No, not leading the orchestra, but the audience, waving his arms conducting a sing-a-long of his classic "Baby I Love Your Way." It was a Frampton love fest as the '70s guitar hero teamed up with the Pops to open the orchestra's 22nd season at its summer venue. It made for a thrilling evening with audience and performers alike mindful that risk-taking was in the air. It was the first time the Cincinnati Pops had played with such an edgy blues-rock guitarist and the first time Frampton's songs - many from his monster 1976 album "Frampton Comes Alive" - had received an orchestral treatment. They were arranged by Steven Reineke, who conducted Saturday. "Playing in your hometown is one thing," said Frampton, who lives in Indian Hill.
Peaches Impeaches Bush on Record, on Tour
The high priestess of sextronica delivers her third album, Impeach My Bush, on July 10 in the UK and July 11 in the U.S. on XL Recordings. The first single, "Downtown" (not related to the Petula Clark ditty), came out yesterday in the UK; a U.S. single is expected later this summer. Fresh as a spring flower, Impeach My Bush features guest spots from Beth Ditto of the Gossip, Joan Jett, Josh Homme of QOTSA and Eagles of Death Metal, Feist, and Samantha Maloney of Hole / Mötley Crüe. New teaches: 01 Fuck or Kill 02 Tent in Your Pants 03 Hit It Hard 04 Boys Wanna Be Her 05 Downtown 06 Two Guys (For Every Girl) 07 Rock the Shocker 08 You Love It 09 Slippery Dick 10 Give'er 11 Get It 12 Do Ya 13 Stick It to the Pimp As previously reported, Peaches is currently raunching up the U.S.
New Black Label Society Album Details
NEW YORK (RoadRunner Records) - New endorsement deals, scoring for ESPN, and an up-coming headlining tour prepare Zakk for world domination! Legendary Grammy winning guitarist Zakk Wylde and his band Black Label Society (BLS) are preparing to release their new studio album Shot To Hell on September 12th. Produced by Zakk and executive produced by Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers) this latest offering is his 8th album since becoming Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist and co-songwriter 20 years ago. Shot to Hell is the first BLS release for Roadrunner and follows the band's success of selling nearly 2 million albums in the U.S. to date. Currently headlining the second stage at Ozzfest, BLS will announce a US headlining tour shortly. The buzz is already starting to build dramatically as the September 12th release date approaches.
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