News …

Norway misses Amy WinehouseAssociated Press

Music fans say this highway rocks – Arkansas Democrat Gazette

The Waco Brothers’ year-end tradition continues – Southtown Star

Keeping up with Oklahoma blues legend Watermelon SlimTulsa World

Looking for a cheap, er, inexpensive guitar? – Reno Gazette-Journal

Catching up with Johnny WinterThe Courier News

Views …

Everybody has a “best of” 2007 list. Here are just a few examples:

“Top concerts of 2007” –San Jose Mercury News (registration may be required)

“Best of 2007: Pop music shows” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“Best Of Live 2007” – The Chicago Tribune

“2007: The year in pop music” – South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Hot albums, concerts made 2007 an exciting year” – The News Tribune

“207 best songs to download from 2007 – New York Post

“Best Utah concerts make list” – Deseret Morning News

And finally, here’s a list you might be interested in – Click here.

They Say It’s Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)

Charles Neville (The Neville Brothers) is 69

Edgar Winter is 61

Alex Chilton (The Box Tops, Big Star) is 57

Joe Diffie is 49

Marty Roe (Diamond Rio) is 47

John Legend is 29