News …

Los Angeles Times apologizes for Tupac Shakur article “… partially based on documents that appear to have been fabricated …” – Associated Press

Read the actual Los Angeles Times retraction

Emilio Navaira’s brother talks about crash – Associated Press

Audio snippet predates Edison’s first recording by almost 20 years – The New York Times (registration may be required)

Bob Lefsetz – The man! The legend! The ranter! – The Washington Post

A few minutes with Duke Robillard – The Prague Post

Catching up on Airbourne – Boston Herald / The Edge

Views …

Avril Lavigne in Pittsburgh – “… bubbly and un-‘Complicated'” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Natalie Cole in Malaysia – “On stage, she personified a woman of substance, parading her elegance matched with that distinctive soulful voice.” – The New Straits Times Online

Irvin Mayfield in the Twin Cities – “As part of a line of great New Orleans trumpeters that goes back to the 19th century, Mayfield is often compared to his mentor, Wynton Marsalis, and with good reason.” – Pioneer Press

Gary Louris in Minneapolis – “The Jayhawks frontman brought a sense of adventure to his first real hometown solo gig.” – Minneapolis Star-Tribune (registration may be required)

Steve Earle and Allison Moorer in Los Angeles – “We need guys like Earle to remind us, with adept wit as well as compassion, that we’re all in the same boat.” – Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)

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

Tony Banks (Genesis) is 58

Andrew Farriss (INXS) is 49

Dave Koz is 45

Mariah Carey is 38

Brendan Hill (Blues Traveler) is 38

Fergie is 33