News & Views

News …

Going to Los Angeles? Let Sarah Brightman show you the sights – Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)

It’s so sad when offspring of music legends get in trouble. This time it’s the son of famed music producer Lou Adler – arrested after getting into a bar fight. In Fargo, North Dakota – The Dickinson Press / Associated Press

Why is Paul McCartney using an alias for his latest album? – The Times Online U.K.

Lamb Of God’s John Campbell expertly handles the Q&A – Ventura County Star

Views …

Metallica in Los Angeles – “The band, with an emphasis on the heavy in heavy metal, shows that it is back on top.” – Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)

Amy Grant, Vince Gill in Grand Rapids, Michigan – “share beautiful Christmas music at Van Andel Arena.” – The Grand Rapids Press / MiLive.com

Kings Of Leon in Wales – “The music was tight and on note as the Kings of Leon romped through what can best be described as their greatest hits – from the ever popular ‘Molly’s Chamber’ and ‘The Bucket,’ through to their first British number one single ‘Sex on Fire.'” – Western Mail / Wales Online U.K.

Neil Diamond in Denver – “He was Neil, talking to the crowd in that voice – the voice – that has comforted his fans for more than 40 years.” – The Denver Post

Celine Dion in Minneapolis – “…her magnificent instrument was in full glory on Thursday at Target Center.” – Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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

Little Jimmy Dickens is 88
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) is 67
Alvin Lee (Ten Years After) is 64
John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 63
Janie Fricke is 61
Lenny White is 59
Lady Sovereign is 23