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Featured Artist: Cleveland Robinson
An obscure Cleveland, OH, singer/writer/producer/label owner who released at least 15 singles and one album, collectors believe there were a few more. He debuted on Debra Records with "These Are the Hands," which was picked up by Ascot Records (a subsidiary of United Artist). After proposed deals with other majors fell through, Cleveland Robinson issued 12 singles on Nosnibor Records (Nosnibor is Robinson spelled backwards). Copies of his most popular recording (among collectors)...
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Metallica, Run-D.M.C. Up For Rock Hall Induction
Metallica, Run-D.M.C. and the Stooges lead the list of nine acts up for induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Five will be chosen in January for enshrinement during an April 4...
September 22, 2008
Smashing Pumpkins Ready 20th Anniversary Tour
As expected, the Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a fall tour featuring unique set lists. The trek begins Nov. 1 in Cleveland and wraps Dec. 2-3 in Los Angeles. During...
September 24, 2008
New Scott Weiland Solo Disc On The Way
Scott Weiland's second solo album, "Happy," will arrive Nov. 18 via his own Softdrive label. The set was co-produced by Weiland and Doug Grean, with Steve Albini also engineering a handful of songs.
September 02, 2008
David Byrne Tour To Run Into Spring 2009
As tipped here last month, David Byrne has revealed plans for a six-month tour celebrating his work with the Talking Heads and in collaboration with producer Brian Eno.
August 04, 2008
Young Jeezy Sets Date For 'The Recession'
Young Jeezy has set a Sept. 2 release date for his new CTE/Def Jam album, "The Recession." In support, the rapper will kick off a three-week promo tour Aug. 10 in Houston.
July 29, 2008
Report: New Springsteen Album Due In January
Bruce Springsteen's next album is expected for release around the time of Barack Obama's January inauguration as the 44th president of the United States next January, according to Backstreets.com.
November 05, 2008
Slash Exercises Freedom With Solo Album
A solo album or the third Velvet Revolver album -- or possibly both -- are on Slash's docket for 2009. The guitarist tells Billboard.com that he's "at the very tail end of the demo phase" for the solo...
October 24, 2008
Billboard Bits: Les Paul, Animal Collective
Slash, Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, James Burton, the Ventures, Jennifer Batten, Dennis Coffey, Lenny Kaye, Steve Lukather, Barbara Lynn and Alannah Myles have signed on for a...
October 09, 2008
Matisyahu Preps EP, Eyes '09 For New Album
Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu will kick off an extensive fall tour Oct. 18 in support of a new EP, "Shattered," due three days later via Epic. A full-length album, "Light," will follow in early 2009.
September 24, 2008
Bon Jovi Writing New Songs For Hits Set
With the final leg of Bon Jovi's "Lost Highway" tour completed, guitarist Richie Sambora tells Billboard.com the New Jersey rock act is looking ahead to plenty of new projects.
November 14, 2008
Black Keys' Auerbach Unveils Solo Debut
Black Keys vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach will take time off from his primary band to release his solo debut early next year and will also tour in support of the project.
November 17, 2008
Cole, DeVaughn Set For Heineken Red Star Tour
The third annual Heineken Red Star Soul concert series will kick off Aug. 6 at Boulevard3 in Los Angeles, featuring performances by Ashanti and Goapele.
July 09, 2008
Ruthless' Most Wanted
'EazyDuz It,' Eazy-E... 'Straight Outta Compton,' N.W.A.... 'Efil4zaggin,' N.W.A.... 'Creepin On Ah Come Up,' Bone Thugs-N-Harmony... 'No One Can Do It Better,' The D.O.C....
August 01, 2008
AC/DC Extends Tour, Heads To 'Rock Band'
AC/DC has extended its Black Ice tour of North America into early 2009. New dates begin Dec. 20 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and run through Jan. 31 in Nashville. The group has also struck an exclusive...
September 30, 2008
Chart Beat: Katy Perry, Leona Lewis, Coldplay
Fred and his readers discuss Katy Perry, the first rock song, Leona Lewis and more!
July 03, 2008
Ruthless Records
Let's hitch a ride on the music time machine back to the year 1987.
August 01, 2008
ZZ Top / Oct. 5, 2008 / Cleveland (Allen Theatre)
Driven with precision like a timeless classic car maintained and updated for each era, ZZ Top belies nearly 40 years of high mileage with its guitar-defining sound.
October 31, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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