The Current Music Blog: December 5, 2007 Archive

The Stream 12/05/07

Posted at 9:07 AM on December 5, 2007 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

Morrissey talks about NME.

Wilco to play Barak Obama fundraiser.

News on the new Destroyer album.

Today In Music History:
1899 - Sonny Boy Williamson was born.
1965 - The Beatles played their last hometown gig in Liverpool.
1971 - Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets) was born.
1976 - "Anarchy In The UK" (The Sex Pistol's debut single) was called "..a third-rate Who imitation" when NME reviewed it.
1987 - Due to blasphemy complaints, The Jesus And Mary Chain were banned from an American TV appearance when they refused to alter their name for the performance.
1993 - Doug Hopkins (Gin Blossoms) died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

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"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday

Posted at 1:38 PM on December 5, 2007 by Steve Seel

Casssie Grindle of Delano MN says, "When I hear any of these songs I can't resist the urge to sing along and dance like crazy."

1) Shiny Toy Guns,"Le Disko"
2) The Presets, "Are You The One?"
3) Bright Eyes, "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)"

Getcha Led Out!

Posted at 8:56 PM on December 5, 2007 by Mark Wheat (10 Comments)

I have often said that if I had to be pinned down to choosing ONE fave band, it would be Led Zep. Having been too young at their peak to see them live I must admit I am a little excited about their return to live performance next Monday at the O2 Arena London, which is unfortunately plagued with poor sound, but rumour abounds that if the show goes well they will tour next year, so keep your fingers crossed! The NME reported last week that the band started practice by playing 'No Quarter' and then 'Kashmir'. It will be interesting to see the set-list and today NME asked for their readers suggestions,what are yours?
List up to 5 and perhaps we'll play a few on Monday night to celebrate or am I the only one getting excited about this?

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