(crossposted from DougMorris.net) Looking for a way to help victims of Superstorm Sandy? Here’s one. Buy a copy of the three-CD compilation “Songs After Sandy”. Proceeds from the sales benefit grassroots community based charities working to restore neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey that were devastated by the storm. Among those performing the songs: …
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Chance at a great tribute
Word came today that ground has been broken for a new women’s dorm at William Carey University. As the Carey community continues to grow, something like this was inevitable.
Stuff Those Ballot Boxes
(crossposted from DougMorris.net) Tired of your favorite legend getting snubbed by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? The Rock Hall must’ve heard your complaints – and is letting you vote for your top five nominees online. The selection committee will then use your votes along with the music industry’s votes to determine who enters …
Coffee Break!
(crossposted from DougMorris.net) This may be the closest you’ll ever come to having a cup of coffee with a member of Aerosmith. Drummer Joey Kramer has developed the Rockin’ and Roastin’ Arabica coffee. The website for the coffee notes Rockin’ and Roastin’ is forest friendly and farmer friendly. The coffee uses organic and free trade …
Recordings for “Off The Record” go on the record
(crossposted from DougMorris.net) Joe Smith, former president of Capitol Records, will donate his collection of interviews with rock legends to the Library of Congress. Smith compiled more than 200 hours of interviews on tape for his book Off The Record, released in the late 1980s. Among the recordings: An interview with Mickey Hart, who opened …
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The subject is Axl Rose
Over the last few weeks on RockTrax and Rock 104, we’ve been following the likelihood Axl Rose was not going to show up at this past weekend’s induction of Guns ‘n’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now, before this goes any further, I should note I’ve never been a particularly big …
Thanks for the memories
When Larry Eustachy came to Hattiesburg, he was in search of a comeback. We all know he was fraternizing with students and drinking in what proved to be his last days at Iowa State. Less said the better. He later defeated alcoholism and went on to lead our Southern Miss men’s basketball team for the …
Amen, Sister
I’m quickly becoming a fan of the Robin Craig show on RobinCraigDirect.com. Her husband passed away the same year Cindy and I tied the knot (2005). Recall Cindy passed away unexpectedly just days into 2007. Robin’s show focuses on issues for those who are in the club no one wants to join (widowhood, in layman’s …
Top Five RockTrax NewsNotes of 2011
Covering rock ‘n’ roll news on Rock 104’s RockTrax provided some great moments. For example, Meat Loaf’s run on Celebrity Apprentice, where he earned more than $204,000 for his favorite charity before getting the boot. Along the way, there were some unfortunate stories – including the passing of Warrant’s Jani Lane. It was difficult to …
Captain’s Curse Continues
From the “Gee, That Didn’t Take Long” department, word came today CBS News is revamping The Early Show yet again. The announced plans come not quite one full year since the most recent revamp, which came not long after we rang in 2011. The proposed plans include a change in title of the program as …