Hell Freezes Over...Again!

Been a long time since they rock & rolled

Two more things to add to the "I can't believe this is actually happening..." list of 2007, the return of Led Zeppelin and the Eagles. Led Zeppelin haven't played together in ages, I think the last time was the Atlantic 40th anniversary in the late '80's. I watched this performance on tv with Jason Bonham on drums and though I've read the band wasn't pleased with the show I was mesmerized by it. "Whole Lotta Love" still carried real power even at that point. Even if this is a one off show, hopefully it will be Pay Per Viewed and DVD'd to death so we can all see the Hammer of the Gods one more time!

The second item is the new Eagles album, a two CD set no less. After many aborted attempts to record a new album, the band whose last full studio album was released in 1979 returns with actual new music. And unlike that "Hole In The World" from a few years ago, the new song doesn't suck. Apparently, "How Long" was part of the Eagle's set list from the beginning of their career and it's being revived as the first single. To show they're serious, they've even filmed a video. In an unusually right wing move by Don Henley, their new disc Long Road To Eden will be available only at Wal-Mart. Sure Don, save the rainforest but the hell with third world labor earning a nickel a day. Damn, I'm getting political again.



The Eagles - "How Long"

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An update on 9/19, The Sex Pistols have announced a reunion show for the 30th anniversary of their debut album! 1977 is definitely back again.

1984 twenty three years later-looks a little scary!

We're getting into the second half of the year, the time when those slumbering giants of classic rock decide cash flow is needed for a new house. After a year that was mainly fueled by very lucrative Police reunion, every other band that was successful in 1984 decided it was time to cash in. It sounds bad...but hope is still alive!

Van Halen - The on again, off again, on again, off again reunion is on again for now. If they can keep Eddie Van Halen away from his multitude of vices and egotistical head games the band has a chance of making it through the tour. And that's assuming Diamond Dave doesn't piss off Eddie again! Can all the money in the world keep these two together? I don't know the answer to that or if they even still sound good but I really want to find out! I wanted them to stay away after the last failed attempt earlier this year but despite the warning signs (see picture above) I can't wait for their tour. What can I say, I'm their Mark, I'm a sucker.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - The Boss is coming back with a new album and tour with his legendary side band. These guys have never made a bad album before so there's no reason to think they would start now. It's called Magic. The album, that is.

The Eagles - weren't together in 1984 but I'm throwing them in anyway. The loonngg in production new album is going to see the light of day faster than Axl Rose can say "Chinese Democracy". The new song "How Long" harks back to the earlier, more country version of the Eagles and it's not too bad! Check out their website http://www.eaglesband.com/ to hear it.

Fortunately, one person who won't be going back to 1984 is me. High School, Clearasil, Manimal - I'm glad that's behind me. My wonderful wife has a birthday coming up which makes the present that much better! Don't fuck with Bonnie!