May 22, 2005
Here's The Mane Rap: Bang, Bang Your Dead
Well another rapper is under raps. It appears rapper Gucci Mane was attacked while at home and managed to bust a cap into one of the attackers, according to the Associated Press.
Instead of celebrating the upcoming release of his debut album "Trap House", Mane will be celebrating his release on bond from the DeKalb County Jail -- he hopes as soon as Monday.
I love his alibi of self-defense. There was even a gun handy on a table when the five attackers came to his house. I wasn't there so will never really know what happened, but something seems a bit rappy to me. And what is with the possible connection to rapper Young Jeezy?
read "Rapper Gucci Mane Facing Murder Charge" from the Associated Press
May 20, 2005
Reality Show Looks To Replace Dead Frontman
Talk about a Rock N Roll Apprentice Show. Reality TV entrepreneur Mark Burnett has teamed with MSN and created a chance for a contestant to actually become the lead singer for undoubtedly one of the world's great bands INXS, who has sold more than 30 million records worldwide.
What is way cool is the MSN online enhancement accessible across the MSN(R) network. This will allow us fans to be VIPS backstage to experience the Rock Star life through MSN.
We will be seeing up-close the talent and dedication it takes to become a rock star by taking us virtually inside the competition and giving us a say in the band's future by voting for the next INXS lead singer.
I must say I agree with INXS drummer Jon Farriss who said and I quote "That's an amazing thing."
read announcement from Microsoft
Los Lonely Boys-We Are Family, I've Got All My Brothers With Me
You have to love the fact that the Grammy winning Garza brothers tour together for months on end and yet still enjoy seeing each other as just family when they have some down time, according to the Associated Press.
Brought up performing music at a young age, their Dad turned them on to some of the "Classic" Rock-N-Rollers from back in the day and they have never looked back.
Their passion for music and each other has paid off winning a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Vocal Duo or Group.
read Los Lonely Boys Strengthen Family Ties from the Associated Press
May 18, 2005
NIN's Trent Reznor Singing the Blues...
Trent Reznor claims he has been "duped" by his longtime manager, according to the Associated Press.
Well it looks like Trent needs to get in line...even Donald Trump admitted to the world he had been duped before. It seems to me everyone in the music business gets "duped" one way or the other.
It's time for everyone, including rock stars, to take some accountability for their fortunes...or should I say misfortunes...I bet Trent is wishing he had talked to Billy Joel or even Jimi Hendrix before he started making all the millions that have since been pissed away...then again I wish I had $3 million in assets and $400,000 in cash.
read "Trent Reznor: Manager Duped Me" from the Associated Press
read Reznor: "Firing Manager Was like Divorce" from the Associated Press
