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January 30, 2007
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Jon Bon Jovi Makes A Stink
Jon has teamed up with world renown designer Kenneth Cole to
market a new men's fragrance, R.S.V.P., available in Kenneth Cole
New York retail stores and Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Jimi Hendrix experience is the
next big energy drink
A Los Angeles-area beverage company is planning to market a new
nonalcoholic energy drink called The Liquid Experience, with Jimi's
name and image.
Brandy Could Face Jail Time For
Causing Car Crash
The California Police are suggesting that Brandy be charged with
misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the resent auto crash that
killed a woman. She could be sentenced up to one year in jail.
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January
30: Jody Watley (1959)
30: Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo) (1952)
30: Mary Ross (Quaterflash) (1951)
30: Phil Collins (1951)
30: Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane) (1942)
31: Justin Timberlake ('N Sync) (1981)
31: Jason Cooper (The Cure) (1967)
31: Alan Jaworski (Jesus Jones) (1966)
31: John Lydon (Sex Pistols/P.I.L.) (1956)
31: Harry Wayne Casey (KC & Sunshine Band) (1951)
31: Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) (1951)
31: Terry Kath (Chicago) (1946)
February
1: Big Boi (Outkast) (1975)
1: Patrick Wilson (Weezer) (1969)
1: Lisa Marie Presley (1968)
1: Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & Heartbreakers) (1954)
1: Don Everly (Everly Brothers) (1937)
1: Ray Sawyer (Dr. Hook) (1937)
2: Shakira (1977)
2: Billy Mohler (The Calling) (1975)
2: Ben Mize (Counting Crows) (1971)
2: Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) (1966)
2: Tony Butler (Big Country) (1957)
2: Ross Valory (Santana) (1950)
2: Alan McKay (Earth, Wind & Fire) (1948)
2: Graham Nash (1942)
3: Laurence Tolhurst (formerly of The Cure) (1959)
3: Lee Renaldo (Sonic Youth) (1956)
3: Dave Davies (The Kinks) (1947)
3: Eric Haydock (The Hollies) (1943)
3: Dennis Edwards (The Temptations) (1943)
4: Cam'ron (1976)
4: Natalie Imbruglia (1975)
4: Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World) (1975)
4: Clint Black (1962)
4: Phil Ehart (Kansas) (1951)
4: Alice Cooper (1948)
4: Florence LaRue (Fifth Dimension) (1944)
4: John Steel (The Animals) (1941)
5: Bobby Brown (1969)
5: Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) (1968)
5: Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) (1964)
5: J.R. Cobb (Atlanta Rhythm Section) (1944)
5: Cory Wells (Three Dog Knight) (1942)
6: Rick Astley (1966)
6: Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) (1962)
6: Natalie Cole (1950)
6: Fabian (1943)
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Akon -
The story of Senegal born soul singer
After
winning music fans over with his 2003 multi-platinum debut Trouble,
Senegalese singer Akon returns with more stories from his personal
journey via his sophomore CD Konvicted. If Trouble was Akon’s ode to
redemption (before his music career took off he served time for car
theft), Konvicted picks up at rebirth. His mission now is to
reinvent himself through his salvation - music.
The son of accomplished jazz musician Mor Thiam, Akon was introduced
to varied musical styles early on. “I grew-up listening to all kinds
of music. Obviously I love soul songs, but I also like mixing in
other types of music,” Akon confesses. “For every Stevie Wonder
track I’ve listened to, there is another by Steely Dan that helped
shape me as an artist.”
Although the hit single “Locked Up” earned him street credibility,
the artist’s multifaceted sensibilities are evident on his second
album. Akon produced and wrote all but one song on Konvicted. The
album features tracks recorded with Eminem (the first single, “Smack
That”), Snoop Dogg (“I Want to Love You”) and Styles P. (who laced
Akon’s debut hit single, “Locked Up”). Konvicted balances streetwise
swagger, studio originality and common sense to create one of the
most honest releases of 2006.
“Smack That,” is a deliriously energetic song that has all the
ingredients of a masterful club banger and features the aggressive
rhymes of eight-mile wordsmith Eminem. Having met Em soon after
working with Obie Trice on “Snitch” (the song, which was used on the
hit series CSI; an episode Akon also appeared in), the two became
fast friends. “I knew I wanted Eminem to be on the track, but he is
very careful about appearing on too many other people’s songs. When
he called and said he was ready to go into the studio, I knew it was
a blessing. I was on the first flight to Detroit,” says Akon
Another stand-out song on Konvicted is the anti-gangsta track “Runnin’.”
Recalling the sincerity of soul legend Curtis Mayfield’s timeless
Super Fly soundtrack, Akon neo-blues recalls the struggle of
stepping away from the game, when he sings, “I’m tired of running
from the law.” Ironically, the melodic piece was written while Akon
was still doing jail time. “This is a song you can feel, because
it’s that real,” Akon shares. “And, I meant every word of it.”
Working in the tradition of pioneer R. Kelly, Akon moves deftly from
hard-knock stories to the dance-floor to inspirational ballads; the
verses are full of nimble sing-rapping…with Akon multi-tracking his
voice to sing his own backing vocals.” “The song “Gangsta Bop” on
Konvicted is a track that could definitely be in a movie,” says Akon.
With its cinematic appeal and blaxploitation thrills, “Gangsta Bop”
is captivating. “My goal is not to glorify street life, but gangstas
are people too. They have families and children, and I’m trying to
shed some light on that. I can’t tell people what not to do, but I
can be a role model.” Akon also teams up with his homeboy T-Pain on
the breezy “I Can’t Wait,” the singer has crafted a finger snapping
funky love song that blends jazz and big beats.
Still, while Akon’s lyrics are tight, heproves to be innovative on a
production level as well. Unafraid of lacing pop music elements like
live piano and the zigzag of violins, the haunting ballad “Never
Took the Time” is a winner. “When I’m composing songs, I try to be
more to the left musically,” Akon reveals. “There is a love and
passion I have for trying to create different sounds. In music right
now, it’s up to the producers to push for diverse styles.”
Working out of his own Koncast Studios in Atlanta, perhaps the
crowning jewel on Konvicted is the powerful “Africa.” A percussion
heavy anthem “dedicated to his homeland,” Akon’s lyrics are on point
as he discusses various issues from slavery to skin color. One of my
goals with the song “Africa” is to make people more aware of the
continent.”
Everything fell into place for Akon when Devyne Stephens,
connoisseur of artist development and CEO of Upfront Entertainment
began shopping Akon’s demo and immediately received several offers
from major labels. “We decided to go with Steve Rifkind and SRC/Universal
Motown because Steve had the best understanding of what we were
trying to achieve. Together we achieved everything we wanted and
more,” says Stephens.
The deal was signed in 2003 and Trouble sold more than three million
units worldwide. Impressing both music critics and the disc buying
public with his well-crafted R&B and unique voice, Akon has proven
himself as both a brilliant storyteller and gifted musician. His
unique style was a shock to the system. In a 2004 New York Times
article praised him as a “groundbreaking artist.”
In addition to his break-out single “Locked Up,” which became the
barbeque jam during the summer of 2004, Akon has established himself
as an in-demand guest artist and record producer (Young Jeezy, R.
Kelly, Obie Trice, Elton John, Daddy Yankee, Gwen Stefani).
Nominated for “Hottest Hook” at the 2005 Vibe Awards, the singer’s
voice on “Soul Survivor” was a shining moment for both Jeezy and
Akon. “I love collaborating with other artists. There are times when
I’m in the studio with someone and the chemistry just clicks” says
Akon.
Since his debut release, Akon has traveled the world and
collaborated with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Ladysmith Black
Mambazo. His Konvict Music imprint, which will be distributed by
Interscope Records, boasts a roster that includes T-Pain and former
TLC member Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas.
With the brilliance of Konvicted, label owner, singer, songwriter
and producer Akon breaks down musical barriers while also validating
his importance as a soul man for the new millennium. Like fine wine,
Konvicted proves that Akon only gets better with time.
Click Here to listen to sound bite of Akon's latest CD.
You can listen, download or buy the CD at Buy.com
 AKON
Poster UK Tour 2005
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1956 - Jerry Lee Lewis played piano
for Billy Lee Riley's recording of "Red Hot."
1956 - Elvis Presley recorded "Blue Suede Shoes."
1961 - The Shirelles started a two week run at No.1 on the US
singles chart with 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow'; it reached No.4 in
the UK.
1968 - Bobby Goldsboro recorded "Honey."
1969 - The Beatles made their last-ever public appearance as a
group. The performance of "Get Back" was filmed for the movie "Let
It Be."
1973 - KISS played their first show at the Coventry Club in Queens,
NY.
1974 - Bob Dylan made his first New York concert performance in
eight years at Madison Square Garden.
1982 - Hall and Oates went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I
Can Go For That, (No Can Do)' the duo's fourth US No.1, a No.8 hit
in the UK.
1988 - Tiffany was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Think
We're Alone Now', the singers only UK No.1 single.
1990 - Bob Dylan was named commander in France's Order of Arts and
Letters by the country's Culture Ministry.
1992 - touring Australia and New Zealand for the first and only time
Nirvana appeared at the The Barton Theater in Adelaide.
1994 - Natalie Cole sang the U.S. national anthem at Super Bowl
XXVIII.
1998 - Elton John recieved a knighthood in British Prime Minister
Tony Blair's first New Year's Eve Honours List.
1998 - Magistrates in Derby, England, issued a warrant for the
arrest of Mark Morrison for his failure to appear in court on
charges of affray and obstructing a police officer.
1999 - after spending 11 weeks on the chart Britney Spears started a
two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with '...Baby One More
Time.' Britney's debut album also went to No.1 on the US chart on
the same day.
2000 - Gabrielle went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Rise'.
The song used a sample from Bob Dylan's 'Knocking On Heaven's Door'
giving Dylan his third UK No.1 as a writer, the other two being The
Byrds version of 'Mr Tambourine Man' and Manfred Mann's 'The Mighty
Quinn'.
2002 - The musical "Taboo" opened at London's Leicester Square. The
musical follows the life of Boy George.
2002 - Marc-Andre Dalbavie's "Color" had its world premiere at
Carnegie Hall.
2002 - Freddy Fender was released from a San Antonio, TX, hospital
after having a kidney transplant the week before. Fender had been
having problems related to diabetes and hepatitis C.
2005 - The Chemical Brothers went to No.1 on the UK album chart with
‘Push The Button’, the duo’s fourth UK No.1 album.
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Alexander Graham Bell (who invented the
telephone) also set a world water-speed record of over seventy miles
an hour at the age of 72.
There is enough fuel in a full tank of a jumbo jet to drive an
average car four times around the world.
Hawaii is moving toward Japan 4 inches every year.
Chimps are the only animals that can recognize themselves in a
mirror.
The leg bones of a bat are so thin that no bat can walk.
There are more living organisms on the skin of a single human being
than there are human beings on the surface of the earth.
Marilyn Monroe had six toes on one foot.
If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will eventually turn
white.
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