Former Alice In Chains Bassist Dies

Mike Starr killed by death....no details as to the exact cause yet.

Pollstar link

MTV link with more info..

So that's half of the original lineup gone....

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Man these guys are going crazy-first off the current Crosby & Nash tour. Second Neil Young is embarking on a small (I think) solo tour. Then Buffalo Springfield is supposedly going to tour which would throw Stills back in the mix with former members.With all that being said who knows how long all four of them will be around.....

5 Artistic Geniuses Who Only Became Great After Selling Out

Selling Out

Although this article does bring up some interesting points I take it with a grain of salt. 

• So the Beatles changed "everything about themselves" and then got big-real big. So what do you call it the second time around when they changed again i.e. after they discovered hallucinogenic drugs.
• The only two Nirvana albums I really listen to are Bleach and Insecticide
• The Sex Pistols didn't change the face of music, although they were extremely popular for a short period of time. The New York Punk Scene- and those that followed, LA, Washington DC etc. are were where the real punk music was made. Where would we be without The Ramones, Misfits and Bad Brains just to name a few. Not that there is nothing wrong with a good Sex Pistols song I just get tired of them getting all the credit.
• What the hell is "selling out" anyways....

Concert Updates

• So the US leg of the Crue/Poison tour is opening up in Dallas at Starplex. I have seen both bands numerous times but the New York Dolls are opening up.
• System of a Down has announced US tour dates with more promised soon-and Gogol Bordello is their special guest-might I get to see them twice in one year.
• I believe I heard that the mighty Judas Priest has began their final tour over in Europe-check that, there are dates scheduled but nothing for the US yet.
• There is just a shitload of tours and festivals being announced right now......check Pollstar for all updates.

Meanwhile.....

Live Nation

Live Nation Reports Losses Tripled

What does this mean? I think nothing right away because I think it will take another year of losses to have a dramatic effect. And since Tickemaster and Live Nation are the same company......