Spinner.com http://www.spinner.com Spinner.com http://www.spinner.com/media/feedlogo.gif Spinner.com http://www.spinner.com en-us Copyright 2008 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Twisted Tales: Three Dog Night Singer Suffers Groupie-Related Groin Injuryhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/twisted-tales-three-dog-night-singer-suffers-groupie-related-gr/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/twisted-tales-three-dog-night-singer-suffers-groupie-related-gr/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/twisted-tales-three-dog-night-singer-suffers-groupie-related-gr/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: It was 'Spinal Tap' that gave us the concept of the exploding drummer. That, however, was fiction. In the real world of rock stardom, it was Three Dog Night that gave us the exploding penis.According to Chuck Negron, one of the three lead singers of... Read more

]]>1004867three dog nightThreeDogNightJames Sullivan2008-05-09T17:00:00 00:00Bad Lyric of the Week: Red Hot Chili Peppershttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/bad-lyric-of-the-week-red-hot-chili-peppers/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/bad-lyric-of-the-week-red-hot-chili-peppers/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/bad-lyric-of-the-week-red-hot-chili-peppers/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: "Push the fader gifted animator/One for the now and eleven for the later" --Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Dani California,' from 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium' Not to be a hater, but your lyrics could be ... uh, greater. Next Bad Lyric... Read more

]]>1004511red hot chili peppersRedHotChiliPeppersJason Persse2008-05-09T16:00:00 00:00This Week's Free MP3 Rounduphttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/this-weeks-free-mp3-roundup/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/this-weeks-free-mp3-roundup/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/this-weeks-free-mp3-roundup/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: This week's Free MP3 of the Day feature offered up not five but six new songs to tickle your fancy, including Sleepercar, James Pants and his electro-pop sound, and Camphor closed the week with two soothing tracks. Sit back, relax and download. ... Read more

]]>Christina Lang2008-05-09T15:33:00 00:00Springsteen Performs 'Born to Run,' 'Darkness' in Their Entiretyhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/springsteen-performs-born-to-run-darkness-in-their-entirety/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/springsteen-performs-born-to-run-darkness-in-their-entirety/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/springsteen-performs-born-to-run-darkness-in-their-entirety/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rocked the intimate Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, Wednesday night, treating fans to a live rendition of his classic 1978 album, 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' in its entirety. After a ten-minute... Read more

]]>10047421158180Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen and the E Street BandBruceSpringsteenBruceSpringsteenAndTheEStreetBandJohn D. Luerssen2008-05-09T15:00:00 00:00Former FBI Agent Claims Sonny Bono Was Assassinatedhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/former-fbi-agent-claims-sonny-bono-was-assassinated/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/former-fbi-agent-claims-sonny-bono-was-assassinated/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/former-fbi-agent-claims-sonny-bono-was-assassinated/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: Inscribed on the headstone of the late Sonny Bono is the title of one of his best-known songs -- 'And the Beat Goes On.' For one former FBI agent, too, the beat goes on: Ted Gunderson claims that Bono, whose 1998 death was widely reported as a skiing... Read more

]]>Sonny BonoSonnyBonoJames Sullivan2008-05-09T14:00:00 00:00Potent Quotables: Savy, Not Snobbyhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/potent-quotables-savy-not-snobby/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/potent-quotables-savy-not-snobby/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/potent-quotables-savy-not-snobby/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: "Unprofessionalism and under-production are the two pillars on which [we] are built."--Tim Harrington Les Savy Fav's burly frontman admitted that he likes to keep things lo-fi. Put metaphorically, he doesn't like to "put a top hat on things." Next... Read more

]]>1360833les savy favLesSavyFavKim Davis2008-05-09T13:00:00 00:00Dave Grohl Pens an Open Letter to Metallicahttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/dave-grohl-pens-an-open-letter-to-metallica/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/dave-grohl-pens-an-open-letter-to-metallica/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/dave-grohl-pens-an-open-letter-to-metallica/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Spinner.com: Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl has reportedly penned an open letter to Metallica, pleading with them to make sure their new disc is 'kick-ass.' And who could blame him? The one-time Nirvana kitman writes:"Dear Metallica:Hey, it's Dave! Remember me?... Read more

]]>10042031120799Foo FightersFooFightersMetallicaNirvanaJohn D. Luerssen2008-05-09T12:00:00 00:00Against Me! Get Raw on the Interfacehttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/against-me-get-raw-on-the-interface/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/against-me-get-raw-on-the-interface/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/against-me-get-raw-on-the-interface/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: Political punks Against Me! have been making noise since the late '90s with their unapologetic power-punk. Picking up where Avail left off, the band -- who've been cited as influences for artists including Ben Lee (who covered Against Me! tunes... Read more

]]>1713036against meAgainstMeMike Spinella2008-05-09T11:00:00 00:00Coldplay Launching World Tour + Morehttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/coldplay-launching-world-tour-more/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/coldplay-launching-world-tour-more/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/coldplay-launching-world-tour-more/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: Coldplay will launch their 'Viva La Vida' world tour on June 29 in Philadelphia. The North American portion of the jaunt is set to wrap on November 22 in Salt Lake City. Elton John will simultaneously release Deluxe Editions of his... Read more

]]>ColdplayDave Matthews BandDaveMatthewsBandElton JohnEltonJohnJessica Robertson2008-05-09T10:00:00 00:00What's that Song in the Dodge Journey Commercial?http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/whats-that-song-in-the-dodge-journey-commercial/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/whats-that-song-in-the-dodge-journey-commercial/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/whats-that-song-in-the-dodge-journey-commercial/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: 'Sun Is Out,' by the Apples in Stereo For advertisers these days, twee indie music is the sound of eternal youth, which is exactly what most of them want to sell you: Their car (or body wash or granola bar) was put on this earth to exempt the buyer... Read more

]]>1171328Apples in stereoApplesInStereoJames Sullivan2008-05-09T10:00:00 00:00Rock Almanac: May 9, 2008http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/rock-almanac-may-9-2008/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/rock-almanac-may-9-2008/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/rock-almanac-may-9-2008/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: On This Date in 1946: Clint Holmes, who had a No. 2 hit in 1973 with 'Playground in My Mind,' is born in Bornemouth, England. The Almanac Advises for May 9: "Parents and school officials must remain vigilant for predators who congregate where... Read more

]]>1020894clint holmesClintHolmesGaylord Fields2008-05-09T08:00:00 00:00Camphor, 'Shattered' & 'The Sweetest Tooth' - Free MP3s of the Dayhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/camphor-shattered-and-the-sweetest-tooth-free-mp3s-of-the-d/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/camphor-shattered-and-the-sweetest-tooth-free-mp3s-of-the-d/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/09/camphor-shattered-and-the-sweetest-tooth-free-mp3s-of-the-d/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: Artist: Camphor Song: 'Shattered' & 'The Sweetest Tooth'Album: 'Drawn To Dust' [iTunes]Sounds Like: Sufjan Steven, Red House PaintersDownload: 'Shattered' (MP3)Download: 'The Sweetest Tooth' (MP3)[Get Winamp] [Download Help] Next MP3... Read more

]]>737130CamphorMike Spinella2008-05-09T06:00:00 00:00Duffy, 'Warwick Avenue' - Video of the Dayhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/duffy-warwick-avenue-video-of-the-day/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/duffy-warwick-avenue-video-of-the-day/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/duffy-warwick-avenue-video-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: Artist: DuffyVideo: 'Warwick Avenue'Highlight: The smooth UK crooner pouring out her soul in the back of a cab. Next Video... Read more

]]>736851DuffyMike Spinella2008-05-08T19:00:00 00:00The Chum Bucket: Snoop Dogg Has 'One Life to Live' + Morehttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/the-chum-bucket-snoop-dogg-has-one-life-to-live-more/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/the-chum-bucket-snoop-dogg-has-one-life-to-live-more/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/the-chum-bucket-snoop-dogg-has-one-life-to-live-more/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: Snoop Dogg does a daytime soap [Music Slut]Stephen King reveals his 'real' top 20 songs list [Idolator]Video proof that Sigur Ros is back in the studio [Gorilla vs Bear]Deerhunter practice in a park. [Pitchfork]Videos and reports from Neil Diamond's... Read more

]]>Kelly Reeves2008-05-08T18:30:00 00:00The DL: 'If We Didn't Tell You...' With Does It Offend You, Yeah?http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/the-dl-if-we-didnt-tell-you-with-does-it-offend-you-yeah/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/the-dl-if-we-didnt-tell-you-with-does-it-offend-you-yeah/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/the-dl-if-we-didnt-tell-you-with-does-it-offend-you-yeah/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: If you haven't seen UK indie buzz rockers Does It Offend You, Yeah?, we suggest you hurry up. The boys seem to have more important things to do these days. More PSA's on the DL... Read more

]]>The DL Show Staff2008-05-08T18:00:00 00:00Gossip Grrrl Beth Ditto Takes Full 'Control'http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/gossip-grrrl-beth-ditto-takes-full-control/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/gossip-grrrl-beth-ditto-takes-full-control/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/gossip-grrrl-beth-ditto-takes-full-control/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: "I don't give a f---." Coming from an Arkansas-born woman whose regular stage attire includes Spandex body suits, who shuns deodorant and general body hair maintenance, who once admitted to eating squirrels and who's posed nude for two magazines --... Read more

]]>1404813beth dittoBethDittothe gossipTheGossipJessica Robertson2008-05-08T17:00:00 00:00Terrence Howard Goes From 'Iron Man' to Jazz Manhttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/terrence-howard-goes-from-iron-man-to-jazz-man/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/terrence-howard-goes-from-iron-man-to-jazz-man/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/terrence-howard-goes-from-iron-man-to-jazz-man/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Spinner.com: Scar Jo isn't the only actor showing off her music skills. While in L.A. last week for the premiere of 'Iron Man,' Terrence Howard -- best known for his Oscar-nominated work in 'Hustle & Flow' as well as the Best Picture-winning 'Crash' -- held a... Read more

]]>Steve Baltin2008-05-08T16:00:00 00:00Weezer Fans Seeing 'Red' as Album Leakshttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/weezer-fans-seeing-red-as-album-leaks/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/weezer-fans-seeing-red-as-album-leaks/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/weezer-fans-seeing-red-as-album-leaks/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: Album release dates mean very little these days, what with all the BitTorrents, LimeWires and other file-sharing devices that piss off the RIAA. Two days after new music from Oasis leaked, the bulk of the songs from Weezer's eponymous sixth album... Read more

]]>WeezerJohn D. Luerssen2008-05-08T15:00:00 00:00Country Legend Eddy Arnold Dead at 89http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/country-legend-eddy-arnold-dead-at-89/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/country-legend-eddy-arnold-dead-at-89/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/country-legend-eddy-arnold-dead-at-89/#commentsFiled under: ,

Spinner.com: Eddy Arnold, one of the pioneers of 'the Nashville Sound,' died Thursday morning, just days before his 90th birthday. The legendary country singer was second only to George Jones in the number of songs that made the country charts, with 145 radio... Read more

]]>1001254eddy arnoldEddyArnoldBeville Darden2008-05-08T14:00:00 00:00Potent Quotables: Amy Dives Into Clichehttp://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/potent-quotables-amy-dives-into-cliche/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/potent-quotables-amy-dives-into-cliche/http://www.spinner.com/2008/05/08/potent-quotables-amy-dives-into-cliche/#commentsFiled under:

Spinner.com: "I am a legend. I want to take drugs."--Amy Winehouse The embattled singer was allegedly overheard screaming this shortly before she was arrested for headbutting a man on the street. Yikes.Next Quote... Read more

]]>1723756amy winehouseAmyWinehouseKim Davis2008-05-08T13:00:00 00:00