Cheap Trick 30th Anniversary "Live At Budokan"

It's the 30th anniversary of that legendary live show with Cheap Trick at Live At Budokan.
The band was in Tokyo last week and performed accoustic versions of "I Want You To Want Me" and "Surrender". Rick Neilson said that when they were there 30 years ago for that show, "Playing in Japan for thousands of people was like playing on the moon".

Check out the video of their performance last week on Cheap Trick's official website.

http://www.cheaptrick.com/

Danny Federici Of The E Street Band Dies

E Street band member and long time pal of Bruce Springsteen , Danny Federici died last Thursday of melenoma at the age of 58. Here's a link to a special fund set up in Danny's name.

http://www.thedannyfedericimelanomafund.com/

Danny's son Jason wrote a touching, heartfelt letter about his dad that I read on today's Electric Lunch. I've had a couple people email me for that letter. Here it is.

March 20th, 2008
Danny returns to the stage to rave reviews
Indianapolis, Indiana
by Jason Federici

While my Dad was going through treatment on March 19th in NY, he was visited by Bruce and later Max, who, through a lot of talking, bribing, and begging (and finally the kicker -- Becky Weinburg, who came from NJ by boat that night) to persuade him to play, he agreed to do the show in Indy. The next thing we knew, we where picked up by a limo from Sloan-Kettering, joined by my dad's wife, Maya, Dr. Chapman and Virginia Murphy and we proceeded down FDR highway to an awaiting helicopter that whisked us away to Newark airport in about 8 minutes (a good time by all, except maybe Dr. Chapman who was gripping the arm rests like a baseball bat). Before we knew it, we were in the jet with the boys. Danny was greeted with a lot of hugs and smiles, to say the least. An hour and a half later, we pulled into Conseco arena. When my father stepped on stage the crowd started chanting "Danny! Danny! Danny!". You could physically feel the "Magic" in the air (excuse the pun). My father proceeded to do what he does best - rock out! He played with such a natural ease. The feeling of the evening was electric. The visible bond between the fellas was so special to watch. Nils spent most of the night next to him, Clarence kept turning around to give him props during the night, and Bruce was so visibly happy to have him there. I couldn't stop smiling all night. After the exciting encore, he left the stage, went straight to the car, then to the plane, and was fast asleep in NY by 2am. It really was like a dream. In the morning, over coffee, we looked at each other and realized the magnitude of the night. It was a great day! My father has always been such an inspiration to me, I can only imagine what an inspiration he is to others.

Led Zeppelin Roller Coaster

Hard Rock Park is a new theme park that just opened in Myrtle Beach South Carolina that features The Led Zeppelin Roller Coaster. It's 15 stories high and goes as fast as 65 miles per hour Click on this link http://www.hardrockpark.com/index3.php then on the left hand side look for PARK INFO,
Click on RIDE INFO and page down to ROCK 'N' ROLL HEAVEN and click on LED ZEPPELIN THE RIDE. Check out the roller coaster simulation to "Whole Lotta Love". Now that's a rollercoaster.

Paul McCartney In Halifax?...Fingers Crossed.

Looks like Paul McCartney may be coming to Halifax. After Paul's divorce was final he turned to his manager and said I just want to rock & roll...start booking dates. BJ & The Q Morning Crew will have all the deets
tomorrow morning on The Mighty Q they'll be talking to Dawn Sloane.

I saw Paul McCartney with Linda McCartney at The Montreal Forum in December 1988. It was The Flowers In The Dirt Tour. It's one of my all time favourite concerts. Here's hoping a Beatle performs in Halifax.
Here's a vintage performance.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JK2hKzZss5Y