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Shaken or Stirred? Today is 'National Martini Day'

Pete Hanson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:47:29 +0000

To be honest, I can’t even keep up with what a martini is anymore. When I think ‘martini,’ I think James Bond, gin (or vodka), vermouth, an olive, and ‘shaken or stirred.’ Now you can have an appletini, chocotini, and just about anything-you-can-think-of-tinis. June 19th, National Martini Day is all about celebrating what has long been hailed [...]

Errors Lead To Rox Loss To Moondogs Tuesday

Dave Overlund — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:22:42 +0000

The Rox couldn't overcome three errors despite taking an early lead in a sloppy, 11-4 loss to Mankato Tuesday night at Joe Faber Field.

St. Cloud got home runs from Charlie Morgan, his first, and Adam Martin, who finished the game 3-4 with a double, triple and two-run home run to left-center field.

The Rox are now 9-

Ray Manzarek's Final Album Released

Dave Swanson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:55:13 +0000

The last batch of music Doors legend Ray Manzarek had been working on prior to his death has just been released. ‘Twisted Tales’ is a collaboration between Manzarek and guitarist Roy Rogers, which the duo had completed just before Manzarek’s passing. “In our last meeting together before his passing, Ray and I were both very [...]

Twins Top Sox With Big First Inning

Dave Overlund — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:09:37 +0000

Joe Mauer hit a two-run home run in the first inning to pace the Twins offense in a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. The Twins scored four first-inning runs and the bullpen held on for the win. Ryan Doumit broke out of a slump for the Twins by going 3-4 [...]

25 Years Ago: Jimmy Page's 'Outrider' Album Released

Jeff Giles — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:40:27 +0000

Jimmy Page was a band player before he started Led Zeppelin, and he returned to the group ranks after Zeppelin's breakup in 1980, starting the Firm with former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers. But by the late '80s, he was ready to step out on his own.

Blondie, X Announce Fall 2013 US Tour

Dave Swanson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:15:32 +0000

New York rock and roll legends Blondie are heading back out on the road this fall. Many of the band's recent tours have seen the band sharing the stage with other bands of similar vintage such as Cheap Trick, B-52's, Devo and Pat Benatar. This time out, they are bringing along LA punk pion

Metal After Midnight: Overkill "Hello From The Gutter"

Doug Groff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:57 +0000

Overkill are one of Thrash Metal’s Pioneers as well as one of the genre’s biggest names to come out of the East Coast. It’s hard to believe they came from the New Jersey, the same state as Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen.They were formed in the very late 70′s from the remnants of a Punk [...]

Our Celeb Crush Iggy Azalea Likes to Sing About Her 'You Know What'

GuySpeed Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:27:27 +0000

Iggy Azalea might sound like Crocodile Dundee, but we guarantee you that Paul Hogan never rapped for over three minutes about his family jewels. The zesty Azalea first rose to fame back in late-2010 when she released her first official music video on YouTube for a song entitled ‘Pu$$y.’ As expected, a beautiful chick with [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Featued on 80′s At 8 With, "Crazy Train" [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:10:40 +0000

Tonight’s Feature Video deals with the sadder side of Rock ‘n Roll in “Crazy Train.” Randy Rhoads is the featured guitarist in this song. Randy was a trained classical guitarist who was considering leaving Ozzy’s band to earn a degree at UCLA. On the night of March 18th, 1982, the band made a stop on [...]

Bear Story of the Day #2- Bear Sighted in Albany Not Half As Disturbing As The One at the History Museum Pub Crawl

Sloan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:53:02 +0000

Imagine my surprise to be writing my second bear story of the day. Earlier, I showed you the video of the Canadian hunter getting a close-up visit from a young bear while hanging out in his hunting stand. But lo and behold, I open my email this afternoon, and receive an interestingly titled robo-mail from [...]

Annoying Things You Do In Bed

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:23:25 +0000

Maybe you have bad sleeping habits that your mate has a hard time dealing with, after all nobody’s perfect, right?What are yours or your mates bad habits in the sack? You might fall into one of the following: 12% snuggle with a teddy bear, Really? Also some need that nightlight going. 15% need to hit [...]

Canadian Hunter Gets A Surprise Visit from a Curious Young Bear [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:46 +0000

The great white hunter. A man to be revered or reviled, depending on your environmental leanings. But it’s undeniable that this version of getting close to nature on a hunting stand in the woods was NOT in this guy’s plans. Shared on Facebook over 20,000 times already, this video, taken by a hunter in Alberta [...]

Brad Wilk Felt Like a '14-Year-Old Kid' Playing Drums for Black Sabbath

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:37:22 +0000

As the drummer for Rage Against the Machine, Brad Wilk faced plenty of tough crowds -- but none of that helped take care of his nerves the first time he sat behind the kit for Black Sabbath.

Mick Jagger's Hair Up for Auction

Jenna — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:28:19 +0000

How much would you pay for a lock of Mick Jagger’s hair from the mid 1960’s? You can own it, if the price is right. A lock of Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger’s hair is going up on the auction block next month. The hair reportedly dates back to the mid 1960’s when Mick [...]

The Legend Ritchie Havens, His Top Five Albums – 'Mixed Bag' LP [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:21 +0000

If you want music so appropriate to the late 60′s, early 70′s then haven’s LP titled ‘ Mixed Bag’ is the perfect album for you, The album itself was released in 1967. ‘Mixed Bag’ is a unique album in many ways it is a fantastic showcase of Richie’s voice, his unique style of guitar strumming, [...]

The Legend Ritchie Havens, His Top Five Albums – 'Stonehenge' LP [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:16 +0000

Richie launched his own record label, post Woodstock named Stormy Forest and ‘Stonehenge’ would be the first of five albums released on that label. More than half the songs on ‘Stonehenge’ were either written or co-written by Richie. The end of the 60′s the appeal of music was drastically changing and Richie had to [...]

The Legend Ritchie Havens, His Top Five Albums – 'Alarm Clock' LP [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:10 +0000

‘Alarm Clock’ had good success breaking into the Top 30, reaching #29 which made this album from 1971 his best – selling of any in his catalog. Richie’s best selling single came off this album, titled, “Here Comes The Sun”, a song penned by George Harrison. That was the only song on the album [...]

The Legend Ritchie Havens, His Top Five Albums [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:07 +0000

Richie Havens who opened the gates of the music monster Woodstock with a song he co-wrote, "Handsome Johnny" definitely goes a long way on an artists resume'. Richie has never played for a crowd that large but he has been around the block.

The Legend Ritchie Havens, His Top Five Albums – 'Nobody Left to Crown' LP [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:01 +0000

When ‘Nobody Left to Crown’ was released who’d a thought it would be his last, the album represents a pinnacle of Richie’s very distinguished career. Haven’s was a genius in a way like no other by taking another artists song and creating that unexpected yet very moving self interpretation. In 2008 Richie did an [...]

The Legend Ritchie Havens, His Top Five Albums – 'Richard P. Havens, 1983′ LP [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:01 +0000

A confusing title no doubt for this concept album released in 1969, however: ‘Richard P. Havens, 1983′ was pretty well received. The album reached #80 on the pop chart. ‘Richard P. Havens – 1983′ is a double-LP that consists of five live recordings from 1968 and the remainder studio delights. The album was out [...]