July News 2005
July 31, 2005
Fort Minor meet and greet session
posted by Jas, 07/31/05
Isn't it great to be an LPU member? as we all know Fort Minor will be playing at some of the European festivals in August, all details regarding tour dates and tickets info are now available at FortMinor.com and LPUndergound.com. If you're an LPU member, log on to the site for details on how to get the meet and greet passes to meet Mike and Styles of Beyond, don't miss this chance.
LPU Live 8 video #2: Bowl of Cheerios
posted by Jas, 07/31/05
LPU members log on to LPUndergound.com to download the second of 3 Live 8 videos. Mike talks about the day he got a call from Bono and their conversation.
Message from Mike
posted by Jas, 07/31/05
Betty reports that Mike has updated his Numb Journal where he talked about the upcoming European festivals, said he's bringing Styles of Beyond with him, and the score for the VMA. Click here to read his message. Speaking of message, Mike has replied to some of the questions regarding the score for the VMA at the FM board (Scoring VMA thread in Producers Forum)
FM new coded message
posted by Jas, 07/31/05
Wesley reports that FortMinor.com has posted a new coded message that says, "The Rising Tied contains a song called 'Right Now' it features Styles of Beyond and Black Thought of The Roots the song was inspired by the film shortcuts in which many different characters lives are intertwined an ebb and flow of emotion and momentum"
July 29, 2005
VMA score
posted by Jas, 07/29/05
Mike has posted a message at the FM forum board regarding the score he will be doing for the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, to be held on August 28. Thanks to Ioana for the heads up.
as many of you have heard, i'm helping to score the MTV VMAs this year. it's very exciting. it's the first time they've done anything like this--usually the show relies entirely on the music from artists' albums. this is not your traditional score, though. i made about 10 original short pieces of music for the show, and they will be popping up at various times. i actually don't know where they're being used yet. there are no vocals, just music--varying from rock to electronic to hip hop. i know there are rumors going around about debuting new FM songs -- i won't be performing at the VMAs. but as you have seen, i am starting to play some shows with the new material, so i hope you all can come down when we're near you...
Fort Minor European tour
posted by Jas, 07/29/05
FortMinor.com has added a tour section on their site listing the dates and European festivals the band will be playing.
Thursday 8/18
Brussels, Belgium - Pukkelpop Festival - Dance Hall Stage, 8:10 pm. Buy tickets
Friday 8/19
Walibi World, Holland - Lowlands Festival - Brave Stage, 8 pm. Buy tickets
Saturday 8/20
Erfurt, Germany - Highfields Festival, Main Stage, 3:15 pm. Buy tickets
Tuesday 8/23
London, England - Shepherds Bush Empire, Opening for the roots, 8:00 pm. Buy tickets
Thursday 8/25
Paris, France - Rock en Seine Festival, Main Stage, 4:55 pm. Buy tickets
Friday 8/26
Reading, England - Reading Festival, Dance Stage, 7:10 pmBuy tickets
July 26, 2005
Linkin Park's staying power
posted by Jas, 07/26/05
Eurweb has an article about the music executives and their opinion on who among the stars today has the staying power and would sell the most album and Linkin Park, Josh Groban, Green Day, U2, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani among others are in the Top 10 of three executives' list. Read article here
MTV Video Music Awards
posted by Jas, 07/26/05
MTV.com reports that Mike will score the music for the live broadcast of this year's MTV Video Music Awards to be held on August 28. Press release from PR Newswire mention that Fort Minor's "Rising Tied" album will be released this winter.
For the first time, the live broadcast of the VMAs will be scored with original music, composed by Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and the king of crunk himself, Lil Jon. Viewers will then have the opportunity to download the music as ringtones exclusively on MTV on their Virgin Mobile phones.
Fort Minor to play at Leeds Festival
posted by Jas, 07/26/05
As reported earlier Fort Minor will play at the Reading Festival on Friday August 26, now they are also set to play at the Leeds Festival on August 27.
July 18, 2005
Mike on the Europe Festivals tour
posted by Jas, 07/18/05
Mike has posted a message on the FM board saying that future coded messages on the FM site will be more difficult to decode and he also said that the FM Europe festivals tour are not confirmed yet, so be sure to check FortMinor.com for official confirmation before you start making any plans. Click here to read Mike's message, thanks to Linny for the heads up.
July 15, 2005
The Times They Are A Changing
posted by Jas, 07/15/05
An article at Exhibit.net about the lifestyle of rockstars today that mention Linkin Park.
Perhaps the lessons of watching Morrison, Hendrix, Joplin, Moon and Cobain slowly slip away in front of our eyes, coupled with the pain of their loss have finally been realised. Bands like Linkin Park have an alcohol and drugs ban for their entire road crew and anyone found breaking this rule is instantly dismissed. Ten years ago they would have been laughed at but now they are applauded by fans who at least now that when they turn up for concert, Chester Bennington will be able to sing and stand up.
LP nominated for Teen Choice Awards
posted by Jas, 07/15/05
Kareem reports that Linkin Park and Jay-Z are nominated for Best Collaboration (Numb/Encore) at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. Click here to vote, the show will air on FOX on Tuesday, August 16 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT.
July 14, 2005
Fort Minor to play at Reading
posted by Jas, 07/14/05
Emma reports that Fort Minor will play at the Reading Festival on Friday August 26 (dance tent of Reading only, not Leeds). Full line-up for the festival here and here
LPU Live 8 videos
posted by Jas, 07/14/05
LPU members log on to LPUndergound.com to download the first of 3 Live 8 videos. Check out what the band did backstage in their trailer before their performance, LOL!! poor Rob. They have also posted photos from the event on the Media section.
Q & A session with Rob, Joe and Jay-Z
posted by Jas, 07/14/05
LPU is collecting questions from the fans for Rob, Joe and Jay-Z to answer in this year's LPU newsletter, so if you have a question, log onto the LPU message boards and post them in The Underground forum. The questions will be picked in the next few days.
LP live in Brazil
posted by Jas, 07/14/05
Linkin Park Brazil has put up a special section about Linkin Park concert in Brazil last year. There are photos, reports, press conference videos and an audio recording of the show.
July 11, 2005
LP article in Rolling Stone
posted by Jas, 07/11/05
Indrax report that there's an article about Linkin Park's feud with Warner Music in the August issue of Rolling Stone magazine. And Kareem reports that Rolling Stone website has some pics from the Live 8 Philadelphia concert (pic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
G8 Leaders Double African Aid To $50 Billion
posted by Jas, 07/11/05
MTV.com has an update on the G8 meetings, the G8 leaders have agreed to increase aid to Africa from $25 billion to $50 billion. Full report
Foo fury at 'live' performers
posted by Jas, 07/11/05
Ireland Online reports that Dave Grohl is unimpressed by Linkin Park
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has derided bands including Linkin Park and Motley Crue for using backing tracks when they perform live. The rocker would rather his band sounded terrible than employ pre-recorded material as a "crutch" to mask poor musicianship. Grohl growled: "We don't try to play perfect, like on the record. We don't use backing tracks. That's kind of a crutch other bands have up their sleeve. "I'd rather sound awful and have the chance to change things at a whim than sound like Linkin Park or Motley Crue because of today's technology. "They feel naked when it comes to playing live."
July 8, 2005
Live 8 video download update
posted by Jas, 07/08/05
Good news everyone, I managed to upload all Live 8 videos to Savefile.com server, click here to download the videos.
Linkin Park's Live 8 performance on MTV
posted by Jas, 07/08/05
MTV reports that they will air selected performances from the Live 8 concert which include the Killers, Kanye West, Green Day and Linkin Park with Jay-Z among others, without commercials. VH1 will air its Live 8 highlights from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, while MTV's batch of highlights will start from 3 pm to 8 pm More details. And in another report from Yahoo, XM Satellite Radio will also have their own LIVE 8 Replay Weekends starting July 9 where they will air the best performances and interviews from their coverage of the concert, more details here
An interview with Mr. Hahn
posted by Jas, 07/08/05
Chicago Sun-Times has a report that mention an interview with Mr Hahn which will appear in the August issue of Wizard magazine (US).
When he's not hosting middays at active rock WZZN-FM (94.7), James VanOsdol has been spending his free time turning his writing hobby into a gainful second career. An interview VanOsdol conducted with graphic novel artist Alex Ross will be published next week in Time Out Chicago, and his interview with Joe Hahn from the band Linkin Park appears in the August issue of Wizard, a national magazine dedicated to comic books.
Rock Music Menu: Who rocked, who disappointed at Live 8
posted by Jas, 07/08/05
Delco Times rates the stars who performed at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia and gave LP and Jay-Z and A
Linkin Park - Kudos to Linkin Park, but it wasn't until a certain someone joined them on the stage that the party really kicked into high gear... Jay-Z - Jay-Z breathed a new life into the crowd and were it not for Smith, would have been the star of the day. Linkin Park gets props for not only a cool set of their own, but for being an integral part of Jay Z's performance. Combined, the two acts get an A.
Live 8 pictures
posted by Jas, 07/08/05
Added these Live 8 pictures from the pre-launch party held by Will Smith and the press conference.
July 7, 2005
Thoughts and prayers
posted by Jas, 07/07/05
London attacks: My thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. To my fellow LP fans and friends in UK, you're in my prayers.
Live 8 section at LinkinPark.com
posted by Jas, 07/07/05
LinkinPark.com has created a Live 8 section on their site where you can watch the band's performances at the Live 8 concert and see photos from the historical event. I don't think Joe can rap to even save his life lol!!
Fort Minor to play at Lowland Festival
posted by Jas, 07/07/05
Janneke and Nicky report that Fort Minor is also playing at the Lowlands Festival in Netherlands from August 19 - 21.
Live 8 concert video download
posted by Jas, 07/07/05
Alright people both mpg and wmv version of the Live 8 concert is now available for download here. All files are hosted at RapidShare, I'm really sorry guys, I know everybody prefers Savefile.com but I'd tried to upload the files for the last two days and I kept getting error message.
Live 8 pics
posted by Jas, 07/07/05
Jen sent in some hi-res pics from the Live 8 concert. Thanks Jen
July 6, 2005
Fort Minor to play at Pukkelpop festival
posted by Jas, 07/06/05
Wesley reports that according to official Pukkelpop website, Fort Minor is scheduled to perform at this year's Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium. The three day festival starts from August 18 - 20.
Live 8 interview with Mike Shinoda
posted by Jas, 07/06/05
I have the Live 8 concert clips from the BBC recording and I've also edited Thjoos.com's version and make a smaller individual mpg file. I also have all clips in wmv format for those on slow connection, you poor people :-) I'm currently uploading all the files and it's really frustrating because unfortunately both MegaUpload and Savefile sites have some problems of their own that make it very difficult for me to upload and download file. I'll post an update later tonight if the files are ready for download. In the meantime, click here to listen to (right click to save) a short interview clip with Mike Shinoda on 13Wham
Live 8 concert review
posted by Jas, 07/06/05
More Live 8 reviews that mentions Linkin Park and Jay-Z's performance
Jay-Z and Linkin Park were responsible for the only time throughout the day that the diverse crowd was unified by the music it came to hear. Their collaboration on "Dirt on My Shoulder," "Encore" and "Big Pimpin" was energetic and stunning, surely the highlight of the six hour-plus concert. Jay-Z, the entertainment mogul and part owner of the New Jersey Nets, gave the most honest speech of the day when he said, "We are spending billions and billions to kill people. Let's spend billions and billions to help people." -- Asbury Park Press
You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover - During Jay-Z and Linkin Park's electric rap-rock mash-up - by far the most exciting, and loudest, performance of the day - a white middle-aged mom and her teenage daughter impressively got their swerve on in the VIP section, rapping along to every word of "Big Pimpin'." -- Boston Herald
London may have been the rock capital but the likes of Will Smith, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Destinys Child, Jay Z and Stevie Wonder defiantly made Philly the hip hop capital of the world on Saturday. Highlights included a set by Destinys Child, mesmerizing performance by hip hop stars Kanye West and The Black Eyed Peas, who got the crowd going early on with hits like 'Let's Get It Started', and ending their set with a version of the Bob Marley classic 'Get Up, Stand Up', joined by Marley's widow, Rita, and son Ziggy. But the most crowd pleasing set was a mix of rap and metal with Linkin Park and Jay Z (who doesn't look like he's ever going to retire). -- RWD Magazine
Round about snack time for me Linkin Park came out and rocked the house. I've never found them particularly enjoyable so I surprised to find myself grooving and singing along to the odd chorus or two as Jay-Z joined them on stage. The intensity and passion with which they attacked their songs was ferocious and powerful. It was awesome. During the set, Jay-Z commented that we spend billions on war when we could be spending billions to help people out. To quote 2pac's Keep Your Head Up, "When it rains, it pours, we've got money for war but can't feed the poor." Which got me thinking. -- Blogcritics
Rapper Jay-Z and heavy metal band Linkin Park tore up the city in arguably the most electric performance of the afternoon. Nearly a quarter-mile away, Kesia Arrianga, 23, of Camden, watched on one of the Jumbotron screens that lined the parkway and loudly sang along like she was in the front row. "That was awesome," she said. "This whole concert's been amazing, but that was the best." -- Phillyburbs
July 5, 2005
Live 8 message from Mike
posted by Jas, 07/05/05
Mike has posted a message on the Fort Minor board urging fans to sign the Live 8 list. If you haven't done so do it now! Mike also talked a lil' bit about Jay-Z's "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" here
Live 8 - Linkin Park/Jay-Z on demand
posted by Jas, 07/05/05
The Live 8 concert is now available on demand on AOL, you can choose which artist and which song you want to watch again. Go here to watch LP and LP/Jay-Z's performances. They will be available for free for six weeks.
Video Download: Live 8 - Linkin Park/Jay-Z
posted by Jas, 07/05/05
First, an update from Thoojs.com, he said he has split the file and upload it to RapidShare server so if you still want the SVCD quality of the concert go here to download, WinRaR is required . RapidShare download instruction is here
Yesterday Emmy told me about another file hosting service at MegaUpload.com, I haven't got the time to try it yet but today Steve writes in to say that he has uploaded LP and Jay-Z performance audio and video in one zip file at MegaUpload.com, again, this is for people with fast connection because the file is over 300 mb. The site works like yousendit.com but there's no download limit and file will be up forever but will be deleted if there's no activity after 30 days. Click here to download (instructions: click on the link, you'll see a timer running at the top of the page, wait for 45 seconds then click on 'Click here to download' button. Remember, file is over 300 mb, it may take a while to download, best you use one of those download program that can resume download). Thanks Emmy, thanks Steve.
July 4, 2005
Video Download: Live 8 - Linkin Park/Jay-Z
posted by Jas, 07/04/05
Woo! Hoo!! Thoojs.com wrote in to say that he has the LP and JayZ Live 8 concert in SVCD quality available for download here. You need a fast connection to download them 'coz they are very big! I'll see if my friend managed to get the BBC recording and post a smaller mpg version, if not I'll edit Thoojs version. Update: Due to heavy traffic, Thoojs site is down, it's expected, given the size of the file but good news, my friend is working on making a clip from the BBC airing of the Philly show. Files will be in mpg format and available individually.
Live 8 pictures
posted by Jas, 07/04/05
Here are more Live 8 pictures, from the show and the press conference & photocall. Sorry for the delay, was too busy with the video.
July 3, 2005
Video Download: Live 8 - Linkin Park/Jay-Z
posted by Jas, 07/03/05
So.. did you guys enjoy the show? if you missed it you can watch the rebroadcast on AOL. I've decided not to recapture it because the picture quality is not as good as the live webcast, it's too glaring. I'm working on getting a TV recording of the show from BBC Three which will air the entire Philly concert tonight from 7pm - 4 am, UK fans take note. A friend of mine will try to make a clip which I'm sure will be much better than the webcast so cross your fingers that everything works out.
Anyway, Pyro introduces me to this new file hosting server at Savefile.com so I'm gonna try it with the Live 8 concert. I've uploaded all the files and please send me some feedback, tell me if it works for you. If this is better than RapidShare then I'll switch to Savefile from now on. I've also made mp3 of the LP/Jay-Z set ripped from the rebroadcast, I didn't rip the LP set 'coz I like this better :-), if there's a demand for individual song I will edit it and put them up later. To download file, click on the link, another page will pop-up, click on 'Download' button, another page will appear, click 'Download File' and when prompted, click save.
Interview with Chester on WYSP
posted by Jas, 07/03/05
WYSP posted an interview with Chester backstage. When asked how they became a part of this historic event, he said Mike got a call from Bono, Bono wanted them to play. Download clip here (please right click and save)
Live 8 video reports
posted by Jas, 07/03/05
Found some video reports on the Live 8 Philadelphia concert from CBS 3, NBC 10 (backstage report with split second shot of Chester), 6 ABC (few seconds shots of LP)
Live 8 Philadephia concert reviews
posted by Jas, 07/03/05
Various reviews and backstage reports on the Live 8 Philadelphia concert that mention Linkin Park
Over the course of a seven-hour day, there were highlights - Jay-Z meeting Linkin Park on a rap-rock mash-up, Alicia Keys at the piano holding the crowd rapt with "For All We Know," Kaiser Chiefs bursting with energy. Kanye West was impressive, Toby Keith rocked the house, Will Smith and the Black Eyed Peas got the crowd juiced.
The big winners were Chicagoans Linkin Park, who delivered a solid rap-rock set, then brought on Jay-Z, which was when the show took off. The funked-up beats and muscular riffs meshed perfectly with Jigga's syncopated flow on "Dirt Off My Shoulder," "Big Pimpin' " and "Encore," which made it feel as though something vibrant and adventurous was going on. Jay dropped the most pointed - and to the point - political commentary of the day: "We're spending billions and billions of dollars to kill people. Let's spend billions and billions of dollars to let people live." -- Philadelphia Inquirer
In Philadelphia, the backstage scene actually started the night before the show. During soundchecks, Kanye West and Linkin Park seemed to be doing a bit more than talking about mutual admiration. Could they be possibly plotting something onstage or in the studio? Time will tell ... -- MTV
The crowd screamed, "Hova! Hova!" when Linkin Park took the stage, expecting their mash-up partner Jay-Z to join them. Once Jigga did make an entrance, it seemed like at least 100,000 in the crowd threw up the Roc-A-Fella triangle hand sign. -- MTV
3:25: Actress Jennifer Connolly introduces Linkin Park. Philadelphia's first taste of rap-rock for the day begins with "Crawlin," then "Somewhere I Belong." Before going into "Breaking the Habit," lead singer Chester Bennington says, "What an exceptionally beautiful crowd." The band's choice of "In the End" might not have been wise, considering the lyrics; although not at all related to the concert's cause, the chorus includes, "I tried so hard and got so far/and in the end, it doesn't even matter."
3:43: Jay-Z joins Linkin Park onstage and jumps into their collective hit, "Dirt Off Your Shoulders." A lyrically mild version of "Big Pimpin' " follows, and the crowd shows fewer signs of heat exhaustion, if only for a moment.
3:55: After thanking the crowd for chanting a request for "H.O.V.A.," Jay-Z acknowledges that, yes, "We havin' a good time out here, we rockin', we spittin'," then reminds the audience about the day's focus. They play a medley of Jay-Z's "Encore" and Linkin Park's "Numb." -- Courier Post Online
Some of the artists played to a virtually unresponsive crowd, although a set by Smith, in conjunction with his former partner and Philly-born, DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes and performances by Bon Jovi, Wonder and a combined effort by Linkin Park and Jay-Z seemed to liven the mood considerably. -- Daily Local News
Chicagoans Linkin Park delivered a solid if unspectacular set of accessible, forgettable rap-rock. But the show took off when they were joined by Jay-Z, who collaborated with the band on the surprisingly good Collision Course. The funked-up beats and muscular riffs meshed perfectly with Jigga's syncopated flow on a trio of cuts - "Dirt Off My Shoulder," "Big Pimpin' " and "Encore" - that made it feel as though something vibrant and adventurous was going on. Jay also dropped the most pointed - and to the point - pollitical commentary of the day: "The reason we're here is for a cause," he said. "We're spending billions and billions of dollars to kill people. Let's spend billions and billions of dollars to let people live." -- Charlotte Observer
Down the row, on the museum's Kelly Drive parking apron: Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff. Jay-Z, in a white jacket, rolled into his dressing room, next to Destiny's Child's, guarded by the biggest guy you've ever seen. Linkin Park, distinctive in tattoos and black T-shirts, sat with Black Eyed Peas at picnic tables livened up by fake palm trees and green and silver streamers. -- Philadelphia Inquirer
Saturday's Live 8 concerts targeted poverty in Africa, but they also signaled a passing of pop music's torch 20 years after its predecessor, Live Aid. Rock icons like Paul McCartney, Madonna, Elton John and Pink Floyd received top billing at Saturday's 10 free concerts, staged from Philadelphia to London to Tokyo to Moscow. But it was younger acts such as Green Day, Jay-Z, Joss Stone, Linkin Park and Snoop Dogg who provided the most energy during 13 hours of music and pontificating. Much-ballyhooed appearances by McCartney, John and Pink Floyd, whose original lineup reunited for Live 8 after two decades, seemed anticlimactic after hungry performances by Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Kanye West, Good Charlotte, Alicia Keys and Stone. -- AZ Central
After Linkin Park started their set, Jay-Z came out for a mash-up with the rock-rap group. Jigga had the crowd chanting "Hova," his smooth cool in sharp contrast to Linkin Park's vein-popping fervor. The combination made for one of the days most popular performances, especially on Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'." -- The Detroit News
July 2, 2005
Video Download: Live 8 - Linkin Park/Jay-Z
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Linkin Park performed Crawling, Somewhere I Belong, Breaking The Habit, In The End and with Jay-Z they played Dirt of Your Shoulder/Lying From You, Big Pimpin'/Papercut, Jigga What/Faint and Numb/Encore. I'll have the clip up for download soon, wanna watch Def Leppard first ....pour some sugar on meeee...
Update: Okay here are the files (they are split, WinRaR is required) and they are hosted at RapidShare, click here for downnload instructions. Please forgive the bufferings, it's out of my control, I'm on broadband and it still happened but it's not too bad, don't fast forward just let it play. I'll try to recapture the show again tomorrow when they are available on demand on AOL, in the mean time this is the best I can offer.
Linkin Park set: part 1, part 2, part 3
Linkin Park/Jay-Z set: part 1, part 2, part 3
Interview with Chester on WMMR
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Chester was just interviewed on WMMR, he said they're gonna play some LP songs then play stuff from Collision Course with Jay-Z... hee...hee.. he was only 9 when the first Live Aid concert was organised in 1985, god I feel old. Download clip here (please right click and save)
Live 8 Philadelphia live
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Live 8 concerts has kicked off in Tokyo, Japan, read a report here and see the pics here and here
Live 8 concert in Philadelphia starts at 12 noon today, watch the live webcast at AOL US, UK, Germany and France. Listen to the live broadcast on the net on WMMR 93.3 starting at 8 am or 93XRT (Chicago) at 10 am. XM Satellite Radio subscribers can catch streaming live sounds beginning at 9 a.m. Live global coverage will be on XM40; London: XM41; Philadelphia: XM42; Berlin: XM43; Rome: XM44; Paris: XM45; Toronto: XM46. Click here for more detailed info on where else you can catch the live broadcast on the net, TV and radio in your country. Those going to Philadelphia, have a safe journey, have fun at the concert and come back in one piece.
Here's the latest order of appearance from WMMR (start times subject to change)
Live 8 rehearsals pics
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
More pics added, go here
Live 8 Pre-launch party pics
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Go here for pics of LP at the Live 8 pre-launch party hosted by Will Smith
New coded message on FM site
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Wesley has decoded a new message posted at FortMinor.com. It says, "'The Rising Tied' incorporates live choir and strings which Mike arranged with the help of Dave Campbell. Mike and Dave worked together on Linkin Park's Meteora."
Live 8 coverage in Russia update
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Anton reports that there will be a live webcast of the concerts on 1TV. You can also listen to the live broadcast of the London concert on Europe Plus at 5 pm or click here. MTV Russia will air the best of all the concerts on July 3 and 4, please check local listings for time and confirmation.
Live 8 List
posted by Jas, 07/02/05
Don't forget the purpose of the Live 8 concerts, it's to create awareness and put an end to poverty and for your voice to be heard. Have you added your name to the Live 8 List yet? if not go here to add your voice. Your name may appear on the big screens at the Live 8 concerts and the complete list will be personally delivered to the G8 leaders.
July 1, 2005
Live 8 rehearsals pics
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
Got some pics of Linkin Park during rehearsals, go here
LP set list for Live 8
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
I don't know if this is true but while listening to WMMR just now, the DJ read the minute by minute line-up and said that Linkin Park will be playing Somewhere I Belong, In The End, Crawling and Breaking The Habit, then Jay-Z will do his thing, didn't say what song LP and Jay-Z will play together. Update: More announcement from the station, they said Jennifer Connelly will introduce Linkin Park and LP and Jay-Z will perform 4 songs each.
Live 8 coverage in Russia and Mexico
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
VetaLP reports that Russian channel 1TV will air an edited version of the Live 8 concert at 9 pm - 12:30 am. Local radio station Europe+ will broadcast London concert live at 5 pm. And Diablorojo reports that in Mexico, the concert will be telecast on AZTECA 7 and MTV.
Live 8 from space
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
If this doesn't blow you away I don't know what will. The Mirror reports that Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev will introduce Elton John at the London concert via satellite from the International Space Station. Hope it works this time.
Live 8 goes out of this world tomorrow with an amazing satellite link-up to the International Space Station. Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev will be beamed talking from 250 miles above Earth in a moment symbolising the planet uniting to fight poverty. He plans to finish by welcoming Elton John on stage with the words "And now... my fellow rocket man". Krikalev's appearance before 200,000 fans at Hyde Park is a personal triumph for Bob Geldof who failed in linking with the Space Shuttle for Live Aid in 1985. An insider said: "It will be a spectacular moment in music history."
Live 8 Philadelphia schedule from AOL
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
Update: I was listening to WMMR this morning and they announced a different schedule. They said Black Eyed Peas will open the concert at 12:14 pm ( but before that they will show Paul McCartney & U2 live from London at 12:04 pm), then Bon Jovi at 12:33 pm, Madonna (from London) 12:54 pm, Destiny's Child 1 pm, Kanye West 1:16 pm, Will Smith 1:30 pm, Cold Play (London) 1:50 pm, Toby Keith 1:50 pm, Dave Matthews 2:15 pm, Alicia Keys 2:40 pm, Def Leppard 2:52 pm, Linkin Park and Jay-Z 3:10 pm, Tim McGraw (from Rome) 3:50 pm, Sarah McLachlan 3:56 pm, Maroon 5 4:11 pm, Green Day (from Germany) 4:28 pm, Keith Urban 4:34 pm, Jars of Clay 4:38 pm, Pink Floyd (from London) 4:56, Rob Thomas 5 pm, Stevie Wonder 5:21, then finale. Philadelphia Inquirer has posted the revised list here.
The who's who of Live 8
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
Philadelphia Inquirer takes a look at the performers at the Live 8 concert tomorrow.
LINKIN PARK
Activism IQ: Modest. Launched a relief fund with the American Red Cross to help tsunami victims.
We hope they sing: "One Step Closer," their breakout hit from 2000, and something from their "Collision Course" collaboration with Jay-Z.
Core fans: Rowdy, rap-rock lovin' party animals.
Random note:One of the biggest CD-selling acts of the new millennium, Linkin Park is trying to wiggle out of their contract with a restructured and, they claim, penny-pinching Warner Music Group.
Live 8 value: MTV had to sign on for show coverage, just to be able to spotlight these channel faves.
Linkin Park's testosterone-rich hybrid of rap and metal rocks the suburbs and has doubters calling them the Grand Funk Railroad of their time. But what a time - their latest is a mash-up with Jay-Z, called Collision Course, and adds their fuel to his flow. The Southern California-based band was rejected three times by Warner Music Group before being signed in 1999. Now the band is suing the faltering record company to get out of its deal.
Live 8 Philadelphia schedule
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
First off Jars of Clay have joined the Philly line-up and Philadelphia Inquirer has a sneak peek at the Philadelphia Live 8 concert tomorrow, Linkin Park and Jay-Z set will start at 7 pm.
The Live 8 acts will start running through sound checks and camera blocking tomorrow on the stage set up at the Art Museum. Though loudspeakers will be limited to the stage area and sets will be short, a production official says the music will be loud.
A production memo lists Keith Urban going on at 10 a.m., followed at 11 by Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban, Bon Jovi at 12:15, Rob Thomas at 1:20 p.m., Def Leppard at 2:10 p.m., Toby Keith at 4 p.m., Will Smith at 4:50 p.m., Kanye West at 5:55 p.m., Linkin Park and Jay-Z - now that's a combo - at 7 p.m., and Stevie Wonder at 8:05 p.m.
Saturday - the day of - sound checks are due to begin with Destiny's Child at 7 a.m. Then it's Jars of Clay (7:30), Dave Matthews (8), Alicia Keys (8:30), Kaiser Chiefs (9), and Black Eyed Peas, with the Marleys (9:30). The big show is to start at noon. Note: This is rock and roll, and everything is highly subject to change.
In nonperformer news, Brad Pitt has an undefined starring role, though it's not clear if he will be here or in London. Meanwhile, the list of Live 8 presenters has grown to include Natalie Portman, Richard Gere, Naomi Watts, Al Sharpton, Chris Tucker, Don Cheadle, Ashley Judd, Jennifer Connelly and Jack Nicholson. Jack Nicholson!? He opened Live Aid in 1985.
Live 8 Philadelphia: Video reports
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
The stage is set and the city is ready to rock and roll! here are video reports from NBC 10, CBS 3 and 6 ABC. And check out some pics here
Performers Receiving Lavish Gifts For Live 8
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
AP reports that performers at the Live 8 concert will receive among other things, Hugo Boss duffel bag loaded with high-fashion trinkets worth about $3,000.
Live 8 coverage in Indonesia, Pakistan and Germany
posted by Jas, 07/01/05
MetroTV Indonesia will air the Live 8 show on Saturday, July 2, starting from 21.30 local time. Thanks to Serenade for the info
Farrukh reports that in Pakistan the Musik Channel will telecast a live 11 hour transmission of the concert on July 2, from 6 pm.
Patricia sends an update on coverage in Germany, Phoenix channel (a public news channel) will broadcast Live8 from 2 pm Saturday, taking the live feed from all concerts. MTV Germany will broadcast what they consider highlights on Sunday from 15:30.
