June 30, 2005

Kanye West joins Live 8 in Philly
posted by Jas, 06/30/05
Mercury News reports that Kanye West has joined the Live 8 line-up in Philadelphia. All performers will begin sound checks Friday morning at the Art Museum. Go here for Live 8 survival guide and click here to download Philadelphia city guide for your iPod

CTV reveals Live 8 broadcast plan
posted by Jas, 06/30/05
Canadian TV station, CTV has revealed their plan for the Live 8 broadcast. The live telecast will start at 7 am ET starting with the concert in Johannesburg, South Africa. Concert at Barrie will start at 11 am, crossing over to Philadelphia during band changeover. More details

Live 8 in Spain and Norway
posted by Jas, 06/30/05
Live telecast in Spain starst at 4 pm - 6:15 pm and from 9 pm to 3 am on TVE 2. Thanks to Alex for the info.

In Norway, Live 8 will be telecast on NRK1 and NRK2. The transmission will start on Saturday at 3 pm till 3 am Sunday. Thanks to Victor for the info.

June 29, 2005

ABC to broadcast Live 8 concert special
posted by Jas, 06/29/05
Reuters reports that ABC will air two hours of highlights from the Live 8 shows in prime time at 8 pm

Live 8 broadcast in Singapore and Brazil
posted by Jas, 06/29/05
Good news for Singapore fans, you can catch the live telecast of the Live 8 concerts on Starhub Preview Channel 01 and Hub TV Ch 26. The live telecast starts at 9 pm (when the London concert starts), the cross over to Philadelphia will probably starts at 12 midnight or around 1 am. The telecast will ends at 7 am, Sunday morning. If you don't have cable you can catch the action on five giant screens at Chijmes Fountain Courtyard and Lawn Area, same time. Watch promo trailer

Wesley reports that Brazilian radio station 89FM will broadcast 10 hours of the concert without intervals from 9 am onwards.

June 28, 2005

No FM material at Live 8
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
This was posted by Mike on the Fort Minor Board, said he won't be playing any Fort Minor stuff, doh!

yup, we're playing...this saturday. philadephlia. i don't know who's broadcasting it, but it will be on TV and online (aolmusic.com). i know MTV is covering it. we'll be doing a couple songs on our own and with jay-z. i'm not going to play any fort minor stuff (i didn't want you to get your hopes up) but i hope you watch anyway. the live 8 organization hopes to create awareness about issues surrounding the G8 conference, in which many of the world leaders will have a chance to make changes in support of stopping hunger, poverty, and AIDS in places that need help most. their website has the best info...check it out: http://www.live8live.com

Win Live 8 Philadelphia Tickets from LPU
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
LP Underground is giving LPU members a chance to win tickets to the Philly show. 5 pairs of tickets will be given away, find out how you can win at LPUnderground.com

P. Diddy is out of Philly show
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
Mercury News reports that P. Diddy has dropped off Saturday's bill as a performer. NBC 10 has another video report on the preparation for the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia.

Celp Titled talks FM
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
Celp Titled has posted a message on the Fort Minor Board where he talked a little bit about recording the album.

We are the wired
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
Philadelphia Daily News has an article on Live 8 broadcast on TV, radio and online, everyone should read it if you don't want to miss the LP set or any of your other favourite artists, especially fans outside the US, make sure your computer is equipped and ready.

Gearing up for Live 8
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
WFMZ-TV has a video report of Philadelphia getting ready for the Live 8 concert.

Live 8 Philly show stage set up
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
Philadelphia Daily News has a report on the stage set up.

"We'll have a 15-by-20-foot, LED-lit video screen on the stage, plus two more screens to the immediate left and right of the stage, and then two others far right and left - spaced 200 feet out. Then we'll have four more big screens starting at Eakins Oval and going up the Parkway to the far side of Logan Circle - the last in the 1700 block of the Parkway. So people should be able to see all the way back to LOVE Park."

At each screen location, there'll be a massive speaker tower, of course, supplied by Clair Brothers of Lititz, Pa., the best in the business. "We've got the formula for sound delay down to a science," said Stevenson. "Each tower is 625 milliseconds delayed beyond the one closer to the stage."

Early arrivals take note: the sound and video show will actually light up at 8 a.m. Saturday, showing satellite-fed performances from the Hyde Park London Live 8 concert. Performances here are supposed to start at noon.

Philadelphia's Live 8 stage will be so large it can simultaneously accommodate two band setups - positioned stage left and right on rotating turntable platforms. "So when one act goes on, we'll turn the other table around, and unload/reload for the next act behind a stage wall," Stevenson said. That should make for smooth, near instantaneous transitions between acts.

Ten video cameras - handhelds, boom-mounted and one moving on a track in front of the stage - are being plotted to capture the show for on-site and distant viewing audiences by producer Greg Sills and director Bruce Gowers, a master at music concert events. Both were hired by Live 8 to help put on the show here. "We're also hoping to have a blimp-mounted camera and may also take a shot out of Billy Penn's hat" atop City Hall, said Stevenson.

Live 8 telecast in Germany, Austria, Hong Kong and Czech Republic
posted by Jas, 06/28/05
In Germany, regional channels (type live 8 in "SUCHE" to get to the schedule) WDR, SR, SWR, RBB will start the broadcast at 2 pm - 6 pm and on HR channel from 9:50 pm - 1:20 am. And in Austria, ATVPlus will have a live telecast at 2 pm. Thanks to my friend Patricia for the info.

In Hong Kong, ATV World will have a telecast on 2nd July at 11:20 pm. Thanks to Carol for yhe info

In Czech Republic, CT2 will start telecast from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm and the second part at 11:25 pm - 12 am. Thanks lord_agent for the info.

In Greece, you can watch the broadcast on July 3 on Mega Channel starting at 9 pm. Thanks to Sam for the info.

June 27, 2005

Updated Live 8 line-up
posted by Jas, 06/27/05
AOL has released a press release of the updated artists line-up for the Live 8 concert. Alhough it's not stated in the press release, AOL site has Def Leppard listed in the line-up for Philly show, dang! this gig is getting better and better.

Live 8, EMI pact on DVDs
posted by Jas, 06/27/05
Variety reports that EMI has secured the worldwide DVD rights to Saturday's Live 8 concerts in the U.K., U.S., Canada, France, Germany and Italy.

EMI and Live 8 have concluded a unique agreement whereby EMI has secured the worldwide DVD rights to Saturday's Live 8 concerts in the U.K., U.S., Canada, France, Germany and Italy. EMI expects to release locally tailored DVDs around the world in November. Live 8 assigned the rights to EMI after the music company pledged a hefty donation to the org.

"Music can galvanize people into taking positive action like nothing else," said David Munns, chairman and CEO, EMI Music North America. "We believe the DVD will capture the spirit and magic of what we believe will be some extraordinary performances and ensure that the message behind Live 8 will carry on and continue to resonate beyond July."

Artists performing at the concerts include Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Sheryl Crow, Dido, Green Day, Jay-Z, Elton John, Annie Lennox, Linkin Park, Madonna, Maroon 5, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, R.E.M., Sting, Joss Stone, U2, Keith Urban, Velvet Revolver, Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams, Brian Wilson and Stevie Wonder.

June 26, 2005

Pics of Chester at Coachella Festival
posted by Jas, 06/26/05
MarissaE reports that Coachella.com has two pictures of Chester (here and here) at the 2005 Coachella Valley Music Festival in LA, on May 1. He performed on that day? Update: Astat writes in to say that Chester came and sang 'Walking Dead' with DJ Z-Trip, how cool is that? if anyone knows of any bootleg floating around let me know.

Video Download: Chester at the MTV Asia Aid
posted by Jas, 06/26/05
MarissaE reports that MusicPositive.com has posted three video clips of Chester at the 2005 MTV Asia Aid. Watch videos here or download the arrival (1.4 mb), photo call (4.3 mb) and red carpet (3.9 mb). All files hosted at RapidShare click here for download instruction.

Live 8 on MTV Brazil
posted by Jas, 06/26/05
Wesley reports that MTV Brazil will telecast 10 hours of the Live 8 concert from 9 am Brazilian time

June 25, 2005

Tokyo joins Live 8 show line-up
posted by Jas, 06/25/05
BBC News report that Bjork, Good Charlotte and UK pop group McFly are on the bill for the Live 8 event in Japan to be held at Makuhari Messe. It will be the first concert to take place on the day, and will start at 2 pm local time (0300 GMT).

Timberlake, Groban, Black Eyed Peas added to the list
posted by Jas, 06/25/05
Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas and Josh Groban have been added to the Philly line-up. Wow! Josh finally gets to meet Linkin Park! wouldn't it be grand if they did 'My December' together? I think we might see more LP if they play with Jay-Z and Josh too. Anyway, WPVI reports that Philadelphia's Channel 6 / WPVI-TV will start the broadcast of the Live 8 concert at 6 pm.

The Channel 6 broadcast of Live 8 starts at 6pm, with a full hour of Action News coverage of all of the day's events. From the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, to around the city, and around the region, Action News will bring you all the stories happening around Live 8. Then at 7pm, wpvi-tv will broadcast World News Tonight with Peter Jennings at a special time.

Things really heat up at 7:30pm, as Action News' Matt O'Donnell and Tamala Edwards host a half-hour lead up to the Network broadcast! From Tokyo to Johannesburg, from Toronto to London, and back here in Philadelphia, Matt and Tamala will recap all the hot happenings from Live 8, including a sneak peek at what you can expect to see in the hours ahead!

Then at 8pm, the show kicks into high gear with ABC's exclusive broadcast coverage of the official concert event! The biggest names in music will rock the house, from all across the world and from here at home.

Live 8 telecast in Malaysia, New Zealand and Finland
posted by Jas, 06/25/05
New Straits Times reports that Malaysian cable channel, Astro, will telecast 11 hours of the Live 8 concert on Astro Channel 88 at 10 pm free of charge and there will also be a live broadcast on MIX FM radio station. Don't worry if you missed the live telecast, there will be repeat screenings on Saturday at noon and on Monday at 4 pm.

New Zealand Herald reports that TV2 will carry a live broadcast next Sunday from 2 am - 12 pm.

In Finland, the digi channel YLE Teema and TV2 will air Live 8 starting at 5pm Finnish time on July 2nd. Thanks to Maria for the info.

Philadelphia's getting ready to rock
posted by Jas, 06/25/05
Reports on the preparations for the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia from Philly.com here, here and here.

June 23, 2005

Live 8 broadcast on XM Radio
posted by Jas, 06/23/05
You can also catch the Philly show live on XM Satellite Radio Channel 201 from 1 pm to 8 pm ET and all the 8 shows on channel 200 and 201. This is for subscribers only. Click here for more updated info in Live 8 concert coverage.

Live 8 telecast on MTV Asia
posted by Jas, 06/23/05
MTV Asia will air a one hour special on July 3. MTV Southeast Asia: July 3 at 2 pm and 7 pm, July 4 at 2 pm, July 5 at 12 am. MTV Philippines: July 3 at 2 pm, July 4 at 12 am. MTV Thailand: July 3 at 8 pm, July 4 at 3 pm. MTV Indonesia: July 3 at 2:30 pm, July 4 at 12 am.

Live 8 telecast in Poland, Sweden and the Middle East
posted by Jas, 06/23/05
In Poland, TVN will start telecast from 3:15 pm - 7 pm and again at 11:15 pm. TVN Siedem 7 from 7 pm - 11:15 pm. TVN 24 will have highlights of the concerts. Details here. Thanks to Tomass88 for the info.

In Sweden, the concert will be telecast on Swedish channel SVT 1 (4 pm - 6:15 pm and 9 pm -12 am) and SVT 2 (6:15 pm - 9 pm and 12 am - 3 am). program listings. Thanks to Betty for the info.

In the Middle East you can catch 11 hour broadcast of the concert live on MBC 4 at 2 pm GMT. Thanks to Kareem for the info.

MTV Netherlands will switch to all the different cities with backstage reports, interviews and of course the shows between 2 pm and 1 am on the 2nd of July. Every hour there's a new report. If you missed it on July 2, they will show the highlights of this event again on July 3 at 11 pm. Thanks to Janneke for the info

All times local unless otherwise stated, please check local listings for confirmation.

June 22, 2005

Live 8 broadcast on WMMR
posted by Jas, 06/22/05
Philadelphia radio station WMMR 93.3 will now have a live broadcast from the Art Museum beginning at 9:00am on Saturday, July 2nd. The Philly concert will start at 12 noon and end at 6 pm.

Live 8 live telecast on MTV and VH1
posted by Jas, 06/22/05
MTV and VH1 will telecast eight hours of the Live 8 concerts on July 2, here's a report from AP

MTV and VH1 will telecast eight hours of the Live 8 concerts on July 2, the networks said Wednesday. The performances, featuring artists U2, Coldplay, Madonna, Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z and Destiny's Child among many others, are being held in eight cities to raise awareness of poverty in Africa.

America Online, which owns the U.S. rights to the concerts and will beam them on the Internet, is also negotiating with ABC for a prime-time telecast on July 2 following the cable TV coverage.

MTV, VH1 and MTV's college network mtvU will be on the air with the same feed from noon to 8 p.m. EDT that day, switching back and forth from different sites and also presenting packaged reports, like a look back at Live Aid. Related networks CMT and VH1 Classic will air concert highlights the next day featuring artists geared to their audiences.

XM Satellite Radio will carry the concerts live from Philadelphia, London, Paris, Berlin and Rome, America Online also announced on Wednesday. The Premiere Radio Networks will also carry concert coverage and performances tailored to three different radio formats — urban, rock and pop. Internationally, the MTV, VH1 and Music Factory networks will show hourly bulletins about the show.

Another report from Variety

MTV Networks will air customized programming from July 2's Live 8 concerts on its various networks around the globe. Stateside, MTV, VH1 and MTV college net mtvU will run a shared feed for the first time.

The MTV channels will provide select live coverage between 12 noon and 8 p.m. ET. Produced packages will include a revisit of 1985's Live Aid concerts and the upcoming G8 conferences. CMT and VH1 Classic will air genre-specific Live 8 performances the day after the concerts.

Outside the U.S., hourly bulletins featuring performances, backstage interviews and special packages will air on MTV, VH1 and TMF brands internationally. In addition, VH1 India will broadcast 12 hours of Live 8 footage showcasing highlights from all the event venues. On July 3, a one-hour Live 8 special with featured global performances will be made available to MTV Networks music channels around the world.

Live 8: How and where to catch the Philly show live on TV and Radio
posted by Jas, 06/22/05
I've put up a page where you can find all the info you need on how to catch the Philly show live on TV and Radio. Another Philly radio station, WMMR 93.3 will play and replay portions of the show (thanks Nick). If there's any useful info anyone wants me to add just let me know.

June 21, 2005

Live 8: Win a trip to London or Philadelphia show
posted by Jas, 06/21/05
AOL is giving you a chance to win a 3-day, 2-night trip for four to the Live 8 concert in London or Philadelphia. Each grand prize includes airfare, hotel, transportation to/from airport and the concert, tickets to the show and spending money). Offer opens to US and UK residents only. Go here to register

Live 8 guide to Philadelphia
posted by Jas, 06/21/05
For those who plan to go to the Philly show, here's an interactive guide to find hotels, restaurants, etc around the venue.

Live 8: Canadian concert line-up
posted by Jas, 06/21/05
It's official the Live 8 concert in Canada will be at Park Place in Barrie, Ontario, artists confirmed to perform on July 2 are Gordon Lightfoot, Our Lady Peace, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea, Jan Arden, Bruce Coburn, Deep Purple (whoa!!! if I can afford it I would go just to see them!), Motley Crue, Simple Plan, African Guitar Summit, Tom Cochrane, Sam Roberts, the Tragically Hip, Bachman-Cummings band, Les Trois Accords and a special performance live by satellite by Celine Dion, more are expected to be added next week. Dan Akroyd and Tom Green will host the show.

All 35,000 tickets to the concert are free. They will be distributed at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Ticketmaster website, and are limited to two per person but only after answering a skill-testing question. The question: According to Live 8 and Make Poverty History, what can the G8 leaders do to help make poverty history? a) increase foreign aid; b) cancel the debt of poor countries; c) make trade rules fair for the poor; d) all of the above. The concert will begin at 11 a.m. at the park and end around 8 p.m.

CTV would be the host broadcaster for the concert and will broadcast over 12 hours of live coverage including segments from additional Live 8 concerts around the world. The network also plan to broadcast from the beginning, going live early on Saturday, July 2 when the first act takes to the stage overseas, and continuing until the last act finishes at Live 8 Canada, sometime around 8 p.m. ET. CTV also plans to air a "Greatest Hits" recap in primetime following the conclusion of the live broadcast with highlights from the most memorable performances of the day from around the world. Click here to watch the announcement, press conference and other related reports.

Live 8: Radio broadcast
posted by Jas, 06/21/05
Here's a list of radio stations that has the BBC World Service in Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and South Asia. The concert in Philadelphia will be broadcast live on Philly radio stations on Q102 FM, Wired 96.5 and PST 94.5 so come July 2 go to either one of these sites to listen to concert live and record the LP set, isn't the internet wonderful? Hey, wanna see something cool and funny? check out this clip I found at NPR of Ozzy performing 'Paranoid' at the original Live Aid in 1985 and U2 singing 'Sunday Bloody Sunday', check out the mullet LOL!

Live 8: Live 8 will be in Barrie
posted by Jas, 06/21/05
CTV reports that Canadian band Blue Rodeo may have revealed the venue for Live 8 concert in Canada just hours before an official announcement is made. It was reported on the band's official website that they have been confirmed for the concert at Barrie's Molson Park on July 2nd. Watch video report here and here

June 20, 2005

Channeling Live 8 concerts
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
Watch for an announcement from MTV and AOL on Tuesday regarding the broadcast of the Live 8 concerts. AOL will have a free streaming of the show which will also be recorded and posted after the live event so us fans can pick which performance we want to watch. No AOL membership is required. MTV will probably use all of its channels, VH1, MTV 2 etc to cover the concerts. More details from LA Times

Live 8: Performers list update
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
James Brown, Sheryl Crow and the Cure have been added to the line-up of the Paris concert, there's a rumour that original line-up of the Sex Pistols are to reform for the London concert. While Rolling Stones and David Bowie turned down the invitation, Motley Crue is one of the 65 bands (Meat Loaf and Status Quo among others) who were reportedly turned down by organisers to appear in London's Hyde Park. I think Status Quo should be allowed to play, there's nothing more apt than to play 'Rockin' All Over The World' to open the show like they did twenty years ago. Reports from The Age, Launch and The Scotsman.

MTV Video Music Awards Japan on MTV Asia
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
The 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Japan will be shown on MTV Asia on June 25 at 10 pm, repeat telecast on June 26 at 2 pm and June 30 at 12 am, please check local listings for confirmation. If you haven't seen Joe at the show, you can download the clips here. Speaking of MTV Asia, the LP/Jay-Z's 'Big Pimpin/Papercut' video from the Collision Course DVD is now being shown in the Non-Stop Hits segment.

Live 8: Interview with Sir Bob Geldof and Bono
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
TIME magazine has posted their interview with Bob Geldof and Bono where they talked about what they are doing with Live 8.

Live 8: Info on Philly show
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
Philadelphia's KYW Newsradio 1060 reports that if you have any question about the event you can call the city's "Live-8" hotline at 215-683-8888 for recorded information on the event.

T.O. mayor determined to bring Live 8 to town
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
CTV reports that Toronto mayor scrambling to bring the Live 8 concert to Toronto. The venue is expected to be confirmed in an announcement on Tuesday. Watch video report

Live 8: Russell Simmons to helm Philly show
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
EurWeb reports that Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons will help organize Live 8 in Philadelphia

Live 8 Concert to Be Held at Versailles
posted by Jas, 06/20/05
AP reports that the Live 8 concert in Paris will be held at the Versailles Palace

June 19, 2005

Live 8 broadcast on Canadian TV
posted by Jas, 06/19/05
Live 8 in Toronto? maybe not exactly. CTV's etalk Daily reports that the event will be held at Park Place, in Barrie, Ontario north of Toronto. And CTV will be the official broadcaster. Watch video report here and here

Live 8 broadcast on Australian TV
posted by Jas, 06/19/05
For Aussie fans, NineMSN reports that the Nine Network and Foxtel will broadcast the Live 8 concert.

Nine will air a special prime time presentation of the event on July 3 at 8.30pm (AEST). And Fox8 will show the entire mammoth event live from 9.30pm on July 2, through until 10am on July 3. It will also screen a Live8 highlights special the following week. Live8 organisers are hoping for one million spectators at the gigs and at least two billion viewers around the globe.

June 18, 2005

Live 8 in Canada and Tokyo too
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
BBC News report that 3 cities have been added to Live 8 line-up, they are Tokyo, Toronto and Johannesburg. More info about Live 8 Canada will be announced on Tuesday.

Live 8 Philly concert info
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
A website at http://www.phila.gov/live8 has been specially set up to offer basic information about the event and a link for people seeking hotel reservations. The city is expected one million visitors on that day. And Philly.com reports that SEPTA is offering special one-day passes for July 2.

SEPTA says it is offering special one-day passes for July 2. The pass, costing $8, allows unlimited travel on all bus, Regional Rail, trolley and subway lines. They are available through http://www.BuyPhilly.com. Passes purchased online will be mailed to customers, and online sales will be discontinued after June 27. They will be available beginning Friday at all Regional Rail ticket offices and major SEPTA sales offices.

Schedule of live broadcast on BBC
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
Here's more detailed schedules for the Live 8 broadcast on BBC TV and Radio channels.

Mike chat posted
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
From the LPU Newsletter: Last Wednesday, LPU member ka1r0sell and 9 of her friends got the opportunity to have a private chat with Mike Shinoda. Ka1r0sell is one of the leading referrers in the exclusive LPU Referral Program. She has now referred more than 130 people to the LP Underground. Congratulations to her and we hope she is enjoying all of the prizes she has won thus far, including the private chat. A chat log has been posted to LPUnderground.com. Go to the Community section and check the bottom left hand side for the link. Enjoy!

Enjoy the Silence at #1
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
Billboard has a report on Depeche Mode's European tour and mentions that the remix of "Enjoy the Silence" by Mike hit No. 1 in Spain and Denmark and reached the top 10 in Germany and UK

Reeboks auction
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
Rolling Stone has a report on the auction of Brad's own pair of Reeboks shoe.

Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson, Good Charlotte's Billy Martin and Paris Hilton have designed their own pairs of Reeboks for an online auction at rbk.com/trickyourkicks.com, benefiting the Forefront Organization, a nonprofit global network of human rights defenders. Bidding ends June 22nd.

Club Tattoo video #2
posted by Jas, 06/18/05
LPU members head over to LPUnderground.com to download the second of a series of videos from Club Tattoo 10th Anniversary party thrown by Chester and his Club Tattoo partners.

June 17, 2005

Turning up volume on tees
posted by Jas, 06/17/05
LA Daily News has an article about Donn Delson (Brad's dad) where he talked about the quality of Linkin Park merchandise.

Business schools may someday look to alternative rockers Linkin Park as a textbook example of entrepreneurial spirit. When the band started making a name for itself five years ago by incorporating rap into its lyrics and replacing 12-piece drum sets with turntables, Donn Delson's life was also changing. His son, Brad Delson, played lead guitar in Linkin Park, and the band was concerned about the quality of its merchandise.

"Brad came to me and said, 'Dad, we are not comfortable with what's out there and we want to make sure everything the fan purchases is first class,"' Delson recalled. "So my son really inspired me to get started in the business."

What we try to do is enhance the revenue potential for the brand without compromising its integrity," said Delson during a recent tour of his new 15,000-square-foot facility. But the former marketing executive at 20th Century Fox quickly ditches the business talk and often focuses on his family's indelible mark on BandMerch. Delson has three sons, all making their way through their 20s. His oldest, Brad, is still playing guitar for Linkin Park. Greg Delson, 25, is a musician and project manager at BandMerch. And Jeff Delson, 21, is a recent graduate of the University of California at Berkeley who plans to work at BandMerch after touring South America for a month.

"It's really cool that I get to work with my kids. They are so smart and bring such great ideas," said Delson, noting he inadvertently frequents the same club as his kids for business. "I ran into Brad once at the House of Blues, and we were both surprised to see each other." Full article

June 16, 2005

Live 8 concert live broadcast and webcast
posted by Jas, 06/16/05
For those who can't be there, the event will be broadcast live on the radio and the net, no matter where you are in the world you can be a part of this special event. There will be a live webcast on AOL US, UK, Germany and France. In UK, the show will be broadcast live on BBC One, Two and Three and radio broadcast on Radio's 1 and 2, the BBC World Service and across the BBC's regional stations. And MTV US will also have live telecast starting at noon ET, including live performances and interviews, more details coming soon.

Linkin Park confirmed for Live 8
posted by Jas, 06/16/05
It's official! Linkin Park will play Live 8 concerts on July 2 in Philadelphia (on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum) and the show will be broadcast on aolmusic.com. Here's the press release from Business Wire

Grammy Award-winning superstar bands Destiny's Child and Linkin Park have joined the lineup of artists that will play Live 8 concerts on July 2 that will be broadcast on aolmusic.com. Linkin Park and Destiny's child will play the U.S. Live 8 concert in Philadelphia. They join dozens of other top artists - some of the biggest names in music - who will be performing all star concerts in five cities around the world to support the campaign to pressure world leaders at the G8 Conference to "make poverty history."

"We are thrilled to be a part of Live 8 and want to do everything we can to bring attention to those in need in order to beat extreme poverty across Africa," said Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park.

Live 8 will feature concerts in five cities - Philadelphia, London, Paris, Berlin and Rome - to raise awareness around the world to help eliminate poverty in Africa by encouraging the G8 nations to eliminate debt, increase aid and adopt fair trade practices. As the exclusive online partner, America Online will broadcast the Live 8 concerts live, for free at aolmusic.com. AOL will also make the concerts available on demand for six weeks following the event.

"We are proud to make this event available to people around the world. Live 8 is going to be the biggest music event in history. Destiny's Child and Linkin Park add to unprecedented line up that is expected to generate a massive audience response for the music and the purpose," said Jim Bankoff, Executive Vice President, Programming and Productions, America Online.

Linkin Park and Destiny's Child will play at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, joining a line up including: Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z, Kaiser Chiefs, Keith Urban, Maroon 5, P Diddy, Rob Thomas, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Wonder with Will Smith as host. Artists confirmed to perform at the Live 8 concert in London include: Annie Lennox, Bob Geldof, Coldplay, The Cure, Dido, Sir Elton John, Joss Stone, Keane, The Killers, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Ms. Dynamite, Muse, Sir Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Razorlight, REM, Robbie Williams, Scissor Sisters, Snoop Dogg, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Sting, U2. Paris performers confirmed include: Andrea Bocelli, Axelle Red, Calo Gero, Craig David, Jamiroquai, Johnny Hallyday, Kyo, Manu Chao, Placebo, Renaud, Youssou N'Dour, Yannick Noah, Berlin, A-ha, Bap, Brian Wilson, Crosby Stills and Nash, Die Toten Hosen, Lauryn Hill, Peter Maffay. And confirmed to perform in Rome are: Faith Hill, Irene Grandi, Jovanotti, Laura Pausini, Nek, Tim McGraw, Vasco Rossi, Zucchero. For the complete list of performers and more information, visit: www.aolmusic.com

June 15, 2005

Mike Ear Piece Gig
posted by Jas, 06/15/05
Victoria reports that both LP Fuse and ChesterSings are posting audio tracks of the Meteora World Tour Gig in Toronto Canada. What's different about the tracks is that it's a recording of Mike's vocal only! it's indeed funny and scary and in some tracks Mike sounds sexy LOL! Don't miss this downloads, it's one of those rare gems you won't find anywhere else.

Live 8 update
posted by Jas, 06/15/05
Pink Floyd and The Who will reunite for the Live 8 concert and will play at London's Hyde Park on July 2. Still no official word about Linkin Park's involvement but FMQB reports that LP, Eddie Vedder and Wyclef Jean are the latest acts rumored to be joining the Philadelphia concert.

Another FM message
posted by Jas, 06/15/05
Another coded message has been posted at FortMinor.com (click on 'Don't click this'). It reads "the debut fort minor album is entitled the rising tied in an effort to get back to his hip hop roots, mike wrote and played virtually every note on the album. the album features a group of his friends in the hip hop community." Thanks Wesley

June 10, 2005

Video Download: VMA Japan red carpet
posted by Jas, 06/10/05
Yoyo and Eriko sent me another clip from VMA Japan, it's Joe on the red carpet, he said the rest of the guys were supposed to be there but got lost at the airport LOL!! Download clip here (7.5 mb, hosted at RapidShare). Some screencaps are here (for you Kristen :-)

Mike and Joe at NIN concert
posted by Jas, 06/10/05
Rolling Stone reports that Mike and Joe were at the Nine Inch Nails concert too when they went to see Bon Jovi in concert in Las Vegas on April 30.

Count Dave Navarro among the other members of Reznor's fan club. "He's like the only guy that I get crush-y around," the former Jane's Addiction guitarist said at Nine Inch Nails' Vegas show. "I've been on tour with him, and I've known him forever. He will always have that [rock star] vibe. I don't care if he's f***ing ripped -- like he is now -- or a scrawny little skinny guy, there's just something about him." Fellow NIN faithful, Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn, and Mike Einziger of Incubus were also in awe. "This is the best concert I've seen since the Go-Go's when I was six," said Einziger. Also on hand for Reznor's coronation were Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Robbie Robertson

Stocks n' Roll
posted by Jas, 06/10/05
Drowned in Sound talks about the feud between Linkin Park and Warner

Given that medical science has proved that Linkin Park's music induces vomiting, (even from their own singer), it seems a little rich of the band to strike over Warner Music's recent financial overhauls. Rich is the important word however, because as the millionaire (c)rap-metallers fight against their label's share prices, one thing has become clear: forget rock n' roll, or even grot n' roll – it's all about stocks n' roll these days. Full article

June 9, 2005

Video Download: 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
posted by Jas, 06/09/05
Okay people, I now have clips of Joe at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Japan. Very, very, big hug and thank you to my friend Yoyo and her friend Eriko, thanks guys!