HEATH

While the rest of the world obsesses over whether or not he meant to kill himself, it never ceases to amaze me the way the media (papers mostly) paint a celebs death as such a “TRAGEDY” or words to that effect. While it is as is the loss of any human life, somehow we think it’s more “tragic” if the deceased was young, attractive and, rich and famous. That I think is sad.having said that I will offer my one Heath Ledger story. I didn’t know him, met him only once but saw him often, mostly walking around the village. One day over the summer I was walking my dog Lola down 6th avenue, Heath was walking along in the opposite direction, all by himself, just wearing sunglasses, and the typical quasi hipster downtown apparrel, white V neck Tshirt, some sort of hipster pants. Anyway as he passed me he sort of stepped on one of Lola’s paws, she yelped, and before I could even yell at him he put his hand on my shoulder and said ” aw sorry mate, he ok”?.  Seeing as she was ok and never one to miss an opportunity to be a smart ass, I said “Yes Father Alex, she will live” (Father Alex the name of the character of the Priest he played in the horror bomb “The Order”) He kind of looked at me funny, trying to figure if I was being a jerk or not. I then said ” HEY F Roger Ebert, I loved it”….. He cracked up, gave me a huge smile, sort of waved at Lola who’s tail was wagging like a demented fur covered windmill,  turned and went his way down 6th ave. Right then I could tell he was probably a really decent guy. Rest well “Father Alex”

 

That is all,

 

END TRANSMISSION!

In Case of Emergency please……..

GOD FORBID but should the day ever come where you find me, naked and cold to the touch, lying on the floor of my $28,000 a month SOHO loft, waiting for my un-licensed masseuse to arrive, please call the following; in descending order; Mary Kate Olsen,  Asley Olsen,  Jaleel White (TV’s beloved “Erkel”), Tracey Gold, anyone from  the cast of “The Goonies” and then if you can get around to it,…….911!.   My God HEath, what a way to find out who your friends really are> you deserved better!.  That is all, END TRANSMISSION 

STP Reunion?

Is there a Stone Temple Pilots reunion in the works? Frontman Scott Weiland tells the Miami Herald that the band will reunite in “the coming months.” His other band, Velvet Revolver, performed without him at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend and guitarist Slash said that they hope to begin work on a new album in April.

Sounds like Scott has a busy few months ahead.

Chevelle & Finger Eleven Tour

Chevelle and Finger Eleven will team up in February for some live shows. According to MTV News, the bands will get things underway on February 19th in Flint, Michigan and play through March 18th in Providence, Rhode Island. More dates are expected to be announced soon, so stay tuned for details.

In the meantime, check out this half-a-video of Finger Eleven performing their single “Paralyzer” during their visit to the Opie & Anthony Show on Tues. Jan 22nd.

Coachella ‘08 Update

It’s Official!

The official list has come out for Coachella 2008 in Indio, California. Get more info here.
Also in the news:

We’re not sure how accurate this is, but NME.com is reporting via Perez Hilton that the Coachella Music Festival will be making it’s way east this year.

“A source close” to the dyed-blonde gossip queen says: “In addition [to] having the festival outside of Palm Springs, like they do every year, this year they’re mounting an east coast version of Coachella in New York or possibly New Jersey. It should be in August.”

Update: All Points West!

According to Billboard, those behind the California showcase intend to put on a summer fest at Liberty State Park, just across the river from Lower Manhattan. This new event, however, will not carry the Coachella name. RollingStone.com reports that producers are already trying to land headliners, with Radiohead and Jack Johnson as the rumored frontrunners.

And according to our pal Schwenker, who is frequently wrong but reads NME enough that we believe him, the festival on the east coast is called All Points West. Ok then. Stupid name.

Robert Plant is Old, Annoying

It’s always interesting to see what kind of music legends listen to, but it is even more interesting to see what kind of music they don’t listen to. That’s probably why a recent article about Robert Plant in England’s The Sun newspaper is getting so much attention.

It seems the Led Zeppelin singer was at a London bar recently when he told the manager to stop playing Radiohead, describing their music as “rhyming crap.” The staff at the bar were happy to oblige the singer but when Red Hot Chili Peppers starting spinning, Plant was still unimpressed. (What, are they streaming K-Rock in London bars now?) An insider explained what happened, saying, “They put on the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who they thought might be more up his street. But he didn’t like their stuff either and said it was like a ‘nursery rhyme.’ He then said he wanted to listen to Captain Beefheart.” Captain Beefheart was popular around the same time as Led Zeppelin and is known for his surreal lyrics and harmonica skills.

Green Day Side Projects

Billie Joe Armstrong’s side project, Pinhead Gunpowder, returns after six years off the scene. According to MTV News, the Green Day frontman will perform with his side band on February 3rd in Anaheim, California and again on February 4th in Los Angeles.

Also making the rounds is the Green Day project called Foxboro Hot Tubs. Check ‘em out in our Top Five Faves section and hear the single “Mother Mary” every weekday at 9PM, right here on 92.3 K-Rock.

When mothers worry.

Sharon Kirwan’s baby boy moved to the big apple and she hasn’t stopped worrying.

I tell her that everyone in NYC takes sleeping tablets. Check out what was in my inbox this morning.

 Hi David John,
 
Mardi just phoned telling me she heard Heath Ledger was taking “stilnox” or whatever it’s called.  She said that’s the sleeping tablet you were taking & told me to let you know.
 
I think it’s about time you tried to sleep without taking medication.  Your body will become so used to it you’ll never be able to sleep without taking something. 
 
I can hear you know, but mother knows best & I can’t stop thinking of his mother.  The family were not notified only heard it on the news this morning.
 
Be intouch,
love mum
xxxx

So cute.

I thought I’d seen everything!

Today on the subway I saw a woman strip off starkas and even change her panties!

Everyone was trying not to look. My friend kept hitting me and telling me not to, but it was like a car crash, you knew you shouldn’t but you just couldnt help it!

It was so funny watching all the men on the carriage do the same thing. One guys wife was hitting him lol. It looked as though they had just come from a Broadway show or something.

I don’t know what it is, but all my friends know as well, somehow I always see or get involved in these bizzare situations.

Most of my friends say I just have too much spare time on my hands.

Probably.

Possibly the worst movie I’ve ever seen.

Last night was a complete disaster in the world of movie rentals. I picked up a copy of “Shoot ‘Em Up” with Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti. I like both of them as actors, so I was figuring big score with the two in one film. Boy. Wow. What a mistake I made. The best acting was done by the baby because all it had to do was cry or be quiet. I wish Clive and Paul had done the same. From awful cheesy lines to more gunfights that made it impossible to suspend reality, I wouldn’t even want to throw this in my trashcan because my trashcan didn’t do anything to deserve that. Do yourself a favor: if anyone gives you the choice of seeing “Shoot ‘Em Up” or slit your wrists, take the wrists for $200 Alex.