Monday May 19, 2008
3 Doors Down
It has been accurately stated that getting to the top of the mountain is easy compared to staying there. There aren’t nearly enough fingers and toes to count the one hit wonders over the years in popular music. It would take a stadium full of people to even come close. Three Doors Down, from the tiny town of Escatawpa, Mississippi, has been anything but tiny from the day they appeared on the musical radar with the prophetic mega-smash, “Kryptonite”. Prophetic because the bands success has been virtually impenetrable and bulletproof. They have been a juggernaut and a force to be reckoned with since spawning four huge hit songs on their debut album, “The Better Life”, three of which hit the mountain's peak, nestling comfortably at Number One. One has not been a lonely number for 3DD as they have achieved that lofty position on several different radio formats, from four different albums, with different songs, proving that in an era of screamers, posers, no-talents and pretenders that a well written song with a great melody is what many people prefer to listen to. Another thing about 3DD is that they’re genuine and down-to-earth guys who care about others as exemplified by their song Citizen/Soldier, trumpeting their full blown support for our brave troops fighting the battle they have been sent to wage along with their tireless efforts in helping rebuild their hurricane stricken native state.
They band, all five members (!), will join us the day after they perform at the Rock on the Range Festival. That’s just a few dates into their touring cycle and then they head overseas not returning to the mainland until July 9th in Missouri. A quick visit to their official website 3DoorsDown will let you know how long the wait is before they head your way. They are also, of course, present on My Space, and if you head there take a look at the number of plays they have. Its thirty-four million plus! Holy you-know-what! Writing positive lyrics like, “You’ve got to live this life you’re given like it’s the only one you’ve got” resonate with a lot of people, especially in a world with so many natural and man-made disasters. With Mother Nature combined with the things we do to ourselves as a race, their kind of uplifting energy is a breath of fresh air welcome on any occasion, at any time. There’s enough negativity going around right now. It’s obvious that positivity is one of the things that make this band so popular. Watching the Eleven o ’clock news is enough negative energy anyone needs in a day. It’s nice to know there’s some relief easily accessible and that there are like-minded people out there. And a rare few are talented enough to express it in a beautiful manner such as 3DD, because they are the whole package, great lyrics, positive message and outstanding musicianship. There are those who feel that being positive is a negative. Well, they can live in that world and we’ll choose to live in the one 3DD has chosen to project.
Tune in for an always welcome guest as 3 Doors Down joins us on the next ROCKLINE for the national radio premiere of their eponymous new CD!
Wednesday May 21 , 2008
Iron Maiden
Every band has fans, or they cease to exist. Obviously, some bands have many more fans than others. Some bands have a loyal base of faithful fans that follow them their entire lives. Then there are a handful of bands that have fans that serve as a reminder that fan is short for fanatical. Now we’re talking Iron Maiden. Their fans will follow them from city to city, from country to country, off a cliff, if asked, and to the ends of the universe. And if you think this is hyperbole, let the numbers tell the story. Maiden are members of a very exclusive club, having sold over one hundred million albums and they’ve done it with very little help from radio, if any help at all. Something has elicited this kind of response. If you ask one of their faithful what has helped them climb to the stratospheric realm of stardom, you’ll probably get a halting, indecisive and meandering response mentioning the musicianship, the showmanship, the otherworldly aura they create on stage and the totality of the experience. It’s not easy attempting to explain magic. Sometimes it’s best to just let it wash over you and simply take the ride. Again and again. An Iron Maiden concert is an addiction for many who make the drive, fight the traffic, miss work the next day and can’t speak for a week afterward. And they’re about to begin another leg here in North America. Full information is available on their official website at IronMaiden.com
It’s this concert thing that has led to making this an historic show in the twenty-seven year long annals of our program. You see, the first date of this new leg is in San Antonio, TX on May 21. That’s a Wednesday and for ROCKLINE, that’s a show night. That’s a problem, but not an insurmountable one. We want them on the show badly enough and they want to come on and connect directly with you badly enough to do this radio show while we’re not actually on the air. This means we cannot give out our number and tell you to “call now” because you won’t be able to hear us. We feel that with the might of the band, the power of their website combined with ours and the help of our stations that carry the show, that not being on the air is simply a minor annoyance. SO TO SPEAK WITH BRUCE DICKINSON AND DAVE MURRAY, CALL TUESDAY MAY 20th BETWEEN 9PM AND 10:15PM ET / 6PM AND 7:15PM PT!!!!!! Then you can listen to the show on our affiliated stations and on the Internet on Wednesday May 21 (while they’re performing in San Antonio) and then again on the remainder of our stations on May 26th. We will also stream the show on our website for two weeks beginning May 27th. This is only the fifth artist in ROCKLINE’S history with whom we have felt comfortable enough to do this. We know you rabid Maiden fans won’t let us down and we feel sure that if you don’t try to call that Eddie will come kick your ass!
Join us for this historic broadcast as ROCKLINE gives Iron Maiden some well deserved time on the radio and a chance to speak with you as well. It’s about time, don’t ya think?!!!
DEF LEPPARD FULL SHOW NOW IN REPLAY!
On March 26, we played multiple songs from the forthcoming "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" album by Def Leppard. We couldn't stream this show until the album was released on April 29th (Did you get your copy yet?). Go to the replay section NOW to listen to the full interview (including the great news about Guitar Hero 4), and if you haven't already done so, get to your local music store for your copy of Def Leppard's latest album!
ROCKLINE is
hosted By Bob Coburn
BC's School of Rock:
Final winner announced!
The final winner in BC's School of Rock is:
Isabelle Sweet of East Boston listening on WZLX radio. Congratulations!
Thanks to all of our loyal students for playing!
