News …
New book, "Girls Like Us," chronicles the early careers of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon - The New York Times (registration may be required)
Trial doesn't hamper R. Kelly's star power - The Chicago Tribune
USPS releases Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp today - NPR
Scott Weiland begins 8-day jail stretch - People
Dwight Yoakam to make 24th appearance on "Tonight Show" this week, breaking the record for number of appearances on the program by any artist - Associated Press
You can't have a vinyl comeback without a having a turntable comeback. It just ain't natural - Boston Herald
Views …
Leonard Cohen opens first tour in 15 years in Fredericton, New Brunswick - "He was in fine voice all night long, and his enthusiasm never flagged over a 20-song performance." Daily Gleaner
The Cure in Boston - "Smith's 49-year-old voice has lost little of its range and nuance over the past 20 years, and his backers have become journeymen with great chops and restrained good taste." - Boston Herald
Radiohead in Bristow, VA - "The crowd cheered rapturously, and for the briefest of moments, the stoic Yorke appeared to be smiling." - The Washington Post
"Gigantour" in Edmonton - " … wholesome, empowering, healthy heavy metal music served up to 4,500 black T-shirt-clad metalheads," - Edmonton Sun
Taking Back Sunday in NYC - " … started with a bang Friday night, as the band made its Madison Square Garden debut." - Newsday
Architecture In Helsinki in Sydney, Australia - " … they really enjoy making their potent sonic cocktail - and the enjoyment is infectious." - Sydney Morning Herald
They Say It's Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Stevie Wonder is 58
Lari White is 43
Darius Rucker (Hootie & The Blowfish) is 42
Andy Williams (Casting Crowns) is 36
Mickey Madden (Maroon 5) is 29