News …
Going to Los Angeles? Let Sarah Brightman show you the sights - Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)
It's so sad when offspring of music legends get in trouble. This time it's the son of famed music producer Lou Adler - arrested after getting into a bar fight. In Fargo, North Dakota - The Dickinson Press / Associated Press
Why is Paul McCartney using an alias for his latest album? - The Times Online U.K.
Lamb Of God's John Campbell expertly handles the Q&A - Ventura County Star
Views …
Metallica in Los Angeles - "The band, with an emphasis on the heavy in heavy metal, shows that it is back on top." - Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)
Amy Grant, Vince Gill in Grand Rapids, Michigan - "share beautiful Christmas music at Van Andel Arena." - The Grand Rapids Press / MiLive.com
Kings of Leon in Wales - "The music was tight and on note as the Kings of Leon romped through what can best be described as their greatest hits - from the ever popular 'Molly's Chamber' and 'The Bucket,' through to their first British number one single 'Sex on Fire.'" - Western Mail / Wales Online U.K.
Neil Diamond in Denver - "He was Neil, talking to the crowd in that voice - the voice - that has comforted his fans for more than 40 years." - The Denver Post
Celine Dion in Minneapolis - "…her magnificent instrument was in full glory on Thursday at Target Center." - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
They Say It's Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Little Jimmy Dickens is 88
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) is 67
Alvin Lee (Ten Years After) is 64
John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 63
Janie Fricke is 61
Lenny White is 59
Lady Sovereign is 23