| Steven Tyler's Fall, MIchael Jackson's Brothers and the new band Ravage... |  |  |  |  | | Written by Joe Viglione | | Thursday, 20 August 2009 06:40 | GEMMZINE to go YOU TUBE!   
The Gemmzine on YouTube is something we've had in the works for months now...it's about to happen. Soon you'll be watching interviews with Ray Manzarek of The Doors, Suzanne Vega, Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad so stay tuned!
MICHAEL JACKSON MOVIE PREMIERE MOVED UP! From Los Angeles Times
Drew Miller of Omnium Records is our interview this month in GEMMZINE Here's the tiny URL link to the article on Gemmzine: http://tinyurl.com/omniumdrewmiller
Check out Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones...a very rare take that the YouTube poster has had a dickens of a time keeping on YouTube - read the story: This is information you will find on the GEMM NEWSFEED our mostly daily news / links updates. The Gemm Newsfeed can be accessed by clicking the icon above on the masthead. The Perils of Stardom: The Fall of Aerosmith's STEVEN TYLER As if both Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones (and Mick Taylor if you think about it) didn't learn that stardom has its perils. Steven Tyler is a rock legend...and it is hard to think that the young man who opened for Ray Davies & The Kinks back in 1972 at the Wang Center (the Music Hall in Boston) would succumb to the antagonist of Ray Davies' lost classic (old, demon) "Alcohol"...but if a picture's worth a thousand words, Dude looks like a little old lady in this photo. And that is not said lightly, it is a sad day when a champion of being sober falls down so far ...and so off of the wagon. Check out the Boston Herald photo re-published in Classic Rock This is tragic...Michael Jackson is dead due to substance abuse, and Tyler is withering away. Seasons of Wither are here. The members of Aerosmith are an essential and important rock and roll institution, collectively Aerosmith is a monster. We will have an in-depth story on Aerosmith on Gemmzine soon. If anything this is a look at the artist not having any privacy, the stardom Tyler wanted so desperately, and its invasion as he is probably considering a Greta Garbo escape, and a look at the irresponsible behavior of someone who puts himself up there as a role model. If you're going to walk that way you'd better be able to talk the talk. Tyler has a responsibility to his fans, so I make no apologies for re-publishing what is already circulating on the internet. It's not a pretty picture and the wish is that reality was more reflective of the values Aerosmith have claimed during their comeback. But some of rock & roll p.r. is an illusion - it just is too bad when kids who buy Tyler's recordings think it will be OK to get a nip on the side.
Gemm Newsfeed gets information from news sources like Reuters and posts links here for easy accessfor Gemm readers.
Michael Jackson Brothers Get their own "reality" series By Roger Friedman NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Before Michael Jackson died, his brothers filmed a one-hour pilot for A&E that was supposed to include a reunion performance with Michael. But he never agreed to it, didn't do it, and died before it could be discussed again.
Massachusetts group Ravage sign record deal By Joe Viglione / recordreview2001@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Thu May 07, 2009, 06:27 PM EDTMalden - “Taste the juice from grapes of wrath” sings Al Firicano, professionally known as Al Ravage, lead singer of Malden-based hard rock group Ravage. Firicano’s definite vocals and the clever opening guitar lines are garnering over 12,300 hits and climbing on their Internet site, www.myspace.com/swwr — but perhaps a more remarkable achievement is the group’s recent signing to a major American recording company.
NORMAN GREENBAUM SPIRIT IN THE SKY VISITS MALDEN | | Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 21:30 | | Beatles Fans Swarm Abbey Road | | | | | | Written by Joe Viglione | | Saturday, 08 August 2009 06:30 | More Beatles on GemmZine!  | PAUL McCARTNEY performed in Boston first week of August. Lots of new DVDs about the Fab 4 are out, and Ralph G. Satter has an interesting story from the Associated Press on the Anniversary of the ABBEY ROAD album. And for those who missed McCartney, there was as authentic a Merseybeat tribute as you'll ever hear as translated...or interpreted... by Peter Noone and his Herman's Hermits. Read about the Saturday night - August 8, 2009 program here: Herman's Hermits Fulfills Longtime Wish to Play Uncasville CT
http://tinyurl.com/hermitsuncasville |
By RAPHAEL G. SATTER, Associated Press Writer – 40 mins ago LONDON – Hundreds of Beatles fans swarmed Abbey Road on Saturday, singing songs and snarling traffic to mark 40 years since John, Paul, George and Ringo strode across the leafy north London street and into the history books on iconic pop photos. |  | The famous photo graced the cover of the Fab Four's "Abbey Road", the last album recorded together, and shows the bandmates walking purposefully across the zebra-striped asphalt. |
| | Last Updated on Saturday, 15 August 2009 10:58 | | Exploring Gemm through Gemmzine.com | | | | | | Written by Joe Viglione | | Thursday, 30 July 2009 20:20 | |  | Even long-time Gemm sellers know that with 30 Million Records, LPs, CDs and other musical configurations it is impossible to navigate through any major portal like Gemm and its competitors to find things that may have slipped your mind. That's why we've created http://www.gemmzine.com - Gemm Magazine. While reading about The Rolling Stones' classic song "Tumblin' Dice" on Gemmzine you are afforded the opportunity to click on images and find all sorts of fascinating Stones-related items, including, of course, a variety of | | copies of Exile On Main Street, the album that spawned that great hit recording. Try clicking on the CD or LP cover of Exile On Main Street to the left and Michael Jackson's 25th Anniversary Edition of Thriller on the right to "test drive" our newly refined search engine. Since your editor managed the man who produced that recording for many years, the late Jimmy Miller, you will also find tidbits about The Rolling Stones that you may not have discovered in old magazines or on other web pages/magazines. Indeed, we have many hours of Jimmy Miller interview tape that may emerge on GemmRadio in the not-so-distant future. |
| Gemm was very sensitive to the tragic passing of Michael Jackson. As long-time musicologists our staff took the effort to understand his genius, the brilliance of those early recordings, and quickly put things into perspective while allowing Michael's many fans the opportunity to tastefully peruse Gemm to find the man's music - a more respectful atmosphere than rushing to the stores to grab just anything. Gemm buyers are serious music fans, and now that we've expanded to DVDs/films, books, collectibles and other items that our retailers offer the world, Gemm is a powerful tool re-emerging and re-establishing itself as a major force in the marketplace. |  |
Be it reviews of songs, like "Welcome To The Terrordome" from that perpetual fountain of ideas, Public Enemy's Fear of A Black Planet CD (click on the title to read the review) or exclusive interviews with authors like Suzanne Vega - writer of The Passionate Eye - or Daniel Monti's The Great Life Makeover (click on the covers to find the books) our readers are having enormous fun learning more about these artists and authors through their own voices as well as from the perspective of our expert reviewers. My nine years with AllMusic.com and AllMovie.com bring the flavor of what makes those sites so great and special to the buying experience at Gemm com. Our 15th year is a year of big expansion with content a main focus as we move forward into the next 15 years. Gemm.com's new ultra fast search engine and http://Gemmzine.com make buying on Gemm one of the most fun experiences on the internet.
Gemm With a staff of writers so immersed in and excited about innovative music GEMMzine is an ever-evolving platform offering more than just the chance to buy what you need. While OMG! on Yahoo is attracting milions of readers with its in-your-face approach, you'll find that Gemmzine is just naturally building dozens of pages of new information without the clutter the mainstream press throws at you, which interferes with that creative process of finding material you want to bring into your home and possibly keep for the rest of your life.
YOU HAVE PARTNERED UP WITH GEMM WHEN YOU READ OUR MAGAZINE GEMM is a partner with you in helping you find those important sounds, movies, books and other tangibles that will enhance your life. You aren't alone when our expert writers give you inside information before it is available elsewhere. With more from 1000s of Sellers Worldwide Gemm is your online marketplace. Over 20,000 participating stores, dealers, and collectors from all around the globe offer millions of items to benefit your collection and your need to know.
Just as a new album from The Beatles used to bring millions of fans into the record stores, hot items on Gemm can garner more sales for people already making a purchase. We at GEMMZINE want to let the buyer see all the potentials...discover the music Gemm has to offer...in some or many cases, quite possibly the only place in the world where that music can be found.
GOING TRACK BY TRACK ™ is an innovative and exciting new series of interviews Gemmzine.com is publishing where the original artists discuss their albums track-by-track. We have dozens of these interviews in the pipeline and the directory can be found here: http://goingtrackbytrack.blogspot.com/
SONG REVIEWS Along with Going Track By Track™ we have a song review section entitled SONGS SPEAK TO US ™ with critiques of songs: The Rolling Stones "Tumblin' Dice" Sly & The Family Stone "Stand" Public Enemy "Welcome To The Terrordome"
http://www.gemmzine.com will also have a full directory of articles for you to peruse alphabetically as well as by genre. There is a lot of exciting information available on http://www.gemmzine.com, and our newsfeed, updated daily, will give you news from all corners of the music, film, book and other entertainment industries. Our buyers and our retailers have noticed something special happening as the newly revamped Gemm.com site starts rolling out. We've got lots more surprises in store for 2010, but right now we're enjoying the 15th Anniversary of the world's Global E Commerce Mega Marketplace. And Gemmzine is here to help you find even more of what you want on Gemm.com Joe Viglione Editor, Gemmzine.com 1:07 AM, July 31, 2009 | | Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 21:34 | | The Kings - Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley...and The Rolling Stones | | | | | | Written by Joe Viglione | | Sunday, 05 July 2009 16:23 | | Remember to click on the photos and DVD covers to find tons and tons of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Beatles, Bee Gees, Wolverine/Marvel products and rarities in Gemm.com itself
It is Michael Mania, but what about the original King, Jackson's ex-father-in-law? Michael Jackson 24/7. Why didn't Sirius have a Michael Jackson round-the-clock channel? In all seriousness I think the media coverage is deserving. As frustrated as I was with Jackson's excesses, overspending and lack of discipline (not to mention his failure to keep Quincy Jones onboard as his full-time producer - someone who understood the artistry) there is no doubt that Michael Jackson was tremendously talented ...a very gifted individual. With Motown releasing an "unplugged" version of "I'll Be There" the week of Michael Jackson's passing we're sure there will be more Motown repackaging...stay tuned to Gemmzine.com for more facts, details and observations.
Gary Pig Gold essays on the importance of both artists Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson
GEMM is working on our search engine on http://www.gemm.com Make sure you use quotes on Gemm.com for artists like "Michael Jackson", "Elvis Presley" and "Alice Cooper" and you'll get a different set of results. Stay tuned to this page for more information on GEMM. Our newsletter is going out this month, July, and if you'd like to be added to the mailing list write to gemm[@]joeviglione.com Remember to click on the photos and DVD covers to find tons and tons of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Beatles, Bee Gees, Wolverine/Marvel products and rarities in Gemm.com itself
R.I.P. Drake Levin (August 17, 1946 – July 4, 2009) of PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS Remember to click on the photos and DVD covers to find tons and tons of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Beatles, Bee Gees, Wolverine/Marvel products and rarities in Gemm.com itself
Levin played on discs by Lee Michaels, Cosmic Travelers, Brotherhood (1968), Friend Sound and others
We'll have a proper tribute to Drake soon. Paul Revere reviews from Gary Pig Gold here
ALLEN KLEIN, MANAGER OF THE BEATLES AND THE ROLLING STONES, PASSES AWAY Allen Klein, the head of ABKCO, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009. I met Allen twice at his office on 1700 Broadway, 41st Fl. in Manhattan while I was in business with the late Jimmy Miller, producer of over 100 songs by The Rolling Stones. A full essay will be published soon on our MusicBusinessMonthly.com newsfeed and is currently linked here. Also there's a link to the HuffingtonPost http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/05/allen-klein-former-beatle_n_225828.html Here's an interesting article on Jody Klein and The Rolling Stones remasters in High Fidelity http://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=390941 Joe V. 11:31 PM Sunday
ROLLING STONES BOXED SET IN THE WORKS? Remember to click on the photos and DVD covers to find tons and tons of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Beatles, Bee Gees, Wolverine/Marvel products and rarities in Gemm.com itself While Allen B. Klein released "Hot Rocks", "More Hot Rocks" and "The Singles" collections, The Rolling Stones remain the only major recording artist that doesn't have something along the lines of
The Beatles Anthology or boxed sets as enjoyed by fans of The Beach Boys, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane...heck, even WOODSTOCK has its own boxed set. Right now you can pick up Rolling Stones collectibles on http://GEMM.com but a boxed set, Gemmzine believes, will happen sooner than later. Stay tuned.
Remember to click on the photos and DVD covers to find tons and tons of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Beatles, Bee Gees, Wolverine/Marvel products and rarities in Gemm.com itself | | Last Updated on Sunday, 13 September 2009 20:37 | | |
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