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Check out the 2012 Grammy Award winners

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:17:27 +0000

Well there it is. A night of winners, losers, performances we hated, performances we loved, tributes to fallen stars and fans bitching via social media about how the Grammys continue to suck because their favorite artist didn’t win.

So how about we kick off the “who should have won/lost” debate by giving you the list of winners from this evening’s Grammy awards? Down below, you can see the winners of the Album, Record and Song of the year as well as the Best New Artist victor. Following that are all the winners of the categories that matter most to the RiO!B; the rock categories. More winners will be revealed as they’re announced.

Did your favorites win? Were there any victories that upset you or shocked you? Do you continue to boycott the Grammys even though you’ll watch them every year just to find a reason to be upset? Don’t worry…you’re not alone.

Album Of The Year:
Adele – 21

Record Of The Year:
Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”

Song Of The Year:
Adele – “Rolling In The Deep”

Best New Artist:
Bon Iver

Best Alternative Album:
Bon Iver – Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Best Rock Album:
Foo Fighters – Wasting Light

Best Rock Performance:
Foo Fighters – “Walk”

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance:
Foo Fighters – “White Limo”

Best Rock Song:
Foo Fighters – “Walk”

Best Long Form Music Video:
Foo Fighters – Back And Forth

Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care Of Our Own”

Foo Fighters – “Walk”

The Beach Boys, Maroon 5, Foster The People

Paul McCartney – “My Valentine”

Watch: Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care Of Our Own”

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The new single from Bruce Springsteen, “We Take Care Of Our Own,” is still a track that I’m not a fan of. The Boss’s way of phrasing the lyrics just throws me off a bit. Yes I know that sounds a bit snobby but I’m someone that pays attention to stuff like that…so there.

In any case, Springsteen has released a music video for the track which you can check out down below. The Boss plays his guitar in a black and white world while celebrating the hard working people of the U.S.A and showing off scenes of the country in a well shot video. I may not be a fan of this track but it’s a lovely video to watch. On top of that, the lyrics pop up on the screen as Springsteen sings them so if you’d like to sing along, feel free.

RiO!B episode – January 24, 2012

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:50:40 +0000

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Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care Of Our Own”

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce North American tour dates

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:37:23 +0000

The Boss has got a new album coming soon so why not couple it with a massive tour? Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will kick off a North American outing starting March 18th in Atlanta, GA. The tour is in support of Springsteen’s forthcoming album, Wrecking Ball, which is out on March 6th.

The North American dates that have been announced are only the first leg of a tour in the States and Canada. Following their North American shows, the band will head over to Europe for a lengthy tour starting May 13th in Seville, Spain.

Tickets for most North American shows will go on sale starting January 27th. All the dates can be seen down below. Full ticket info can be found at Springsteen’s website.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2012 tour dates:
3/18 – Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena
3/19 – Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Coliseum
3/23 – Tampa, FL, Tampa Bay Times Forum
3/26 – Boston, MA, TD Garden
3/28 – Philadelphia, PA, Wells Fargo Center
3/29 – Philadelphia, PA, Wells Fargo Center
4/1 – Washington, D.C., Verizon Center
4/3 – E. Rutherford, NJ, Izod Center
4/4 – E. Rutherford, NJ, Izod Center
4/6 – New York, NY, Madison Square Garden
4/9 – New York, NY, Madison Square Garden
4/12 – Detroit, MI, The Palace of Auburn Hills
4/13 – Buffalo, NY, First Niagara Center
4/16 – Albany, NY, Times Union Center
4/24 – San Jose, CA, HP Pavilion
4/26 – Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
4/29 – New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Jazz Festival
5/2 – Newark, NJ, Prudential Center

New Bruce Springsteen album, Wrecking Ball, coming in March

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:47:35 +0000

There it is, Springsteen fans. The Boss is coming back in a big way this year with a brand new album called Wrecking Ball and the lead single, “We Take Care Of Our Own,” will be available on Thursday, January 19th (via CoS). Check out the track down below.

Wrecking Ball alludes to a song that Springsteen composed for the demolition of Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The album will consist of 11 tracks and be released in the UK on March 5th. It’ll be released in the U.S. on March 6th.

As far as what we can expect on the album, the Boss’s manager, Jon Landau, told Rolling Stone that “It’s a rock record that combines elements of both Bruce’s classic sound and his Seeger Sessions experience, with new textures and styles.” Furthermore, The Hollywood Reporter claims that the songs on Wrecking Ball feature “unexpected textures – loops, electronic percussion… influences and rhythms from hip-hop to Irish folk rhythms.”

Springsteen is expected to announce North American tour dates starting in March, according to Rolling Stone, including a show in Austin, TX during South By Southwest where he’ll make a keynote address.

Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care Of Our Own”

Wrecking Ball tracklisting:
1. We Take Care of Our Own
2. Easy Money
3. Shackled and Down
4. Jack of All Trades
5. Death to My Hometown
6. The Depression
7. Wrecking Ball
8. You’ve Got It
9. Rocky Ground
10. Land of Hope and Dreams
11. We Are Live
12. Swallowed Up (iTunes Bonus Track)
13. American Land (iTunes Bonus Track)

RiO!B episode – January 14, 2012

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:02:49 +0000

On today’s RiO!B episode, I wanna know from you what albums you’re looking forward to this year. A lot of bands are expected to release new music this year so what ones are you hoping to get in 2012?

Bruce Springsteen to be keynote speaker at SXSW

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:18:54 +0000

I really didn’t need a reason to go to SXSW next March. I had it already marked on my invisible calendar but for anyone who has doubted going to Austin, TX for the week long music festival…this is something you may want to check out along with all the bands that’ll be playing.

A press release from the people at South by Southwest states that Bruce Springsteen will be the keynote speaker for the festival. His presentation will take place on Thursday, March 15th at the Austin Convention Center. It doesn’t really matter what he’s going to talk about because, really, anything this guy says could be deemed as pearls of wisdom.

To get into see the Boss, you’ll need a music or a platinum SXSW badge. You can register for those badges here if you feel the need to spend a few dollars.

Already there’s speculation that Springsteen will play a show at SXSW. Considering he and the E Street Band are touring next year and releasing a new album, I would almost put my money on it…what little money I have.

RiO!B episode – November 22, 2011

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:54:17 +0000

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Bruce Springsteen announces new album, world tour in 2012

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:15:43 +0000

Big news for fans of the Boss. Over at Bruce Springsteen’s website, it’s been announced that he and the E Street Band will be on tour in 2012 and will also be releasing a new album.

The site claims that, “The European dates run from the middle of May until end of July and are being announced this week. Info on the US dates and the World tour dates will coming up shortly.”

As far as the new album is concerned, the post on the site reads, “the music is almost done (but still untitled), we have almost settled on the release date (but not quite yet), and that we are all incredibly excited about everything that we’re planning for 2012. That’s all the info we have for right now, but we’ll get back to you–real soon.”

Well, if the world actually ends in 2012, at least it’ll end with Springsteen providing the live soundtrack. What a way to go out.

UPDATE: Springsteen is wasting no time announcing dates for the tour next year. The first four dates will take place in the UK and you can see them down below.

Bruce Springsteen 2012 tour dates:
6/21 – Sunderland, UK, Stadium of Light
6/22 – Manchester, UK, Eithad Stadium
6/24 – Isle of Wight, UK, Isle of Wight Festival
7/14 – London, UK, Hard Rock Calling

R.I.P Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:45:38 +0000

I realize that I’m a bit “late to the party” on this but what can be written that hasn’t already been posted on internet blogs, newspapers and anywhere else that talks music news? If you’re still unaware of what’s happened, Clarence Clemons, long time sax player for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band passed away on Saturday, June 18th after having suffered a stroke a week prior. He was 69 years old.

Clemons aka The Big Man would help to form the E Street Band in 1972 and was by Springsteen’s side ever since. You’ve absolutely heard his saxophone licks on songs like “Jungleland” and “Born To Run” and it was the Big Man who stood beside the Boss on the album cover of Born To Run. Most recently, younger audiences and longtime fans were exposed to Clemons when he performed on Lady Gaga’s new album, Born This Way, and even performed on this season’s American Idol with Gaga when she sang “The Edge of Glory.” He also appears in the video for the song.

So how could I best end this post? How about with a statement from Springsteen himself:

Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner, and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band.

Thanks for the music, Big Man.