Tribute to John Lee HookerIt was the week before Christmas At Blue Storm's address And new releases were being planned, For national airplay and press Why a tribute to John Lee Hooker? Because we care About John Lee, a bluesman so rare The musicians who've signed on for this project so far Represent the cream of the crop, players without par From Jack Bruce and Gary Moore-two tracks oh so good "Serve Me Right To Suffer" and also "In The Mood" From Jeff Beck, a guitarist of legendary stature Two more tracks of "music that matters." It's Jeff and a Gospel choir on "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" And on "Hobo Blues"-well, his solo is smokin'! And Mick Taylor, the best musician The Stones ever had Has done "This Is Hip," a rendering so grand It's Peter Green doing "Crawlin' Kingsnake Blues" and LLC "Jesse James" And Gary Brooker with Andy Fairweather-Low, to mention two more names Together they've done "Little Wheel" and "Baby Lee" Two songs of which John Lee would surely have been pleased. But wait-more sessions are coming quite soon Starting with Paul Rodgers recording "Boom Boom" Jimmy Page, George Thorogood and also Little Feat Will all be recording-and won't that be neat? In Nashville Leroy Parnell, Sue Foley and Scott Holt with John Kay Are also scheduled to record-that will be a day Otis Rush, Eddie Kirkland with Arthur Youngblood Hart, And Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds will also play a part. Lest we forget, the dynamic duo of Billy Sheehan and Steve Vai Will be doing their thing - my oh my oh my! "And still there's more!" says project producer Pete Brown "Don't forget John Lee's daughter Zakiya will also be coming to town. She and her band Bluze 4 U Will offer two of her dad's songs in versions so new." She'll also write the liner notes-what could be more appropriate- For this tribute to the music John Lee did create. A project this vast takes many hours and days And so the first volume will not be released until sometime in May The second will come in late 2002 The year that should be known as "The Year Of The Blues." Music this special deserves to be played In a live setting, with the performers on display. Thus it will be that The John Lee Hooker Tribute Tour will arrive In the U.S. and Canada, starting in July. From London and Windsor and Montreal up north Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York And maybe some other stops along the way As more dates develop, in touch we will stay. I can see that I've gone on now for far too long So I'll end this missive with an offer that's strong. Visit our web site and get a CD for free Shipping? No charge! Just look and you'll see So from Scott Holt, Spooky Tooth, Dick Heckstall-Smith and Asia, Rab McCullough and Peter Green, have a Christmas that's gracious And from the staff of Blue Storm Music, a feeling so right Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Blues night! Doobie Brothers AuctionPaul Rodgers has donated some really wonderful memorabilia for an auction to benefit Michael Hossack, a drummer for the Doobie Brothers who was injured in a motorcycle accident this past June. The auction will take place on Saturday, December 29 at the Konocti Harbor Resort in Kelseyville, CA prior to the Doobies' performance that evening. Since everybody can't possibly attend the event, we have set up a website where all of Paul's fans can bid on the wonderful items that he has donated (plus memorabilia from many other music and sports entertainers). You can see all of the memorabilia and make your bids at: Bidding closes on Weds, December 26, so please do hurry by. Some of the items that Paul Rodgers has donated include: "Bad Company" acoustic guitar autographed by Paul. Bad Company Anthology autographed by original Bad Company members. BR Cohn Winery poster. Thanks for your generous donations, Paul! John 'Rabbit' BundrickCheck these sites out to learn more about Rabbit: www.johnbundrick.freeserve.co.uk www.thewho-rabbit.com www.angelair.co.uk Any cd's bought off of his 2 Rabbit sites will be autographed by him. Rabbit on far left, sitting with friends. Paul Rodgers on RocklinePaul Rodgers will be appearing on Rockline, December 19th, 2001, for an interview. He will also sing a few songs live in the studio. More details to come. Free-1970 and Tons of SobsIt was only today I remembered some funny happening on July 2nd at the BBC recording of the JOHN PEEL show. After hearing a track from the new remastered cd of Tons of Sobs, I remembered seeing Free at the weekly show at the BBC Paris Studios. I looked up my diary to confirm the date July 2nd 1970 it was. I went with another person who for the life of me I cannot remember who. I think I had phoned the Paris Studios after hearing on the radio that Free would be there to record for a radio show. I waited in line like everyone else. Managed to get a good seat, OF COURSE :-)) While people were getting organised in their seats I left my seat and headed down the stairs to the front of the stage, and opened a door at the side of the stage where I saw one of the roadies (can't remember which one). He saw me and called me in right away ..... I have been doing this a long time eh :-))))) I went backstage to meet the guys, I remember them do a little rehearsing, can't remember much more, after a while and after taking some backstage shots, I saw a light go on in the dressing room which indicated the show was ready to run ...... I said see you later guys and headed out the door. OH G-D ...... I went out the door and all the audience began to clap..........they thought the band was coming out and it was me :-)))))))))) No kidding.........I nearly freaked...... I heard at the same time John Peel saying something like, OH MAYBE NOT...... and I ducked my head and returned to my seat.......Then the band came out and again big applause. On the Sunday it was broadcasted over the radio and I taped it and I heard the whole thing over the radio. John Peel announced the band then he said OH MAYBE NOT........and then the band come out and the audiance applauded. Oh funny it took a song from the past for me to remember the details. I am here sitting in my office playing the new cd Tons of Sobs. I bought my cds from a British company. It's the best price you will find over the internet. As you also get VAT back which saves quite a bit of money. Find the site at www.action-records.co.uk Tel:- From the USA 01144 1772 258809 Email - sales@action-records.co.uk Mention you saw it on Allrightnow.com. Free Tribute BandHi there everyone. Big Al from the U.K. here. I play Bass in a FREE Tribute Band called FREE at Last. (original, huh) Check out our Website at www.freeatlast.org.uk for a chat, or get in touch with us by E-Mail right here. Look forward to hearing from you all. 23rd Nov FREE AT LAST (FREE TRIBUTE) FREE 8.30p.m. WWW.OFFICE-PUB.COM in the UK EVERY MONDAY NIGHT TERRY SLESSER’S OFFICE BAND & GUESTS Visit the AllRightNow OfficeJust for your interest, here are some pictures (picture 1, picture 2, picture 3) of the AllRightNow office. Remember Victims of Terrorism by Tim DonahueCheck out this updated Tim Donahue web site. Good Company - a Free and Bad Company Cover BandFor those of you in the UK .... check out GOOD COMPANY ... cover band for FREE and Bad Company. Friday, 5th October. GOOD COMPANY + SUPPORT + DJ's.....Free & Bad Company Done to Perfection!.............?6. Appearing at the CARTOON in Croydon England. Address is: 179/183 LONDON ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CRO 2RJ. Bad Company Show in AtlantaMeeting Place for fans at the Volunteer for America Benefit show on October 20: We shall be meeting after the BAD CO show outside the seating area on the right side (that's if your looking at the stage). This is NOT for a meet and greet but to meet other fans to chat. Upcoming CDs by Mick Ralphs and RabbitCOMING IN OCTOBER Release Date 15.10.01 MICK RALPHS It's All Good (SJPCD052) With Mott The Hoople and Bad Company, Mick has achieved a level of commercial success that most artists can only dream of. This is his second solo album for Angel Air, some two years in the making, and featuring an exclusive live track from Bad Company recorded on that band's 1999 USA "Original" tour, which features - apart from Mick - Simon Kirke (drums) and Boz Burrell (bass). TRACK LISTING: S.E.X.- Barking Mad - Don't Need Money - Jessica - BAD COMPANY Hideaway (live) - Jazz-Wah - Train Wreck - LARGE! - Atmosphere - Gravy Booby - Coming Up The Hill - More S.E.X. Classic Rock magazine wrote of Mick's first solo album: " ...Mick Ralphs is a talented individual with a highly identifiable if not unique blues rock tone. His achievements are numerous and unquestionable...a cornerstone to two of the greatest British rock groups of the '70s...it's a welcome change to replace the original vinyl with a highly annotated package that includes extensive sleeve notes and no less than 10 bonus tracks!" COMING IN NOVEMBER!! Release Date 5.11.01 RABBIT Welcome To America (SJPCD096) John 'Rabbit' Bundrick is one of the most respected and sought after keyboard players in the world. He's worked with just about everyone who passed through Island Records' studios in the early seventies and has contributed his talents to a multitude of diverse musical catagories and artists. From Jethro Tull to Donovan, Suzi Quatro to Roger Waters, Bob Marley to Abba. As a band member, he's had long stints with Johnny Nash, Free, Eric Burdon, Back Street Crawler, Crawler and The Who where he has resided since 1979. A prolific writer with a huge volume of unreleased material 'Welcome To America' will be the first in a line of Rabbit releases for Angel Air. Featuring vocals from Back Street Crawler/Crawler frontman Terry Wilson- Slesser and stunning guitar from Geoff Whitehorn (ex-Crawler, Maggie Bell, Paul Rodgers), 'Welcome To America' oozes class and sophistication. TRACK LISTING: It's True - Taxi To Gatwick - Detroit Woman - Get The Feeling - Jacobs - Welcome To America - Trouble Mind - Southern Comfort - Emotions - Zaragosa - Denver - Madrid - Twisted BONUS TRACKS Badlands - Arrow - Quanah Parker - Muddy Water (live track by Crawler from 1978) More information: http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd096.htm Interview: http://www.angelair.co.uk/interviews.htm Paul Rodgers Solo GigNOVEMBER 24 SATURDAY TACOMA, WA EMERALD QUEEN CASINO 2001. Band: Lyn Sorensen, Howard Leese and Jeff Kathan. Bad Company Live CDBad Company have signed a deal to release a LIVE CD. More details to come. Bad Company UpdateBad Company plan to do some shows in the late fall / early new year. All of the House of Blues clubs plus more. Bad Company are putting together three shows next month to benefit the NYFD. Lineup: Bad Co, Styx, Foreigner and Journey. Shows in Atlanta, Dallas and New York. Note that these details have not been finalized. BOA LinksAnother review of the 'Twilight' CD Italian website and fan club in Italy AllRightNow.com - Custom Logo DesignAre you creative in designing? We are looking for a www.Allrightnow.com logo for the Free - Bad Company -Paul Rodgers Fan Web Site. If you think you can design one, please send it in to piller@fan.net. Thanks for your help. Paul Rodgers on The Allan Handelman ShowThe CD of the 1-hour interview with Paul Rodgers on June 17, 2001, on The Allan Handelman Show is now available from MP3.com. To listen to the interview, go to this link. Bad Company - Guitar Tablature BooksComing Soon - details about the new Bad Company Original Anthology 1 and 2 Guitar Tablature Books. They will list for $19.95 each. Mick Ralphs - It's All GoodCOMING IN OCTOBER Release Date 15.10.01 MICK RALPHS It's All Good (SJPCD052) With Mott The Hoople and Bad Company, Mick has achieved a level of commercial success that most artists can only dream of. This is his second solo album for Angel Air, some two years in the making, and featuring an exclusive live track from Bad Company recorded on that band's 1999 USA "Original" tour, which features - apart from Mick - Simon Kirke (drums) and Boz Burrell (bass). TRACK LISTING: S.E.X. - Barking Mad - Don't Need Money - Jessica - BAD COMPANY Hideaway (live) - Jazz-Wah - Train Wreck - LARGE! - Atmosphere - Gravy Booby - Coming Up The Hill - More S.E.X. Classic Rock magazine wrote of Mick's first solo album: " ...Mick Ralphs is a talented individual with a highly identifiable if not unique blues rock tone. His achievements are numerous and unquestionable...a cornerstone to two of the greatest British rock groups of the '70s...it's a welcome change to replace the original vinyl with a highly annotated package that includes extensive sleeve notes and no less than 10 bonus tracks!" FREE At Last - A new Book on Sale SoonYes !!!!! Yet another book coming out very soon on the lives of Free and Bad Company. FREE AT LAST written by Steven Rosen. Read about it and order it from SAF Publishing. Order by October 1, 2001, and get a discount price. Bad Company - Discussion Mailing ListA mailinglist to discuss the band Bad Company, in all it's incarnations, and related projects. Classic Rock and Guitar Techniques magazinesThe latest issues of Classic Rock and Guitar Techniques both feature FREE. Both magazines are from the UK. Thank you Alan Kenny for sending in this information. Progressive Underground Music - Sounds of the 60sHere is a list of websites from bands of the 60s. I wanted to share these artists with you so you could get a feel what I used to listen to besides FREE. I will be add more items to this list. Like music programmes from the great Marquee club in London. Enjoy !!!! * indicates favorite band, out of 5.
If you saw any of the above bands, I'd like your feedback. Heavy Load to be published in PolandThe Free book Heavy Load is being translated into Polish for publication in Poland. Mike PattoMike Patto of the band Patto. They were a support band for Free on a couple of occasions and were fine musicians well ahead of their time. Here's the Patto Fan Site. BOA performing in London on August 24BOA will be playing at West One Four in West Kensington, London. On stage 9.40 or thereabouts; they're the second of three bands that evening. This is of course a double celebration as, late in the evening (actually about 8 minutes after midnight) Paul Turrell (keyboards & guitar) will be 1,000,000,000 seconds old! 3 North End Crescent, North End Road, West Kensington, London W14 8TG Tickets/Info: 07958 967666. Paul Rodgers Audio InterviewClassic Rock interview from last year with Paul Rodgers - click the Interviews button, then select Paul Rodgers. Thanks to Chuck Hustler for sending in the URL. BOA appearing in LondonBOA will be performing in London at the WATER RATS Theatre in Kings X on Wednesday 18th July. Showtime will be around 8.30pm. FREE Book Heavy Load now availabe from Cutting EdgeThe Free book HEAVY LOAD can now be purchased direct from The Cutting Edge Magazine. Paul Rodgers Interview on the Allan Handelman ShowThe interview recorded on 17 June 2001 is now available in the archive. Second Free - Bad Company Convention - UK - 25th AugustThe Office, South Shields The three live bands are:
As an incentive anybody who quotes this website and books tickets beforehand will be given a discount of ?5 on the ?10 price. Paul Kossoff JamJam with Paul Kossoff, a CD available only in the UK. Unusual Version of Rock and Roll FantasyRockAndRollFantasy.mp3 (1.2MB or 2.5MB) "Rock and Roll Fantasy" was written by Paul Rodgers, and originally recorded by Bad Company on the 1979 album Desolation Angels. I'm pretty sure they never intended it to end up like this. Recorded 2 July 95, all noises by glenn mcdonald. BBC Medley by Paul RodgersBBC online live hits medley .......also add feel like makin love and Paul working on BB King. Go to 'Choose your best bit' at the bottom of the page. BOA MIDI Links and Reviewhttp://www.lam.at/midis.php To hear different Midi versions of Duvet http://www.animefringe.com/reviews/8/index.php3 Review of Twilight "BOA" video LAIN http://www.dvdangle.com/reviews/review.php?Id=313. is this just a videoa?? Another BOA link http://www.madbull.net/italianwired/boa-image.htm You can all join inA sampler record which included Free. See who's who. Free - Bad Company Pages in HungaryBad Company (photos taken with Robert Hart in the lineup) New Free Lyrics PageThank You Ennio for providing fans with Free Lyrics. BOA UpdateBoa will be annoucing gigs in the UK and USA soon. Heavy Load ClubCool pub in central London where you can go back to the past. Off The Record with Simon KirkeOFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Bad Company and Joe's recent conversation with drummer Simon Kirke. More information at http://www.arrowfm.com/offtherecord/offtherecord.shtml. Updated AMG FactsPaul Rodgers Free Book 'Heavy Load' now available at Amazon.comHEAVY LOAD - The Story of FREE is now available online at Amazon.com. Message from Simon Kirke"The gigs are going incredibly well...The spirit of the band is so alive . Bucket and Rick are playing fantastically well...and as for Paul: well I have never heard him sound better---and I mean EVER....this is the most fun I have had with the band in over 20 years..." Simon Free - Bad Company Convention in the United States?Is it time to start planning a Free - Bad Company Convention in the States?? Send comments and suggestions to Lucy and I'll see whether I can get the ball rolling :-) Free ConventionThis year's Free convention will be held in Crewe in England. It will be held on Saturday, 30 June 2001, at the Lime-Light Club and will run from 12 noon to Midnight and feature record stalls, archive films on a large screen as well as tribute bands playing Free music. Tickets are now available from 01282 868352 after 6pm UK time. Tickets are 10 pounds (UK). The Free book Heavy Load will also be on sale at this event. A second convention will be held in August of 2001. More details to come. Paul Rodgers UK Concert Reviews - Finally upThanks to Michael Heatley, Mike Gill, Paul Christopher, Matt Croxall and Mark Rushton for their concert reviews, and their patience to see their reviews up on the web site. Believe or not, but the reviews are finally up!! Rate AllRightNow.comHow do you rate www.AllRightNow.com? Follow link to vote .... Bad Company on RocklineBad Company will be in an interview with Rockline on May 23rd. See Rockline site for more info. Steve Marriott Tribute - Rick Wills & Dave 'Bucket' ColwellFor those of you who are interested in reading about the bass player & the lead guitarist of the upcoming Bad Company tour, here is a review of the previous project. It's also an interesting site if you're a Steve Marriot fan like us, Lucy & Rob. Thanks Miguel for sending us that review. Bad Company - Ticket GiveawayHouse of Blues have some tickets to give away. Bad Company - Acoustic PerformanceA special, intimate acoustic performance is scheduled for May 7th at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame featuring Styx and Bad Company. This concert will be open to the public and free with paid admission to the Hall of Fame. FREE Book 'Heavy Load' - Buy with credit cardHere is another location you can obtain the Free Book HEAVY LOAD. You can phone direct to the UK using the number below. Remember they are 5 hours later than East coast time. So it's good to phone between 5am-12 noon. Credit card orders can now be made via: Page 45 Phone (0115) 9508045 E-mail: page45@page45.couk.com For security reasons, no credit card receipt will be mailed unless requested. For price details, see the order form details for your country. The price will be in UK Pounds then converted to $ to the going rate of exchange. This is a book store in the UK and is safe to use credit card at this location. Please mention AllRightNow.com when ordering. Paul Rodgers tours Australia
Paul Rodgers LIVE in the UK February 2001Tickets can be bought on line here. BOA's TwilightBOA's CD "Twilight" to be released in the U.S. on March 27, 2001. This CD has been previously released in Europe and Japan titled "The Race of a Thousand Camels." |
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Oh man !!!!!!!! Is
this beautiful. Tracks 1-10 are the same but 11-18 are just awesome......... Whenever you
think you have everything ........then something new appears. I am listening to Over the
Green Hills......Its just like Paul was in the other room singing ......Crystal
clear...... I need to be Free- where the air is clean- and the sparkling river is cool on
my skin. When the sun rises, I'll follow its glow.......and I'll wont stop moving till its
pink and low. 
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