Rights & Wrongs
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Jun 21, 2012
My thanks to Hans Annellsson for this link to Bob Lefsetz's post about the pros and cons of the UMG / EMI  takeover. 

Keep Your Friends Close But Your NMEs Closer
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Jun 21, 2012
My thanks to Antonion for pointing out that a certain guitarist features on the #3 spot in the NME's 100 greatest tracks of its lifetime. 

Fripp Settles Some Old Scores
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Jun 20, 2012
The latest diary entry from Robert provides Crimheads with a tantalising glimpse of various manuscripts dating back to 1967. 

Stick Men & Gavin Harrison Reviewed
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Jun 20, 2012
There’s a bunch of reviews of the recent shows in the UK by Stick Men and Gavin Harrison over on the Dutch Progressive Rock Pages. There's also a review of their appearance in London on the Gigging Forever blog.

When Free Comes At A Price
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jun 19, 2012
My thanks to Roger Palmeri for altering me to this interesting link about the implications of the freemium model. 

Kartoon Capers
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jun 19, 2012
My thanks to Mike Dickson for sending this link to a cartoon featuring a caveman with a name that will be familiar. My thanks also to dubhthaigh for this graphic lancing of a particular habit that might be known to a certain guitarist. 

A Bundle Of LoGs
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 18, 2012
There's a treat for fans of Boppin' Bobby's toe-tappin' League of Gentlemen - five concerts available as a bundle for just $23.00.

Lethal Vaultage
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 18, 2012
My thanks to Chris DeVito for sending in this fascinating (and at times hair-raising) article about the intriguing world of record companies and their master tapes. 

Tony's Dilemma
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Jun 15, 2012
My thanks to Tony Isch who sent in the following modern-day quandary. "Now that I have received my ITCOTCK mug from Burning Shed, I have had to give up coffee in the morning.  I am unable to decide whether to use the new mug or my Cleveland Indians mug.  Hey, perhaps coffee in the morning with Chief Wahoo and tea in the afternoon with Schizoid Man!"

Never Mind The Balearics
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jun 12, 2012
King Crimson's Formentera Lady is quoted in this article about the Balearics, and our thanks to Carlos Senderos has sent in this pic...