EA Reports $95 Million Net Loss for Q1 Jul 31, 2008
6 million unit sales of Battlefield: Bad Company, UEFA EURO 2008, and the continued strength of Rock Band. In the statement, EA affirmed its position as the number one publisher in North America, with a 17 percent segment share, and number two position in Europe, with a 14 percent segment share calendar year-to-date. (IGN PC Games)
EA Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results Jul 30, 2008
Battlefield Bad Company Sold 1 ... Sales were driven by the launches of Battlefield: Bad Company and UEFA EURO 2008, as well as the continued strength of Rock Band ... Battlefield: Bad Company, Mass Effect for the PC, SPORE Creature Creator and the recently launched NCAA Football 09 debuted with strong quality ratings from critics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kevin Costner hopes to get back in the swing with new movie Jul 28, 2008
"Swing Vote" director Joshua Michael Stern ("Neverwas"), who co-wrote the film with the equally unknown Jason Richman ("Bad Company"), agrees that the premise requires some suspension of disbelief. "Logistically it cannot happen, but something close to it can happen," Stern said by phone from Los Angeles. (Boston Globe)
Tyler Perry reaches deal with studio Jul 28, 2008
Drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company is 59. Guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple is 54. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Music in the air Jul 25, 2008
Paul Rodgers, the throaty voice behind Bad Company, Free's "All Right Now" and the recent replacement for Freddie Mercury in a re vamped Queen, rocks tomorrow at 8 p.m.. Menduo, the teen Latino pop group that spawned Ricky Martin in the '80s, will play with a new lineup Sunday at 1 p.m.. (NJ.com -- Times)
Explosive fun Jul 24, 2008
Silly me, I kept putting off getting stuck into Battlefield: Bad Company over the last few weeks, fearing yet another bland military shooter ... But while the solo adventure spins an entertaining yarn obviously inspired by the film , the real star of Bad Company is the game engine's technology, which thrillingly lets players create absolute mayhem with a wide variety of devastating weapons ... While there are some grumbles in single player, including the limited usefulness of your bulletproof... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Plenty of action, behind enemy lines Jul 23, 2008
Battlefield: Bad Company' Rating: *** out of 4 System: PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 ... Join a squad of wayward soldiers in video game Battlefield: Bad Company ... There aren't many ideas for first-person shooters that haven't been tried by now, so Battlefield: Bad Company settled for a nice set of features and a fun time for anyone playing. (Florida Times-Union)
June 2008 NPD Video Game Sales Char... Jul 19, 2008
Battlefield: Bad Company for Xbox 360, 346,800 sales. Mario Kart Wii (with the Wii Wheel) for Wii, 322,400 sales. (Suite101.com)
What makes a beach book? Jul 18, 2008
Ida's disappearance is not the only thing going on in Glassverket: Helga's sister, Ruth, is worried about her son, Tomme, who has crashed his car and is hanging around with bad company. And the elderly Elsa Marie Mork is worried about her son, Emil Johannes, who drives the town's streets in a three-wheeled motorcycle and who has said nothing but "no" for as long as anyone can remember. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Harmonix, MTV Games unveil setlist for 'Rock Band 2' Jul 16, 2008
AC/DC AFI Alanis Morissette Alice in Chains Allman Brothers Avenged Sevenfold Bad Company Beastie Boys Beck Bikini Kill Billy Idol Blondie Bob Dylan Bon Jovi Cheap Trick Devo Dinosaur Jr. Disturbed Dream Theater Duran Duran Elvis Costello Fleetwood Mac Foo Fighters Guns N' Roses Interpol Jane's Addiction Jethro Tull Jimmy Eat World Joan Jett Journey Judas Priest Kansas L7 Lacuna Coil Linkin Park Lit Lush Mastodon Megadeth Metallica Mighty Mighty Bosstones Modest Mouse Motorhead Nirvana Norman... (USA Today -- Tech)
Rock Band II Jul 15, 2008
IGN: E3 2008: Rock Band 2 Complete Track List Revealed. Latest hot clips: A week of gaming bliss. (IGN PS2)
Rock Band 2 Video Game Song List Re... Jul 15, 2008
Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know" Alice in Chains - "Man in the Box" Allman Brothers - "Ramblin' Man" Anarchy Club - "Get Clean" Avenged Sevenfold - "Almost Easy" Bad Company - "Shooting Star" Bang Camaro - "Night Lies"Beastie Boys - "So Whatcha Want" Beck - "E-Pro" Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl" Billy Idol - "White Wedding Pt. I" Blondie - "One Way or Another" Bob Dylan - "Tangled Up in Blue" Bon Jovi - "Livin' on a Prayer" Breaking Wheel - "Shoulder to the Plow"Cheap Trick - "Hello There" Devo... (Suite101.com)
Rockin' on the river Jul 13, 2008
In 1996, he took his act to Nashville and hooked up with producer Milan Bogdan and the Emerald Sound Studios, which has recorded artists such as Reba McEntire, George Strait, Bon Jovi, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company. Brucks signed with BMI in 1998 as a songwriter and also picked up an endorsement from Gibson Guitars Nashville. (The News-Herald)
IGN_Strategize Jul 3, 2008
Finding Gold in Battlefield: Bad Company /span ... Finding Gold in Battlefield: Bad Company - Posted Wed Jul 02 16:10:00 PDT 2008 ... Games Finding Gold in Battlefield Bad Company Games IGN gets a bodyguard Games Mega64: MGS vs Your Mom Games Black20. (IGN FilmForce)
Battling Batmans Jul 3, 2008
Games Finding Gold in Battlefield Bad Company Games IGN gets a bodyguard Games Mega64: MGS vs Your Mom Games Black20. com: Batman vs. Batman vs. Batman. (IGN FilmForce)
Bad Company Plots One-Off Reunion Jul 3, 2008
Gary Graff, Detroit Bad Company will ride again this summer -- for one night only ... "What I'm doing is protecting the legacy that we have built ... cementing the rights to the trademark for touring," explains Rodgers, acknowledging that the group has learned of plans for at least one bogus Bad Company planning to hit the road ... "I can't really go into that because it's kind of in the hands of our lawyers at the moment. But there are a lot of things that make it necessary to reinforce our... (Billboard.com)
One Day That Will Change Your Life: Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Jul 3, 2008
Hosted by Simon Kirke from Bad Company, this exclusive look at past Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camps includes never-before-heard performances by Brian Wilson, Cheap Trick, Mickey Hart and many more. Plus, past counselors like Roger Daltrey, Vince Neil, Slash, Brett Michaels, and Paul Stanley recount their camp experiences. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Jul 2, 2008
Bad Company will ride again this summer -- for one night only. The '70s rock troupe plans to reunite for a one-off show on Aug. 8 at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
What's on your Peachtree iPod? Jun 26, 2008
Gnarls Barkley Gone Daddy Gone 3 Doors Down Kryptonite Bad Company Live for the Music Bon Jovi It s My Life Elvis Costello Pump it Up First 5. By iRace with iPod. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Your Turn: The Jun 17, 2008
I've been waiting for the new Battlefield: Bad Company game for ages and given all the comments on this forum about importing, I'd been considering it. But you've pointed out all the key points that have been going through my mind: getting the game on day 1 versus a week or so, warranty, non-delivery, getting the game on day 1 versus a week or so AND getting the game on day 1 versus a week or so. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The father, the songs, the holy jokes Jun 12, 2008
In between were gigs with touring artists such as the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Abba, Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper, Bad Company and Frank Zappa along with local rockers Brian Cadd and Rose Tattoo. In December Sweeney was diagnosed with pancreatic and kidney cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
DISTURBED's 'Indestructible' Tops US Album Chart - June 11, 2008 Jun 12, 2008
Hard rock is Bad Company or Boston etc etc. And there ain't nothing wrong with listening to this and then going and enjoying an Opeth, Testament or whatever album immediately afterwards. (Blabbermouth.net)
String of bad luck can’t stop annual hog roast Jun 12, 2008
Because this is the event s 20th year, the Road Dogs decided to go whole hog with entertainment and booked three national acts former lead singer of Bad Company, Brian Howe, the Kentucky Headhunters and Confederate Railroad. Ratajczek would like to see 2,000 people show up. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
No bridge, no bar, but the roast must go on Jun 12, 2008
Because this is the event s 20th year, the Road Dogs decided to go whole hog with entertainment and booked three national acts former lead singer of Bad Company, Brian Howe, the Kentucky Headhunters and Confederate Railroad ... WHEN: Friday and Saturday; gates open at 3 p.m. Friday; music includes Tuck Pence at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, former Bad Company lead singer Brian Howe at. (Winona Daily News, MN)
This week in video-game news May 20, 2008
LIVIN' ON THE EDGE: Electronic Arts has a bunch of gun games in its arsenal, including "Battlefield: Bad Company," "Battlefield Heroes" and "Left 4 Dead." But the most intriguing title in its future has to be "Mirror's Edge," from "Battlefield" creators DICE. Sort of a first-person shooter without the shooting, it's inspired by parkour, the urban running-and-climbing sport popularized in France. (Think the opening scene of the 2006 movie "Casino Royale."). (Yahoo News -- Technology)
* THE VINYL WORD May 16, 2008
His parties showcased nearly all of the best local drum n bass talent, as well as world-class artists including Friction, Bad Company and DJ Aki. But the parties suddenly went quiet when FunkStar was called up for military service one and a half years ago and there were no other promoters to continue his work. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Battlefield: Bad Company demo in June May 13, 2008
EA and DICE are busy applying the finishing pixels to an upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company demo, which will be out on PSN and Xbox Live on 5th June. The demo will give you your first taste of the single-player mode, which sees Bad Company on a quest for gold, while the multiplayer element will give you access to the Gold Rush mode and Oasis map ... EA also says that you will be able to gain early access to the demo by pre-ordering Bad Company through participating retailers, but for the moment... (Eurogamer)
EA Games Label Sets the Summer on Fire with Eight Blockbuster Games May 13, 2008
Players looking for action will hunt for the spoils of war while delivering over-top destruction in Battlefield: Bad Company and go for revenge in Venezuela in Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ... Battlefield: Bad Company ... Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Night Ranger, Head East top acts at Canton business grand opening May 11, 2008
They have toured with many popular artists including REO Speedwagon, Styx, Journey, Bad Company, Pat Benatar, Loverboy, Poison, Cinderella, Boston, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick and Kansas. They have released 17 recordings, including "Hole In the Sun" in 2008. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
A father's despicable obsession May 10, 2008
" Fritzl claimed that he had kidnapped the 18-year-old Elisabeth to keep her away from alcohol and bad company. "When she got into puberty, she stopped obeying any rules," he said. "She was going out to seedy bars and would spend whole nights there drinking and smoking. I only tried to rescue her from that life. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Jam session debuts new location May 3, 2008
The acoustic set featured anything from Bad Company, The Eagels, Jimmy Buffet, the Allaman Brothers Band, Bonnie Rait, John Prine, the Grateful Dead, The Band, to rare blues songs and other original tunes. "Any fan of music or local musicians (would find) this is a great way to support them" Schuytema said. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Hey, hey, it's a Monkee! Festival springs into action with artists, entertainers, and Micky Dolenz Apr 23, 2008
Hoboken's own '70s and '80s rock band, Krystal, is back together and will return to the stage with their covers of hits from Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Kansas, and Styx. Charay, also hailing from Hoboken and known for Latin jazz-rock. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Queen guitarist becomes uni chief Apr 15, 2008
May also spoke about Queen's forthcoming album with former Free and Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, and subsequent European tour from September to November. The record is the legendary British group's first studio album in 13 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Go Chuck, go Apr 14, 2008
Among those on hand were organizer Woody Giessmann, Right Turn's founder and former drummer with Del Fuegos; keyboardist Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones and the Allman Brothers Band; drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company; Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith; former Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau; former Dropkick Murphys guitarist Marc Orrell; singer-songwriter Kate Taylor; and Doug Bell of Bellevue Cadillac. They were joined by car czar Ernie Boch Jr. and his band the Automatics, and... (Boston Globe)
Ace Young interview Mar 29, 2008
Ace has an Atlanta connection: he s managed by Charlie Brusco, who also manages Styx (and in the past, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Peter Frampton, Survivor and Tesla. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Brady's mail call Mar 25, 2008
"I said, 'Why don't we get the father of rock 'n' roll to perform,' and he said yes." Berry - whose hits include "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene," and "Roll Over, Beethoven" - will be backed by something approaching a supergroup, including Giessmann, who used to be the Del Fuegos drummer, Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Rolling Stones session players Chuck Leavell and Tim Ries, former Doobie Brother guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Joan Jett's onetime ax... (Boston Globe)
Queen comeback Mar 20, 2008
Instead, as on 2005 and 2006 tours, vocals will be provided by Paul Rodgers, the former lead singer of Free and Bad Company. Though the tour will be billed as "Queen + Paul Rodgers", it's not yet clear whether the album will bear the annoying "plus Paul" appendix, or if they will go with just-plain-Queen. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Queen + Paul Rodgers Rock the Cosmos With 2008 Concert Tour Mar 20, 2008
Paul Rodgers' voice is one of rock's platinum assets and as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter as front man of Free and Bad Company and as a solo artist he has written, produced and recorded some of radio's biggest hits. Between them, Queen and Paul Rodgers have released more than 50 albums during their long careers and sold in excess of a staggering 300 million records. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lower middle class needs help Mar 15, 2008
JIm S wrote on Mar 11, 2008 10:59 PM:" What NcCain was talking out was HSA's(Health Savings Accounts). They are beautiful, they will give you affordable insurance at about 1/2 of what traditional insurance plans offer, they will give you a tax break and another vehicle towards your retirement. BC/BS is NOT the answer, they are not a bad company but therre are other options for you, you just have to search for them. Canda's healthcare system is not an answer and as far as European countries... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
More of this story Mar 8, 2008
His sounds have been compared to Bob Dylan, the Yardbirds and the Eagles - not bad company for a guy who's only 29. Jackie Greene plays April 11 at Crash Mansion, 1024 S. Grand Ave., (213) 747-0999 or. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Breakup Notebook’ at Beck is off-the-wall fun Feb 29, 2008
What Helen learns, and what every mature woman knows, is that it s better to be alone than in bad company. Russ Borski s comic-book setting resembling cartoon blowups by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein is a gasser. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
O'Brien's blog Feb 28, 2008
That a man can t give his address out to bad company. And now I stand here lookin at your yellow railroad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'American Idol' Recap: David Archuleta Is The One To Beat, But David Hernandez Arrives Feb 28, 2008
Love 'em or loathe 'em, Foreigner were a welfare Bad Company, but Lou Gramm's pipes were ear-shattering. While no one should expect rock-star vocals from anyone in this "amateur" competition, your couldn't have sung this song worse with a gun to (or pair of panties on) her head. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The generation game Feb 21, 2008
"My father was too busy. It was the time of independence [Mali broke away from French rule in 1960], and the president had asked him, my mother - a fine singer - and other musicians to form a national traditional band. So I taught myself, listening to my father and grandfather, and different musicians." His influences include not just the griots and guitar-based African bands like Senegal's Orchestra Baobab, but Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, the Scorpions, Bad Company and Pink Floyd. "But music... (Guardian Unlimited)
NASA rocks downtown Daytona Feb 12, 2008
The rock group Bad Company plays a concert at 9:15 tonight and country superstar Mark Wills performs at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. "We will have a real moon rock in the exhibit for people to touch," Shannon Ridinger, outreach coordinator for NASA, said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lionsgate nabs 'Dangerous' film Feb 10, 2008
Pic, a remake of the Pang brothers' 1999 actioner of the same name, was written by Jason Richman ("Bad Company"). It was produced by Nicolas Cage and Norm Golightly of Saturn Films, and William Sherak and Jason Shuman of Blue Star Pictures. (Variety)
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The canary had spent all of its summer in bad company and lost its finest gift ... Our world has spent much time with bad company. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Marlins bring back Super Saturdays Feb 7, 2008
Other scheduled Super Saturdays performances are: A reunion of Cuban artists Hansel y Raul (April 19), El Gran Combo of Puerto Rico (May 3), Paul Rodgers of Bad Company (May 17), Stevie B. and Lisa Lisa (May 24), Willy Chirino (June 7) and KC unshine Band (June 30). The Marlins opened their Caravan tour this week, offering fans the chance to meet team officials and players at several South Florida stops. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Justin Timberlake, Jordin Sparks Triumph At Super Bowl; Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson Drop The Ball Feb 5, 2008
Not only did she get to plug her years-old hit "Whenever, Wherever," but she played alongside Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, which isn't bad company. Alice Cooper: We have no idea what the original shock-rocker was doing crouching on the ground with his albino snake at the end of that Bridgestone Firestone ad (maybe lying in wait for co-star Richard Simmons to jog by. (VHI.com -- Music News)
EA newbies play well Feb 2, 2008
EA recently pushed back titles "Mercenaries 2" and "Battlefield: Bad Company" from the current quarter to the fiscal year starting in April to improve them. Exec is in the midst of a shakeup of the company that has included dividing it into four units, acquiring indie developer Bioware/Pandemic for $860 million and focusing more on original properties. (Variety)
Electronic Arts swings to 3Q loss Feb 1, 2008
Looking ahead, EA forecast fourth-quarter and full-year earnings below Wall Street's expectations because of the delay of two lucrative titles, "Battlefield: Bad Company" and "Mercenaries 2: World in Flames," until later. EA did not give any release dates for upcoming titles, including the highly anticipated "Spore" from "Sims" creator Will Wright, though it said the game will be out before the holidays. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
EA Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results Feb 1, 2008
The Company expects Battlefield: Bad Company and Mercenaries 2: World in Flames to ship in fiscal 2009 ... Battlefield: Bad Company is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. Mercenaries and Mercenaries 2: World in Flames are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pandemic Studios, LLC. Crysis is a trademark of Crytek. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Confirmed Artists for 'The Super Jam' Jan 25, 2008
Big), and Paul Rodgers (Bad Company and Queen). Retired NFL star and Gridiron Great Kyle Turley will also perform live, with many more artists invited and confirming daily. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fusion of sounds Jan 21, 2008
Zamigano prefers old school music, with a preference for artistes such as Santana, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Eric Clapton, Kool and the Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire, Deep Purple and Bad Company. Ive always been influenced by Blues artistes as well as other prolific singers and bands. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The European Challenge to Successful Companies Jan 16, 2008
If a company has a 90% share of any market, does that make it a bad company or just a very successful company. In the United States, we support the free enterprise system; in Europe, the people support a government led enterprise system. (New York Times)
CHARLESMONT TEEN TAKES QUICKLY TO DRAG RACING Jan 11, 2008
Jay Reed, whose Camaro is nicknamed Bad Company after the band of the same name, owns TEMA Trucking on Old North Point Road. The business has a fleet of nine dump trucks that can be hired out. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
On The Money Jan 6, 2008
GOLDMAN SACK-CLOTH BONUSES. Sunday, January 06, 2008 Last Update: 08:40 AM EST. (New York Post -- Business)
Paul Rodgers' NYE Webcast; Sponsorships to be Auctioned on eBay to Benefit the Equilibrium Institute: Auction Closes 12/29/2007 Dec 29, 2007
Paul Rodgers' rock and roll career has been extremely prolific, having been the lead singer for the world-renowned bands Free (1968-1973), Bad Company (1974-1982), and The Firm (with Jimmy Page, 1984-1986 ... -- Platinum selling Singer, Songwriter &; Self-taught Multi-instrumentalist -- Written, Recorded, Produced and Released 28 albums since 1968 -- Sold over 90 million records -- Formed and Led 3 bands to worldwide success: Free, Bad Company, &; The Firm -- Grammy Nominated Solo Career -- Has... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Dec 28, 2007
Tonight at Riverside Cafe (ed), the veteran studio musicians of RAY Band (p) play their own power rock originals and cover rock 'n' roll greats like Deep Purple, Bad Company, Jeff Beck, The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. Tomorrow, Riverside celebrates its seventh anniversary with indie-rock band Jacuzzi, girl alt-rockers Cherry Boom () and the recently regrouped Wizard of Oz (P). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Coastside rocks this New Year's Eve Dec 27, 2007
The band will render the music of the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Neil Young, Bad Company, Bob Seger, the Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin. There will also be healthy doses of Ahern's own originals, which he developed over the past few years with the Little Wheels Band and with an Americana/country flair. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Losing your rock concert virginity Dec 14, 2007
Bad Company (minus 10 points) Audioslave (5 points) The Traveling Wilburys (10 points) Velvet Revolver (15 points) Asia (30 points). . (San Francisco Chronicle)
FOX411: Michael Jackson May Tour to Pay Debts Dec 13, 2007
Rodgers, like Jones, is not in Jann Wenner s ailing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but his butterscotch voice is probably heard 'round the clock on classic radio, singing such hits as "Alright Now" (his group Free) and "Feel Like Making Love" (with Bad Company, his second smash hit group). Wyman, meanwhile, was the true gentleman of the Ertegun memorial. (Fox News)
Led Zeppelin's Rocking Return Dec 12, 2007
Mr. Ertegun's memory might have been better served by a couple of tunes from Mr. Nutini's excellent debut disc, "These Streets." Paul Rodgers, formerly of Free and of Bad Company, showed that his voice hasn't lost its gritty edge, and Foreigner played one tune, "I Want to Know What Love Is." "If it wasn't for Ahmet, none of us would be here," said Foreigner's Mick Jones. But that was preamble, and the moment Zeppelin opened with "Good Times Bad Times," the first song on their 1969 eponymous... (Wall Street Journal)
Stars Arrive for Led Zeppelin Reunion Dec 11, 2007
Moore will solo and play at least one duet with Bad Company s Paul Rodgers. Related. (Fox News)
Led Zeppelin finds its old power Dec 11, 2007
But the band was preceded by Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings a good-timey rhythm-and-blues show with revolving singers including Paolo Nutini and Albert Lee, as well as a few songs each by Paul Rodgers (of Free and Bad Company) and Foreigner all of whom had recorded for Atlantic under Ertegun. Multimedia. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
