News: Kiedis Talks Hullabaloo

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, who is soon to be a father, has spoken of his enjoyment of Eddie, Flea & Jack's perfmance at Hullabaloo earlier this month, which will benefit underpriveliged children:

"It was really fun. Eddie Vedder got up there with a power trio consisting of Jack Irons on drums and Flea on bass, and he came off and the guy was drenched as if he had just come in from the ocean. It was kind of like if The Who were a trio today, it might be like that. It brought in a ton of money. Kids will benefit. Kids will get scholarships, and they'll get lessons to learn music. That's what it's there for. (It's) very simple."

Source: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/video_news/red_hot_chili_peppers_to_save_music.html

News: Surf's Up Soundtrack, Ramones

PJ will be featured on the soundtrack to a new kids movie about a surfing penguin, called Surf's Up!

They have contributed Big Wave from Avocado. The full tracklisting is:

1. Reggae Got Soul - 311
2. Drive - Incubus
3. Stand Tall - Heads,Dirty
4. Lose Myself - Hill, Lauryn
5. Just Say Yes - Andrews, Ken
6. Forrowest - In The Dark, Forro
7. Pocket Full Of Stars - Nine Black Alps
8. Into Yesterday - Sugar Ray
9. Big Wave - Pearl Jam
10. Wipe Out - Nose, Big
11. Run Home (Instrumental) Priestess
12. What I Like About You - Romantics, The
13. You Get What You Give - New Radicals
14. Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai) - Wills, Bob & His Texas Playboys

You can pre-order the soundtrack at www.amazon.com
You can watch a trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WArYumZRIXg

After we brought you news of Eddie in a new Ramones DVD, we came across a link to download his performance of Sheena Is A Punk Rocker from the 30th Anniversary show. This performance also features Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion) as well as CJ and Marky Ramone.

Download Link: http://www.pearljamonline.it/SongOfTheMonth/m2005/Sheena%20Is%20A%20Punk%20Rocker%20%28With%20Tim%20Armstrong,%20Brett%20Gurewitz,%20CJ%20Ramone%20&%20Marky%20Ramone%29.mp3

News: Ramones DVD To Feature Eddie

"On Friday June 29th at 6 pm, The Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles will again celebrate the legacy of The Ramones with a world premier.

TOO TOUGH TO DIE, the documentary produced and directed by Mandy Stein, consists of 2 highly exciting yet emotional parts. The 1st captures highlights of The Ramones 30th Anniversary Concert, which took place at the Palace in LA on Sept 12, 2004. The event was meticulously produced by career spanning Ramones creative director Arturo Vega and Joe Sib, and included Tommy, Marky & CJ Ramone; as well as performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dickies, X, Eddie Vedder, Steve Jones, Rob Zombie, Daniel Rey, Henry Rollins, Pete Yorn, Tim Armstrong, and Dicky Barrette. In addition, there are commentaries from Lisa Marie Presley, Sonic Youth & Seymour Stein, as well as many of the musicians.
Ironically, the event took place just 3 days prior to Johnny's passing, and thus the 2nd part of the film covers the bittersweet tribute ceremony unveiling the Johnny Ramone monument at Hollywood Forever, also the resting place of DeeDee Ramone. The beautiful bronze statue captures Johnny, larger than life, clad in his signature Ramones outfit and playing guitar.
Sculptor Wayne Toth applied incredible detail to the work, giving it life like results. It premiers September 15 on Starz, but why wait?

As always, the proceedings will be hosted by Linda Ramone; and both Marky Ramone & Henry Rollins will be on hand to introduce the evening.If you have never been to one of the events at the cemetery, please know you are allowed to bring food and drink. It's a proper nocturnal picnic so bring a blanket, spread the goodies and prepare for a lot of fun. A 10 dollar donation is requested to benefit Prostate Cancer Research. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood"

Source: www.redhotchilipeppers.com