King Arthur Movie Tristan

All the Fluffy news about the worlds biggest nuts.

Gettin' Bigger on the Sly - Rocky, Sylvester Stallone has been charged in Australia with importing steroids a banned substance. Sly was bagged at the airport with several vials of the steroid hormone known as hGH (human growth hormone). Conviction brings a maximum $22,000 fine, chump change to a Hollywood star. No word on whether he loses the heavyweight belt, or whether Mason 'The Line' Dixon will be re-crowned champ.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame now Inducts Turntablists? - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week inducted Grandmaster Flash, proving for all that it is no longer the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, it's the Sold a Lot of Records Hall of Fame. Bad enough they previously inducted Johnny Cash or Al Green, two non-rockers if ever they existed; bad enough that Blondie, Michael Jackson, or Ritchie Valens are considered either high quality enough, or too have had a career enough. But when you start inducting people who list "turntable" on their resume under instruments played, you have crossed over into doesn't even resemble rock and roll territory. It's all a bit like putting Bill Buckner in the hockey hall of fame: he wasn't that good of a baseball player, but at least that was his sport.

Coalminers Father Takes on Nortthern Bankers - Levon Helm is suing over the use of The Bands The Weight in a BBDO Worldwide commercial. I bring it up in case some of you don't know, Levon has had some health and financial concerns the past few years, and he put on monthly Rambles out at his barn in Woodstock NY:

Levon invites you to his home studio in Woodstock, N.Y. The first thing you’ll notice, if you get there early enough, is the natural beauty of your surroundings. His property is set in the Catskill Mountains with a large lake not too far from the house, surrounded by lush, thick forest. There’s a serenity and peacefulness to the scene that’s contrasted later in the evening by music that will rock your soul, knock your socks off and leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Inside “The Barn,” which is really a large recording studio attached to Levon’s home, you’ll see a stage, a cozy fireplace and plenty of seating. You will be pleased to realize there are no ‘bad seats.’

Once the show starts, get ready! Levon Helm and his fellow musicians play with such joy, energy and enthusiasm, you will be finding it very hard to sit still in your seat. The show is not the usual hour and a half that most entertainers provide at a concert. It usually lasts into the wee hours of the morning and you can stay as long as you like. Often, in between sets, Levon will greet his guests and stop to talk to as many people as he can

It has been on mine, and a few buddies lists for a few years now, but it is pricey. Hope Levon has some success in this suit, especially as the company involved used Levon singing the song without ever asking. I don't know the law, but it ain't right none the less.

Simon Cowell thinks he's John Lennon - I'll let this entirely useless tool speak for himself:

"I sell more records than Bruce Springsteen. In the last five years, I've probably sold over 100 million records. If [Springsteen] got 100 [million dollars], I should have got 500,"

"I signed the biggest artist on the planet and it's called 'Idol' because every single 'Idol' winner is now signed through Sony BMG," says Cowell. "

Where to start? Lets see, Springsteen, you great heaving twit, has written, sung, played on and performed songs that have proven over 30 years to be great. You exploit poor misguided fools who think they have big league stuff. Springsteen is an artist, who has honed his craft over the years, you peddle other peoples bad pop. Your fifteen minutes are up - go away!

Trudie Styler Thinks She's David Suzuki - Speaking of useless twits, Mrs. Sting, Trudie Styler, is one of those eco-freaks who speaks haughtily about what the rest of us should do, then takes a helicopter to visit a friend 80 miles away. All these celebs, including the Gore himself, have proven to be completely hypocritical on this issue, so can we start ignoring what they say about anything not related to their work yet? Please.

Oh, and what is Trudie Styler's work?

Tax Rap for Trumpeter - Trumpeter Phil Driscol, who has worked with Joe Cocker, Stephen Stills and Blood Sweat and Tears, as well as released 30 albums of gospel and patriotic music, has started serving a one year sentence in Tennessee for tax evasion. Driscol has appealed his conviction, but was denied motion to await sentencing pending appeal.

And Baby Makes er...6... 7...? - Angelina Jolie has adopted a Vietnamese baby. Yaa, begin the 21 gun salute, start up the band, release the hounds, it's time to celebrate.

Free Movie Passes from Universal - Universal Movies is giving away tickets to their upcoming movie Peaceful Warrior. The theory is that the critically successful gymnastics sob-along will garner word of mouth, enhancing it's in theatre time. To me though, it just makes me think it must not be worth spending $10 to go see.


Brad Delp 1951 - 2007 - Condolences to the family of Boston's lead singer Brad Delp, who committed suicide last Friday. Delp had paper clipped a note to his shirt, that said simply: "Mr. Brad Delp. J'ai une ame solitaire. I am a lonely soul." I note the following statements from band mates on their websites:

It is with tremendous sorrow that I report the death of my friend, musical collaborator and brother in-law, Brad Delp. His soaring, seemingly effortless vocals graced millions of Boston records as well as the numerous musical projects that we did together. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and his family. Anyone who met Brad knows he was the sweetest, kindest person you could have known. I hope he can rest in peace.

I will make every effort to answer the many e-mails of condolences I have received.

~ Barry Goudreau

As you all know by now, BOSTON'S lead singer, Brad Delp, was found dead in his home on Friday, March 9th 2007. Plans for live BOSTON performances this summer have, of course, been cancelled.

My heart goes out to his wonderful fiance Pamela, his two children and other family members, his close friends and band mates, and to the millions of people whose lives were made a little brighter by the sound of his voice. He will be dearly missed.

Tom Scholz

He may have been a lonely soul but, as Steve Earl sang, he was "damned sure not suffering from a lack of love." RIP Brad Delp.