The Times Online’s Arts-n-Entertainment section has a nice article on Bill Bruford today.
If you survive in this industry for 40 years without too many cuts and bruises, still sober and still getting excited by the smell of a drum set, then you get reflective,†he says. “People think this is a glamourous industry, but it comes with a lot of rough edges. Even though people see I’m obviously enjoying playing, the rest of the stuff can be hard.
Granted, this item isn’t exactly new by any means, but I’ve never had a chance to comment on the figurine – I mean, sculpture – until now. And what a sculpture it is! It’s 1/9 scale and the keyboard stands 12″ high. They’re priced at $149.
The Keith Emerson Limited Edition Sculpture is created in intricate detail by a team of artists who have hand-painted and hand-numbered this collectible. Only 3000 figures are available worldwide.
I want one. Get yours at Knucklebonz.com.
Apparently Adrian’s got a bad case of writer’s block, as he’s got “unfinished” songs that need to be completed – maybe by you? Over at the Elephant Blog, Adrian writes:
Complete any of the “unfinished” songs we’ve been releasing as downloads by adding your own melody, vocal, and/or words. Then send your completed masterpiece to webmaster Rob Murphree. Please send MP3s or CDs. Entries will be based on creativity, so feel free to add whatever you want. Keep in mind it’s not a shredding contest but a creative assignment. There will be 3 judges including yours truly. entries must be sent to Rob by December 31. the winner will be announced on January 10th. The winner will be awarded an original Adrian painting worth 6 cents!! and the winning masterpiece will be a free download for all the other SMARTIEs to ignore…er, enjoy.
KrimsonNews.com has reported (by way of DGMLive) that Gavin Harrison, Porcupine Tree’s drummer, will be joining the next incarnation of King Crimson. He’ll be joining Belew, Levin, and Pat Mastelotto, along with Fripp of course, for dates next year, most likely beginning in August.
Krimson-News.com is down – due to a hacker, according to DGM Live. We hope they get back on their feet soon.
Tony Levin was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by Bass Player Magazine this past weekend in New York City. Richly deserved. And checkout Tony’s latest solo effort, Stick Man, available here.
What’s this? Eddie Jobson has put together a ‘virtual’ band including A-listers Trey Gunn, Aaron Lippert (vocals), Alex Machacek (guitar) and Marco Minnemann (drums). Very interesting… From the official press release:
Returning from a self-imposed 27-year retirement from band and touring activity, keyboardist/electric violinist and UK co-founder, Eddie Jobson, set out to find the same caliber of next-generation musicians for the new UKZ project that would equal or surpass the talents of his previous colleagues and collaborators—an already impressive list that includes Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, John Entwistle, Ian Anderson, Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Allan Holdsworth, and Tony Levin.
Visit the official UKZ website for more info.