Universal Next Up With DRM Free Offering
New sources
are saying that Universal is in serious discussions about a large DRM-free experiment at iTunes. We’ve been reporting the same chatter about the Vivendi owned label group from other download stores for weeks and hear that the experiment will extend beyind iTunes. But now the talks seem to be getting serious. 
In fact, we hear that the desire to drop DRM at Universal comes from the very top of the company.
New watermarking strategies seem to be creating some comfort level for fearful executives at many companies. Of course, EMI has already set its catalog free and WMG is experimenting with LaLa. Most indies have already dropped copy protection or admit to be doing so soon. Even the major owned indie distributors are following Caroline’s lead and encouraging their distributed labels to untether their tracks.
This leaves only SonyBMG standing on the sidelines waiting to see what the future holds instead of working to create it.
FOGHAT TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM
NON STOP TOURING CONTINUES THROUGH 2007
ClassicRockCentral.Com (June 15, 2007)- Foghat, the premiere rock blues band
will release a new live album on June 26 titled Foghat Live II. The two CD package
comes almost thirty years after the multi-platinum Foghat Live was unleashed.
Co-founder Roger Earl and current guitarist/vocalist Charlie Huhn sat down with Denny Somach
of Classic Rock Central at the famed Studio 4 outside Philadelphia to discuss the band, new live album,
future plans and more.
Best known for their live performances and classic rock anthems Slow Ride, Fool for the City and
I Just Wanna Make Love to You, Foghat continues to bring their hard-edged rock boogie blues to
the masses, as the band will be touring non-stop throughout the year. The group features
Roger Earl (drums), Craig MacGregor (bass), Charlie Huhn (vocals/guitars) and Bryan Bassett (lead/slide guitar).
Foghat Live, released in 1977 is considered to be one of the best live albums of the 70’s. Foghat Live II
continues the blues-rock frenzy that they are best known for. It was recorded live in California in 2005,
and features high energy versions of Foghat classics like Drivin’ Wheel, and Stone Blue, as well
as the aforementioned Slow Ride, I Just Want to Make Love to You and Fool for the City. The set
will also include several additional studio rehearsal bonus tracks. Classic Rock Central will present
portions of the exclusive interview with Roger Earl and Charlie Huhn throughout the summer.
Earl, one of rock’s most celebrated drummers covers the history of Foghat as well as his stint in
the legendary British band Savoy Brown, his audition for Jimi Hendrix in the late 60’s, his musical
family and much, much more. His colorful and varied career has made him a witness to rock and
roll legends from Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones and everything in between.
2007 FOGHAT LIVE DATES:
6/23/2007 / DOWNERS GROVE IL / HERITAGE FESTIVAL
6/24/2007 / WHITEMORE LAKE MI / BARNSTORMERS
6/30/2007 / TRINIDAD CA / CHER-AE CASINO
7/1/2007 / SAN JOSE CA / KFOX RADIO GREG KIHNSERT
7/4/2007 / BROKEN BOW OK / CHOCKTAW CASINO
7/07/2007 / PARK CITY UT / THE FORUM AT THE CANYONS
7/13/2007 / WEST CHICAGO IL / RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL
7/14/2007 / GREAT BEND KS / BARTON COUNTY FAIR
7/15/2007 / PATCHOGUE NY / THE GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
7/21/2007 / GRANTS NM / FIRE & ICE MOTORCYCLE RALLY
7/29/2007 / HERHSEY PA / HERSHEY PARK AMPHITHEATRE
8/1/2007 / PASO ROBLES CA / CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR
8/13/2007 / HAMBURG NY / ERIE COUNTY FAIR
Contact: Dsomach@classicrockcentral.com
http://www.ClassicRockCentral.com
610-446-7100