ROCK 'N' ROLL NEWS

ROCK 'N' ROLL NEWS

Paul McCartney, usually Mr. Congeniality himself, recently knocked down a photographer for the London Daily Star, as he was arriving at a BBC studio for an interview: The newspaper reports that McCartney "suddenly cannoned his fist and body at our shocked photographer." The photographer wasnt injured, and Macca apologized, giving one of his irresistible Hard Days Night smiles and saying, 'T m sorry 1 blew my top, mate." Thats OK, Paul. Well forgive you, although some people are bewildered by those pictures of Pauf s younger brother, Michael, With a-full head of grey hairi Only his hairdresser knows for sure.

Lynval Golding, formerly of the Specials and now of the Fun Boy Thru*, was nearly killed and permanently scarred when he was knifed at a Coventry, England, disco in January. The radically •motivatted assault on Lynval and ; two otherblaekmen was committed by a gang of white youths Three man have since been arrested and charged with the Golding a pacifist who refused tp fight back, was put in intensive care with 29 stitches in his face-and neck. He will have permanently impaired eyesight as a result of the assault The day after his beating, Golding said: My music is about peace, and Im sure the guys will feel sorry for what they did, because Im a guy who wants I to live in peace with people."

Two members of a Florida rock group are suing Ric Ocasek of the Cars, dairRirif he stole Shake It Up" from a demo tape they sent to Elpktra last summer. Funny, we always thought it was Baddy Holly...

ROLLING STONES NEWS OR WHEN WILL ENOUGH BE ENOUGH? Director Hal Ashby (Shampoo, Coming Home) is preparing a documentary of the good-lookin guys recent American tour for release sometime this summer. The good news is that the film will include footage of the Stones jam session with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells at Chicagos Checkerboard Lounge last November 22. Mick and the boys are also planning to stage a huge outdoor concert at Londons ' Wembley Stadium on June 26. 5 The Stones delayed their British S performance until summer so they ? could play to more people and 1 make mere money. After all, they only grossed $40 to $50 million on plus-profit items (T-shirts, posters, etc.) alone during their recent American jaunt.

For the first time in their 14-year career, Jethro Tull & recording an album with an outside producer. Beastie is being produced by former j Yardbird Paul Samwell-Smith, who has previously worked with artists like Cat Stevens and Paul Simon. In the past, Tulls albums have been produced by lan Anderson, who's still too old to rock, too young to die, but most people dont seem to care as much anymore.

WHO WAS THAT MAGGOT MAN? When Elvis trasheur " Albert Goldman recently appeared on the debut program of the PBS Late Night talk show, he was accompanied by two armed bodyguards with walkie-talkies.

One observer reports that everyone thought the bodyguards, who nearly prevented show producer Bill Pace from entering his own ! studio at one point, were actually Secret Service men assigned to protect two Soviet dissidents who

were also appearing on the show, but were surprised to discover they belonged to Little Al." When host Dennis Wholey asked Goldman, who had flown in under an assumed name, if it wasnt possible that he and Elvis just didnt have the same taste, Goldman exclaimed: He was execrable! He was disgusting!" Thats OK, Al. The men in the little white suits will be coming any day now, and then itll all be over...

CREEM held its 1st Grand Prix at Anaheim, Californias Malibu Raceway during early February. Ronnie Foster, came in 1st, driving for Yamaha. Alto Reed, Bob Segers saxophonist, was 2nd, driving a car for Electro Voice, Sally Struthers came in 3rd, driving CREEMsown rock n roll dragster. Other celebrities included Parker Stevenson; Donna Dixon; Jeff Conaway; Pant Barrere of Little Feat; REO Speedwagon drummer Alan Gratzer!|

During a recent performance in Munich, Germany, King

Crimson was showered with pieces of raw meat by an angry crowd, miffed that the band had only performed for an hour. Watch for Robert Fripps forthcoming essay on the sociological significance of dead animal flesh in relation to experimental rock bands.

Looks like the Police may need •some contributions to their Police Relief Fund, as theyve been the victims of some recent physical misfortunes. During the filming of Stingfs latest film, Brimstone and Treacle, the worlds most famous peroxided bassist stuck his hand through a plate-glass window, suffering major cuts and scratches. Meanwhile, Andy Summers has been touring with a kidney machine due to his recent treatment in a British hospital for kidney stones.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE ON YOUR BAT, SIR? Following an incident at a CBS dinner in Germany where he jumped on a restaurant table and urinated in a wine bottle before planting a kiss on the lips of a startled record executive, Ozzy Osbourne further endeared himself to fans of good taste by stuffing a bat in his mouth arid biting its head off during a concert in Des Moines, Iowa. The rodent was a gift from a 17-year-old fan who hitOz in the face with it. The winged creature was lost iri the confusion, and Ozzy underwent a series of painful rabies shots. Six days later, he collapsed onstage in : Champaign, Illinois with crippled joints" and a choking windpipe"—probably, a result of the rabies treatment—and several concerts were cancelled, Just keep that in mind the next rime you have the munchies for bathead. Yeech!

ARE YOU GETTING TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT CARMINE APPICE? DEPT. The superstar drummer has been turning up in so many places lately that its not hardr to keep track of him. In addition to his new solo disc, Carmine has been busy forming a new supergroup to tour Japan. The band, to be called |what else?) Carmine Appice & Friends, will probably feature Eric Catmen, Rick Derringer, Duane Hitching* (formerly of Cactus), and ex-Cheap Trickster Tom Petersson, although inside sources tell us that Petersson was recently seen rehearsing with Rick Nielsen and his other old Cheap Trick pals. Appice has also been touring America sponsoring a combination Drum Clinic Competition" and superstar jam sessions for UNICEF. In Detroit, he was joined onstage by Ted Nugent, Dave Gilbert and Jim McCarty of the Rockets, and Petey Bankert of Mugsy for art Impromptu 90 minute set. Unfortunately, Gilbert suffered a broken hand when he jumped from his guitar amp, but still said it was worth it." Following the show, m Appice announced that hell play drums on and produce Nugents next LP. Like we said, the guy sure gets a round! r

Everybody in the whole cell block..." The J. Gails Band spent their Chfistmas day performing two shows at the Billerica House of Corrections in Massachusetts. They chose the prison, as the average age of the inmates is 19. Following the show, Peter Wolff remarked that it was |S real sobering experience for ui Sometimes life stinks as well... CREEM caught L.A. sweeties the Go-Gos backstage at Detroit's Cobo Hall and presented an appropriate reward for being voted Best New Group in our 1981 Readers Poll: namely a stuffed Boy Howdy! See accompanying pic for

Excerpts from last years • much-ballyhooed Jeff Beck/Eric Clapton reunion in London will soon be available as part of Island . Records The Other Secret Policemans Ball.

Detroit fave rave band Aft In with CBS subsidiary Pavillion ' Records. EddieOfiordis producing their first LP. in Atlanta.

Stevie Wonder is producing the new LP by pop reggae band, Third World. Wonder began a friendship with the band at last Kill summers Sunsplash festival, in Jamaica, and he penned the LP's title track Jah Love." Stevie is also launching his own record label, Wonderection, which will be distributed by CBS.

Good news for David Bowie fans. The carrot-topped Thin White Duke has several projects heading our way during the next several months. On the film front, Bowie will be portraying a vampire opposite Catherine Deneuve in the film version of Whitley Sheibers The Hunger.. .In musical film news, RCA will release Christianne F [Children Of The Bahnhof], a soundtrack LP to the German film in which Bowie performs a live version of Station To Station." RCA also plans to release a five ■song EP of new Bowie material to accompany his recent performance in Bertolt Brecht's Baal. And finally, Bowie has just finished recording the theme to Paul Schrader's next film. The Cat People. The song, entitled Putting The Fire Out With Gasoline," was produced with Georgio Moroder of Donna

Summer/Blondie fame.

The Knack have disbanded, although sources report that the split may only be temporary. Meanwhile, Brace Gary is currently drumming with Jack Brace & Friends, replacing Billy Cobham who has resumed a solo, career, while Dong Fieger is still trying to figure out why the little girls didnt understand.. .In other band personnel changes, the Psychedelic Furs are now a four-piece band, following the amicable departures of Duncan Kilbura (sax and keyboards) and Roger Morris (guitar). The two men want to pursue their own projects, and Kilburn is said to be writing some very different sounding material." The remaining Furs are currently recording a new LP for CBS.

Due to recerit inactivity on the part of Brace Springsteen (Hey, cmon, the guy's gotta rest sometime!). several members of his E Street Band are currently •. involved in solo projects. Guitarist Miami Steve Van Zandt is v

working on a solo LP at the Power Station in New York. Most of the E Street Band are on hand, with the exception of Roy Bittan, whos busy with ether session work. The album is also being complemented by the horn section of the Asbury Jukes. In the meantime, big mam Clarence Clemons has started an R&B band which has been playing numerous gigs on the East Coast. Clemons band features Harvey Brooks, who once played bass with Mike Bloomfield and Buddy Miles in the Electric Flag during the mid-60s.

In The Studio

NEW YORK, NY-^Songshqp . J| Recording Co.: Ian Hunter Band,, Ellen Foley, Mick Ronson; Pouter Station : Miami Steve Van Zandt & the E Street Band; Record Plant: Syntax with Adny Shemoff; Sigma Sound: Stephanie Mills; Park South Studios: the Beds; Unique Recording: Johnny Copeland; NASHVILLE, TN-Sound Shop: Mel Tiltis; Woodland Sound ; Studio: Tammy Wynette, Barbara Mandrell; Sound Emporium: Boxcar Willie; Music City Music Hall: B.B. King: ATLANTA,

GA—Eddie Offord Studios: Art In America; LOS ANGELES,

CA—Record Plant: Vendetta; . MIAMI, FLA—Criteria: Eddie Money; DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI—Studio A: Gabriel,

Kelly/Southwell, J.J. Barnes.