Teaming up...

I was reading Rolling Stone magazine recently, about the reunion of Cream and the newly formed union of Queen with Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers.

I'm happy about the Cream reunion - though they only have plans to do four shows in England.

The Queen reunion, I'm not so sure about - can anyone really fill Freddie Mercury's shoes? Though the good news is that Paul Rodgers says he is not trying to replace Mercury.

Still, there's something odd to me about those types of reunions. When a band such as Velvet Revolver forms, it's a new band. It's a touchy subject.

Obviously, bands like AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers have gone on after a band members death with much success. But I think it's because they are moving forward and creating new music.

The Doors' recent reunion with Ian Astbury in the lead role, seems to much of a publicity stunt and like a forced reunion. Just as Dave Grohl and Krist Noviselic didn't replace Kurt Cobain, some people just can't be replaced.

To me, it kind of cheapens the "aura" of days gone by.


Super Bowl singers
Aside from Paul McCartney performing at the Super Bowl half time show, it was announced that pre-game performers will include Gretchen Wilson performing with the Charlie Daniels Band and the Black Eyed Peas teaming up with Earth, Wind & Fire.
It should be pretty interesting.