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Q&A: 'Twilight' Star Nikki Reed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:21 GMT

Name a song that you've listened to in the past 24 hours. "She's Only Happy in the Sun." It's nonstop Ben Harper in my apartment. My first boyfriend played me this song when I was 14 because my life back then was all about going to Venice Beach.
Source: Spin

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr team for duet

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:58:06 GMT

NEW YORK -- Ringo Starr is joined by his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney for a duet on "Y Not," the drummer's forthcoming solo album due out Jan. 12, 2010 on Hip-O Records/UMe.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

Ringo Starr Recruits Paul McCartney for New Album “Y Not”

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:43 GMT

Photo: Mazur/MP the L/WireImage Ringo Starr grabbed a little help from his friends for his new album Y Not, due January 12th, 2010.
Source: OH NO THEY DIDN'T

Quoted in 'Jamie Cullum Wanted To Be A Guitar Great: Piano Took Over'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:38 GMT

said in The Post Chronicle:

I started out making music just as a young teenager trying to ape the rock and pop stars I loved - riffs from Ac/Dc and Nirvana, chords to Ben Harper songs, the solos of Eddie Van Halen - all on the guitar. Piano took over when I discovered Ben Folds and Harry Connick, Jr.

Pearl Jam, Ben Harper, Relentless7 Kick Off Tour

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:50:28 GMT

The mighty Pearl Jam consolidated their reputation as one of the world's best live acts with another fantastic performance at Members Equity Stadium last night – http://http://www.perthnow.com.au Pearl Jam remain a class act, showing off new album...
Source: Scoop - New Zealand News

Pearl Jam rock Perth . . . again

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:07:46 GMT

On a perfect spring night, the Seattle five made a welcome return to Australia on the back of their latest album, Backspacer. The show made good on Eddie Vedder's promise at Subiaco Oval on Nov 25, 2006, to return "in a few years, yeah?".
Source: PerthNow

Quoted in 'You've gotta burn to shine'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:01 GMT

Ben Harper said in The Age:

I'm proud to say I did my part ... I went down to the Obama headquarters, made phone calls, served coffee and did some shows. Our work's not finished. The other side running for 2012 are not actually trying to help people, so it's an uphill challenge. But we've got the smartest man for the job.

You've gotta burn to shine

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:01 GMT

Ben Harper has a new bag: the iconic muso with his new band Relentless7. Photo: Supplied He's the golf master, but not unbeatable. Have a look at this.
Source: The Age

Rickie Lee Jones: Balm in Gilead (Review)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:21:05 GMT

Balm in Gilead opens with a song called “Wild Girl”.
Source: PopMatters

Fun Fun Fun Fest Day 1: Crystal Antlers, Shonen Knife, Russian Circles, Death, Neon Indian, Jesus Lizard

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:19:49 GMT

Choosing Fun Fun Fun over the Austin City Limits festival this year was a no-brainer decision, and I have not regretted the decision to pass on Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam and Ben Harper for a nanosecond.
Source: Dallas Observer

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:16:29 GMT

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Harper performs during the 'Rock A Little Feed A Lot' Benefit Concert held at Club Nokia on September 29, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:15:46 GMT

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Harper (L) and Tom Morello perform during the 'Rock A Little Feed A Lot' Benefit Concert held at Club Nokia on September 29, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Ben harper, Sexual Healing

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:31:55 GMT