Al Pacino and Helen Mirren set to star in movie about Phil Spector

Read all about it HERE.

Rad band alert: Chains of Love

My friend Ryan gave me a heads up about a new band from Vancouver called Chains of Love. They are good... I mean really, really good. I don't really know that much about this band, so if you have more info I can post up here, please email me kellyfeverxo (at) gmail (dot) com. Photo credit: Kate Williams

You Got It totally nails the Phil Spector Wall of Sound:



Breaking My Heart could've been on the very first Ronettes album on Colpix, the singer even has the Ronnie-esque squeal from this song down to a tee:



All the Time is a little more raw, kinda reminds me of The Detroit Cobras...

Stocking stuffers!!

It’s that time of year, people... time to figure out what the hell to buy our friends, family members, boyfriends/girlfriends or guys/girls that you "like-like". Here are some recommendations for the lady-rocker-lovers in your life:

Ronnie Spector’s Be My Baby. I read this book in one sitting. I actually own 3 copies of this book because people keep giving it to me as a present thinking I don't have it! The paperback version is updated with new material!

My Name is Love: The Darlene Love Story Again, a total must have.

When I Grow Up: a Memoir Juliana Hatfield’s book about her being totally talented and cool.

Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution I haven’t read this one yet, but it’s definitely in my Amazon Wish List.

For the girl that's not quite old enough to be a guitar shredder, but will be in a few years: Rock 'n Roll Camp for Girls: How to Start a Band, Write Songs, Record an Album, and Rock Out!

RIP ARI UP Typical Girls: The Story of the Slits

I own two copies of this Blondie book. One for reading and one to cut out all the pictures and use them for an art project that never happened!

Punk Pioneers: When Punk Was Fun Probably one of the coolest and best punk photographers of all time, Jenny Lens, released a book a few years ago of all her amazing photography.

60's/70's fans might enjoy this one.

Pamela Des Barres wrote a book about being a groupie in the 60's and 70's. I've always wanted to read this and I'm sure she has some pretty... um... "interesting" stories...

I'm open to more suggestions! Send an email to kellyfeverxo (at) gmail (dot) com if you have any recommendations!

Ronnie Spector releases first album in 20 years!!

Ronnie Spector has been talking about a new album for literally years. I just got an email alert saying the record, The Last of the Rock Stars, has finally been released as of today. Featuring contributions from Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Patti Smith, Patrick Keeler from the Raconteurs, Jack Lawrence from The Dead Weather and Keith Richards. Ehhhhhhh nice. Looks like she's going on tour too! So if you live in these areas, do yourself a giant favor and SEE HER LIVE. I saw her play at the House of Blues in LA about 6 years ago and it brought tears to my eyes, for reals. Oh, and Clem Burke was there but he was a total jagoff. Here are the tour dates:

Nov 21st Magic City Casino Miami, FL
Dec 4th Mohegun Sun Uncasville, CT
Dec 11th The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center Rockville, MD
Dec 17th The Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ
Dec 19th B.B. King's New York, NY
Dec 20th B.B. King's New York, NY
Jan 22nd Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH
Jan 23rd Seneca Niagara Casino Niagara Falls, NY
Feb 13th CSI Center for the Arts/Springer Concert Hall Staten Island, NY