Friday, December 21, 2007

SAY IT'S NOT TRUE CD PREORDERS NOW AVAILABLE

Avaliable Dec 31, click here to pre-order your copy of the new Queen + Paul Rodgers CD Single, Say It's Not True.

ALL ROYALTIES FROM WORLD SALES WILL BE DONATED TO NELSON MANDELA'S AIDS CAUSE, 46664

Having originally issued the track as a free download for World Aids Day (December 1) to support Nelson Mandela's 46664 HIV AIDS campaign, rock group Queen and Paul Rodgers are responding to public demand to make their newly recorded song "Say It’s Not True" available as a commercial CD single release.

All royalties from world sales will be donated to Nelson Mandela’s AIDS cause, 46664.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

DVD AWARDED GOLD STATUS

After charting #1 position three times for 3 weeks in Canada and #3 in the US on the Nielsen Soundscan charts, Paul Rodgers' "Live in Glasgow" has hit Gold.  Congratulations Paul!

This is his Debut Solo DVD and includes new songs, some of the hits and songs that he has not performed in 35 years.   Some quotes about the DVD and Paul.

"Everyone knows Paul Rodgers is one of the greatest singers in the world.  What they are only just waking up to is that there may never be another like him." Mick Wall - Classic Rock Magazine

"A consummate professional and a true pleasure to work with.  They call Paul Rodgers 'The Voice' for a good reason.  But lest we forget he is a great songwriter as well."  Bob Hendrix - VP Experience Hendrix

"Blessed with one of the most distinctive voices in rock,  his voice has retained its wonderful range and lustre."  The Times London

"Paul Rodgers in concert is an experience like no other.  He proves that greatness knows no limits, love knows no boundaries and most importantly music can conquer all."  Jeb Wright

"I believe him to be the voice of rock & roll."  Sully Erna - Godsmack

"From the first time I heard 'All Right Now' I knew this was the voice of someone who would write his own chapter in the book of great rock singers.  Paul Rodgers still has the voice that others are measured by and aspire to be compared to."   Paul Stanley

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

12/10: O2 LED ZEPPELIN CONCERT IMAGES

O2 Rehearsals



PAUL RODGERS WITH ANSWER

Friday, December 13, 2007

PAUL RODGERS NEW YEARS EVE WEBCAST

www.eq.tv will be doing a live webcast with Paul Rodgers on New Years Eve, live from the El Dorado Casino in Reno NV Starting at 3pm - 1am Pacific time Concert time approx 9.30pm Rock in the New Year with a live, high-energy performance by the soulful, singer-songwriter, Paul Rodgers. Rodgers appears live in the Eldorado Showroom on Sunday and Monday December 30 and 31. The New Years Eve performance will be available as a free webcast on www.eq.tv. With a soulful, bluesy swagger, the multi-talented Rodgers not only belts out his songs, but he also plays piano and guitar. The rock-n-roll chart topping Rodgers will ring in 2008 with some of his most memorable soulful hits including "All Right Now," "Feel Like Making Love" and "Can't Get Enough." Not only will his show include an array of his classic rock hits, but Rodgers comes with a fresh sound including some of the latest hits off of his newest #1 Gold CD/DVD release, "Live In Glasgow." Recorded in October 2006 on his sold out UK tour, "Live In Glasgow" showcases Rodgers with a voice and sound that is stronger than ever. Fans will get a taste of some of Rodgers' newest songs including "Warboys (A Prayer For Peace)" and "Far Distant Shore"
to go along with his popular hits. A noted singer and songwriter, Rodgers has written, recorded, produced and released 28 albums worldwide since the late '60s.
This platinum-selling artist is recognized for his electrifying lead performances in a number of rock bands including Free (1968-1973), Bad Company
(1974-1982) and The Firm with Jimmy Page (1984-1986.) Not only has Rodgers led a number of bands to the top, over the span of his career, Rodgers' has performed with an eclectic mix of some of the industry's top artists including Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Slash, Bryan Adams, Motown's Sam Moore, The Four Tops and more.
After reaching success selling over 90 million records as the lead in popular rock bands over the years, Paul Rodgers enjoyed solo success when he was nominated for a Grammy for his 1993 release, "Muddy Water Blues."
Most recently, in 2005-2006, Rodgers joined with Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor for the Queen and Paul Rodgers World Tour. With a passion for writing and performing music, Rodgers continues to storm stages both nationally and internationally. Rodgers' resume reads like a rock history lesson. From leading three top rock bands to international success, to selling platinum albums across the world, Paul Rodgers has got what it takes to make your New Year a rockin' one. Tickets are available for $85, $100 and $175.
Show times are 8pm Sunday, December 30 and 10pm Monday, December 31. For tickets and more information, call Eldorado Show Reservations at 800-648-5966. Paul Rodgers has just returned from London where  he performed at the 02 Arena along with Led Zeppelin as a tribute to Atlantic Records' founder the late Ahmet Ertegun.

Webcast @ http://eq.tv/watch/paulrodgers

Thursday, December 6, 2007

QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS NEW SINGLE,  "Say It's Not True" 100,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING!

Download demand for the track "Say It's Not True" went beyond everyon'e expectations with over 100,000 and counting.  "Say It's Not True", written by Queens' Roger Taylor, was recorded by Taylor, Brian May and Paul Rodgers, as a gift to Nelson Mandela in lieu of them being unavailable to appear at the December 1 concert.  They are presently in the recording studio completing a new album for release in 2008.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

SAY IT'S NOT TRUE

QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS NEWLY RECORDED
FREE DOWNLOAD FOR NELSON MANDELA’S 46664 ON WORLD AIDS DAY

Click here to download the song

Click here to watch the video

Lyrics for SAY IT'S NOT TRUE

Say it’s not True

The harder we play
The faster we fall
When we think that we know it all
We know nothing at all

The letter arrives
Like a bolt from the blue
So what’s left of your lives
All your dreams lost to you

Say it ain’t true
Say it today
When I open my eyes
Will it all go away

Say it’s not true
Say it for real
Can’t be happenin’ to you
Can’t be happenin’ to me

It’s hard not to cry
It’s hard to believe
So much heartache and pain
So much reason to grieve

With the wonders of science
And all the knowledge we’ve stored
Magic cocktails for lives
People just can’t afford

You can say it’s not true
You can say it’s not right
So hard to believe
The size of the crime

Say it’s not true
Say it’s not real
Can’t be happenin’ to you
Can’t be happenin’ to me

Thursday, November 29, 2007

ON THIS DAY

November 29, 1984:

Wednesday, Sept 26, 2007

Paul Marries....

The Soul of Rock Paul Rodgers married former Miss Canada, Exercise Physiologist and Artist Cynthia Kereluk in a surprise outdoor wedding ceremony on their 10th anniversary. The guests were invited to a garden party at their country home and were informed that the entertainment would begin at 7 pm - at which time it was announced by Paul that the guests were actually attending their wedding. So, under a rising moonlit sky of shooting stars, in Canada's Okanagan Valley, Rodgers and Kereluk exchanged vows before 70 of their closest friends and family. The most humorous moment occurred when Cynthia was asked do you take this man to be your husband and she responded with, "Absolutely!" and then added, "I do."

"There is magic on earth." said Paul

Thursday, Sept 13, 2007

DVD hits US Charts

"Live In Glasgow"  Paul Rodgers debut solo DVD continues in the charts 3 months after its release.
This week it hit #3.  There is also a companion CD. To order Click Here.

Thursday, Sept 6, 2007

Photocharity Presents Concert of Hope Honoring BB King to End Youth Homelessness

Photocharity has organized the Concert of Hope honoring BB King on October 12, 2007 at SDSU's Open Air Theatre, which is also dubbed "The Concert to End Youth Homelessness." BB King, a dedicated Photocharity Music Angel for many years now, will also perform at the event, held in his honor.

Paul Rodgers, George Thorogood, Taj Mahal, Blind Boys of Alabama and other national acts, will be performing in the concert. All funds raised will go toward launching a program that aids homeless 18 to 24 year olds.

Many of BB King's friends and colleagues will have an opportunity to share kind words commemorating his achievements in both music and philanthropy, while the children from The Storefront, a program of San Diego Youth and Community Services and the only emergency homeless shelter in San Diego for teens ages 12-17, will give a short musical performance to show their gratitude for all that he has done for them.

Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com, and prices are $180, $90, $54.
Pre-sale is from September 4-7, and the code for purchase of pre-sale on Ticketmaster is "saveyouth".

Tuesday, Aug 28, 2007

Pacific Amphitheatre - Fender Museum KRF (Kids Rock Free Program)

Sadie Martinez meets Paul after the show and gets an autograph

Igniters Band mates Emileen Bernal and Dillon Brown meet Paul after the show

Paul and Robbie Krieger of Doors backstage at the Pacific Amphitheatre talking over the good ole days

Robbie Krieger of The Doors backstage at the Pacific Amphitheatre in California tells Rodgers that after Jim Morrison's death the band flew to England to track him down to ask him to join.

Saturday, Aug 25, 2007

Check out the Paul Rodgers Vintage Rock review: http://www.vintagerock.com/pr07.aspx!

Thursday, Aug 16, 2007

Mayor Eugene Montanez with staff from Fender Museum awarding Paul a proclamation for Paul Rodgers week in Corona, CA

Thursday, Aug 16, 2007

Backstage at Pacific Amphitheatre, Paul congratulates Mark & Brian on their landmark 20 year anniversary with KLOS

Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007

Paul Rodgers, the Doors do justice to their pasts!

OCREGISTER Review: Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger delivered moments of magic, but the Bad Company/Free vocalist lived up to top billing with a crowd-pleaser.

By ROBERT KINSLER
Special to the Register

One of the greatest bands of all time, the Doors left behind recordings that are a collective part of rock 'n' roll consciousness. Fans are not only deeply familiar with the melodies sung by the late Jim Morrison, they even know the extended keyboard solos crafted by Ray Manzarek and the flamenco-tinged fretwork immortalized by Robby Krieger.

Since Morrison's death in 1971, the Doors' music has had a lasting impact with audiences, rare and previously unavailable recordings still seeping into the marketplace (the latest from the band is Rhino Records' impressive two-disc "Live in Boston 1970," released just last month).

Further keeping the flame alive is Riders on the Storm, a tribute of sorts featuring Manzarek, Krieger and one-time Fuel singer Brett Scallions. (The Cult's frontman Ian Astbury was on board when this revivalist concept emerged as the Doors of the 21 {+s}{+t}Century earlier this decade.)

How carefully these Riders recreate the Doors experience in the '00s – as it attempted to do for nearly an hour Sunday night at Pacific Amphitheatre – likely may be a matter of debate, but Scallions is clearly a kindred spirit of the late Morrison. His thin frame, black attire and fluid stage movements helped bring plenty of energy to this performance.

His routine eventually faltered because his own voice failed as a substitute for Morrison's deep and resonant baritone. But the good news for Doors fans was that both Manzarek and Krieger were in excellent form, replicating and improvising around timeless riffs and melodies from "Break on Through," "Light My Fire" and "L.A. Woman" (the latter two both clocked in at around 10 minutes apiece).

But headliner Paul Rodgers was clearly the winner this night. Back to his solo ways after a well-received tour fronting Queen – and backed by a strong four-man band, with kudos to the dual guitar attack of Howard Leese and Kurtis Dengler – Rodgers performed his best-known hits from both Bad Company and Free during an 80-minute performance.

Long recognized as one of rock's greatest vocalists, Rodgers proved it again and again here with pitch-perfect renditions of "Rock and Roll Fantasy" and even more challenging fare, such as "Can't Get Enough," "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Saving Grace." His set only gained momentum as the night wore on, and his vocal firepower was up to the challenge, leading the crowd through sing-alongs during "Shooting Star," "All Right Now" and "Bad Company."

But Rodgers really sealed the deal with an amazing vocal display during a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Little Wing," bringing both heartfelt emotion and dynamics to the piece.

Canadian singer-guitarist Pat Travers opened the night with a pleasing set of hard-rocking blues. Though most known for his cover of Stan Lewis' "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)," that audience favorite was outdistanced by newer material such as "Crash and Burn" and "I Don't Care."

Link to ocregister review here: http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/music/abox/article_1806314.php

Saturday, Aug 4, 2007

FENDER CELEBRATES PAUL RODGERS WEEK AUGUST 6 - 11

MEDIA RELEASE

Corona Ca, August 6  Mayor Eugene Montanez, a member of the Fender Museum Board, has named August 6-11 Paul Rodgers week in Corona.
Platinum selling singer, songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Paul Rodgers will be celebrated with prizes, performing and more.
LED ZEPPELIN'S JIMMY PAGE: "Paul Rodgers has been and still is by far one of the finest talents of our musical genre." - 2007
Great as his talent is, here at the Fender Museum he is great for other reasons. He quietly continues to support Kids Rock Free (KRF) and this year, once again, he shares his success with prizes, performing and concert tickets for the kids.
Fender Museum is pleased to celebrate the man and his music with aspiring musicians in KRF Program. Paul's hard work making him a legend in today's music culture is a tremendous influence on the kids studying guitar, piano, bass, drums, voice and combo band at Fender Museum. His unselfish gifts inspire the kids to work hard to improve their skills and share their talents through performing, just as he has done. Interestingly, one of Paul's guitarists is 17 year old Kurtis Dengler.
To hear The Igniters perform Rock & Roll Fantasy click here

The Igniters are: Alex Romero – Bass Gt. 13 yrs. old, Dillon Brown – Guitar  12 yrs old, Emileen Bernal - Vocals  13 yrs old, Austin Rubic – Drums  13 yrs old, Matt Rubic – Guitar  11 yrs old

Monday, July 23, 2007

ON NEWS STANDS NOW!

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

DVD #1 in Canada

#1 PAUL RODGERS "LIVE IN GLASGOW"
#2 Evanescence "Anywhere But Here"
#3 Queen "On Fire:Live At The Bowl"
#4 Crazy Frog "Presents Crazy Video Hits"
#5 Meat Loaf "Hits Out Of Hell"
#6 Bruce Springsteen " Live In Detroit"
#7 U2 "Rattle & Hum"
#8 Neil Young "Live At Massey  Hall"
#9 Roger Waters "Wall:Live In Berlin"
#10 Bon Jovi "Crush Tour Live"

Also #1 in Norway and #4 in the UK

The DVD is now available in our merchandise section.

Wednesday, June 26, 2007

DVD #4 IN ENGLAND & SCOTLAND

"LIVE in GLASGOW" Paul Rodgers' DEBUT SOLO DVD charted at #4 on the UK's DVD Charts.
Jimmy Page and Brian May both attended Rodgers' Sold Out Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall and had this to say,

"Paul Rodgers has been and still is by far, one of the finest talents of our musical genre." - JIMMY PAGE

"Simply the greatest rock/blues singer alive!" - BRIAN MAY

The DVD includes new songs "WAR BOYS" & "FAR DISTANT SHORE" plus songs he has not performed in 35 years and many of his hits.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Paul on Dr Music's Review of the Week

Click here to see the review

Monday, May 14, 2007

Paul on Urban Rush

May 8

Paul Rodgers interviewed and performs on the Canada's TV SHOW URBAN RUSH

Sunday, May 06, 2007

Another 5 Encores for Rodgers

Tacoma, Washington Saturday night May 5. A SOLD OUT crowd applauded Rodgers and his band back to the stage for encore after encore after encore that started with "Saving Grace" "All Right Now" then Rodgers played "Seagull" solo, followed by "Ready For Love" "Simple Man" and "Standing Around Crying".It seemed that the battle of the fans was on and they did not want to be out done by fans in Milwaukee who clapped, stomped and cheered for 5 encores themselves when Rodgers played there in April.

Friday, Apr 20, 2007

A RECORD 5 ENCORES FOR RODGERS

Milwaukee Wednesday, April 18.  After a long set that included new songs and his hits, the sold out crowd at the Potawatomi Casino,  a venue where Aretha Franklin & BB King had  recently performed,  could not get enough.  So Rodgers and his band played on for 5 encores that included "Saving Grace", All Right Now", "Seagull" featuring just Rodgers, slow blues standard "Standing Around Crying", "Simple Man", finishing off the night off with "Ready For Love". It seemed  that  neither the enthusiastic crowd or the engaging Rodgers wanted the evening to end.

Thursday, Apr 19, 2007

ROCK ROYALTY GATHER

Tuesday April 17, New York City: Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records and the man who introduced R&B to the masses was honored with a celebration of his life at the Rose Theatre.

In attendence Mick Jagger, Led Zepplin's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant,  John Paul Jones, Paul Rodgers, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins & Gensis, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Neil Young, Sam Moore, Bette Midler, Stevie Nicks, Kid Rock, Jazz trumperier Wynton Marsalis, Henry Kissinger, Designer Ocasr de la Renta and others.

The after party at Central Park's Boat House featured Late Night T. V.'s Paul Schaffer and his band. It added to the excitement when Paul Rodgers, Kid Rock, Graham Nash, Bluesman Soloman Burke and others performed.

"Ahmet had a heart & soul the size of a whale, with room enough to have a special relationship with everyone he met. He would have totally been in his element at the celebration, close to the music that he loved so much. He is missed." - Paul Rodgers

Monday, Jan 23, 2007

Headlines and Reviews

Evening Post Nottingham

Bristol Evening Post

Sunday Post Glasgow

Western Daily Press

The Entertainer (Doncaster)

Doncaster Advertiser

Sheffield Telegraph

ROCK'n'REEL

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007

GEORGE HARRISON One of my ICONS written by Paul Rodgers

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007

#1 Vocalist in 2006 JAPAN's Player Magazine Reader's Poll

RODGERS RULES JAPAN. Paul Rodgers was voted the best vocalist by Japanese rock fans. In the 2006Player magazine Readers’ Poll, Rodgers came out on top of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Eric Clapton, Whitesnake’s David Coverdale, The Rolling Stone’s Mick Jagger, The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis, Bon Jovi’s Jon Bon Jovi and a few Japanese artists to grab the number one position.

Friday, Jan 05, 2007

RODGERS A ROCK ICON

Thursday, Jan 04, 2007

Paul Rodgers Drummer Ryan Hoyle Featured in Drummer Magazine