Remember songs from the 80’s like “We Are The World” and “Don’t They Know It’s Christmas?”

There was another one too, but it had a metal twist.  Ronnie James Dio and other Dio members put together their own charity project called “Hear N’ Aid,” but it kind of fizzled.

The result was the song “Stars,” featuring members of Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, Blue Öyster Cult and even Spinal Tap. The group also enlisted Ted Nugent and Yngvie Malmsteen to record the track and put out an album, Stars, featuring live cuts by Kiss, Rush, Dio and more.

Because of contract problems, the song and album was released late and never made the transition to CD.

That is until now.  Ronnie’s widow Wendy Dio is re-releasing Stars as part of an effort to honor Dio’s memory and raise funds for the “Stand Up And Shout” Cancer Fund.

Jeesh. It’s 7 rockin’ minutes long.

There’s a new poll out today that says we’re so worried that no one can pull us out of the current economic crisis, that we’re thinking about which former President could help us.

Keep in mind, these people are no longer alive, but we would like to bring back.  Zombie presidents?  Let’s hope it doesn’t go that far. Here’s what the 60 Minutes/Variety Poll said:

36 % said they wanted the Ronald Reagan to lead America out of the economic crisis

29 % picked Roosevelt

14% picked Thomas Jefferson

8% picked Roosevelt’s successor Harry Truman

1% chose William Henry Harrison, who was inaugurated in March 1841 and died one month later.

For me, I’d choose a President that never dies to fill the role.  That would be a president from the movies. Here’s some good choices:

Robin Williams as Theodore Roosevelt from Night At The Museum – Quite bronze and fearless.

Harrison Ford as President James Marshall in Air Force One - He’ll punch ya in the face.

Morgan Freeman as President Tom Beck in Deep Impact – Com’mon.  It’s Morgan Freeman.

Harry Shearer as President Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Simpsons Movie – He’ll terminate high interest rates.

You would think that might be what were looking at here. Nope. This is the actual photo of Steven Tyler after slipping in the shower this week in Paraguay.

He tells The Today Show that he didn’t fall off the wagon, just slipped on the soap.

Ouch.  Did he have sandpaper on his shower wall?  Perhaps fighting Mike Tyson was a bad choice.

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was feeling the hurt yesterday after taking a dive in his hotel.

He and the rest of the Beantown boys are in Paraguay and had to postpone their concert Tuesday night. Here’s what happened:

The 63 year old Tyler was in the shower when he fell, hit his face and broke two teeth.

A spokesman is calling the accident “minor” even though Tyler suffered cuts to his face and had to get two dental implants.

The concert is rescheduled for tonight (Wednesday) and organizers expected more than 50,000 people will attend.

OK…one question. Paraguay must have some master dentists to be able to implant teeth, that would allow Tyler to be able to perform and sing the night after losing two teeth.

Also…Steven. Maybe try a bath next time.

John underwent throat surgery last week.  Here’s what he says on his blog:

Hey all…

I wanted to give you an update on the granuloma just above my vocal cord. I had surgery this afternoon to remove it and am now on complete vocal rest for a month or more. It’s been a very long process in waiting to see if time was an alternative to surgery, but even given two weeks’ voice rest (along with many other approaches), there was no change for the better.

I should be frustrated but I can’t seem to stop thinking about beautiful things… I never thought I’d be wishing I could do what I love again; I stay in at night, picking guitar parts off of records and dreaming of playing on the big stage. The only difference between now and when I was 18 is that now I have this beautiful, meaningful record waiting for me when I can sing it.

Until then, I’m taking off. Going to travel the country, look and listen.

sincere love

JM

Get better John!

Maybe that’s too personal of a question.

For some of you, maybe not.  Madison’s 5 year old “please don’t trash my downtown” Halloween Party happens this Saturday.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the gates, which open up at 7pm.

Not only is it a great people watching event.  They’ve got another indie musical lineup on three stages that should be a nice diversion.

The better known bands include Neon Trees, Locksley and All Time Low.  Here’s a sampling:

Damn you JBJ!  Everytime I want to pass you off as a washed up rocker of the 80’s, you go ahead and do something really cool.

A little bit of his history as I remember it:

• Kicked all sorts of Rock & Roll butt in the 80’s with Bon Jovi.
• Wrote an awesome song for Young Guns II and took an uncredited roll in the movie.
• TV appearances including: Sex and the City, 30 Rock, The West Wing, and an extended stint on Ally McBeal.
• Rebooted Bon Jovi in the early 2000’s to notable success.

Now he’s giving respect to the poor.

His latest venture is opening up a experimental new New Jersey restaurant The Soul Kitchen.  It’s a place where people pay what they can for their meal.  It’s a new idea aimed at getting rid of the negative stigma of getting a charitable free meal, or the “soup kitchen” idea.

In fact, he says his new establishment is not a soup kitchen, but a place for people who need a meal to volunteer in lieu of payment. Customers who can afford to donate a few dollars can leave a donation for their meal.

He’s giving families in need the chance to feel normal.  Here’s that he says about it.

“With the economic downturn, one of the things I noticed was that disposable income was one of the first things that went,” Bon Jovi told AP during an interview. “Dining out, the family going out to a restaurant, mom not having to cook, dad not having to clean up – a lot of memories were made around restaurant tables.”

Here comes the play on words:

Awww Jon.  You give love for your fellow man a good name.

Wanted.  Wanted!  Mashed Potatoes with chives.

You were born to be my baker, I was made to eat your sand (wich)

I’ll eat broccoli for you, these five words I swear to you

Your chicken noodle soup is like,  gooood medicine.

Wooaaaah. We’re half way there.  Wooooahh-oh.  Living on e’claires.

Can I just fast forward to 2013? Because really, I want to go back to November, 5th, 1955.

That’s when The DeLorean Motor Company says they’ll be release their brand new, electric versions of the DMC-12, the car Doc Emmit Brown made famous in “Back To The Future.” The new car will be made of original parts and a new electric engine, will be built to order and cost around $90,000.

88 MPH? No problem, the new cars are expected to be able to do 125 MPH and go 70 miles on a single charge.

Here’s the other potential benefits of an electric DeLorean:

• It will be upgradable in the future to be able to fly. “Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.”
• It can come equipped to nicely seat two adults, or one adult and a large dog.
• The electric engine eliminates the need for a Mr. Fusion power converter. Who wants a nuclear reactor in the trunk?
• 125 MPH can easily outrun Lybian terrorists.
• It’s gull wing style car doors are impressive, except when you park closely to another car or are in a drive-thru.
• $90,000 seems cheap for being able to go back in time to collect embarrasing stores about your parents.

Other than the wilhelm scream, That may be one of my favorite movie sounds.

Any character that can pull off an evil belly roll has my thumbs of approval. Thanks to IFC.com, here’s some of the best evil movie laughs. Now you’re fully prepared for Halloween.

Predator Laugh

Agent Smith

Emperor Palpatine

Vincent Price from Thriller

Chucky

House MD

The Wicked Witch

Jack Torrance

Dr. Evil

This is pretty priceless.  A haunted house in Canada put out a reaction camera and this is what they got.

I’m not sure what the thing is that’s scaring these people, but the photos from Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls are most excellent.

Enjoy…