What’s up kids – I’ve had this post sitting around, collecting links for a while now, so before the moss completely covers all of it, here it is for all of you!

Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has put all of the scandalous DD dirt that you would ever want to know into a new book. The book comes on on September 9th, and it is already on my list of must-read books – can’t wait!

The Dead Milkmen are resurfacing for a gig.

Wait, so they can’t sell beer at Molson Amphitheatre?

Cult guitarist Billy Duffy reunited with former bandmate Matt Sorum recently when the pair joined Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar to work on a track for Hagar’s upcoming solo album.

Hopefully that solo album will be better than this new Hagar tune. How many ways do I hate NASCAR? Let me count them….

Springsteen did a song for monkey lovers everywhere recently with a rare performance of “Part Man, Part Monkey.”

P.S. – the Springsteen tour is over, and yes, I’m pouting!

September 30th is the release date for the new James Taylor Covers album. Having heard several of the tracks live earlier this summer, I’m looking forward to it!

Matt @ The Syndicate points to new fresh signs that a new Pixies album might not be out of the question!

I love Ben Folds Five, and site regular Burgo pointed me towards new music from former BFF drummer Darren Jessee’s project Hotel Lights. I think I’m in love!

And yeah, did you miss my mention earlier this week about the Ben Folds Five reunion show one-off? Woo hoo!!

TDavid has the scoop on a cool “This Day in AC/DC History” widget that you can grab for your website.

The Wilson sisters say “huh-uh” to Palin’s usage of “Barracuda.”

We’ll have to wait until 2009 for that new U2 album.

On the tube:

Time to admit several guilty pleasures in the aftermath of this past week of television series and season premieres. Here are a few of the things on my DVR:

Gossip Girl – thumbs up!
90210 – I was a junkie back in the day. As far as the new show goes, the jury is slightly out, but I liked enough of what I saw in the first episode that I’ll be back to watch future episodes. I think there are interesting possibilities with the character development of an older Kelly (Jennie Garth) and I’m hoping that they’ll continue to keep that interesting. The return of Brenda (Shannen Doherty) was a bit one-dimensional and predictable by comparison.
The Shield – still great!
Z Rock – A must watch for music fans – starring and loosely based on the real-life career of ZO2 – love the cameos so far with Sebastian Bach, Joan Rivers, Harry Braunstein, etc. Lots more on the way, including Chris Barron from Spin Doctors, John Popper from Blues Traveler, and Dave Navarro. The show kind of reminds me of a musical version of Curb Your Enthusiasm – very funny!

Still on deck – Sons of Anarchy (FX)

Looking forward to quite a few things, including Californication, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, 30 Rock (duh!) The Office and True Blood on HBO, which is the new series from Six Feet Under creator Alan Ball. Hoping that David Duchovny’s trip to rehab for sex addiction won’t derail his great work on Californication, a show in which he plays….a sex addict. Californication was one of my favorite new shows last year.

That’s it from me for now – tonight: Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick at Blossom!