Music News Podcast Lynyrd Skynyrd Keyboardist Dead at Age 56

Billy Powell, the only keyboardist Lynyrd Skynyrd ever had, died last night at his home near Jacksonville, Florida. He was 56. No cause of death has been announced.

New Slash “Action Figure”

McFarlane Toys have announced the pending release of the Slash guitar hero “action figure.” Some the specs: “Figure measures 11 inches at top of hat. Articulated at neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees and ankles. Includes guitar and 5 inch wide by 3 1/2-inch deep Guitar Hero logo base.” The Slash doll is set to be released sometime next month

Grammy Line Up Keeps Getting Bigger and Better

With the addition of U2, this year’s telecast will feature arguably the three biggest bands on the planet right now (U2, Radiohead, Coldplay) along with the three biggest rappers (Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne) and a Beatle (McCartney.) Well done, Grammys. The Grammys also revealed the initial slate of special guest presenters: Jack Black, Duffy, actor Simon Baker, Charlie Haden, Josh Groban and Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel L. Jackson!

Internet Car Radio On The Way

miRoamer, a global innovator in the Internet radio industry, recently announced a partnership with Blaupunkt, one of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers and specialists in car multimedia. The partnership introduced the world’s first Internet car radio, giving drivers access the world’s largest and most diverse selection of Internet radio content through their car stereo.