Rock Reunions Really Rumours ...

GETTING BACK TO ROCK: All around the airwaves, the buzz has been that certain legendary bands are preparing to reunite for some gigs in 2012.
Well, if you're one who's been hoping it'll happen, I sort of hate to burst your bubble, but here's the truth about it all:

The Who -- or Roger and Pete with "name" backing musicians -- have been said to be working on a 50th Anniversary reunion for the 2012 Olympics. But, with Daltrey on a roll with his solo work and Townshend's tinnitus, it's just not gonna happen.

The surviving members of Pink Floyd were reported by the UK's London Evening Standard as re-forming for the Olympics. Apparently, an "insider" gave them the info -- but, according to David Gilmour (vocalist/guitarist for the band), ""There is no truth in the media speculation that Pink Floyd are reuniting."

Now, there is a bit of truth to the band, Van Halen, coming back together for a reunion tour and album. According to their Facebook® page, tickets will be going on sale for their 2012 tour in mid-February. The talk about a VH reunion was fueled by a show they did on 5 January at a small club in New York City -- a show that introduced one of the songs from a new album, which will be called A Different Kind of Truth.

One of the most anticipated reunions was that of the original Creedence Clearwater Revival. This was hinted at by John Fogerty (lead singer and guitarist for the band) in a July interview.
But ...
sadly, it's just a wish; John and the surviving members (Doug Clifford - drums, Stu Cook - bass) have been at odds since the band broke apart in 1972 (in fact, John, allegedly, even refused to visit and perform one last time for his dying brother, Tom [rhythm guitarist for the band]). Doug and Stu claims that Fogerty had a harsh ego that pushed the rest of them around during their later years. According to Clifford, ""Leopards don't change their spots. This is just an image-polishing exercise by John. It (a reunion) might have been a nice idea 20 years ago, but it's too late."

BEYOND THE ROCK wants to take this time to congratulate Beyonce and her husband, rap star Jay-Z on the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter this past Saturday. Early this morning, mom (who, incidentally, gave birth naturally with no complications) and baby left Lenox Hill Hospital for home.
Meanwhile, Jay-Z has written and recorded a tribute to his little angel! Glory actually includes the baby's cries on the track ...

Okay ... that's it for this edition. Until tomorrow ... keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground ... and I'll see ya on the flip side!