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Week of July 7, 2008

Play Monday through Friday for the Grand Prize of an

EPIPHONE SLASH SIGNATURE ELECTRIC GUITAR

• Model:  Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul Standard Plustop
• U.S. MSRP:  $1,464
• Includes:  Custom hard case and certificate of authenticity
• Copy:    Designed and produced in close cooperation with Slash, this new Epiphone guitar combines all the great design features that have made the Les Paul guitar "the" rock guitar while Slash's own personal touches create a unique instrument destined to become an instant classic.
• For more information visit www.epiphone.com/slash

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July 7
On this day in 1984, Bruce Springsteen was at the top of the album charts with "Born In The USA." This was the Boss' second #1 album, and seven songs from it became Top Ten hits, including the title track. The Yardbirds broke up on July 7, 1968. All but Jimmy Page, that is, who immediately went to work putting together a new group. That group would be called Led Zeppelin. And in album news, David Lee Roth released "Eat 'Em And Smile," on this day in 1986 . . . and in 1972, the Rolling Stones were #1 on the album charts with "Exile On Main Street."

July 8
The British band Queen formed on this day in 1970, when guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor recruited school pal Fred Bulsara and formed the band. Bulsara soon became known as Freddie Mercury and six months later bassist John Deacon was added to complete the line-up. Their first album would be released in the summer of '73. Rock shows were temporarily banned at London's Royal Albert Hall on this day in 1971, after a riot broke out at a Mott The Hoople concert. And #1 on the charts during the week of July 8th, 1965 was "Mr. Tambourine Man," a Bob Dylan tune recorded by the Byrds.

July 9
The Second British Invasion continued on the American record charts on this day in 1983. Among the invaders of the Top 40 were The Police with "Every Breath You Take," their first U.S. #1. Also on the chart were Eddy Grant, Culture Club, Madness, Elton John, Duran Duran, Rod Stewart, The Eurythmics, A Flock Of Seagulls, David Bowie, Def Leppard, and Billy Idol. On this day in 1995 the Rolling Stones, clocking in at an average age of 52 1/2, played their first show in England in five years. They were supporting their new album "Voodoo Lounge," their first album without bass player and founding member Bill Wyman. And Mick Jagger became a grandfather on this day in 1992, when his daughter Jade had a baby girl.

July 10
In 1965 The Rolling Stones hit #1 on the American charts for the first time with their undisputed classic "Satisfaction." This Jagger/Richard composition held the top spot for 4 weeks and was certified Gold, a million seller. In 1968 Eric Clapton announced the break-up of the legendary '60's group Cream, after a farewell tour. Although their image as a supergroup still survives today, Cream hit the American Top 10 only twice, both in 1968. Eric went on to form Blind Faith with Steve Winwood. And on this day in 1964, the film "A Hard Day's Night" premiered in The Beatles' hometown of Liverpool. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets from the airport to the city center for a huge parade.

July 11
Rock 'n' roll and the movies were close bedfellows in the '80's, thanks perhaps in part to a 1979 film made by Neil Young called "Rust Never Sleeps." That film premiered in L.A. on this day that year and gave Neil a hit record, "Hey Hey, My, My." In 2000, Lars Ulrich of Metallica appeared before a Senate panel. He testified against against file-sharing services like Napster that allow people to trade music for free on the Internet. Napster was eventually shut down, and later returned as a “play for pay” service. And David Bowie's "Space Oddity" was released on this day in 1969. While its release had been timed to coincide with the Apollo 11 moon landing, it didn't become a hit in the US until 1973.

July 12
On July 12, 1962, a new rock group was making its debut at the Marquee Club in London. This group was led by a skinny kid with big lips, and took its name from the lyrics of a Muddy Waters song. That boy was Mick Jagger . . . the group, the Rolling Stones. In 1969 Blind Faith made its first American concert appearance. That group included Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood. A year later in 1970, Janis Joplin performed with her new group The Full Tilt Boogie for the first time. It was this group that backed her on her big hit "Me And Bobby McGee." And Happy Birthday to Christie McVie, formerly of Fleetwood Mac.

July 13
The biggest rock benefit in history took place on this day in 1985. Live Aid - an intercontinental concert event organized to raise money to help fight world hunger. There were two simultaneous shows; one in Philadelphia, the other in London. Phil Collins played both places. Other highlights of the day included a Led Zeppelin reunion with Collins on drums, and Paul McCartney's unmiked but heartfelt closer, "Let It Be." And this weekend in 1992 the always-fashionable Jerry Garcia launched his line of neckties at Bloomingdales in New York City. The ties featured designs created by Garcia, who was not only a great guitarist, but a very talented artist.