Talk of Jackson Family Tour, Led Zeppelin Single Poised for Chart Debut, Foo Fighters Announce Short Stack of 2008 Tour Dates

The Atlanta-based promoter of R.Kelly and Chris Brown’s upcoming tour has revealed the possibility of a Jackson family tour for 2008. Leonard Rowe, who has been in the business since 1975, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution he flew to Las Vegas in April to discuss the idea with the Jacksons. Rowe said Michael didn’t shoot down the idea; he only nixed a 2007 tour because of the amount of preparation involved. No additional planning has been started.

Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” will make its debut on the U.K. singles charts this week, thirty-six years after first appearing on Zep’s fourth album. The track hadn’t been released as a single until now, as a part of Zeppelin’s digitally remastered greatest-hits album, Mothership. Reports put “Stairway” currently at number fifty-six, but its position is expected to rise before the week is over.

Rumors that Jon Bon Jovi is seeking political office in his home state of New Jersey have been greatly exaggerated. Speculation began after Bon Jovi hired former New York Mayor David Dinkins’ chief of staff as his publicist and maintained a residence in NJ. “His day job is going too well, and this way he can keep the house,” his rep said.

John Mayer has announced a holiday charity show on December 8th at L.A.’s new Nokia Theatre. At the gig, Mayer will play a solo acoustic set, then one with the John Mayer Trio (also featuring Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino) and a third with his usual touring band.

The Foo Fighters have confirmed a handful of 2008 tour dates in support of this year’s Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Full list after the jump.

Foo Fighters 2008 Tour Dates:
January 23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
January 25 - Memphis, TN - FedExForum
January 26 - […]

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