The Drive presents “ZZ Top - Live From Texas” next Thursday at Famous Players 6. Chris Jacobs will be there ...

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Eat fries and help Kids with Cancer. How? Visit New York Fries in Pine Centre Mall.

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

She won last year, but Katherine Heigl won't be joining the Emmy race this year. It's because she thinks the part on ``Grey's Anatomy'' that was written for her this season wasn't worth an award. In addition, Heigl says she did not want to potentially take away an opportunity from an actress who was given such materials.

Oprah Winfrey has the money and the fame to make her the most powerful celebrity on Forbes' new list. Tiger Woods is second. Angelina Jolie is third while her partner, Brad Pitt, is 10th on the list.

A longtime neighbour and business partner of Paul Newman's has confirmed that Newman told him about 18 months ago that he has cancer. He doesn't say what kind of cancer Newman is battling, but says he's in active treatment. Newman's publicist only says this: ``Newman says he's doing nicely.''

There's been another injury on the set of the new James Bond movie. This time, it's Bond himself. Daniel Craig was sent to the hospital because he hurt his hand. He sought medical attention, was back on the set within a matter of hours and production went on. Back in April, stuntmen were hurt while filming an action sequence on some winding lakeside roads in Northern Italy.``Quantum of Solace'' is expected in theaters later this year.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 12th share a birth date with Reg Presley (1943), lead singer of the Troggs.

In 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis' ``Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On'' entered the charts.

In 1965, the Queen announced the Beatles would be made members of the Order of the British Empire.

In 1971, the South African Broadcasting Company lifted its five-year ban on Beatles records. The ban was because of Lennon's Jesus remark.

In 1979, ``The Kids Are Alright'' film and album were released by the Who. The movie was a documentary of the group's early years.

In 1991, F-B-I agents smashed a counterfeiting ring that peddled thousands of phoney tickets for Grateful Dead shows across the U-S.

In 1994, the Rolling Stones arrived in Toronto to begin rehearsals for their "Voodoo Lounge" world tour.

The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Slash has revealed that he is currently recording his debut solo album. The guitarist said that he was using his time off from Velvet Revolver, which was instigated following the departure of singer Scott Weliand, to do as much work as possible on what he calls a more personal record.

The DVD release of All Together Now, the documentary about the creation of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles production Love, has been pushed back to the fall. The film has been accepted at several prestigious film festivals in Toronto, Washington D-C and Las Vegas and as a result will not be out on June 24th as scheduled. All Together Now explores how George Harrison and Cirque founder Guy Laliberte got the production rolling and shows producers George and Giles Martin remixing Beatles songs for Love as well as rehearsals leading up to its debut in Las Vegas.

Pearl Jam fans will soon be able to get bootlegs of the band via Verizon's V Cast service. The group just inked a deal with the mobile phone service provider to make select tracks available for sale in conjunction with their summer tour. It's an effort to continue the band's long-running commitment of letting fans have access to bootlegs of their shows. Three tracks from each concert will be made available via V Cast or at PearlJamConcerts.com. One song will be a free download, while the other two have to be purchased.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm ... “Man Songs.” Here's Dillon winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

This was the first North American hit for Genesis.

At the time their music was attracting mainly male audiences, almost 95% in fact. This song was written specifically to redress the balance.

This was one of the first songs all 3 members of Genesis helped write. Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford wrote most of the album. Phil Collins was not yet a prolific writer.

Peter Gabriel left the band 3 years before this was released. The success of this song answered questions about whether or not the band could survive without him.

The album title reflects the 3 members who were left after Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hacket left the band. This was the first single released with the lineup of Collins, Rutherford, and Banks.

It is ... Follow You Follow Me ... by Genesis.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler and Whitesnake vocalist David Coverdale's ex-wife Tawny Kitaen are among the celebrity patients undergoing detox and treatment on the second season of the reality series "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew". The series is slated to premiere in October.

Rabid hockey fan Mike Myers says he was ``star-struck'' and ``tongue twisty'' when it came to shooting a scene for his new film ``The Love Guru'' at the Air Canada Centre with his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. The comedy stars Myers as a self-help guru trying to lift the Leafs' spirits so they can win their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

The Love Guru opens in theatres June 20th.

More people watched the Celtics beat the Lakers in the first two games of the NBA Championship last week than were watching anything else on T-V. Not since 2004, when the Lakers took on the Detroit Pistons, has an NBA finals attracted this much attention.

He's got four kids and is waiting for the birth of two more. Now, the editors at StyleList.com say Brad Pitt is the hottest celebrity dad. David Beckham is in second place, followed by Johnny Depp, Will Smith, Matt Damon.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 11th share a birth date with Frank Beard (1949) of Z-Z Top.

In 1966, Janis Joplin performed for the first time with Big Brother and the Holding Company.

In 1979, Chuck Berry pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to income tax evasion.

In 1986, the Police reunited at an Amnesty International show in Atlanta, performing five songs.

In 1988, a huge charity rock concert was staged at London's Wembley Stadium. Sting, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and other singers gathered to denounce South African apartheid and honour jailed black leader Nelson Mandela.

The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

EMI and the BBC have struck a deal that might see unreleased material by the likes of Pink Floyd, Coldplay, David Bowie and many more finally getting let out of the vault. The British broadcasting giant is housing thousands of hours of video, audio and radio recordings, which EMI will be granted access to. How the label will parcel out this new material is unknown. The deal only covers artists that are under contract with EMI, which includes heavy hitters like Paul McCartney and Queen.

Gibson Guitar has launched the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker guitar, designed and produced in close cooperation with the rock legend herself. The model pays tribute to Joan Jett's iconic Melody Maker axe, and true to her trailblazer status, marks the first Gibson electric signature model designed in conjunction with a female artist.

The first authorized book on HEART is in stores now. The book features exclusive interviews with Ann and Nancy Wilson, fellow band members, as well as all of the group's producers, chronicling the behind-the-scenes story of the band. Heart is currently co-headlining a summer tour with Journey as well as working on material for a new studio album, due in 2009, in time with the band's rumored induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm ... “Man Songs.” Melissa wins a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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This is one of many early Springsteen songs featuring cars. Springsteen wrote this to energize his live shows and balance off the ballads on The River.

Junior Johnson is mentioned in the second verse. He was a NASCAR racer in the '50s and early '60s before becoming a championship car owner.

Springsteen's first car was a '57 Chevy with orange flames painted on the hood.

A photo in the program for the Born In The U.S.A. tour shows Springsteen at the Cadillac Ranch.

The Cadillac Ranch is a collection of 10 Cadillacs buried hood-first in a wheat field near Amarillo, Texas. Visitors are allowed to add graffiti to the cars, which are considered works of art.

It is ... Cadillac Ranch ... by Bruce Springsteen.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

From 1984 through 1988, he was Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations. From 1995 to 1999, he was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the organization’s global headquarters in New York. He was the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa from June 2001 until the end of 2006. His work with the United Nations has spanned more than two decades. He is ... Stephen Lewis.

Stephen Lewis will be providing a unique global perspective on Climate Change tomorrow evening at 7:00 at the Civic Centre as part of the Planning Institute of BC Conference which kicks off tomorrow here in Prince George. Joe Panter will be at the event courtesy The Drive.

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

American Idol winner David Cook will performs the National Anthem tonight prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics at the Staples Center.

Tori Spelling and Canadian-born husband Dean McDermott are parents again. The ``Beverly Hills, 90210'' alum and McDermott welcomed their second child, Stella Doreen McDermott yesterday.

Jessica Alba, and her husband Cash Warren, have a daughter named Honor Marie Warren. Alba gave birth on Saturday.

Bill Cosby's latest speaking engagement was to a captive audience. Literally. He told inmates at Rhode Island's state prison to take responsibility for their lives. Cosby spoke yesterday at a ceremony honouring inmates who have earned high school equivalency degrees or other educational certificates while in prison. He told the inmates their future success in life could overshadow past mistakes.

The little Smurfs are coming to the big screen. The blue cartoon characters will star in a movie that has both animation and live action.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 10th share a birth date with blues legend Howlin' Wolf (1910).

In 1966, ``Rain,'' the flip side of ``Paperback Writer,'' by the Beatles was released. It was the first record to use reverse tapes. John Lennon said he ``just happened to have the tape on the wrong way 'round.''

In 1971, the rock band Jethro Tull and the audience were tear-gassed by police at a Denver concert. Twenty-eight people were treated in hospital, but the show went on.

In 1977, Joe Strummer and Topper Headon of The Clash were arrested in London for spray-painting the group's name on a subway wall.

In 1981, the supergroup Asia was formed by Steve Howe and Geoff Downes from Yes, Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and John Wetton of Uriah Heep.

In 1986, Bob Geldof was awarded an honourary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth to recognize the (m) millions of dollars he had raised for the starving people of Africa.

In 1987, more than 30 people were hurt in clashes between police and fans locked out of an open-air concert by David Bowie in Milan.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

John Mellencamp is offering a free download of one of the songs on his upcoming album, Life, Death, Love and Freedom. "Longest Days" is available through VanityFair-dot-com. The lead single off the disc, which will be in Starbucks and traditional outlets on July 15th, is "My Sweet Love." Mellencamp starts his summer tour June 28th.

Gigwise.com asked people to vote on the Ultimate Supergroup consisting of anyone living or dead. The top vote getters were ... Freddie Mercury on vocals, Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist flea and on drums, Keith Moon. So I thought to myself, “How would that sound?”

Rush frontman Geddy Lee is demonstrating his love of baseball by helping preserve its history. Geddy has donated 200 baseballs autographed by former players and others associated with the Negro Leagues to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Lee has been a baseball fan since he was a kid, and began collecting game memorabilia after Rush became famous. When he recently came across the set of Negro Leagues autographed baseballs, he bought the collection specifically to give to the museum. Hank Aaron and Willie Mays are among the legends whose signatures are part of the collection.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm ... “Man Songs.” Here's Brian Thompson winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

This is Frampton's biggest hit. It took off when he included the song on his 1976 album Frampton Comes Alive, recorded at Winterland in San Francisco. Frampton Comes Alive is the best selling live album of all time. The studio version was released as a single in 1975, but went nowhere.

On the intro to the live version, Frampton used a talkbox, a device hooked up to his guitar that allowed him to create amplified, distorted vocal sounds with his mouth. The talkbox effect was a huge hit. Many musicians responded by buying one or trying to make their own. More than a few young people lost some cavities when they created faulty talkboxes and sent electric current into their mouths.

This was one of the first songs U2 performed as a group. They played it at their high school talent show using the band name Feedback.

It is ... Show Me The Way ... by Peter Frampton.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

Thanks to everyone who joined us Friday night at our 5th Anniversary Bash. Tony was blown away by ACDC tribute act, “Thunderstruck.”

Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

An appropriate film to star in with twins due any day -- Angelina Jolie says it was fun voicing the film ``Kung Fu Panda.''

``Kung Fu Panda'' has opened at number one, taking in about 60 million dollars over the weekend. Another comedy opens in second. Adam Sandler stars as a commando-hairdresser in ``You Don't Mess With the Zohan.'' Last weekend's leader, ``Sex and the City,'' slips to fourth, behind ``Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.''

Following 20 years of bing drinking and pot smoking, Ben Jones was lying on the floor ``literally dying'' when he decided to pray for help. He then went on to quit cold turkey. A year later, he was cast as Cooter in ``The Dukes of Hazzard'' and after the show ended, he was elected to Congress. That's why he says his book “Redneck Boy in the Promised Land'' is not a story about falling down, it's a story about getting up.

The actress who played Wonder Woman on T-V says she didn't do anything extraordinary when she discovered a body on the Potomac River in Washington. Lynda Carter was alone in a boat when she saw the body. She didn't have a cellphone with her, so she yelled to some fishermen and asked them to call police. Carter waited until rescuers arrived and showed them where the body was.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 9th share a birth date with guitar god Les Paul (1915), Jon Lord (19410 of Deep Purple and Mitch Mitchell (1947) with the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

In 1969, guitarist Brian Jones said he was leaving the Rolling Stones because he said he no longer saw eye-to-eye with the band's other members.

In 1970, Bob Dylan received an honourary doctorate of music degree from Princeton University.

In 1972, Bruce Springsteen signed a 10-album contract with Columbia Records.

In 1977, George Harrison divorced Patti Boyd after 11 years of marriage.

In 1987, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Duane Eddy were among those who showed up for Les Paul's 72nd birthday party at New York's Hard Rock Cafe.

The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

The Police’s final show of their reunion tour will be a public television benefit at New York’s Madison Square Garden on August 7th. The B-52’s will open for Sting and company. The only way to get tickets is through a June 14th fundraiser on New York’s two public television stations. The concert is expected to be the largest fundraising event in public television history.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm ... “Man Songs.”  Here's Judy winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

This was the second Top 100 song from the first Journey album featuring their new lead singer Steve Perry.

The song was already written when Perry joined the band. Bass player Ross Valory's wife at the time had contributed lyrics, and the band's former singer Rob Fleishman also co-wrote it, but Perry put his own signature to it.

This song, along with "Lights" which Perry did co-write, finally put Journey on the radio and on their way to Stadium Rock stardom in the '80s.

It is ... Wheel In The Sky ... by Journey.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)