I gave away another set of ticket to see The Cult. I was thinking of having John Hunter co-host my interview with Ian Astbury ... but then again ... maybe not!

Listen to the Drive Nooner tomorrow for my interview with Cult vocalist Ian Astbury, or check back here tomorrow for clips of the coversation! 

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

``American Idol'' won't have a reason to say ``Chikezie Eze'' any more. Chikezie was kicked off the show last night. Syesha Mercado and Jason Castro were the other lowest vote-getters. Meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest says ``Idol'' will not let tracks by the contestants on iTunes count toward the iTunes best-seller chart because it would affect the competition, but if it was allowed, tracks by ``Idol'' finalists would probably take the top five positions. Finally, contrary to reports, Carly Smithson is not pregnant.

Also ... American Idol judge Paula Abdul will kick off NBC's ``Today Show” outdoor concert series on April 25th.

Robin Williams' marriage is falling apart. His wife, Marsha Garces Williams, filed for divorce in San Francisco Friday, citing irreconcilable differences. They've been married nearly 19 years. They met when Garces Williams was a nanny for Zachary, Williams' son from a previous marriage. The Williams also have two children, Zelda and Cody.

And then there was two. Trace Adkins and Piers Morgan battle for the title of “Celebrity Apprentice” tonight on NBC. CBS has March Madness basketball so “Survivor” returns next Thursday.

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

Those born on March 27th share a birthdate with Genesis keyboards player Tony Banks (1950) and Andrew Farriss from INXS (1959).

In 1967, the Rolling Stones were pelted with bottles, chairs and fireworks during a concert in Sweden.

Also on this date in 1967, John Lennon and Paul McCartney received a British music industry award for the most-performed song of the year -- "Michelle."

In 1973, police found marijuana, L-S-D, cocaine and prescription drugs in a suitcase after stopping a car driven by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead on a freeway near Philadelphia.

In 1986, Van Halen played its first show with Sammy Hagar in Shreveport, Louisiana.

In 1987, U-2 performed a free, hour-long concert on a downtown Los Angeles rooftop. Parts of the show were included in the video of ''Where the Streets Have No Name.''

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

The Rolling Stones have been permitted to play Blackpool, England after the city’s council lifted a forty-four year ban. The Stones were originally banned when fifty people were hospitalized after riots broke out during a 1964 gig. The incident allegedly happened when a man tried to spit at Brian Jones. Keith Richards warned the man against it and then proceeded to kick him in the face before a mass brawl broke out, with the band swiftly exiting the stage.

Dr Pepper claims it will give everyone in America a free can of Dr. Pepper if Axl Rose releases his ``Chinese Democracy'' album in 2008. Well, everyone except ex-GnR guitarists Slash and Buckethead. 

A Dr Pepper spokesman compares the effort it took to create Dr Pepper with Axl's 17-year effort to make the album, and he says once ``Chinese Democracy'' is released, ``People will refer to it as 'Dr Pepper for the ears.''

This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge is “Classic Rock – In Motion.”

Here's Dan winning a $15 A&W gift certificate. (A&W delivers between 11am and 11pm!)

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

This was written and originally recorded by Blues great Robert Johnson.

Led Zeppelin first played this for a BBC session in 1969, but the song was never released on an album. It was placed on the Box Set in 1990, and it was also made a bonus track on the Coda album for the Complete Studio Recordings.

Jimmy Page used a 12-string acoustic guitar to play this song.

The lyric, "I've had no lovin' since my baby been gone" came from B.B. King's "Woke Up This Morning (My Baby Was Gone)."

It is ... Traveling Riverside Blues ... Led Zeppelin.

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

Big day for me as I had the pleasure of giving away a couple sets of concert tickets. I set Elaine Lemcke with weekend passes and camping for the Pemberton Festival ...

And also, Claude Gouger scored comps for The Cult ...

Congrats!  

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

The ``American Idol'' judges called him ``bold, brave and potentially insane.'' David Cook sang a slowed-down rock version of Michael Jackson's ``Billie Jean'' last night, a version first done by Soundgarden's Chris Cornell. I thought Cook was brilliant. Here's a clip.

``American Idol'' still continues to dominate television ratings, but the return of ``Dancing With The Stars'' had a strong showing. Last week's two editions of ``American Idol'' were Numbers 1 and 2, while the two editions of ``Dancing with the Stars'' were Numbers 3 and 4.

Speaking of Dancing. Penn Jillette didn't have the magic on the dance floor. He's the first celeb voted off this season on ``Dancing with the Stars.'' Last night was a double-elimination results show. Former tennis champ Monica Seles had the lowest overall score, and she's the first woman to go.

An extra million people tuned into the CBS show ``How I Met Your Mother'' to see Britney Spears in a bit part. Her cameo on the show was seen by 10.6 million viewers. That's about a million more than the usual audience for the show.

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

Those born on March 26th share a birthdate with Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler (1948) and Boston bassist Fran Sheehan (1949).

In 1972, David Bowie wrote the song ``All the Young Dudes'' for Mott the Hoople.

In 1977, Foreigner's first single, ``Feels Like the First Time,'' was released. It reached number four.

In 1995, London's Sunday Times reported that John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, visited Paul McCartney's recording studio ending decades of hostility between McCartney and Ono.

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

Usually the VH1 Rock Honours pay tribute to a few bands, but The Who will get the glory all to themselves. The Who will be the only act who will be honoured at the next Rock Honours, which will be taped July 12th in Los Angeles and will air on VH1 on July 17th. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will perform, along with other acts who have yet to be announced.

A previously unreleased song featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd's original lineup may surface on the band's next studio album, which is expected out in early 2009. Guitarist Gary Rossington tells Billboard.com that he recently unearthed the song "Cottonmouth Country" from the archives with the late Ronnie Van Zant on vocals. Rossington says. "It's a cool track, pretty cool lyrics -- it's about the swamps.”

We had the rumour last week and confirmation today. Yes have announced their first tour in more than five years. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the “Close To The Edge and Back” tour will have them doing 26 North American shows including a stop in Vancouver at GM Place on August 14th. Jon Anderson says the reason for the long layoff had to do with "everybody doing different things, then all of a sudden there we are with our 40th anniversary coming up." Joining Anderson will be the classic Yes line-up with Chris Squire on bass, Steve Howe on guitar, Alan White on drums, and Oliver Wakeman on keyboards in place of his father, Rick Wakeman.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge is “Classic Rock – In Motion.”

Here's Mike Clifford winning a $15 A&W gift certificate. (A&W delivers between 11am and 11pm!)

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

This is about the ambition and dedication required to be a successful band. It also criticizes American preachers who swindle followers out of their money.

The Edge has said the guitar riff is influenced by The Stooges' (Iggy Pop's band) "1969."

This was U2's first #1 hit in England.

The first single off Rattle And Hum. It was also the first song performed in their tour documentary Rattle And Hum.

On the Zoo TV tour, Bono would perform this as Mirrorball Man, wearing a shiny preacher's suit that looked like a disco ball.

This won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance by Duo or Group in 1989. It was also the 1988 Rolling Stone Readers Pick for Best Single.

It is ... Desire ... U2.

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