Recently missing in action were the Old 97’s, but we have good news. The band has picked Dallas-based singer-guitarist Salim Nourallah to produce their latest album.

If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard much from Pearl Jam, one of the reasons is that frontman Eddie Vedder has been busy doing other things, one of which is working out the kinks on his new super group with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea and Pearl Jam stickman Jack Irons.

If you ever doubted that Gibson had sole, we have proof for you.

James Brown will not go peacefully, but then did you think he would? Seven months after his death, one of his estate's trustees has resigned after being accused of misappropriating funds. At a court session in South Carolina last week, David Cannon, who also resigned as co-executor of Brown's will, handed over a check for the 350-thousand dollars he was accused of absconding with.

Powerpop progenitors Cheap Trick, who have covered the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" and John Lennon's "Cold Turkey" just performed the entire Sgt. Pepper album from start to finish at L.A.'s Hollywood Bowl. Helping them out were special guests Aimee Mann, Joan Osborne, and Ministry's Al Jourgensen and Sin Quirin.

Wondering how couples that play together get along together? They have to avoid being a bathroom hog. Just ask Thurston Moore, who has logged over 25 years in Sonic Youth with wife Kim Gordon. Look for Sonic Youth to appear on the soundtrack along with Jeff Tweedy and Pearl Jam, and a host of rock notables have banded together for the soundtrack to Todd Haynes' Bob Dylan-themed film I’m Not There, due Oct. 30 on Columbia.