Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Saxophonist Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons knew his life would never be the same when he walked up to a New Jersey bar nearly 40 years ago and the door blew off its hinges and sailed into a storm-battered night. more info

Guardian Music — The ultimate in rock nostalgia - why bands are now gigging their old albumsRock nostalgists are having a heady time of it. It is now possible to go to three gigs a week without hearing anything new, thanks to the number of bands playing "classic alb... more info

Pasta Primavera — Philly’s Kurt Vile just released a new video for “Freak Train” off of the fab Childish Prodigy out via Matador.  This video takes place under a bridge with Vile rockin’/freakin’ out a bit with layers of lo-fi video rapidly firing all ove... more info

411 Mania — New Bonaroo DVD to feature Springsteen, the Beasties, Phish, Snoop and more... more info

Stereogum — New episodes start 12/9 on Sundance Channel. This second season at the Apollo will feature Elvis' Q&A/performances with Bono and the Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Neko Case, Nick Lowe, Levon Helm, Ray LaMontagne, Richard Thompson, and others. Tivo! more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Kanye West, Julian Lennon • Jackson’s “This Is It” Premieres • Springsteen Closes Down Giants Stadium • Lady Gaga Announces The Fame Monster LP • Oasis Officially “No Longer” • New Eminem Track, Jay-Z Hits on Rene... more info

Detroit Free Press — If you're still undecided on "Dancing in the Dark" at the Palace of Auburn Hills Nov. 13 when Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band plug in for another epic performance, check this: Palace officials announced Monday concert-goers will hear t... more info

5 Acts — Although the venue no longer exists, there is now a site to serve as an online home for Max's Kansas City.http://maxskansascity.comThe site maintains the aesthetic of Max’s, fusing together art, music and fashion. The “trio exhibitions�... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In the third excerpt from his new book, rock critic Robert Hilburn sits down with a couple of today's titans to gauge the future. After John Lennon's death in ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Bruce Springsteen just announced a nifty gift for Detroit fans next month: a performance of his 1975 classic, "Born to Run," in its entirety. more info