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IN THE RECORD BUSINESS, IMITATION IS NOT THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY. HERE IS A LIST OF MUSICIANS OR GROUPS WHO HAVE BEEN SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT:

Artikal Sound System v. Dua Lipa (“Live Your Life” vs. “Levitating”)
The Estate of Randy Wolfe v. Led Zeppelin (“Taurus” [Spirit] vs. “Stairway to Heaven”)
The Estate of Jimmy Smith v. Drake (“Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2”)
Radiohead v. Lana Del Rey (“Creep” vs. “Get Free”)
Estate of Marvin Gaye v. Ed Sheeran (“Thinking Out Loud” vs. Let’s Get it On”) 
Queen and David Bowie v. Vanilla Ice (“Pressure” vs. “Ice Ice Baby”)
Estate of Marvin Gaye v. Robin Thicke and Pharell Williams (“Got to Give it Up” vs.“Blurred Lines.”
Fogerty (Label for Credence Clearwater Revival) v. Fogerty (“Run Through the Jungle” “The Old Man Down the Road”)  
Roy Orbison v. 2 Live Crew (“Pretty Woman”) 
Rolling Stones v. The Verve (“The Last Time” vs .“Bittersweet Symphony”)
Bright Tunes Music Copr. (The Chiffons) v. George Harrison (“He’s So Fine” vs. “My Sweet Lord”) 
The Hollies v. Radiohead (“The Air That I Breathe”  vs. “Creep”)
Huey Lewis and the News v. Ray Parker, Jr. (“I want a New Drug” vs. “Ghostbusters”) 
Tom Petty v. Sam Smith (“I Won’t Back Down” vs. “Stay With Me”)
The Kinks v. The Doors (“All Day and All of the Night” vs. “Hello, I Love You”)
Jake Holmes v. Led Zeppelin (“Dazed and Confued” vs. “Dazed and Confused”)
Willie Dixon v. Led Zeppelin (“You Need Love” vs. “Whole Lotta Love”)
Willie Dixon v. Led Zeppelin (“Bring it On Home” vs. “Bring it ON Home”)
Matt Cardle v. Ed Sheeran (“Amazing” vs. “Photograph”)           
Joe Satriani  v. Cold Play (“If I Could Fly” vs. “Viva La Vida”)  
 
NOW, YOU BE THE JUDGE. IN THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES, THERE WERE       RUMOURS, OR ALLEGATIONS, OR SOCIAL MEDIA BLATHER, ABOUT ALLEGED PLAGIARISM. WHAT DO YOU THINK? LISTEN FOR YOURSELF AND DECIDE.
 
 
EXAMPLE 1:  BILLY HALLEY & HIS COMETS, “ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK” (1950s) 
https://youtu.be/ZgdufzXvjqw  
Similar to HANK WILLIAMS’ “MOVE IT ON OVER” (1940s)  https://youtu.be/-Lza3NVH6Ig  ?
 
EXAMPLE 2:  CHUCK BERRY, “SWEET LITTLE SIXTEEN, ” (1958) https://youtu.be/ZLV4NGpoy_E . 
Similar to THE BEACH BOYS, “SURFIN’ USA” (1963) 
https://youtu.be/EDb303T-B1wN ?
 
EXAMPLE 3: BOSTON, “MORE THAN A FEELING” (1976),
https://youtu.be/t4QK8RxCAwo . 
A) Similar to NIRVANA, “SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT” (1991) https://youtu.be/hTWKbfoikeg ?
B) What about the “Weird Al” Yankovic version, “SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA”
https://youtu.be/FklUAoZ6KxY (1992)?
 
EXAMPLE 4: THE WHO, “BABA O’RILEY” (1971) https://youtu.be/x2KRpRMSu4g
Similar to BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE, “YOU A’INT SEEN NOTHING YET,”
https://youtu.be/99lyU5N--f8  (1974 ) ?
 
EXAMPLE 5: JETHRO TULL, “WE USED TO KNOW,” (1969) https://youtu.be/5EBQ-ljFlt4 . 
Similar to EAGLES, “HOTEL CALIFORNIA”  (1976) https://youtu.be/BciS5krYL80 . See also https://youtu.be/f_gt76Ld6aI
 
EXAMPLE 6: QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE, “UNDER PRESSURE”  https://youtu.be/YoDh_gHDvkk  (1981). A) Similar to
VANILLA ICE’S “ICE ICE BABY”  https://youtu.be/rog8ou-ZepE  (1990)?
B) What about the Jim Carrey version presented on In Living Color? https://youtu.be/1BTJ_n9Oqs0 (1991)
 
EXAMPLE 7: SPIRIT, “TAURUS »  https://youtu.be/gFHLO_2_THg (1968)  
Similar to “STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN”  https://youtu.be/QkF3oxziUI4 (1971)?
See also https://youtu.be/ye7hCIWwhGE
 
Score Card:
1)
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK: Infringing:  YES______  NO_____

2)
SURFIN’ USA: Infringing:  YES______  NO_____
 
3)
A) SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT:  Infringing:   YES____  NO_____

B) SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA:  Infringing:   YES:____  NO_____
 
 
4)
 YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET:  Infringing:   YES____ NO_____

5)
HOTEL CALIFORNIA:  Infringing:   YES____ NO____
            
 6)
A) ICE  ICE BABY. Infringing:   YES____  NO____
 
B) ICE ICE BABY (Carrey Vers.). Infringing:   YES____  NO____

7)
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN  Infringing    YES___  NO___

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CHRONOLOGY OF INVENTIONS/PATENTS (INCLUDING MUSIC AND AUDIO) THAT HAVE CHANGED OUR LIVES OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS:

1969: Laser Printer
          Mouse Pad
            Taser
           Magnetic Levitaion (Maglev)
1970: Fiber Optics
1971: Personal Computer (P.C.)
E-Mail
Anti-Lock Brakes
Universal Product Code (UPC) (Bar Code)                  
 1972: Video Game Console 
           Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 1973: Cellular Telephone
             Voice Mail
 1974:  Post-It Notes
            GPS
 1975:  Digital Camera
 1978:  Electronic Spreadsheet
              Microwave Popcorn Bag
 1979:   Sony Walkman
 1981:   Space Shuttle    
             Graphical Use Interface (clicking icons and images with a mouse)
 1982:   Computer Virus
 1983:  Microsoft Word 
 1984:   Macintosh (Apple) Personal Computer
             DNA Sequencing 
 1986:  3-D Printing  
 1988:  Disposable Contact Lenses 
            Stealth Bomber
 1989:  WorldWide Web (HTML) and (URL)
 1990:  Hubble Space Telescope
               Photoshop
            Caller ID  
            Portable GPS
 1991: Mobile Broadband
 1992:  E-Mail
            Text-Messaging
 1994:  Predator Drone 
            Bluetooth (2000: incorporated into products)
 1996:  Google (search)
            Cloning
            DVDs
 1997:  Hybrid Car (Gas/Electric) 
            Netflix
            Flat Screen Display
            MP3 Players 
 1998:  International Space Station
 1999:  WiFi
 2000:  Virtual Reality Generator
            Camera Phone
            USB Flash Drive
               PlayStation 2
 2001:  iPod 
            Human Genome Map
            Wikipedia 
 2002:  Blu-ray Disc
 2004:  Facebook  
 2005:  You Tube
            Google Maps
 2006:  Twitter
            Wii
 2007:  iPhone
 2008:  Android Smart Phone
 2009:  Fitbit
            Bitcoin  
 2010: Siri
 2012: Google Glass
 2013: Self-Driving Car
 2015: Tesla Model X
           Reusable Rockets
 2016: Oculus Rift
2018: Metal 3-D Printing
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TAKE COVER! WHICH WAS BETTER, THE ORIGINAL VINYL OR THE COVER VERSION? YOU DECIDE…

RESPECT
Original: Otis Redding
Cover: Arthea Franklin
 
BABY I LOVE YOUR WAY
Original: Peter Frampton
Covers: Will to Power (w. Freebird Medley)
            Big Mountain
 
ANGEL OF THE MORNING
Original: Merilee Rush
Covers: Juice Newton
             Shaggy
 
THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD
Original: David Bowie
Cover: Nirvana
 
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
Original: Dolly Parton
Cover: Whitney Houston
 
 
LOUIE, LOUIE
Original: Richard Berry
Cover:  The Kingsmen
 
PROUD MARY
Original: Ike and Tina Turner
Cover: Credence Clearwater Revival
 
GLORIA
Original: Van Morrison
Cover:  Patti Smith
 
LA BAMBA
Original:  Richie Vallens
Cover:  Los Lobos
 
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL
Original: Th Arrows
Cover: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
 
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
Original: Bob Dylan
Cover: Jimi Hendrix
 
AMERICAN WOMAN
Original: 
Cover: Lenny Kravitz
 
TORN
Original: Lis Sorenson
Cover: Natalie Imbruglia
 
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
Original: Carole King
Cover: James Taylor
 
LET’S SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER
Original: The Rolling Stones
Cover: David Bowie
 
KILLING ME SOFTLY
Original: Lori Lieberman
Cover: The Fugees (Lauryn Hill)
 
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
Original: Robert Hazard
Cover: Cyndi Lauper
 
TWIST AND SHOUT
Origina; The Isely Brothers
Cover; The Beatles
 
 
JOLENE
Original: Dolly Parton
Cover: The White Stripes
 
HALLELUJAH
Original: Leonard Cohen
Cover: Jeff Buckley
 
MACARTHUR PARK
Original: Richard Harris
Cover: Donna Summer
 
VENUS
Original: Shocking Blue
Cover: Banarama
 
BLUE SUEDE SHOES
Origina: Carl Perkins
Cover: Elvis Presley
 
A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
Original: The Beatles (Ringo Starr)
Cover: Joe Cocker
 
BECAUSE THE NIGHT
Original: Bruce Springsteen
Cover: Patti Smith
 
BIG YELLOW TAXI (THEY PAVED PARADISE)
Original: Joni Mitchell
Cover: Counting Crows
 
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Original: The Eagles
Cover: The Gypsy Kings
 
SUMMER BREEZE
Original: Seals & Croft
Cover: The Isley Brothers
 
WITHOUT YOU
Original: Badfinger
Cover: Harry Nilsson
 
TAINTED LOVE
Original: Gloria Jones
Cover: Soft Cell
 
ALWAYS ON MY MIND
Original: Willie Nelson; Elvis Presley
Cover: Pet Shop Boys
 
RED RED WINE
Original: Neil Diamond
Cover: UB40
 
MY WAY
Original: Frank Sinatra
Cover: Sid Vicious


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REMEMBERING THE AUDIO DAYS OF YESTERYEAR: RADIO HITS OF 1963

  • Another Saturday Night
  • Be My Baby
  • Blue Velvet
  • Blowin’ in the Wind
  • Da Doo Ron Ron
  • Go Away Little Girl
  • Heat Wave
  • He’s So Fine
  • If You Wanna Be Happy
  • I Will Follow Him
  • Puff the Magic Dragon
  • Ring of Fire
  • Wipe Out
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PHONOGRAPH PIRACY & SONG-STEALING; RIPPING OFF OTHERS’ WORKS

Songs (a/k/a musical compositions) as a form of original and creative expression are protectable using U.S. Copyright Law. Unfortunately, the threat of litigation and damages associated with copyright infringement do not deter everyone.

Over the years, there have been many claims that a later song copied or infringed an earlier musical composition. Some threats turned into lawsuits; others did not. 

You may be interested to learn the identities of some of the songs on the list (with the song name and original group or artist listed first, followed by the allegedly infringing song and group/artist):

  • HE’S SO FINE (The Chiffons): My Sweet Lord, George Harrison
  • GOT TO GIVE IT UP (Marvin Gaye): Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke
  • RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE (CCR [Credence Clearwater Revival): The Old Man Down the Road, John Fogarty
  • SWEET LITTLE SIXTEEN (Chuck Berry): Surfin’ U.S.A., The Beach Boys
  • BRING IT ON HOME (Willie Dixon): Bring it on Home, Led Zeppelin
  • YOU NEED LOVE (Willie Dixon): Whole Lotta Love, Led Zeppelin
  • GHOSTBUSTERS (Ray Parker, Jr.): I Want a New Drug, Huey Lewis and the News
  • ICE, ICE BABY (Vanilla Ice): Under Pressure, Queen/David Bowie
  • OH, PRETTY WOMAN (Roy Orbison): Pretty Woman, 2 Live Crew  
  • YOU CAN’T CATCH ME (Chuck Berry): Come Together (The Beatles)
  • KOOKABURRA SONG (Larrikin Music): Down Under, Men at Work
  • I WANNA BE YOUR BOYFRIEND (the Rubinoos): GIRLFRIEND, Avril Lavigne
  • TAURUS (Spirit): Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin
  • WE USED TO KNOW (Jethro Tull): Hotel California, The Eagles
  • IF I COULD FLY (Joe Satriani): Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
  • I WON’T BACK DOWN (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers): Stay with Me, Sam Smith
  • POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME (Def Leppard): Midnight Memories, One Direction
  • LOVE IS A WONDERFUL THING (The Isley Bros.): Love is a Powerful Thing, Michael Bolton
  • THE AIR THAT I BREATHE (Albert Hammond): CreepSong, Radiohead
  • TAJ MAHAL (Jorge Ben Jor): Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? Rod Stewart 
  • SORRY (Justin Bieber): Ring the Bell, White Hinterland
  • BABA O’RILEY (The Who): Best Song Ever, One Direction
  • DAZED AND CONFUSED (Jake Holmes): Dazed and Confused, Led Zeppelin
  • LADY JANE (The Rolling Stones): Borrowed Tune, Neil Young   
  • CRESCENT CITY BLUES (Gordon Jenkins): Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
  • ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT (The Kinks): Hello, I Love You, The Doors
  • UGLY AS I SEEM (The White Stripes): Born Free, Kid Rock
  • ANACREON IN HEAVEN (John Stafford Smith): The Star-Spangled Banner (words by Francis Scott Key).
  • PICTURE BOOK (The Kinks): Warning, Green Day
  • FATHER AND SON (Cat Stevens): Fight Test, The Flaming Lips
  • EXPRESS YOURSELF (Madonna): Born this Way, Lady Gaga
  • CRIMSON AND CLOVER (Tommy James and the Shondells): Black Magic, Jarvis Cocker

Did you see any songs you know on this list? Were you surprised? Listen to them; see if you agree. Coincidence or rip-off?

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Notable cover versions of great songs.

Musical tastes and preferences are, of course, subjective. Each of us has a list, mental or otherwise, of our favorite songs. And, then, every once in a while, some other artist or group comes along and hits a high note with an impressive — and, sometimes, even better — version. Here are some notable examples, in my opinion, of course:

  • AFRICA (Toto): Weezer (feat. Weird Al Yankovic)
  • ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER (Bob Dylan): Jimi Hendrix
  • ALWAYS ON MY MIND (Brenda Lee): Willie Nelson; Pet Shop Boys
  • ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT (Sam Cooke); Cat Stevens; Jimmy Buffett
  • BAKER STREET (Gerry Rafferty): Foo Fighters
  • BORN TO BE WILD (Steppenwolf): Blue Oyster Cult
  • DER KOMMISSAR (Falco): After the Fire
  • HAZY SHADE OF WINTER (Simon & Garfunkel): The Bangles
  • HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN (Bob Dylan): The Animals
  • I CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION (Rolling Stones): Devo
  • KING OF THE ROAD (Roger Miller): R.E.M.
  • LIGHT MY FIRE (The Doors); Jose Feliciano
  • LINGER (The Cranberries): Arcade Fire
  • LUCY IN THE SKIES WITH DIAMONDS (Beatles): Elton John
  • MOON RIVER (Andy Williams): Frank Ocean
  • MY WAY (Frank Sinatra): Sid Vicious
  • OH, PRETTY WOMAN (Roy Orbison): Van Halen
  • ROCK THE CASBAH (The Clash): Rachid Taha
  • SMOOTH CRIMINAL (Michael Jackson): Alien Ant Farm
  • SOLO (Lorde): Frank Ocean
  • STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (Led Zeppelin): Heart
  • SWEET DREAMS (Eurythmics): Marilyn Manson
  • TAINTED LOVE (Ed Cobb/Gloria Jones): Soft Cel; Marilyn Manson
  • VENUS (Shocking Blue): Bananarama
  • WALK THIS WAY (Run DMC): Aerosmith
  • WILD WORLD (Cat Stevens): Bastille
  • WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (Beatles): Joe Cocker
  • WONDERWALL (Oasis): Ryan Adams
  • YOUR SONG (Elton John) Lady Gaga
  • ZOMBIE (The Cranberries): Bad Wolves

What songs are on your Greatest Covers List?

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MusX music social sharing app launches with Saliva as “Featured Artist”

Saliva has recently joined MusX to become one of the “Featured Artist” on MusX iOS application available for download on the iTunes store. See what people are saying about the application below:

“musx: what Twitter #music should have been.” -InTheCaptal

“musx is like Instagram for music… Why the hell didn’t anyone think of this before?” -Cult of Mac

“musx’s emphasis on social is something that Pandora, Rdio and Beats Music can’t match.” -TUAW

ABOUT MUSX:

musx is an iOS application for sharing music with friends and exploring the latest recommendations of your hand-picked sources. For artists, venues, and bloggers, musx provides a direct way to engage music fans when and where they want music. musx sources YouTube and SoundCloud’s open libraries, providing broad access to music ranging from the most popular music videos of yesterday to yet-to-be discovered independent artists and remixes. More information and a quick walkthrough can be found on their website: www.musx.com.

 

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Review: Saliva’s ‘Rise Up’ Fires on All Cylinders

Since their formation in 1996, Saliva have redefined themselves time and again, and now with Bobby Amaru replacing Josey Scott on vocal duties the band are back to firing on all cylinders with their newest album, ‘Rise Up’. Titular lead single and album opener instills a groove-infused sense of urgency from the get-go, a testament to Saliva’s ability to write huge catchy choruses and thoroughbred rock riffs.


Saliva – Rise Up on MUZU.TV.

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Saliva Singer Bobby Amaru Talks ‘Rise Up’ Album, Joining the Band + More

A new era of Saliva is under way and the band has a solid new album to support called ‘Rise Up.’ Though fans got a taste of the new look Saliva last year with ‘In It to Win It,’ the group is making more of a promotional push for ‘Rise Up’ with new frontman Bobby Amaru stepping into the spotlight.

Loudwire had a chance to speak with Amaru ahead of the album’s release and he shared how he’s been welcomed into the group by the Saliva members and their fans, the creative process for their new album and some of his favorite tracks on the disc. The vocalist also discussed their spring touring and shared some of the artists who influenced his own live performance along the way. Check out our interview with Saliva’s Bobby Amaru below:

Congratulations on the new record. I was a big fan of what Saliva did in the ’90s and the ‘Rise Up’ album feels like it’s right there with some of the early stuff. How cool is it to be a part of this?

It’s really good man, it’s definitely the album we wanted to make. We wanted to kind of get back to what Saliva was about. Also, to not be afraid to try some different things that we never really tried before.

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Go Behind-The-Scenes With Two New Saliva Tracks AND Preview The Album (Exclusive)

We’ve teamed up with Memphis rockers Saliva to bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “No One But Me” and “Lost”, two tracks from the band’s upcoming album Rise Up, which comes out April 29th via Rum Bum Records. But that’s not all we have! Also below is a full interactive album preview where you can jump around to hear samples of each of the 12 tracks. Head on down to get these exclusive first listens!

Rise Up is available for pre-order through iTunes and Amazon.

To watch exclusive videos visit Bloody Disgusting: http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3289400/go-behind-the-scenes-with-two-new-saliva-tracks-and-preview-the-album-exclusive/

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Saliva, ‘Lost’: Exclusive Song Premiere

Bobby Amaru says his marching orders were pretty clear when he joined Saliva at the beginning of 2012 to replace original frontman Josey Scott.

“They wanted a new energy,” Amaru, who was leading his own band and had also been the drummer for Burn Season prior to joining Saliva, tells Billboard. “When we talked on the phone the first time, they told me what they were looking for. They said they really liked my voice and liked my energy and, I guess, my vibe, and they said they had been lacking that for awhile. As they would tell you, it wasn’t fun anymore in the band. It was almost like they needed a new fire, and I feel like I definitely added a new energy to the band.”

Listen to new track “Lost” and read more on Billboard.com: http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6062353/saliva-lost-exclusive-song-premiere

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Exclusive: Saliva Go Behind The Scenes in Two New Album Webisodes

Saliva‘s new album Rise Up is right around the corner, with the April 29th release produced by acclaimed producer Bobby Huff (Papa Roach, 3 Doors Down). With new singer Bobby Amaru hitting his stride in his second release with the band, Saliva’s ninth studio effort sounds more cohesively kickass than anything the crew has offered to date.

To feed the fires of anticipation for Rise Up‘s arrival, Crave is proud to present two behind-the-scenes feature clips discussing the album’s tracks. Watch below as Bobby talks about the theme of struggle behind the album’s title track, “Rise Up”.

To read more and watch the videos please visit CraveOnline at http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/676189-exclusive-saliva-go-behind-the-scenes-in-two-new-album-webisodes

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Saliva, ‘Rise Up’ – Exclusive Video Premiere

Saliva are back with the title track from their new album, ‘Rise Up,’ and the band is teaming with Loudwire to exclusively bring you the premiere of the ‘Rise Up’ video.

The clip was directed by Jon Vulpine and is split between fiery performance footage and a narrative that follows a young couple as they’re trailed by a vicious gang of masked assailants. The imminent danger faced is perfectly offset by frontman Bobby Amaru belting the line, “Tomorrow could be the end.”

Frontman Bobby Amaru told Loudwire of the song, “‘Rise Up’ was just kind of where we were at and how I felt. That whole like, been there with no regrets kind of thing. You kind of overcome the everyday challenge of life. A lot of people can relate to that.”

 

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Saliva Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Video for “Rise Up”

 

Memphis hard rock band Saliva will release their music video for “Rise Up” on April 3. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere the behind-the-scenes video. Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

Watch the video on Revolver Magazine website: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/saliva-premiere-behind-the-scenes-video-for-rise-up.html

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Q&A With Saliva’s Bobby Amaru

 

 

Pollstar checked in with Saliva a few weeks into the band’s 50+ date U.S. tour and chatted with singer Bobby Amaru, who took over as frontman in 2012.

Amura replaced Josey Scott, who had handled vocals since the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band began in 1996.

The rockers are gearing up to release their eighth studio album, Rise Up. Produced by Bobby Huff – who has worked with Papa Roach and 3 Doors Down – the LP is due out April 29 via Rum Bum Records.

Amura discussed bringing a new energy to Saliva’s live shows and even winning over some folks who weren’t always so fond of the band.

Interview below …

To read the full interview please visit the www.pollstar.com link: http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=810286

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Saliva Reveal ‘Rise Up’ Album + Spring 2014 U.S. Tour Plans

Things are about to get busy for Saliva. The band, who recently debuted their single ‘Rise Up’ here at Loudwire, have now announced the full details of their forthcoming album of the same name. Plus, they’ve revealed an extensive tour to promote the new disc.

The ‘Rise Up’ album will arrive April 29 via Rum Bum Records and the band has just revealed the artwork (pictured). The band worked closely with producer Bobby Huff on the album, which finds the group reclaiming some of the gritty rock they generated early in their career while allowing new frontman Bobby Amaru to put his own stamp on the band’s material.

In an interview we conducted with Amaru, he told us, “[This is] definitely the album we wanted to make. We wanted to kind of get back to what Saliva was about. And also to not be afraid to try some different things that we never really tried before.”

Read More: Saliva Reveal ‘Rise Up’ Album + Spring 2014 U.S. Tour Plans | http://loudwire.com/saliva-rise-up-album-details-spring-2014-u-s-tour-plans/?trackback=tsmclip

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Saliva Expected to “Rise Up” in the Charts with Juicy New Album

American rock band, Saliva, will release their new album called “Rise Up” out of Rum Bum Records on April 29th. This will be the first album that features their new singer, Bobby Amaru.

Saliva has been making hit songs for as long as anyone can remember, “Click Click Boom“, “Always“, and “Ladies and Gentlemen” to name a few; with the new album, new singer, and new sound, they are rising to the top yet again! (Pun intended) In addition to the same elements that have made them the success that they are today, fans of the established rock band can expect to hear an evolved sound in the new jams. To give you a little taste, Saliva has released a lyric video to the title track “Rise Up” and according to Bobby Amaru they have an official music video that will be premiering very soon! See Saliva’s “Rise Up” lyric video below

Saliva is currently on an extensive tour schedule that will land them in Austin this week for SXSW. Anchor Music got the chance to speak with Bobby before they come down in hopes to get an idea around the new album and the new sound, and to ask him some oddball questions that we just needed to know the answers to:

To read the full article on Anchor Music New please visit the link: http://anchormusicnews.com/2014/03/12/saliva-expected-to-rise-up-in-the-charts-with-juicy-new-album/

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Famous firsts: Saliva’s Wayne Swinny

A lot of people assumed that Saliva were out for the count when lead singer and founding member Josey Scott quit the best-selling, Memphis-based metal quartet in 2011.

As it turns out, rumors of the band’s demise were greatly exaggerated – the group sounded badder and bigger than ever with new vocalist Bobby Amaru leading the charge on last year’s In It To Win It, and their upcoming set, Rise Up (due out April 29th) could stand as a musical career high.

Ahead of the album’s release, Saliva are breaking in some new songs live on a US tour. Between dates, guitarist Wayne Swinny sat down with MusicRadar for a little thing we call Famous Firsts.

What was your first guitar, and how old were you when you got it?

“My first guitar was a department store no-name model Strat copy from Fred P. Gattas on Knight Arnold in Memphis, Tennessee. My dad took me. I got a guitar, a 15-watt combo amp and Kiss’ Dressed To Kill for around 50 bucks, which was a lot of groceries back then. [Laughs] That store and my dad are long gone, but I remember it like it was yesterday. That day changed my life forever.”

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Wayne Swinny Interview: SALIVA Rise Up with Vengeance on Brilliant New CD

An exciting new chapter has been written in the Saliva saga that entails a sensational new singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, a brilliant new CD that may be their finest recording to date, a new record label, and the launch of a new tour. Saliva is back with rock ‘n’ roll vengeance!

SALIVA has been conquering audiences with their eclectic mix of rock, metal, grunge, rap, and hip-hop … ceremoniously labeled as nu metal or hard alternative …since the band’s inception in 1996. The Memphis based band released their self-titled debut album the following year under the Rocking Chair Records label. Saliva’s second studio album Every Six Seconds would not be released until 2001 but had catapulted the band into the mainstream while achieving commercial success. The album spawned the proverbial favorites … “Superstar,” “After Me,” “Click, Click Boom,” and “Your Disease.” Many of the songs were featured in such motion pictures as The Fast and the Furious and Dracula 2000. Saliva also financially benefited with their music by being featured in various video games and sporting events including Monster Jam and WrestleMania. Every Six Seconds also instituted the band’s relationship with Island Records.

In 2002, Saliva scored commercially again with their first single entitled “Always” from the Back into Your System album. The single reached #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks and became Saliva’s biggest hit to date. The track was also featured in the game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. The album also spawned the hit “Rest in Pieces” penned by James Michael & Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and a third single “Raise Up.” Saliva was also chosen to support Kiss and Aerosmith on tour in 2003.

Survival of the Sickest (#20 on the Billboard 200) was the group’s fourth studio release in 2004. The album launched two singles …”Survival of the Sickest” and “Razor’s Edge.” The band continued to reap rewards for their music being included in video games and pay per view specials. Guitarist Chris D’ Abaldo parted ways with Saliva in 2005. Jonathan Montoya (Full Devil Jacket) eventually replaced him as the new rhythm guitarist.

Saliva released the single “Ladies and Gentlemen” in 2006 reaching #2 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock charts and became the band’s best- selling single. The single was followed-up with the album Blood Stained Love Story in 2007. The release sold 31,000 copies in its first week.

In 2010, Jonathan Montoya exited the band and Saliva announced it would continue as a four piece group.

In 2011, Saliva released Under Your Skin their seventh studio effort. It would also be their final studio album with longtime frontman Josie Scott. The album spawned the single “Nothing.”The track “Badass” co-written by Wayne Swinny was featured in the film Saw 3D.

SALIVA TODAY: Their back to rock basics line-up is … Bobby Amaru (lead vocals), Wayne Swinny (guitars), David Novotny (bass guitar) and Paul Crosby (drums/percussion). Their brand new single “Rise Up” is available to purchase at all digital stores. Rise Up …their incredible new CD on their new label… Rum Bum Records will be available to purchase on April 29th. Saliva is currently on tour and recently performed several dates in Florida.

I had the great privilege recently to chat extensively with original Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny. Wayne and I chatted about Rise Up… their latest album and its lyrical meaning, new lead singer and songwriter Bobby Amaru, the departing of Josey Scott, touring with Kiss and Aerosmith, a rock and roll comeback, Football … and so much more!

Here’s my interview with lead guitarist and songwriter for ‘Saliva’ and die-hard Oakland Raiders fan…WAYNE SWINNY.

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Interview – Bobby Amaru of Saliva

During the height of the nu-metal wave in the early 2000′s, a few bands stood tall above the rest and provided rock fans with something unique. Formed in Memphis, TN back in 1996, Saliva took rock by storm in 2001 with their sophomore album Every Six Seconds. Now going strong for eighteen years, the band has sold over 2.5 million albums, toured the world and become one of the most recognized names in hard rock. When the announcement came in 2011 that long-time vocalist Josey Scott and the band parted ways, many thought that was the end of the band. Proving critics wrong, Saliva’s never say die attitude prevailed with the addition of vocalist Bobby Amaru to the mix. With a new voice at the helm and a brand new offering of Saliva tunes ready to be released on their ninth studio album Rise Up, theses veteran rockers are ready to make a big move in 2014. Recently we sat down with the new voice of Saliva, Bobby Amaru, for a look at his beginnings with the band, their new album, his approach to winning over fans, and much more.

CrypticRock.com - Saliva has been together for almost two decades now. The band has had a series of successful singles and a diverse list of albums to their name. When you were asked to join the band as the new voice of Saliva back in 2012, how did it happen?

Bobby Amaru - We just had some mutual friends. Living in Jacksonville, some of my friends knew them and worked with them before. They heard some of my stuff and asked if I would be interested in working with them. There was really no audition, it was very simple.

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Bobby Amaru of Saliva

Just like a Phoenix rising up from the ashes Saliva is gearing up for a triumphant return to the music world. The band is gearing up for a U.S. tour slated to kick off on February 28th in Orlando. Saliva will be performing in Russia.

Saliva’s new CD Rise Up will be released April 29th Via Rum Bum Records. Rise Up features new singer Bobby Amaru who first joined the band in 2011. Rise Up is a powerful release chalked with captivating vocals, inspiring lyrics, and powerful guitar riffs. The release is a cross between Limp Bizkit meets Papa Roach meets Shinedown. Rise Up marks the Re-birth of Saliva. Saliva is destined to make a great new impact garnering new fans across the globe.

In this Exclusive interview for Hardrock Haven. Singer Bobby Amaru discusses the re-birth of the band, the new album Rise Up and upcoming tour! Plus Bobby gives Hardrock Haven fans an exclusive track by track of Rise Up.

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Getting To Know Saliva Singer Bobby Amaru

If you counted Saliva out when you heard that they had parted ways with singer Josey Scott, you have been proven dead wrong – all you have to do is give a listen to the group’s upcoming single, “Rise Up” (impacting radio and available for purchase via all digital stores on February 18th), and album of the same name (April 29th, via Rum Bum). And with new singer Bobby Amaru firmly in place, it appears as though there is a bright future for the new-look Saliva line-up, which also includes guitarist Wayne Swinny, bassist Dave Novotny, and drummer Paul Crosby.

TWRY recently to catch up with Bobby to get to know him a little better.

Interviewed by: Roger Scales

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Interview: Bobby Amaru – Saliva

BearlySinister:
First of all, I’d like to state that I’ve been a fan of Saliva from the beginning. I saw you guys in 2012 w/October Rage, I walked up and shook your hand and told you I was thoroughly impressed with your live performance. The same can definitely be said of your studio ability! You don’t see that very often these days anymore.

Bobby:
Yeah, ya know, I appreciate it man. We work pretty hard to try to bring the live show and I do as well. I take it very serious. What show did you see us? What show was it?

BearlySinister:
It was Beaumont, TX at The Gig on Crockett St.

Bobby:
Oh, OK! Yeah, yeah, yeah, so you live there?

BearlySinister:
Well, I’m FROM Texas, we moved to Kansas about a year ago.

Bobby:
Oh, OK. Yeah, we love playing Beaumont! We did a Halloween show there!

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SALIVA: ‘Rise Up’ Lyric Video Released

SALIVA is returning to the rock scene this spring with “Rise Up”, its ninth studio effort and second since the departure of original singer Josey Scott.

The official lyric video for the CD’s title track can be seen below.

The “Rise Up” album will hit the street on April 29. Current frontman Bobby Amaru is back for his second set with the band, along with longtime drummer Paul Crosby and founding members Wayne Swinny on guitar and Dave Novotny on bass.

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Saliva, ‘Rise Up’ – Exclusive Song Premiere

Saliva are ramping up to a new album and the band is teaming with Loudwire to exclusively premiere their new single ‘Rise Up’ from the disc of the same name.

It’s fitting that the band has chosen a raised fist for the artwork for their ‘Rise Up’ single as the song itself is as anthemic as they come. The group hit their power grooves with precision while new vocalist Bobby Amaru delivers the motivational kick in the pants needed to drive home the point with the ‘Rise Up’ lyrics.

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