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Album: SuperHeavy, "SuperHeavy" (A&M)

Before he became something akin to the Nicolas Cage of supergroups, Dave Stewart had a nice little gig in Eurythmics, an act that defined the '80s almost so perfectly that it debuted in 1980 and broke up (pre-inevitable reunion cash-in) in 1990, before Nirvana could make Annie Lennox sad. After that? He sort of became a studio nerd and wandered around collecting phone numbers, which he eventually turned into a series of supergroups, groups that would generally feature a bunch a guys you've sort of heard of, and also Dave Stewart from Eurythmics. Before he became something akin to the Nicolas Cage of supergroups, Dave Stewart had a nice little gig in Eurythmics, an act that defined the '80s almost so perfectly that it debuted in 1980 and broke up (pre-inevitable reunion cash-in) in 1990, before Nirvana could make Annie Lennox sad.

Peter Asher to debut multimedia show in December

Peter Asher -- a singer, producer and manager whose career has included work with the Beatles, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt -- has created a multimedia show about his life that will make its U.S. debut at the Iridium in New York City on Dec. 3. Peter Asher -- a singer, producer and manager whose career has included work with the Beatles, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt -- has created a multimedia show about his life that will make its U.S. debut at the Iridium in New York City on Dec. 3.

Mick Jagger to release solo career best-of album

Mick Jagger's career apart from The Rolling Stones will get the overview treatment in October when Rhino Records releases "The Very Best of Mick Jagger."

Jerry Lee Lewis readies all-star album

Rock-and-roll patriarch Jerry Lee Lewis has obviously paid attention while all-star albums by Santana and Ray Charles have sold millions of copies and won boatloads of Grammy Awards.

Briefly: Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Slum Village, 'Dirty States'

As expected, Michael Jackson pleaded not guilty to molestation and other charges on Friday (4/30) in Santa Maria, CA.

Briefly: Mick Jagger, Carl Thomas, Sony BMG, Aaron Carter, Clint Black

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger was knighted by Prince Charles during a Friday (12/12) ceremony at London's Buckingham Palace.

Briefly: Ray Charles, Mick Jagger, People's Choice Awards, James Carter

Ray Charles, who canceled the second half of his 2003 tour in July due to hip pain, underwent successful hip-replacement surgery last week, according to his publicist. Charles plans to be back on the road by March.

New Releases, Nov. 20: Creed, Kid Rock, Mick Jagger, Sting

plus: Prince, "Now Vol. 8," Marc Anthony, Pink, KISS, Jill Scott, Ghostface Killah, Smashing Pumpkins, more.

Briefly: Janet Jackson, Mick Jagger, Jewel

plus: Musicians, their instruments and air travel. The Philadelphia Experiment plans three concert dates. U.S. law enforcement targets raves.

Rolling Stones lay the groundwork for 40th anniversary tour

The Rolling Stones are making plans to embark on a world tour in 2002. The outing will mark the group's 40th anniversary.