THE STOOGES DEBUT TO GET DELUXE REISSUE

Today I read that Rhino is going to be doing a deluxe reissue of The Stooges' classic 1969 debut album. I don't know if it is going to be as tricked out as the Raw Power reissue that is coming out on Sony Legacy next month.

The Stooges reissue is supposed to have some of the original mixes by producer John Cale and some bonus tracks as well.

As you can probably tell, I can't get enough of The Stooges. I hope to see them touring at some point this year, I'm looking forward to seeing them with James Williamson and hearing some of the Raw Power-era stuff.

HOLY S*&^! THE VELVET UNDERGROUND TO REUNITE (SORT OF)

I have no idea how this happened, but former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed, Mo Tucker and, surprisingly, Doug Yule, are "reuniting" on stage... at the New York Public Library for a conversation hosted by Rolling Stone's David Fricke. Already sold out!

I'm surprised about Yule - he replaced the much more "avant-garde" violinist/pianist John Cale in the band. More to the point, he continued on as "The Velvet Underground" after Lou, Mo and guitarist Sterling Morrison left the band. I think he actually recorded a VU album where he played all the instruments, but with future Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice. He didn't participate in the Underground's reunion tour in the '90s, and wasn't inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band either. I hope a video or transcript of this event becomes available somewhere.