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Briefly: Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi, Ashlee Simpson, Eddie Kramer
The state of Illinois filed suit against the Dave Matthews Band this week, alleging that up to 800 pounds of waste from one of its tour bus' septic tanks was dumped into the Chicago River as the bus crossed a bridge, showering people in a tour boat below.
According to published reports, the state is seeking $70,000 in civil penalties from the band and a bus driver for violations of water pollution and public nuisance laws.
In a statement, the band's spokesperson said that the driver contends that he wasn't involved in the incident, and that the band "will continue to be cooperative in this investigation."
The box set "100 Million Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong"--which features three discs of previously unreleased songs, one disc of rarities and a behind-the-scenes DVD--is set for release on Nov. 16.
The hits compilation "NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 16" returns to the top slot on The Billboard 200 album chart this week for the second time since its release in late July. The set pushes Ashlee Simpson 's "Autobiography" down on spot to No. 2.
Prince 's "Musicology" jumps five places to No. 3, while rap group 213--which features Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg--enters the chart at No. 4 with "The Hard Way," according to Billboard.
Rounding out the Top 5 is Usher's "Confessions," up one place from a week ago.
Famed producer Eddie Kramer has assembled "Sing a Song with Six Strings," a 13-track compilation of songs "by guitar heroes inspired by children, fatherhood and family," according to a press release. Sony Wonder is scheduled to release the set on Sept. 28.
The album features six songs that were written and/or recorded specifically for the collection by Slash, Kyle Cook, Vernon Reid, Marc Ford, Craig Ross and Dean DeLeo. Additional songs on the collection include Carl Perkins' "All Mama's Children," Keb' Mo''s "Grandma's Hands" and Santana's "Let the Children Play."
