The L.A. Times has a neat article up talking to ‘The Wolfman’ director, Joe Johnston about the concepts for what a ‘wolfman’ would sound like while howling.  Among Simmons, other rock stars including David Lee Roth were recorded. Source:  http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/02/gene-simmons-and-david-lee-roth-howled-for-wolfman-sound-effects.html

It is being reported that the cassette deck is finally being dropped (at least as a standard option) by it’s final auto manufacturer, Lexus.  It’s surprising automakers have supported the medium for this long. Source:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20100225/AUTO03/2250378/1148/AUTO01/Mix-tapes-for-drives-defined-era–teen-culture