Briefly...

Here are a few interesting stories out recently:

• On the eve of The Police show in St. Paul last week, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune ran a story about classic bands reuniting -- focus is on The Police, of course, with a mention of the Stray Cats. Paul Westerberg was also quoted on the possibility of a Replacements reunion (low).
  

• In a Mercury News (San Jose) interview, Dave Wakeling talked about about getting kicked out of a Bob Marley concert in the mid-70s. Other topics included Wakeling's recent work with Reggae legend Pato Banton, and Smile Train.

• Spin.com reported that Mick Jones and Billy Bragg recently did some impromptu performing in a surprising place. Click here for the story.
  

• The Kansas City Star ran a review of the new Crowded House CD, Time on Earth, which was released in the United States today.

• Channel NewsAsia featured an interview with Robert Smith.

• Pitchfork.com featured an interview with Deborah Harry.
  

• Yahoo Music reports that Johnny Marr and Morrissey often get together, but do not talk about The Smiths. And another Smiths-related story -- NME is reporting that the historic  Salford Lads Club, featured on the inner sleeve of The Queen is Dead, and in the Stop Me if You've Heard this one Before video, "has been dealt a severe blow after thieves stole lead and guttering from the roof."  The club, built in 1903, is in the process of restoration. 
  

• Chrissie Hynde will be opening a vegetarian restaurant in Akron, Ohio. The story was reported by many outlets -- link here for the CMJ version.

• Richard Butler talks about his solo album and reuniting with the Psychedelic Furs, who are in the midst of a major summer tour along with The Alarm and The Fixx in an interview with The Examiner. The three bands play in Boston tonight.