Unlike brothers who fight all the time, sisters work together to overcome oppression, unfair and discriminatory labor practices, war, famine and their annoying brothers. Therefore, it should come as little surprise that when sisters get together to work, it is often in harmonious glee. While I'm sure most of my readership will be wondering why the Andrew Sisters didn't make this list, let me just repeat my usual defense: it's all in the mathematical computations. I've got this computer - the ORB 2003-X4-109 - and it does everything for me. Including write this column. Thanks, Orb.

Now the Five Best Sister Acts:

Jessica and Ashlee Simpson: These two are so good and so talented that they're not allowed to perform together. There isn't a stage strong enough to hold the two of them  And besides, you can make twice as much money if you perform separately, a fact that isn't lost on them or their dear old dad. What I find absolutely fascinating about these two is how one of them has blonde

You know what they say: the family that plays together beats the crap out of each other when the royalty statements come rolling in. Nothing divides a family like artistic and creative differences. And money. Lots of it.  Brothers are a special lot. Because guys are mostly brain-dead to begin with and insensitive jerks most of the time, put two or more of them in the same house and let the wet toilet paper fights begin. Put them in a band together and start filming. It's no coincidence that many brother acts spend most of their time fighting--though, as is my contrary nature, I managed to find two that are loving and warm just to blow the theory.  But here are the five brother acts you should be paying attention to.

Hanson: Ah, who didn't love these guys when the youngest one was still in diapers? That "MmmBop" song was way too catchy and the only way to rationalize it was to tell people that the kids were too young to know any better. Since then, they've matured and no one cares

According to police reports, White Stripes leader Jack White and his model wife Karen Elson have added another kid to their ever-expanding tribe. Henry Lee White will join his sister Scarlett Teresa White in the rock n' roll playpen. The couple tied the knot in June 2005 and, as you see, productivity has been up. They've got a FUZZBOX and they know how to use it.

Whether or not these kids will grow up to be rockers in their own limelight remains to be seen. Even though it seems as if every son of a rockstar releases his or her own album, from Lisa Marie Presley to Ziggy Marley, there are far more who don't. You just don't think about them. After all, if "all of Chuck's children are out there learning his licks" as Bob Seger once said of Chuck Berry, then where are all the little Berry solo albums? Huh? There will be time here to fantasize about what great solo careers could still be in the making someday, but right now, we'll take a quick look at the five most notable progeny who

If all the hype is to be believed, Elvis Presley was once a bigger star than Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Shakira combined. Personally, I like to remain skeptical about these things. I like to let history decide who will be the winners. So, I have quite a wait on my hands. These acts have to die and then add thirty years before the real decision is made.

So, for now, with reservations, I'm willing to say that Elvis Presley sure was popular in his day and people seem to really like the guy. Heck, Paul Simon named an album after the guy's house!

Sure are a lot of books about him and most of them are big and heavy. But, you have to ask yourself, is the cultural impact anything like what's happening with The Two Coreys?

However, I'm always touched when other people pay tribute. If you do a websearch looking for Elvis tributes, you'll give yourself a headache. Trust me, I speak from experience. Most people's idea of a tribute is to blather on endlessly and tastelessly until there

If it's pop music, there has to be a gimmick: something to make you ignore how fundamentally horrible the truth at hand really is and instead focus on how everything is suddenly cool, shiny and NEW. Most "artists" decide to use scantily clad women to get this message across. In some cases, the guys put on make-up and wear frilly clothes. At one time, bands made big, expensive, flashy videos that had nothing to do with the song but made them look tougher and taller than they actually were. Then they'd find an attractive woman and slather oil over her body until she shined. Sometimes they let these women handle power tools, though I'm not sure of the significance. Quite innovative, in some respects.

Then there are those who understand the importance in a name. I know Shakespeare suggested a rose would smell just as sweet if it were called a colonoscopy but then he lacked the courage to give his plays names that would sell. "Romeo And Juliet" just doesn't have much going for it. And

After that Sopranos fiasco, network execs won't be taking any chances with creative, artistic series finales. Lesson learned. Leave things in the hands of the creative geniuses who made things a success in the first place and you're only asking for trouble. We need more focus groups, more decisions by committee, more tried-and-true formula.

Gene Simmons is no fool. Just ask him, he'll tell you. At length. At great length. While at first I thought he might need my help coming up with implausible plot lines for his "reality" show, once I saw him trekking out to the woods with his family in a corporate-sponsored RV, barking out advertisements as they cruised down the highway, I then knew that all was safe in Gene's hands. He may be one lousy lyricist. But he knows how to entertain. Yet, I can't resist. Here are possible ways he could end his program.

Use it as an introduction to the Gene Simmons Home Shopping Network: If Gene is as driven by greed as he says, then there's no reason to

You watch Gene Simmons' Family Jewels each week and the one aspect of this great man's legacy that you don't see - or rather hear - is the music. The man isn't just a living legend because he wears big boots and crazy make-up, sticks out his tongue, breathes fire and spits blood, though that's most of it. He's also recorded a few tunes along the way -- both with his mega-successful hard rock n' roll combo KISS and as an incredible solo artist with two albums to his name. KISS released their first album in 1973--that's 34 years ago. There have been many major moments in their career that are treasured by their loving fans. Whether it's performing "Rock and Roll All Nite" or performing, uh, "Rock and Roll All Nite," KISS delivers! 

But Gene has had a deep and profound career and that should be celebrated. Here are five unforgettable moments in Gene's recorded legacy!

"Charisma": From the Dynasty album when Kiss "went disco" with "I Was Made For Loving You," "Charisma" is a one of a kind

Word is that surviving members of Acid Rock Avatars the Led Zeppelin are considering reforming. Of course, this means they'll need a new drummer since the one they had -- according to police records, John Bonham -- went off and died in 1980. While the obvious choice for a fill-in would be his son Jason, it's more fun to imagine what it would be like if they chose from the rock elite. And before you think it might be tough to find someone willing to sit behind the drums for the 27 minutes it takes LZ guitarist Jimmy Page to perform "Dazed And Confused," keep in mind that's usually when the band goes backstage, changes their shirts and play pinochle.

Here are the five drummers who could make a difference, who could transform "(And She's Buying The) Stairway to Heaven," "(It's Been a Long Time Since I) Rock n' Roll" and "(Ah) Hot Dog" into a whole new experience for a whole new generation. Whole Lotta Love, indeed!

Meg White:: Sure, I've heard the criticisms. And maybe the reason Jack