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RUDY SARZO: 'RANDY RHOADS Was An Amazing Musician, Teacher, Musician, Friend'

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE). An excerpt from the chat follows: Glam-Metal.com: Tell me what inspired you to write your [book, "Off the Rails"]? Sarzo: In the 25 years si...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says 'Nostradamus' Is 'Well On The Way'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has posted the following message on his web site: "I am happy to tell you that I am feeling great, the mill [K.K.'s web site, dubbed 'K.K. Downing's Steel Mill'] is now literally on fire! The mill workers are being pushed to the limits to keep up with production,...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...

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Poles Aim For Mass Guitar Record

BBC News reports that almost 2,000 musicians have gathered in the Polish city of Wroclaw to play a rock anthem by Jimi Hendrix. The guitarists were aiming to set a new Guinness World Record by gathering 1,876 guitarists in the city's market square to play "Hey Joe". Organizers say it was the biggest...

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Rock.com Launches Travel.Rock.com Site with Themed Tours and Concert Packages

Rock.com has issued the following press release: Wouldn't it be amazing to walk the same streets and hang out at the same places THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES, THE WHO, LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN, PINK FLOYD, and Eric Clapton did as they played and recorded throughout England? Want to see where Elton Joh...

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KORN: 'Hip-Hop Tribute' Due In June

Tribute Sounds has set a June 26, 2007 release date for the "Hip-Hop Tribute to Korn" CD. The disc will feature various hip-hop artists covering KORN songs. The same label has previously released hip-hop tributes to METALLICA (audio samples),JIMI HENDRIX, AC/DC (audio samples),DEF LEPPARD (audio s...

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Another JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Brings Relief To Abused Philippines Children

According to Hollywood Today, yet another Jimi Hendrix guitar has brought big auction dollars in for charity, adding to the $480,000 on of his axes brought in for Hurricane Katrina. A hand-painted replica of Hendrix's famous psychedelic Gibson "Flying V" guitar raised $15,000 for the Center of Hope...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Performs At 'Icons Of Music' Auction

TalkingMetal.com reports that the April 21, 2007 Music Rising "Icons of Music" auction in New York City, which raised $2.4 million dollars for musicians who lost equipment in Hurricane Katrina, concluded with a performance by New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron...

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DVD Uncovers JIMI HENDRIX's Guitar Work

The Associated Press reports that Guitar World magazine will release a special 16-page Jimi Hendrix tribute and an instructional DVD that shows how to play each memorable note and string-bending lick on his classic 1967 album, "Axis: Bold As Love". The DVD-magazine package hits newsstands Tuesday. "...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN, ANGUS YOUNG, STEVEN TYLER Photos To Be Displayed At LONDON GUITAR SHOW

Cult Art will be exhibiting a large collection of photographs and original art on canvas at the London Guitar Show at London's Excel on April 27-29. Included in the exhibit will be works by Ross Halfin, George Chin and Bruce Fleming along with paintings by George Ioannou and Mark Eurich featuring cl...

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Legendary Drummer CARMINE APPICE Appearing At Creative Ej In Charlotte

Carmine Appice will be conducting a workshop for drummers of all ages and skill levels at the Creative Ej School of Music on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Creative Ej is located in the Northlake Mall area between Charlotte and Huntersville, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 in advance. Appice's appearan...

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JIMI HENDRIX: 1966 Fender Mustang Guitar Sells For $400,000

Reuters is reporting that Jimi Hendrix's 1966 Red Fender Mustang guitar fetched $400,000 at an auction Saturday (April 21) to benefit musicians who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. The auction at New York's Hard Rock Cafe by Julien's Auctions raised $2,436,900, including a 20 percent buyer's fe...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'I Just Do My Instrumental Thing Because I Love It'

ConcertConnections.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON). A few excerpts follow: ConcertConnections.net: When did you first get interested in playing guitar? John: I started taking lessons when I was seven. I'm a big JIMI HENDRIX fan, and a big KIS...

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JIMI HENDRIX Litigation Results In Contempt Order, Judgment Payment

Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., the Hendrix family music company which owns and administers the Jimi Hendrix music rights, has issued the following press release: Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. recently obtained a stipulated court order of almost $900,000 against music entrepreneur Ed Chalpin. The payment t...