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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT: 'One Of My All Time Bass Heroes Has Passed Away'
Bassist Brian Wheat (pictured below) of Californian rockers TESLA has released the following statement: "It is a very sad day. I've just found out that one of my all-time bass heroes, Phil Kennemore [of Y&T] has passed away. "I always enjoyed him and his sense of humor. And the way he played the...January 7, 2011
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TESLA Working On 'Acoustic-Style' Album
Vocalist Jeff Keith and guitarist Frank Hannon of California rockers TESLA have been working in the studio recording some tracks for the "acoustic"-style album that the band has been planning to release for the 20th anniversary of its multi-platinum "Five Man Acoustic Jam" LP. There is no tentative...January 6, 2011
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TESLA Frontman At 'Clean And Sober Toy Run' (Video)
Video footage of TESLA frontman Jeff Keith at the third annual Clean And Sober Toy Run on December 18, 2010 in Folsom, California can be viewed below (courtesy of Capital Chaos). Keith reportedly participated in the motorcycle run and posed for pictures and signed autographs. In addition, he sat in...January 3, 2011
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TESLA Guitarist On 'Good Day Sacramento'; Interview, Performance Footage
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon took part in an interview and live performance on the December 27, 2010 edition of the CW31 morning show "Good Day Sacramento". You can now watch video footage of his appearance below. Hannon recently released a new solo album, "Gypsy Highway", which he described as "an...December 28, 2010
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TESLA Guitarist Talks About DAVE RUDE BAND In New Audio Interview
Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with TESLA guitarist Dave Rude. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. DAVE RUDE BAND, the power trio led by the TESLA guitarist, released an exclusive CD-single in San Francisco, California on December 10. The band's headlining pe...December 22, 2010
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VAN HALEN: Earliest Known Live Footage Posted To Promote Hard Rock Auctions
An extremely rare 1978 local news report from the first Texas Jam festival has been published online to promote the melodic rock/heavy metal-themed auctions of eBay seller EliteWorks. The 32-year old segment is centered on VAN HALEN's stunning performance from their very first tour and showcases the...December 17, 2010
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VAN HALEN 1981 Live Footage Posted To Promote Classic Rock Auctions
To promote their melodic rock/heavy metal-themed auctions, eBay seller EliteWorks has posted a long-lost VAN HALEN TV interview from 1981 which includes professionally shot live footage from the band's "Fair Warning" tour. The segment shows the group at the absolute peak of its live powers and perfe...December 14, 2010
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TESLA Guitarist Releases Free iPhone App
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has released a free iPhone app featuring news, music, tour dates, photos and videos. It is available now via the Apple app store (keyword search: "Frank Hannon"). Hannon recently released a new solo album, "Gypsy Highway", which he described as "an acoustic collection of...December 12, 2010
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STORMZONE: 'Secret Gateway' Video Released
"Secret Gateway", the new video from the Irish band STORMZONE, can be viewed below. The clip features footage from the band's performance at last year's Raismes Fest in Raismes, France. The song comes off the group's latest album, "Death Dealer", which was released in Europe on April 26 (three days...December 10, 2010
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TESLA's HANNON Says He Was 'Just Joking' When He Accused GUNS N' ROSES Of Ripping His Band Off
On December 3, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon went on the air on Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the "Less Is More Lounge" to clarify comments he made during a recent episode of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" when accused GUNS N' ROSES of ripping off an early TESLA track f...December 6, 2010
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SLASH Says FRANK HANNON Was 'Dreaming' When He Accused GUNS N' ROSES Of Ripping Off TESLA
During an appearance on the November 13 episode of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show", TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon accused GUNS N' ROSES of ripping off an early TESLA track for the GN'R classic "Patience". (See video below starting at around the 41-minute, 40-second mark.) The accusation came during a...November 29, 2010
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DAVE RUDE BAND To Release New CD-Single At San Francisco Show
DAVE RUDE BAND, the power trio led by the TESLA guitarist, will release an exclusive CD-single in San Francisco, California on Friday, December 10. The band's headlining performance at Bottom of the Hill will serve as the release party for the brand new track "Own The Night". Commented singer/guitar...November 29, 2010
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SHIPROCKED Rocks Leviathan Back To The Depths
"Shiprocked 2010" was a resounding success as a capacity crowd of rockers and metal heads from the global village endured Mother Nature and showed that even the mightiest gale forces couldn't keep them from rocking 24 hours a day as Shiprocked returned to port in Fort Lauderdale November 14 after a...November 23, 2010
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TESTAMENT Singer To Discuss DUBLIN DEATH PATROL On 107.7 THE BONE's 'Metal Zone'
TESTAMENT/DUBLIN DEATH PATROL singer Chuck Billy will guest on tonight's (Friday, November 19) edition of the "Metal Zone" show with host Nikki Blakk on the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone. "Metal Zone" airs every Friday night from 10:00 p.m.- to 1:00 a.m. PST. It can be strea...November 19, 2010
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Preview Clip
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed for the fourth episode of the sixth season of "That Metal Show", which is scheduled to air this coming Saturday, November 6 on VH1 Classic. A preview clip can be viewed below. According to a press release, the sixth season of "That Metal Show" is big...November 4, 2010
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