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AC/DC: String Tribute Release Date Announced
The release date for the string tribute to AC/DC, titled "Back in Baroque", has been set for Nov. 4 through Vitamin/CMH Records. "Back in Baroque" features the AC/DC album "Back In Black" getting the full works in the style of a string orchestra. For more information on the CD, click here. ...March 5, 2003
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AC/DC Get The String Treatment
Los Angeles-based CMH Records are in the process of putting together a string tribute to AC/DC, titled "Back in Baroque", featuring the album "Back In Black" getting the full works in the style of a string orchestra. The CD is scheduled for release in late spring. Also available from the label are t...March 3, 2003
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: Be Careful What You Wish For
MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Rock'n'Roll Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "Well, they say 'Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.' "N.Sixx clothing by Dragonfly (male and female) is in over 150 accounts. So nee...March 1, 2003
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Former AC/DC Bassist On HALL OF FAME Snub: It Is 'Unacceptable'
Despite having been snubbed by the organizers of the Rock And Roll Of Fame, ex-AC/DC bassist Mark Evans claims that he is excited that his former band is being inducted. "I am absolutely thrilled for the band to finally make it into the Hall of Fame," Mark told Australia's Undercover News. "It is .....February 26, 2003
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JIZZY PEARL: I Am Not In A Band With STEVEN ADLER
Former LOVE/HATE and current RATT frontman Jizzy Pearl has issued a statement denying his involvement in the new project spearheaded by ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler. The following is Pearl's latest posting taken from his official web site (www.jizzypearl.com): "I wake up [Friday] morning an...February 24, 2003
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AC/DC Get Louder On EPIC Reissues
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young says that the recently-reissued versions of the group's classic LPs are louder and more forceful sounding than previous CD editions of the albums. "That's the big plus, I thought. You know, I stuck one on the other day, and I stuck the new one on to compare, and it was...February 20, 2003
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AC/DC Jamming With THE ROLLING STONES: Video Available!
A video of AC/DC guitarist duo, Angus and Malcolm Young, jamming with the ROLLING STONES on stage at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia last night (Feb. 18) on a rendition of the B.B. KING blues classic "Rock Me Baby" has been posted online at www.acdc-videos.com. ...February 19, 2003
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AC/DC Jam With ROLLING STONES At Sydney Gig
AC/DC guitarist duo Angus and Malcolm Young joined the ROLLING STONES on stage at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia last night (Feb. 18) for a rendition of the B.B. KING blues classic "Rock Me Baby". The intimate show at the 2,000 seater Enmore Theatre was the only small show the STONES were ....February 19, 2003
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AC/DC To Perform Special New York City Show
AC/DC will perform a special one-off show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday, March 11. Tickets for the show are not availabe for sale, and the only way for fans to get into the gig is to win tickets from select retail, radio promotions or the group's official web site,February 18, 2003
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AEROSMITH's TYLER To Induct AC/DC Into ROCK 'N' ROLL HALL OF FAME
AC/DC will be inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame by AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. The 18th annual induction ceremony, which takes place March 10 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City, will also feature U2 inducting THE CLASH, NO DOUBT frontwoman Gwen Stefani representing THE POL...February 16, 2003
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AC/DC Drummer, Guitarist To Appear On VH1's 'Dashboard Dreams'
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young are featured on the new VH1 show "Dashboard Dreams". The show airs Monday, Feb. 17 at 9:00 p.m. and is about music and cars. Also, AC/DC is set to play a special show very soon in conjunction with a contest related to their Sony/Epic reissue...February 14, 2003
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LOLLAPALOOZA: Initial Details Released
The revived Lollapalooza summer tour — which is set to feature JANE'S ADDICTION, AUDIOSLAVE, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, JURASSIC 5 and INCUBUS, among others — is scheduled to visit the following cities, according to the organizers: Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columb...February 11, 2003
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AC/DC Looking Ahead To New LP, Live Shows
AC/DC will fulfill their contract by delivering their next studio set to Elektra, after which the veteran rock act will make their subsequent two albums for Epic, guitarist Malcolm Young told Billboard.com. This spring, the band will begin work on their final Elektra album. The band haven't yet deci...February 8, 2003
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AC/DC Road Movie: Casting Has Begun
The Herald Sun reports that casting has begun for the AC/DC road movie "Thunderstruck". The most prominent actor to be cast is Stephen Curry ("The Castle"). Newcomer Jason Gann, star of the short film "Wilfred", has also won a part. The film is about five friends who make a pact during AC/DC's Austr...February 6, 2003
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Former AC/DC Bassist Speaks Out On HALL OF FAME Snub
Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans recently gave an interview to Classicrockrevisited.com in which he discussed being snubbed by the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame after being included in the initial press release announcing AC/DC's induction. With regards to his reasons for going public about the whole af...February 4, 2003