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GENE SIMMONS: People Who Complain About KISS Merchandise Cut My Lawn And Pick Up My Garbage
Radar Online recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Radar: You seemed to have a deep respect for the soldiers you met at Camp Pendleton. What did you come away with? Gene Simmons: It is embarrassing what's happening to America no...May 25, 2007
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AEROSMITH Frontman: 'MICK JAGGER Is My Hero To This Day'
The Times of India recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Times of India: Who have been your biggest influences? Tyler: One of my personal biggest influences was my father, Victor Tallarico. He practised every day on a Steinway gra...May 22, 2007
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PAPA ROACH To Film 'Forever' Video
PAPA ROACH will film a video for its current single, "Forever", on May 23 in the Los Angeles area. Directing the clip will be Meiert Avis, who has previously worked with P.O.D., U2, and AVRIL LAVIGNE, among others. PAPA ROACH drummer Dave Buckner is not on the road with the band at the moment due .....May 12, 2007
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BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs' Contains Some Of The Worst Lyrics Ever, Poll Says
World Entertainment News Network reports that BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" is among 10 tracks that have been criticized in a British radio poll to find the worst song lyrics ever written. Other contenders in the BBC 6 Music's worst lyrics poll are U2's "Elevation", OASIS' "Champagne Supernova", ABC's...May 4, 2007
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AEROSMITH, OZZY OSBOURNE Contribute Tracks To JOHN LENNON Charity Record
AEROSMITH's cover of "Give Peace a Chance" is featured on the John Lennon charity tribute record "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign To Save Darfur". The all-star disc includes contributions from U2, R.E.M., CHRISTINA AGUILERA, GREEN DAY and BLACK EYED PEAS, In addition to the two-CD...April 30, 2007
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LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN Members Among U.K.'s Richest Rockers
Phil Miller of The Herald reports that the leading rock and pop bands in Britain account for nearly £3bn of the country's wealth, it has been revealed. In a list of the richest people in the UK to be published this weekend, THE ROLLING STONES account for more than £570m, with U2 not ...April 26, 2007
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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...April 24, 2007
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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...April 22, 2007
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OTEP Frontwoman Among CNN.com's 'People You Should Know'
As part of the "People You Should Know" special, CNN.com users sent in their nominations for people they'd like to know more about and one such user was James Padgett of Indiana, who stated, "I would like to see a story on Otep Shamaya. She is the lead singer of the band OTEP. She was ...April 16, 2007
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QUEEN's 'We Will Rock You' Musical To Open In Toronto Tonight
Tonight, April 10, Toronto will join the five million fans worldwide who have already rocked to the London and international smash hit "We Will Rock You" at the opening of the show at the Canon Theatre. QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor along with writer/director Ben Elton, will be among the...April 10, 2007
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METALLICA To Support ROLLING STONES At London's Wembley Stadium?
Launch Radio Networks reports that ROLLING STONES, PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE WHO and U2 might all be signing on for this summer's Live Earth concerts on July 7. According to FoxNews.com, the STONES will headline the London concert at Wembley Stadium, on a bill that will also include MADONNA, RED HOT CHILI...March 29, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD: Working Title Of New Album Revealed
DEF LEPPARD has set "Sparkle Lounge" as the working title of its new studio album, the group's guitarist Phil Collen revealed in a brand new interview with Classic Rock Revisited. According to Collen, the CD is being recorded at singer Joe Elliott's house in Dublin, Ireland with Ronan McHugh co-prod...March 9, 2007
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SAMMY HAGAR Says EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN Will Not Attend ROCK HALL Induction
Joel Selvin of the San Francisco Chronicle recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On VAN HALEN's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: "Would you have ever guessed? I wouldn't have either. I think I carved out a real stupid career in the ...March 7, 2007
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LINKIN PARK: New Album Title, Release Date Confirmed
The anticipation and rumors about multi-platinum Grammy award-winning LINKIN PARK's third studio album were finally answered today, with the announcement that the record, entitled "Minutes to Midnight", will hit stores May 15 on Warner Bros. Records/Machine Shop Recordings. Co-produced by Mike Shino...March 6, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks About New Album's Musical Direction
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Let's talk a little about the next album. We've been writing while on tour, really. At most shows, we did have this room set up backstage that we called the 'Sparkle Lounge,' where we were trying new...March 5, 2007
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