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Peter Criss: ‘My Alley Cat Ways Are Over’
Peter Criss last took a ride on the Kiss merry-go-round in 2004, parting ways with the band that March following the conclusion of a co-headlining tour with Aerosmith. What’s the drummer been up to since then?
Steven Tyler Set To Appear on ‘Ellen Degeneres’
‘American Idol’ returns Wednesday (Jan. 18) and Thursday with a two-night season premiere, and in advance of that momentous TV event ‘Idol’ judge Steven Tyler is doing the promotional rounds. First up is an appearance on Tuesday’s (Jan. 17) episode of ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show,’ where the Aerosmith singer will sit down for a chat.
Bruce Springsteen Rocks Around the Clock at ‘Light of Day’ Benefit
It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in all of New Jersey. Every year, the Light of Day organization holds a benefit concert at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park to raise money for the fight against Parkinson’s disease, and (almost) every year Bruce Springsteen is a super secret unannounced special guest. It’s the reason this year’s show sold out in minutes — even when tickets had a face value up
Ted Nugent Takes Aim With The Nuge-Themed Hunting Ammunition
Kiss usually have the market cornered when it comes to selling imaginative rock memorabilia and one-of-a-kind Kiss-branded items, but even Gene Simmons must bow down to Ted Nugent on this one. Right-wing rocker and hunting enthusiast Nugent has signed a licensing deal with Pierce Munitions, LLC, makers of high-quality hunting ammunition, to create a line of Nugent-branded bullets called Ted Nugen
Former Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Bob Weston Dead at 64
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Weston has died at the age of 64. His body was discovered Tuesday (Jan. 3) in his London home by police after a concerned call from neighbors. The causes of death were gastric intestinal hemorrhage, cirrhosis of the liver and throat problems, an autopsy has revealed.
Vince Neil To Leave Motley Crue Following Band’s Las Vegas Residency?
Could Motley Crue‘s upcoming residency in Las Vegas be Vince Neil‘s last shows with the band? It’s a distinct possibility, as the singer says he’s contemplating leaving the Crue following the Sin City stint, which runs Feb. 3-19 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Journey’s Neal Schon Threatens Legal Action Over Nude Picture Leak
The celebrity gossip website TheDirty.com has removed a naked picture of Neal Schon after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the Journey guitarist’s attorney. The self-shot picture depicts Schon standing in front of a bathroom mirror with his shirt pulled up and naked from the chest down.
Grateful Dead Announce ‘The Epic Tour’ Video Game, Launch ‘Phase One’
Far out, man! The Grateful Dead have announced plans for an interactive video game titled ‘The Epic Tour’ that’s based on the real-life experience of following the Dead on the road. The preparatory stage ”Phase One” of the game has just launched, with full-on game play set to begin in April 2012.
Duff McKagan Joins Guns N’ Roses Onstage In Seattle
Guns N’ Roses fans at last night’s (Dec. 16) concert in Seattle got quite a surprise when former bassist Duff McKagan joined the current incarnation of the band for a run-through of the ‘Use Your Illusion’-era single ‘You Could Be Mine.’ Duff’s band Loaded opened the GN’R show at the Key Arena in Duff’s hometown of Seattle and are scheduled to support another one tonight at the Pacific Coliseum in
Tom Petty, Eagles Line Up New Orleans Jazz Fest Appearances
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Eagles are among the artists that have signed on to headline the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which is set for April 27 through May 6 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in the Crescent City.
Slash, Aerosmith and Others Mark Metallica’s 30th Anniversary With Video Tributes
A slew of big time rock ‘n’ rollers and other high-profile fans have sent in video testimonials to mark Metallica‘s 30th anniversary, which the band celebrated last week with a four-night stand of concerts at the Fillmore Theater in their hometown of San Francisco. Aerosmith, Slash, Jimmy Page, Sammy Hagar, Queen‘s Brian May and Rush are among the artists and bands sending their best wishes in vid
John Fogerty Joins Country Star Miranda Lambert Onstage for Rowdy ‘Bad Moon Rising’
John Fogerty joined country star Miranda Lambert and her girl-group side project, the Pistol Annies onstage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles last night (Dec. 8th) for a rousing run-through of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic ‘Bad Moon Rising.’