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Van Halen Extends 2012 North American Tour
Given the famous history between Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth, few could have expected Van Halen‘s North American tour to last for even the originally planned four months when it was announced back in January. However, things are apparently going so well that the group is actually extending the tour, with 18 more dates announced via press release today (April 17).
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Axl Rose Writes Another Open Letter About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
For a guy who waited 15 years to unleash ‘Chinese Democracy’ on the public, Axl Rose is sure writing a lot these days. However, it’s not new songs producing, but rather another open letter to his fans clarifying his much-publicized decision to decline his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last weekend.
Who Should Be Next In The Hall Of Fame? – Readers’ Poll
Later tonight (April 14), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in Cleveland. With all the bad news this week surrounding Axl Rose‘s refusal and Rod Stewart‘s inability to attend the ceremony, we thought we’d try to put a positive spin on the event and ask you who else should be in the Hall of Fame.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Guitars Stolen
Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were stolen recently. The robbery took place on a soundstage in Culver City, where the band are rehearsing for their upcoming tour, Petty’s website reported Friday (April 13).
Axl Rose and Lana Del Rey Not Dating, Says DJ Ashba
Well, we knew it wouldn’t last. The news of the rumored romance between Axl Rose and Lana Del Rey had barely reached the entire Internet before it got quashed by Guns N’ Roses guitarist DJ Ashba. A reporter for TMZ spoke to Asbha while he was walking hand-in-hand with a young woman and a large man (presumably a bodyguard) down a Los Angeles street and asked him if he had any information to give.
Stevie Nicks to Appear On ‘American Idol,’ Adds More Tour Dates
With a new album, ‘In Your Dreams,’ coming out on May 3 and high-profile tour with Rod Stewart this summer, we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Stevie Nicks in the very near future, particularly on television. Not only will she have a cameo on the NBC sitcom ‘Up All Night’ on Thursday (March 29), but she’ll be working with the remaining nine contestants on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 28).
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Glenn Frey Rules Out Eagles’ 40th Anniversary Tour
On May 8, Glenn Frey of the Eagles will release his first solo album since 1992. To promote ‘After Hours,’ Frey spoke with Rolling Stone, who are always willing to give some high-profile press one of their legacy artists. After a few cursory questions about the new album, which is a collection of standards from the ‘Great American Songbook,’ reporter Andy Greene asked him how, or if, the Eagles ar
Faces To Reunite For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Classic rock fans may not be getting the Guns N’ Roses reunion that they were hoping for at next month’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but one long-disbanded group will be reuniting. The Faces, who were living the sex, drugs and rock n’ roll lifetstyle before any of the Gunners had gotten their first tattoos, will perform for the first time together since 1993.
Aerosmith To Announce Tour Dates Next Week
The long wait is almost over for Aerosmith fans. On Wednesday (March 28) the band will announce the dates for its upcoming North America tour. The press conference is scheduled to take place at the fountain at The Grove, a shopping mall in Los Angeles, at 11:30AM.
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Waxes Nostalgic About ‘The Wall’
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason hadn’t listened to the band’s demos for ‘The Wall’ in over 30 years — but hearing those sessions again in preparation for the recently-released ‘Experience’ and ‘Immersion‘ box sets brought back a lot of memories.
Ozzy Osbourne And Family Returning To Television In Animated Series
It’s been a few years since the Osbourne family were a regular presence on America’s television screens, and even longer since we were even remotely interested in anything they had to say. But that hasn’t stopped Sharon Osbourne from continuing her efforts to tarnish her husband’s musical legacy stay famous. Toronto’s Cuppa Coffee Studios is producing ‘The F’n Osbournes,’ a 20-episode stop-motion
Members Of Kiss, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses Form Supergroup
Latin America will be getting a thunderous dose of heavy rock, as the Rock ‘N’ Roll Allstars, an 11-piece supergroup comprised of Gene Simmons of Kiss, Joe Elliot of Def Leppard and many others will tour South and Central America this spring. A press co
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