DEF LEPPARD POSTPONES THEIR WINTER 2016 TOUR DATES DUE TO ILLNESS

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Def Leppard has postponed the band’s remaining dates on their Winter 2016 tour due to illness.

All shows from February 2nd (San Antonio, Tex.) through February 17th (Allentown, Penn.) will be rescheduled including the previously postponed dates in Greensboro, NC (January 27th) and Orlando, Fla. (January 30). Details on new dates will be announced soon. Tickets will be honored on the rescheduled dates. Please stay tuned to www.defleppard.com for the latest news on the postponed tour dates.

February 2, 2016— San Antonio, TX—AT&T Center
February 3, 2016— Lafayette, LA—Lafayette Cajundome
February 5, 2016— Corpus Christi, TX—American Bank Center Arena
February 6, 2016— Hidalgo, TX—State Farm Arena
February 9, 2016— Little Rock, AR—Verizon Arena
February 10, 2016—Bossier City, LA—CenturyLink Center
February 13, 2016—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun Arena
February 14, 2016—Atlantic City, NJ—Boardwalk Hall
February 16, 2016—Brooklyn, NY—Barclays Center
February 17, 2016—Allentown, PA—PPL Center

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS “SOLDIER APPRECIATION AWARD” FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

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Five Finger Death Punch recently received the prestigious “Soldier Appreciation Award” From The Association of the United States Army. The award was founded in 1950 by the then newly founded AUSA. This was based on having Germany and Europe stationed US troops that had a hard standing in the public. The soldiers had been under hard pressure and so the AUSA founded the Award to honor the organizations and/or people who supported the troops to make their daily life more easy and comfortable.

Zoltan Bathory (guitars) states, “The Soldiers Appreciation Award is something very special. The only musician ever to receive this was Elvis Presley. Clearly what we have to say resonates with a lot of veterans and a lot of service members. To know that we are reaching people and touching their lives with our music is very rewarding, and to me this really is the sole purpose of being a musician — to be able to make a positive impact in somebody’s life.”

The band will be touring with Shinedown starting in April.

FFDP/Shinedown tour dates:

April 30th – Ft. Myers, FL – Fort Rock Festival
May 1st – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 3rd – Evansville, IN – Ford Center (co-headlining w/Shinedown)
May 4th – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena (co-headlining w/Shinedown)
May 6th- Virginia Beach, VA– WNOR Lunatic Luau Festival
May 7th – Charlotte, NC – Carolina Rebellion Festival
May 9th – Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Arena (co-headlining w/Shinedown)
May 20th to May 22nd – Columbus, OH – Rock On The Range
May 20th to May 22nd – Schaghticoke, NY – Rock’N Derby
May 27th to May 29th – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma Festival

Tickets go on-sale February 4th at 10 AM Eastern. For more info & VIP offerings (beginning Tuesday, February 2) go to Fivefingerdeathpunch.com.

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BASSIST JIMMY BAIN’S OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH WAS LUNG CANCER

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Drummer Vinny Appice has released a statement on Last In Line’s Facebook page that explains the cause of bassist Jimmy Bain’s death. Read his explanation below.

“Jimmy Bain – friend, brother and band mate passed away on Saturday January 23rd, 2016.

The Medical Examiner report states the official cause of death was lung cancer.

Jimmy didn’t know he had lung cancer, but he did know he had pneumonia and was receiving treatment for it. This didn’t stop him or slow him down, we had four rehearsals 4 hours a day, then a flight to Miami for The Def Leppard Rock Cruise. A pre-sail gig and sound check was scheduled for the following day. At the gig Jimmy played great and even sang that night while holding a heavy bass guitar on his back, never complaining or asking for help.

Next day we preceded to board the cruise ship for a 5 day voyage of which we were scheduled to play Sunday the 4th day.
That gig never happened as Jimmy passed away in his cabin the night before, we were devastated.

Jimmy was a trooper, he gave his all to the band he loved, the music he loved and the fans.He didn’t want to let anyone down.
I don’t know anyone that would have attempted this schedule while being this sick and not feeling well, a trooper.

He was so happy and proud of the new album we recorded, it so unfortunate and sad he didn’t live to see it released.
We were all looking forward to being on the road and playing together again, there was such a magic between us.

Our prayers go out to his family and so many friends and fans who will miss the amazing person that was Jimmy Bain.

Vinny”

Last In Line recently posted a tribute to Bain, it can be viewed here.

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BLACK SABBATH POSTPONE TWO SHOWS DUE TO SINGER OZZY OSBOURNE’S SINUSITIS

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Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne’s health issues have temporarily forced Black Sabbath off the road. The band had to cancel their show in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta.

“Due to extreme sinusitis with Ozzy Osbourne the shows in both Edmonton and Calgary have been postponed,” they wrote on Facebook. “Details regarding rescheduled dates will be announced as soon as they are available.”

Black Sabbath are currently on their The End tour, which they launched kicked two weeks ago in Omaha, Nebraska.

The band is expected to resume their tour on February 3rd at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.

additional source: ultimateclassicrock.com

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ACE FREHLEY ANNOUNCES TOUR NORTH AMERICAN DATES

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Ace Frehley will be back on the road in late February, when he starts a new round of tour dates that will keep him in front of crowds through mid-April.

Frehley’s latest tour comes in the midst of preparation for his next studio release, which will be a covers collection. “The album’s going to be about my influences,” he said last year. “I’m probably going to do a Rolling Stones song, a Who song, possibly a Led Zeppelin song, maybe a Beatles song. Stuff from bands that I grew up on and greatly influenced me. Those are the songs I’d redo, besides vintage Kiss stuff and a Frehley’s Comet track.”

While he puts the finishing touches on that album — which will also feature a guest appearance from Slash — Frehley’s also looking ahead to his next set of new originals, which, as he told the Aquarian, could be assembled using a few vintage parts. “I’ve … been going over a lot of old tapes that I found, that were in storage for about 25 or 30 years,” said Frehley. “I found old Kiss stuff, but I also found stuff that was pre-Kiss, so it’s exciting. … There’s definitely several song ideas that I might use in the next studio record of original music.”

Further information about Ace’s tour can be found at his official site, along with details regarding several VIP packages available for the shows — including one that includes a meet-and-greet, personal photo with Frehley and an autographed guitar (guitar not included).

Ace Frehley 2016 Tour Dates

2/26 – Houston, Texas
2/27 – San Antonio, Texas
2/28 – Dallas, Texas

3/5 – Beverly Hills, Calif.
3/6 – Las Vegas, Nev.

4/1 – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
4/3 – Sunrise, Fla.
4/5 – Atlanta, Ga.
4/7 – Danville, Va.
4/11 – New York, N.Y.
4/12 – New York, N.Y.

additional source: ultimateclassicrock.com

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KISS’ GENE SIMMONS GRANTS DYING FAN’S LAST WISH

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KISS bassist Gene Simmons granted a dying teenager’s wish by visiting him in his hospital bed.

The bassist and singer spent time with 17-year-old Dilan Kohn at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Children’s Hospital of Nevada in Las Vegas last week. Dilan died a few days after Simmons’ visit, but staff have thanked him for making the youngster’s dream come true.

A statement from staff at University Medical Center, where the Children’s Hospital is based, says: “Last week, one of our patients, Dilan Kohn, got his final wish. The critically ill 17-year-old desperately wanted to meet and hang out with the rock’n’roll musician, Gene Simmons, from the band Kiss.

“Mr Simmons had not only been Dilan’s idol, but also his inspiration growing up. Mr Simmons was sent an email request last Thursday afternoon and flew into Vegas the next morning. He showed up with a big bag full of signed memorabilia just for Dilan.

“The two hung out, shared stories and laughed together for well over an hour while staff looked on with tears in their eyes. Thank you Mr Simmons for making this wish come true just in time.

“Unfortunately Dilan passed away peacefully a couple days later.”

Simmons shared the hospital’s statement on his own Facebook page.

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additional source: classicrock.teamrock.com

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