UFO FRONTMAN PHIL MOGG TO LEAVE THE BAND NEXT YEAR, SAYS “IT’S MY TIME TO GO”
UFO frontman Phil Mogg has announced his retirement from the band. Mogg, the band’s only ever-present member, will leave after UFO finish a 50th anniversary tour next year. In a statement on the band’s website, Mogg says, “This decision has been a long time coming, I’ve considered stepping down at the end of UFO’s previous […]
OZZY OSBOURNE SAYS IT IS CRAZY THAT PEOPLE THINK HE IS SATANIC WHEN HE IS “TERRIFIED OF ALL KINDS OF S%#T”
James McMahon of The Guardian spoke with Ozzy Osbourne. Excerpts from the article appear, below. I am so pleased… Ozzy: I gave up drinking. At one point, I never ever imagined going a day. I was a raging alcoholic. When I used to drink booze, I’d buy a Ferrari or whatever, and Sharon would always […]
RICHIE KOTZEN, VINNIE MOORE AND GUS G. TEAM UP FOR U.S. FALL TOUR DATES
Guitar legends Richie Kotzen, Vinnie Moore and Gus G. will join forces for a 10-date U.S. tour in the fall. Prior to this tour, Vinnie and Gus will play four shows in Texas without Kotzen. Vinnie Moore and Gus G. tour dates: Sep. 13 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar Sep. 14 – San Antonio, […]
FOURTH ANNUAL “RIDE FOR RONNIE” MOTORCYCLE RALLY AND CONCERT RAISES $50,000 FOR “RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND”
As some 300 motorcycle riders and passengers arrived at Los Encinos Park on Sunday, May 6th after completing the motorcycle ride from Harley Davidson in Glendale, a rainbow appeared in the sunny, blue, but cloudy sky. Rainbows have long been associated with Ronnie James Dio and his music, and the colorful presence seemed to signal […]
5/22: VAN HALEN TOP 20 TOMORROW, TRUNKFEST COMING TO AXS 7/1, ROCKLAHOMA, STRYPER, THE CULT MEET & GREET
Well here we are with Rocklahoma weekend upon us. I'[ve hosted this festival every year, and great to be headed back for year 11. Rocklahoma is unique in that it’s the only festival that includes 80’s acts with more current bands and mixes them all. Very cool! I’ll see you out there if attending. I’ll […]
5/18: BROADCAST FROM DEF LEPPARD REHEARSAL, MORE
Want to thank all the guys in Def Leppard for having me at their rehearsal yesterday for their coming tour with Journey. Vivian invited me down to see the full production and I ended up doing my radio show from their rehearsal. Joe and Phil stopped in and joined me on the air from backstage. […]