SWEET’S ANDY SCOTT DISCUSSES THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE OPENING RIFFS OF MÖTLEY CRÜE’S “KICKSTART MY HEART” AND SWEET’S “HELL RAISER”
In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, Sweet guitarist Andy Scott spoke about the similarities between the opening riff of Mötley Crüe’s 1989 song Kickstart My Heart and the 1973 Sweet track Hell Raiser. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “I’ll tell you who played [Kickstart My Heart] to me the first time. We were gonna go and see Mötley Crüe and Skid Row in Sweden. I was in Sweden […]
DRUMMER CARMINE APPICE REMEMBERS JOHN SYKES
Dana’s note: Border City Rock Talk conducted an interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice, where he discussed the late, great (and gorgeous) John Sykes. Please enjoy.
TONY IOMMI AND SHARON OSBOURNE DISCUSS BLACK SABBATH’S FORTHCOMING FINAL SHOW, WITH THE ORIGINAL LINEUP OF OSBOURNE, IOMMI, WARD AND BUTLER
Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi spoke to Planet Rock, in a suite overlooking the pitch at Villa Park to discuss the incredible Back To The Beginning show being staged there on July 5th. As well as what it means to be planning both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final gig, the pair also discussed set lists, Bill Ward’s return […]
BOB DAISLEY ON NOT TAKING PART IN OZZY OSBOURNE’S BIRMINGHAM SHOW, “I DON’T THINK I’D WANNA BE A PART THAT DAY”
In a new interview with Indie Power TV, veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy Osbourne‘s early solo catalog, addressed the fact that he wasn’t invited to take part in Osbourne’s final concert, which will take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5th… […]
L.A. GUNS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “LEOPARD SKIN, ” ON APRIL 4TH; FIRST SINGLE, “TASTE IT,” AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING
It was almost 40 years ago that L.A. Guns established themselves as the undisputed sleaze kings of the Sunset Strip, and, eventually, the world. At this point in time, most bands in their position would be content to lay back, rest on their rock ‘n’ roll laurels and trot out the hits on endless repeat […]
SHARON OSBOURNE SAYS, DESPITE OZZY’S PARKINSON’S PROGRESSING TO SUCH A POINT THAT HE HAS TROUBLE WALKING, “HIS VOICE IS AS GOOD AS ITS EVER BEEN”
Ozzy Osbourne is struggling to walk amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease — but his singing voice is “as good as ever,” according to his wife Sharon Osbourne. The “Crazy Train” rocker, 76, who has been living with the brain disorder since 2019, announced his final farewell show with Black Sabbath this week before he fully retires from the […]
