VAN HALEN FRONTMAN DAVID LEE ROTH SAYS OF FORMER SINGER SAMMY HAGAR “THERE’S A CREDIBILITY ISSUE THERE,” VIDEO OF THEIR BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE POSTED ONLIINE
David Lee Roth says he’ll never perform Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen songs, and says the reasons are obvious. First, Roth was never sure about Hagar’s commitment to the work. Second, he says, the public has made it clear which edition they favor. “Well, there’s a credibility issue there,” Roth said, back stage at the Billboard […]
EDDIE TRUNK SAYS GROWING UP MUSIC WAS THE ONLY THING HE CARED ABOUT
Jimmie Tramel of Tulsa World reports: Hey, all you Rocklahoma-bound people. Got something for you here: Let’s suppose Ace Frehley had gotten a KISS-off and you helped revive his career. Let’s suppose the band members in Twisted Sister gave each other the stink-eye for 14 years, but you talked them into reuniting for a post-9/11 […]
MUSICIANS HONOR THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY PASSING OF RONNIE JAMES DIO, VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE PERFORMANCES POSTED ONLINE
At the May 16th’s free public memorial service for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the singer’s passing, several of Dio’s former bandmates and friends spoke and performed his music. The event was also emceed by our very own Eddie Trunk. According to […]
IRON MAIDEN FRONTMAN BRUCE DICKINSON GIVEN A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has been given the all-clear following his cancer treatment. He underwent seven weeks of medical attention a small cancerous tumor was discovered at back of Dickison’s tongue, which forced the band to put plans for their 16th album on hold. But following a recent MRI scan, specialists have now given […]
DEF LEPPARD GUITARIST PHIL COLLEN TO RELEASE MEMOIR ON OCTOBER 27TH
Atria Books has acquired North American and audio rights to a memoir by Phil Collen, lead guitarist for rock band Def Leppard for more than 30 years. Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond, written with veteran journalist and author Chris Epting and scheduled for publication on October 27th, is the first book written by a […]
FORMER DIO GUITARIST CRAIG GOLDY DISCUSSES THE SINGER, LIST OF EVENTS FOR DIO’S 5TH YEAR REMEMBRANCE CELEBRATION ALSO POSTED BELOW
In honoring the passing of iconic singer Ronnie James five years ago, former Dio guitarist Craig Goldy reminisces with Rock Scene Magazine. Watch the video below, he discusses Dio starting at the 2:42 mark. In related news, as previously reported, celebrities and musicians are honoring Dio’s 5th year remembrance celebration in Los Angeles, California this […]
