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Van Halen Talk Old Cars, Drunk Women and Early Stage Pyrotechnic Technology
The latest in a series of wide-ranging videos at Van Halen‘s official website features the elder band members sitting around a camera talking about old times like three friends sucking down brewskies in the garage. David Lee Roth leads a discussion in which Eddie and Alex Van Halen share how they would rig their stage and electronics to be ahead of their time in the early ’70s.
Scott Weiland and Velvet Revolver To Reunite for New Album and Tour
The man chosen to replace Scott Weiland as frontman for Velvet Revolver is … Scott Weiland. The oft-troubled singer is back with the band, and they’re making new music with an eye on a third studio album.
Queen to Bring Freddie Mercury to Life With Hologram
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queen‘s ‘We Will Rock You’ musical in London, the band is bringing back Freddie Mercury. The late singer will appear via hologram during next week’s run of shows at the Dominion Theatre.
Mick Jagger to Be Backed By Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire During ‘SNL’ Performance
The season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’ is becoming a mini-all star rock party. Mick Jagger will host and perform during the May 19 broadcast. The Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire will join him on stage during his performances on the show.
Chickenfoot Brainstorm Ideas For Different Devil Tour in New Video
Four days after beginning their Different Devil tour, Chickenfoot have released a video announcing the tour dates. While the timing seems random at best, it fits in with the theme of the clip that features Joe Satriani wearing a blonde wig and Civil War general mustache, and Michael Anthony sporting a porn-stache.
Night Ranger Front Man Jack Blades Will Never Grow Tired of Playing ‘Sister Christian’
When Night Ranger tours this summer, fans can expect the hits. In fact, fans can count on songs like ‘Sister Christian’ for as long as the band is physically able to take the stage. In an interview with Fox News frontman Jack Blades says it doesn’t get old, even after 30 years.
Steven Tyler Sings With 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient
A shout-out on ‘American Idol’ would have been plenty to lift the spirits of 10-year-old cancer patient Cole Grace, but while hospitalized earlier this year the Rhode Island kid found himself face-to-face with Steven Tyler. During an interview with WPRI, Grace shared what he and the Aerosmith rocker talked about.
New Rush Single ‘Headlong Flight’ Expected in April
Rush is preparing to release their first album in almost five years, and rumors are circulating that a new single will hit radio on April 19. RushisaBand.com reports that a shortened version of a song called ‘Headlong Flight’ will be available. Furthermore, it seems as if industry insiders got a peek at the new song on Wednesday.
Rolling Stones Join the List of Bands Who Won’t Play the Olympics
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has put another nail in the coffin of plans for the legendary band to play the London Olympics this summer. The 70-year-old tells the London Telegraph that he was never a fan of that idea. Pink Floyd and the surviving members of the Beatles have also shot down rumors of their potential reunions at the worldwide sporting competition over the past months.
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Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Surrogate Mother’ Delores Hall Hamm Dies
He called her ‘Auntie Delores.’ She called him ‘Buster.’ The bond between Jimi Hendrix and Delores Hall Hamm was strong, closer than that of many aunts. Hamm essentially raised the boy after he moved in with her upon entering second grade in 1949. On Tuesday, the matriarch of the family died at age 92.