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Ian Hunter to Release Solo Album
Last November we reported that Ian Hunter, frontman for Mott the Hoople, would be entering the recording studio at the start of 2012. The fruits of his labor have resulted in a new album, ‘When I’m President,’ which will be released on Sept. 4.
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Richie Sambora to Release Solo Album
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora will release his third solo album, ‘Aftermath of the Lowdown’ on September 4, Brave Words over the weekend. The album will be on indie label Dangerbird Records, with whom he signed back in May.
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Autographed Copy of Neil Peart’s ‘Far and Away’ Sells for $187
Neil Peart of Rush is not only one of rock’s most unique lyricists, but his verbal dexterity translates to prose, as well. Since 1996, he has written five books detailing his travels, both on tour and his personal journeys. An autographed copy of his most recent book, 2011′s ‘Far and Away: A Prize Every Time,’ recently sold for $187.00 on eBay.
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New Documentary Features Bruce Springsteen Discussing ‘Wrecking Ball’
Back in February, Bruce Springsteen met with the European press in Paris to talk about his new album, ‘Wrecking Ball,’ which had yet to be released. Director Thom Zimny, who has worked with Springsteen on his videos and concert DVDs, has taken highlights from that press conference and made a 22-minute documentary, ”Wrecking Ball:’ A Conversation with Bruce Springsteen,’ complete with several songs from the album and other video footage. The film premiered on CNN’s website.
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See U2′s ‘Boy’ Cover Model All Grown Up
Posing for one album cover is rare, but to be on three is almost unthinkable. As a child, Peter Rowen, a Dublin-based photographer appeared three times on the cover of albums by U2.
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Lita Ford Reconciles With Former Runaways Joan Jett and Cherie Currie
With a new album, ‘Living Like a Runaway‘, that was released today (June 19), Lita Ford is thinking of the future. However, there is one aspect of her past that she recently confronted. She ended her long-running feud with Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, with whom she was in the Runaways from 1975-1979.
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Alice Cooper Explains His Admiration for Lady Gaga
Rock n’ roll, as well as politics, makes strange bedfellows. When we first heard that Alice Cooper covered Lady Gaga‘s ‘Born this Way‘ at Bonnaroo on June 9, we collectively scratched our heads. In a new interview, Cooper provides insight in to what he likes about the pop star.
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Elton John Forced to Cut Concert Short Due to Safety Risk
Elton John‘s concert in the English seaside resort town of Blackpool was cut short Monday (June 16) due to safety concerns. Two hours into his concert at the Blackpool Tower Headland — the first ever at the new outdoor arena — he was informed by police that the strong winds could pose a threat to the stage. The audience evacuated and no one was hurt.
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Gene Simmons Watches His Daughter Audition For ‘The X Factor’
Gene Simmons of Kiss became a world-famous musician the old-fashioned way: by working hard both in the studio and on stage. However, his daughter Sophie is taking a more modern approach to her budding singing career, by auditioning for ‘The X Factor.’
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Backstage Footage of Aerosmith Reveals Band in Good Spirits
The members of Aerosmith may have engaged in a war of words during their long layoff, with the most recent battle coming during a profile on ‘60 Minutes.’ However, a video shot before the band’s first concert of their ‘Global Warming’ tour shows Steven Tyler engaged in some good old-fashioned chop-busting on bassist Tom Hamilton.
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Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down on Camera over Jack’s MS Diagnosis
The shocking news that Jack Osbourne is suffering from multiple sclerosis caused his mother, Sharon, to break down when talking about it on ‘The Talk,’ the CBS talk show of which she is one of the co-hosts.
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Rush’s ‘Clockwork Angels’ Slated for High Chart Debut
Rush look to have its highest charting album in nearly 20 years. Billboard is reporting that ‘Clockwork Angels‘ will likely debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 when the chart is released on Wednesday (June 20).