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Rock News Randoms 3-27-20

Rock News Randoms 3-27-20

PAUL MCCARTNEY checks in periodically with the writers of “The Simpsons” to make sure Lisa is still a vegetarian . . . because that was a condition of his guest appearance back in 1995.    AXS TV announced that the 5th season of “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar” will premiere on Sunday, April 19 at 8:30pm, featuring DEF LEPPARD. The new…read more »

Rock News Randoms 3-24-20

Rock News Randoms 3-24-20

ALICE COOPER told Rolling Stone he will use the downtime from having his North American tour postponed to work on new music. STEVIE NICKS has been listening to the new HARRY STYLES album “Fine Line”, and she says it’s inspiring her to write new music. She also compared it to the classic FLEETWOOD MAC album “Rumours“. DENNIS DEYOUNG says he wants to reunite with STYX for one last tour.   JON…read more »

COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

CLICK HERE TO DONATE During times of uncertainty, Americans come together to support each other. COVID-19 is a new test of our collective strength. As social distancing and self-quarantining become the new normal, we’re facing new economic challenges. Industries are seeing sales decline, and workers are losing tips, wages or jobs because of canceled events,…read more »

Epicenter Festival Is Canceled

Epicenter Festival Is Canceled

Danny Wimmer Presents Regretfully Announces Cancelation Of Spring Festivals: Epicenter – May 1-3 In Concord, NC; Welcome To Rockville – May 8-10 In Daytona Beach, FL; Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival – May 15-17 In Columbus, OH Fall Festivals Will Go On As Scheduled Including Louder Than Life In Louisville, KY Expanding To 4…read more »

Rock News Randoms 3-18-20

Rock News Randoms 3-18-20

“Music Moments” is a new album that was created by the Alzheimer’s Association, and many musicians of different genres contributed a song, including JOAN JETT. The reunited original lineup of BULLETBOYS is said to be working on new music. ALEX LIFESON of RUSH is self-quarantining. He posted on social media: “Just returned from spring break with my…read more »

Rock News Randoms 3-13-20

Rock News Randoms 3-13-20

TONY IOMMI has confirmed rumors that MICHAEL BOLTON auditioned for BLACK SABBATH back in the ’80s.  Interestingly, Michael DENIED the rumors a few years ago. So, it’s unclear if it actually happened.  LED ZEPPELIN scored another victory in their long-running copyright dispute over whether “Stairway to Heaven” ripped off Spirit’s “Taurus”. On Monday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s decision of no copyright…read more »

Rock News Randoms 3-9-20

Rock News Randoms 3-9-20

CHRIS CORNELL’s widow Vicky says the rest of the guys in SOUNDGARDEN never reached out to her after he died.  Vicky and the band are currently battling in court over unpaid royalties and seven unreleased recordings Chris made before his death.    DAVID CROSBY is now critiquing fans’ joints on Twitter.  He called one “a snake who swallowed a bowling ball” .…read more »

The Allman Brothers Band: Trouble No More – All Access

The Allman Brothers Band: Trouble No More – All Access

As of February 28th, The Allman Brothers Band along with Island Mercury/UME celebrate the 50th anniversary with a massive, career spanning retrospective called, Trouble No More. It’s available as a 10 lp deluxe vinyl box, a 5-cd set and digitally, all re-mastered to perfection. Hear the tunes, and the band members talking about them, in this…read more »

Rock News Randoms 3-5-20

Rock News Randoms 3-5-20

“The Absence of Presence” from KANSAS will be out on June 26.  KISS will be opening a casino complex in Biloxi, MS. There is also a rumor that they are planning a second Las Vegas residency, possibly in 2021.  METALLICA started a vinyl club, but you have to be a member of their fan club to join. Click…read more »

Rock News Randoms 3-2-20

Rock News Randoms 3-2-20

DEF LEPPARD‘s London to Vegas will be released on April 24. It will include a 2018 London show and a 2019 show recorded during their Las Vegas residency.  DEE SNIDER says that the new AC/DC album will feature “some surprises”, including stuff recorded by MALCOLM YOUNG before his passing. A newly-discovered deep sea crustacean has been named after METALLICA –…read more »

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