Billy Dukes
Geoff Tate on Queensryche Split: ‘It’s Probably Gonna Get Ugly’
Last week Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate found out he was fired when lawyers for the remaining members sent his lawyer a long legal document. After 30 years together, their relationship ended unceremoniously, but it sounds like the legal battle has just begun.
Does This AC/DC Loving Cockatoo Rock Harder Than You Do?
Don’t let the cute spike and virginal white feathers fool you. That cockatoo is one hard-rockin’ son-of-a-bird. Tonto has been trained to headbang to songs like AC/DC‘s ‘You Shook Me All Night Long,’ but after watching the video below you may agree that training him to rock is like training a dog to bark. It just comes naturally.
Model Arrested After Turning In Axl Rose’s Missing Jewelry
A model has been arrested after returning $200K worth of jewelry belonging to Axl Rose. The theft happened last night during a private party following the band’s show in Paris. It’s not clear if the Guns N’ Roses frontman was wearing the gold and diamond necklaces at the time. The woman was too drunk to remember.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Promises the Anger is Still There
The four members of Metallica realize a world of fans and haters will be watching closely when they release their next studio album. In a way they’re going back to basics, letting old music influence their new music. For his part, singer James Hetfield says that despite rehab and an artistic venture with Lou Reed, there is still plenty for him to be ticked off about.
The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie to Be Re-Released on DVD and Blu-Ray This Summer
The film inspired by the Who‘s 1973 album ‘Quadrophenia’ is going to be re-released in the United States this summer. The new, high-def restoration will be available August 28 on DVD and Blu-Ray, and includes new interviews, commentary and behind-the-scenes footage.
Aerosmith to Debut New Single on ‘American Idol’
The season finale of ‘American Idol‘ will feature a performance from judge Steven Tyler‘s full-time band. According to Joe Perry, the rockers will debut the first single from their upcoming new album during the May 23 Fox broadcast.
Black Oak Arkansas’s Jim ‘Dandy’ Mangrum Recalls Being Interrogated After John Lennon’s Death
John Lennon, Elvis Presley and Waylon Jennings all told Jim ‘Dandy’ Mangrum of Black Oak Arkansas to keep rocking like he’d been doing. The legends appreciated the loud, in-your-face style he brought to the stage, even (or especially) if he did upset more proper institutions.
Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Levon Helm With Performance of the Band’s ‘The Weight’
One of the many highlights of last night’s three hour Bruce Springsteen show in Newark, N.J. was the singer’s impromptu tribute to the late Levon Helm. Springsteen and the E Street Band was joined by a full house at the Prudential Center in singing the the Band‘s ‘The Weight.’
Over 7,000 Guitarists Pay Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Break World Record
The annual Thanks Jimi Festival in Poland has set a world record for the largest guitar ensemble. Over 7,000 pickers showed up to follow Jimi Hendrix‘s brother Leon and a talented group of bandleaders in playing ‘Hey Joe.’
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.
Watch Guns N’ Roses’ Full Hall of Fame Performance
Fan video of Guns N’ Roses’ three song performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony has recently been made available on YouTube. It’s the first full look at the night’s arrangement and the selection of Myles Kennedy-fronted songs. Slash, Duff McKagan, and Gilby Clarke were on stage the entire time, with drummers Matt Sorum and Steven Adler changing places after ‘Mr. Brownstone.’
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Bert Weedon Dead at 91
Known as ‘Mr. Guitar,’ Bert Weedon was indirectly responsible for the guitar playing of three of the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and Brian May. The British guitarist published ‘Play in a Day’ in 1957. The book went on to be listed as an inspiration to a generation of classic rockers.