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Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones is reportedly recovering well following heart surgery in Miami.

The New York Post reports Jones underwent aortoiliac bypass surgery in Miami and sources tell the paper that the rocker is “already up and walking around” after undergoing the operation at Mount Sinai Hospital this week.

Mick's procedure involved using a shunt to unite the aorta and iliac artery to relieve obstruction.

A source tells the Post that Jones “is doing great and can’t wait to get back onstage.”

Foreigner return to the road for US dates starting March 1.

Foreigner

Foreigner – Urgent
PBS – Soundstage (2008)

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David Lee Roth: I am Eddie Van Halen’s biggest fan

2012-02-28T23:20:00.000-05:00

The 2012 Van Halen tour is only a few shows in and the fan reviews continue to be strong.

VH have been dropping some rarely-played gems in the setlists and mixing things up a little as they settle into the start of the trip.

This week, VH play two nights at Madison Square Garden, and the New York Post caught up with David Lee Roth for an update on the band’s tour in support of “A Different Kind Of Truth.”

“We’re doing a lot of tunes that don’t usually get out of the deck and Edward is more lucid now than any time in my memory,” explains Roth. “I’m his biggest fan. I still remember the first time I saw him playing in a backyard party in Pasadena in high school. He was great then and he’s great now. We’ve come full circle.”

Asked what sets VH apart from other bands, Dave says “We throw a sick party, and if you get invited, you gotta go. For starters, on this tour Kool and the Gang are opening our shows, and that’s full circle for us because we used to play ‘Hollywood Swinging’ in five-sets-a-night-beer-bars. And the first three songs on our new record are thunder-funk. What we’re giving is the best of the old and the new — think of it like watching ‘Dragnet’ on your iPad.”

Roth was asked how the pop world changed since VH started in the 70s.

“These days, I see too much cheerleading and not enough stagecraft, and what I’m seeing isn’t worth cheering for,” replies Roth. “The questions I want to ask most of my colleagues are: Can you even do the whole song from beginning to end? Can you do it onstage like you did it in the studio? Do you float like a butterfly or sting like a pre-recorded bee?”

Van Halen

Van Halen – Outta Love Again
KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, KY – February 18, 2012

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Ace Frehley working on new book and album

2012-02-28T18:00:00.002-05:00

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is busy these days with a few projects on the go.

“I’ve started working on a new album, I’m writing a new book… there are a lot of good things on the horizon,” Frehley tells I Heart Guitar. “At this point I think it’s just going to be an extension of [his 2011 book] ‘No Regrets.’ There’s so much I left out because of the deadline, but after talking with so many different people I’ve got so many stories that have eluded me over the years. And there just wasn’t enough room to put them into ‘No Regrets,’ and I was past the deadline as it was. But I think I’m going to come out with something in the effect of like a ‘No Regrets II.’”

“But I also have the idea to put out a guitar book with all my guitar effects, tricks, recording techniques,” adds Ace. “I’ve learned a lot of tricks from working with a lot of great producers over the years, and I think I should write a book about it!”

Frehley’s "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir" debuted at #10 on the New York Times "Hardcover Nonfiction" best sellers list upon its release last fall.

The focus of the I Heart Guitar session was the recent introduction of the Ace Frehley “Budokan” Les Paul Custom model, described as a painstaking recreation of Frehley’s modified Les Paul Custom, based on intimate examination of the instrument’s current condition.

The original Cherry Sunburst, three-pickup Les Paul was Ace’s main instrument through the 70s during his tenure with KISS.

“It was my favourite guitar that I used pretty much exclusively through the 70s and 80s, I guess,” Frehley says of the original instrument. “I continued to use it even with Frehley’s Comet. I don’t even remember when I got it! It was some time around 1975, 76. I had three or four backups, but the particular one that they just released, which is called the Budokan guitar, it was always my favourite guitar, my number one. It just felt the best and played the best.”

KISS

Ace Frehley – Shock Me / guitar solo
Nokia Center - New York City – March 21, 2010

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VIDEO: Slash & Betty White’s new commercial for the L.A. Zoo

2012-02-28T17:40:00.002-05:00

Slash has had a long association with the Los Angeles Zoo, and he’s now filmed a new commercial for it with Betty White.

The new ad is to promote the March 8 launch of the zoo’s new attraction, called The Lair, which will feature “60 species of weird, rare and endangered amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles."

Renowned animal lover White has long helped raise funds and awareness for the zoo, while also serving as a C-Chair on the board of trustees for the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA).

Last year, Slash was honored by GLAZA as he was presented with the inaugural Tom F. Mankiewicz Leadership Award, which recognizes his longtime contributions to establishing environmental welfare programs.

Slash is also a trustee on GLAZA's board and has supported the L.A. Zoo and zoos around the world.

Learn more about the L.A. Zoo here.

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VIDEO: Slash interviewed on Sydney’s Triple M
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AUDIO: Preview new Slash single
VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 4
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VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 3
Guns N’ Roses: All original members will be at Rock Hall induction
Slash announces spring US tour
VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 2
VIDEO: Slash in the studio
Slash: New album update
Slash: New album update
Guns N’ Roses: Slash has not RSVP’d for Rock Hall induction
Slash: New album update
Slash: New album update
Slash and Ozzy Osbourne lead this week’s new releases
Slash: Velvet Revolver auditioning singers next month
Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Rock Hall Of Fame
Slash to debut new songs at two private LA shows
Slash: Song titles from next album surface
VIDEO: Axl Rose says drunken Slash peed himself often
Slash has almost 20 songs ready for next album
Slash starts recording new album next month
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Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Use Your Illusion on its 20th anniversary
VIDEO: Slash rocks Charlie Sheen Roast
Slash: Live DVD due in November
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VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses Axl Rose apologizes to Philadelphia for 2002 incident

2012-02-28T16:40:00.001-05:00

Here’s something you don’t see every day: an apology from Axl Rose.

During Monday night's Guns N’ Roses show at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Axl took a few moments to explain why he failed to show up for a GNR gig in the city in December of 2002, resulting in a riot which sent five people to the hospital.

“I already got sued for about, everything I own by f**kin' corporate radio and s**t,” begain Axl. “Now we're back on tour…I have to shut up. I did cancel the first show, at about six in the morning. My manager told me he canceled it and then didn't. And then Clear Channel wanted us to f**k up, because they wanted to end the tour. 'Cause they had some s**t going on in Florida or something… I don't know… a whole bunch of bulls**t. But I got really sick; it had nothing to do with fur coats and basketball games, you know. I love Philly. I came to visit here a few times and I really liked it. So I said, 'OK we're gonna risk it, what if we can throw in a show in Philly?' So it's good to be here with you people. I want to apologize for my part of that. You know, so… I'm not saying I'm innocent.”

According to Philadelphia news stations, the 2002 incident included an opening act at the First Union Center that performed for two hours before the show was called off, reportedly “due to health issues.”

The 2002 Chinese Democracy Tour was the band’s first major trip since 1993, was eventually shut down just five days following the Philly incident. 35 dates had originally been scheduled, but the band ended up performing at only 16.

This week’s gig was part of GNR’s current “Up Close And Personal Tour” of the States, which sees the band playing intimate theatre shows as opposed to their regular arena dates.

Guns N' Roses

Guns N’ Roses – Axl’s apology / You Could Be Mine
Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – February 27, 2012

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VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 5

2012-02-28T16:20:00.002-05:00

More cool video of Slash in the studio has been made available.

The new clip is the fifth in a series that shows behind the scenes action while Slash works on putting together his second solo album, “Apocalyptic Love.”

The footage shows Slash and the band rocking through the project’s first single, “You’re A Lie,” which premiered Monday on rock radio worldwide.

“Rock and roll for me was always about a certain artistic freedom, freedom of expression and a certain attitude that goes with that,” says Slash.

“You know, I’ve always been a rock guy doing his own thing,” he continues, “whether rock is in or out. It’s always been a contrast in some way shape or form to what everybody else is doing.

“Apocalyptic Love” is due May 22.

Slash

Slash – You’re a Lie

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VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 4
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VIDEO: Axl Rose says drunken Slash peed himself often
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Slash starts recording new album next month
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VIDEO: Steven Tyler interviewed on Jimmy Kimmel

2012-02-28T15:00:00.001-05:00

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel’s show Monday night.

Tyler was on hand to talk about his experience at Elton John’s Oscar’s viewing party, plug his American Idol gig, and the upcoming Aerosmith record.

“February, March, April, May is Idol,” began Tyler, “June 15th to 18th we hit the road.”

As for keeping up his band duties in relation to Idol, Steven says it's a non-issue, “they [the band] were bummed that I didn’t tell them [he was doing the show] first.” As for getting past that, he says “I think so; it brought up Aerosmith’s sales 270%. I mean, Idol’s the biggest show on TV.”

“Everyone’s getting along,” adds the singer about the band. “No secret: I had a lot of foot operations, I was back on drugs, again. We did a tour with ZZ Top – I fell off the stage because of that, and the guys were angry with me, and rightfully so. But I’m back and I’m on fire.”

Steven Tyler – interview (part 1)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! – February 27, 2012

Steven Tyler – interview (part 2)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! – February 27, 2012

Steven Tyler – interview (part 3)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! – February 27, 2012

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Steven Tyler: Aerosmith sales are up since he joined American Idol
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VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen rocks Jimmy Fallon

2012-02-28T02:50:00.006-05:00

Steven Tyler says Aerosmith are ‘back’ on new album

2012-02-28T00:30:00.002-05:00

Rolling Stone caught up with Steven Tyler at Elton John’s Academy Awards viewing party on Sunday to check in for an Aerosmith update.

"We've been in the studio for the last month," says Tyler.

Aerosmith are recording their first new album of originals in more than a decade with producer Jack Douglas, who worked with them on some of their most vital 1970s releases.

"We’re gonna have a vintage sound, 'cause we’re going to tape and a lot of good things like that," said Steven. "We’re keeping tracks lean, not a lot of overdubs, and like I said, we’re using Jack to his fullest. So you’re gonna hear some stuff where you might think Aerosmith’s back."

According to Tyler, the sessions so far feel like back in the day. "I’m having such a good time writing again," he said. "You got the songs right now where they're like shells, with no lyrics and no melody, and I get to fill in the blanks like I did with 'Back in the Saddle' when it was just a track."

As for the tour…

"June 18th it starts," said Tyler. "So spread the word."

In the meantime, Tyler will be front and center in your living room as a judge on American Idol; Season 11 should wrap up by the end of May.

Aerosmith

Aerosmith – Back in The Saddle
Tokyo Dome – Tokyo, Japan – February, 2002

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UPDATE: Steven Tyler to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Aerosmith: Steven Tyler to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
VIDEO: Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood rock CMT Crossroads
Aerosmith to launch US tour in June
Steven Tyler defends National Anthem performance
VIDEO: Aerosmith, Rush classics performed on American Idol
VIDEO: Sebastian Bach rocks classics by AC/DC, Aerosmith, Jim Hendrix
Aerosmith album update from Joe Perry
VIDEO: Steven Tyler interviewed on Access Hollywood
VIDEO: Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler & Joe Perry rock The Tonight Show
VIDEO: Steven Tyler sings anthem at AFC Championship game
SUNDAY: Steven Tyler to sing anthem at AFC Championship game
Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood team up for CMT Crossroads
VIDEO: Steven Tyler talks Idol, Aerosmith & drugs on Ellen
Aerosmith: Steven Tyler & Joe Perry to play Tonight Show this week
Tuesday: Steven Tyler to appear on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
Aerosmith: New album update from Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler: Aerosmith sales are up since he joined American Idol
VIDEO: Steven Tyler talks about his wedding plans
VIDEO: Steven Tyler rocks Walk This Way on New Year’s Eve
VIDEO: Steven Tyler gives Oprah a tour of his hometown
VIDEO: Steven Tyler talks to Oprah about drug addiction
VIDEO: Steven Tyler talks to Oprah about songwriting
VIDEO: Steven Tyler rocks Beatles classic with Alice Cooper
VIDEO: Aerosmith share footage from Japanese tour
VIDEO: Steven Tyler discusses Aerosmith’s only #1 single
Aerosmith: Steven Tyler engaged?
VIDEO: Steven Tyler talks American Idol with Oprah
Rock News Artist Of The Year #4: STEVEN TYLER

VIDEO: Slash interviewed on Sydney’s Triple M

2012-02-28T00:10:00.003-05:00

Slash is currently spending some time in Australia.

On Sunday, the guitarist joined his touring singer, Myles Kennedy, and his band Alter Bridge, at the Soundwave Festival in Sydney.

Slash was on hand Monday morning at Triple M radio in Sydney to launch his new single, “You’re A Lie”; it’s the first song from his sophomore album, “Apocalyptic Love,” due May 22.

The Triple M crew asked Slash to run down a typical morning when he’s at home in Los Angeles.

“We have alternating days when we take the kids to school,” explains Slash, “and we have a car pool…so I do car pool – if I can get away with it – only once a week. The school doesn’t want to see me down there. I’ve carried a grudge against school since I was a kid and they can feel it.”

Slash

Slash – You’re a Lie

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VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 4
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VIDEO: Slash & Lenny Kravitz rock Muhammad Ali tribute
VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 3
Guns N’ Roses: All original members will be at Rock Hall induction
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VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 2
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Slash: New album update
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Guns N’ Roses: Slash has not RSVP’d for Rock Hall induction
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Slash and Ozzy Osbourne lead this week’s new releases
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Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Rock Hall Of Fame
Slash to debut new songs at two private LA shows
Slash: Song titles from next album surface
VIDEO: Axl Rose says drunken Slash peed himself often
Slash has almost 20 songs ready for next album
Slash starts recording new album next month
VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses 1992 lineup salutes Slash
Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Use Your Illusion on its 20th anniversary
VIDEO: Slash rocks Charlie Sheen Roast
Slash: Live DVD due in November
Slash renews wedding vows for 10th Anniversary
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Slash records with Mary J. Blige
Former Guns N’ Roses members to honor Slash at Road Recovery benefit

AUDIO: Slash – You’re A Lie

2012-02-27T18:40:00.002-05:00

The new Slash single, “You’re A Lie,” debuted at radio on Monday.

It’s the first track from the guitar icon’s sophomore solo effort, “Apocalyptic Love,” due May 22.

“Totally positive buzz about the song, cheers for the support,” posted Slash on Monday. “Looking forward to getting the whole record out & hitting the road!”

Slash is currently in Australia, where he joined singer Myles Kennedy and his band Alter Bridge on Sunday at the Soundwave Festival in Sydney.

“Just because I'm in Oz doesn't mean we're not busy mixing [the new album]," Slash wrote on Twitter. "We're 9 songs in. Modern technology."

Slash previews the new music for fans when he kicks off a brief US tour in May.

Slash

Slash – You’re a Lie

See also:

AUDIO: Preview new Slash single
VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 4
Guns N’ Roses: Slash unsure of Rock Hall induction plans
VIDEO: Slash & Lenny Kravitz rock Muhammad Ali tribute
VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 3
Guns N’ Roses: All original members will be at Rock Hall induction
Slash announces spring US tour
VIDEO: Slash in the studio part 2
VIDEO: Slash in the studio
Slash: New album update
Slash: New album update
Guns N’ Roses: Slash has not RSVP’d for Rock Hall induction
Slash: New album update
Slash: New album update
Slash and Ozzy Osbourne lead this week’s new releases
Slash: Velvet Revolver auditioning singers next month
Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Rock Hall Of Fame
Slash to debut new songs at two private LA shows
Slash: Song titles from next album surface
VIDEO: Axl Rose says drunken Slash peed himself often
Slash has almost 20 songs ready for next album
Slash starts recording new album next month
VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses 1992 lineup salutes Slash
Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Use Your Illusion on its 20th anniversary
VIDEO: Slash rocks Charlie Sheen Roast
Slash: Live DVD due in November
Slash renews wedding vows for 10th Anniversary
Slash renewing wedding vows for 10th Anniversary
Slash records with Mary J. Blige
Former Guns N’ Roses members to honor Slash at Road Recovery benefit

Gary Moore: Night of heavy drinking before he died

2012-02-27T18:20:00.000-05:00

Test results have been released that confirm former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore died last February from a heart attack following a night of heavy drinking.

The Telegraph reports Moore drank enough alcohol to put himself nearly five times over the drink-drive limit.

The musician suffered a heart attack brought on by the massive amount of booze he knocked back at the start of a sunshine holiday, the studies showed.

Moore had 380mg of alcohol per decilitre of blood in his system, more than 30mg the amount associated with fatalities, and just short of the 416mg Amy Winehouse had in her body when she died surrounded by three empty vodka bottles.

The legal limit for driving in the UK is 80mg of alcohol per decilitre of blood.

In most European countries, including Spain - where drink-drink limits are lower - Moore would have been nearly eight times over the permitted amount to drive.

The tests also revealed the guitarist, found dead in bed at a luxury Costa del Sol hotel last February, had abused alcohol for years.

No traces of any illegal drugs were found in his body.

Moore died at the Kempinski Resort Hotel in Estepona hours after starting a six-day holiday with his girlfriend.

Gary Moore

Gary Moore – Parisienne Walkways
Montreux Jazz Festival – July 2010

See also:

Rock News Artist Of The Year #5: GARY MOORE
Rock News Story Of The Year #6: GARY MOORE
Gary Moore: Live At Montreux 2010 due next month
Gary Moore’s estate valued at more than $3 million
VIDEO: Gary Moore documentary trailer surfaces
Gary Moore laid to rest Wednesday
Gary Moore tops the hennemusic Hot 10
Gary Moore funeral set for this weekend
Gary Moore died of suspected heart attack

Guns N’ Roses announce UK tour

2012-02-27T17:30:00.002-05:00

Guns N’ Roses have announced a spring UK tour.

NME reports the band will play seven shows across the UK as part of a full European tour.

The dates begin at Nottingham's Capital FM Arena on May 19 and run until May 31 when the rockers will headline London's O2 Arena.

Tickets go onsale on Friday, March 3 at 9am (GMT).

Guns N' Roses
2012 UK tour

May 19 – Nottingham – Capital FM Arena
May 20 – Liverpool – Echo Arena
May 23 – Newcastle – Metro Radio Arena
May 25 – Glasgow – SECC
May 26 – Birmingham – LG Arena
May 29 – Manchester – Evening News Arena
May 31 – London – O2 Arena

GNR continue their current “Up Close And Personal” US tour with shows this week in Philadelphia (Feb 27), Miami (Feb 29) and Lake Buena Vista (Mar 3).

In April, the original GNR lineup will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland.

See also:

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Guns N’ Roses announce 3 more US dates
VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses rock Chicago for charity
RUMOR: Guns N’ Roses to play Israel this summer
VIDEO: Watch full Guns N’ Roses New York Fashion Week concert
Guns N’ Roses: All original members will be at Rock Hall induction
VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses launch intimate tour in New York
Guns N’ Roses announce Detroit show
Guns N’ Roses confirm New York club shows & more
Guns N’ Roses confirm more European dates
Guns N’ Roses announce two European dates
Guns N' Roses update from bassist Tommy Stinson
Guns N’ Roses: Axl Rose serves jury duty
VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses rock Las Vegas
Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Axl Rose and more with Esquire
VIDEO: Watch complete Guns N’ Roses L.A. concert
VIDEO: Watch Guns N’ Roses rock Los Angeles
Axl Rose not interested in Guns N’ Roses reunion
Guns N’ Roses: Axl Rose says no plan yet for Rock Hall performance
Guns N’ Roses: Slash has not RSVP’d for Rock Hall induction
Rock Hall CEO confirms Guns N’ Roses induction lineup
VIDEO: Axl Rose ejects fan from Guns N’ Roses concert
Rock News Artist Of The Year #3: GUNS N’ ROSES
VIDEO: Duff McKagan joins Guns N’ Roses in Vancouver
PHOTOS: Duff McKagan joins Guns N’ Roses in Vancouver
VIDEO: Duff McKagan joins Guns N’ Roses in Seattle
Rock News Story Of The Year #5: GUNS N’ ROSES
PHOTOS: Duff McKagan joins Guns N’ Roses in Seattle
Guns N’ Roses: Duff McKagan on Rock Hall, opening for Axl Rose
VIDEO: Matt Sorum shares his final days with Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses: Former drummer predicts Rock Hall induction will be a train wreck
VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses - Matt Sorum comments on Rock Hall induction
Guns N’ Roses: Duff McKagan comments on Rock Hall induction
Guns N’ Roses: Axl Rose comments on Rock Hall induction
Guns N’ Roses: Steven Adler comments on Rock Hall induction
Guns N’ Roses: Slash comments on Rock Hall induction
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VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses play Civil War for first time in 18 years
Matt Sorum talks Guns N’ Roses reunion
VIDEO: Watch Axl Rose That Metal Show interview
VIDEO: Axl Rose on Welcome To The Jungle
VIDEO: Axl Rose felt pressure to release Chinese Democracy
VIDEO: Axl Rose explains Guns N’ Roses' late starts
Guns N’ Roses: Slash talks Rock Hall Of Fame
Guns N’ Roses keyboardist defends band’s disrespect of fans
Guns N’ Roses: Duff McKagan talks Rock Hall Of Fame
Guns N’ Roses: Axl Rose plans on being late for shows
Guns N’ Roses reunion: Gilby Clarke is in if Slash is
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Guns N’ Roses lead 2012 Rock Hall nominations
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Bruce Springsteen plays benefit for former trainer

2012-02-27T01:00:00.002-05:00

Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a New Jersey benefit show Saturday night.

The Asbury Park Press reports Springsteen joined Boccigalupe and the Badboys at The Press Room in Asbury Park as part of a benefit for the family of his former trainer Tony Strollo, who passed away last month at the age of 40.

Strollo, who owned a personal training business in Tinton Falls, NJ called Professional Fitness, was Springsteen’s trainer during the 2008-2009 Magic Tour.

Springsteen and Boccigalupe and the Badboys performed six songs together, including “Rosalita,” “Soul Man,” “634-5789,” “Detroit Medley,” “Hold On, I'm Coming” and “10th Avenue Freeze-Out.”

Read more at the Asbury Park Press here.

Springsteen himself will be saluted on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this week, as he prepares to release his new album, “Wrecking Ball,” on March 6.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Bruce Springsteen – We Take Care Of Our Own

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Bruce Springsteen says goodbye to Clarence Clemons
VIDEO: U2 pays tribute to Clarence Clemons in Anaheim
VIDEO: Bon Jovi pays tribute to Clarence Clemons in Denmark
Springsteen sax man Clarence Clemons passes away at 69
Bruce Springsteen issues statement regarding Clarence Clemons
Clarence Clemons recovering from stroke
Bruce Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons suffers stroke
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen rocks Boston with Dropkick Murphys
Super Bowl Flashback: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (2009)

VIDEO: Keith Richards & Eric Clapton jam at memorial concert

2012-02-26T16:30:00.001-05:00

Music fans were in for a rare treat Friday night at New York’s Apollo Theater.

Eric Clapton was joined by Keith Richards at Howlin For Hubert: A Concert to Benefit the Jazz Foundation of America.

Rolling Stone reports the event was a tribute to guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who played in Howlin’ Wolf’s band for decades and passed away on December 4th due to heart failure.

The entire show, which featured all-stars including Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Jimmie Vaughan, Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II and Elvis Costello – plus overlooked legends like Wolf’s former bandmates, harmonica player James Cotton, guitarist Jody Williams and saxophonist Eddie Shaw – was one for the history books.

The event originated while Sumlin was still alive as a celebration to mark his 80th birthday. It stayed that way; Guest after guest recounted Sumlin’s unfaltering positivity and passion for his instrument. At one point, Toni Ann Mamary, Sumlin’s longtime manager and companion, tearfully recalled Sumlin telling her, "I’m gonna be there. I don’t care if I play – I’m going to be there." She added, "Can you feel him?"

Read more about the event at Rolling Stone here.

Eric Clapton, Keith Richards & James Cotton – Spoonful
Howlin For Hubert memorial concert
Apollo Theater - New York City – February 24, 2012

Eric Clapton, Keith Richards & Kim Wilson – Goin’ Down Slow
Howlin For Hubert memorial concert
Apollo Theater - New York City – February 24, 2012

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VIDEO: Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck & more rock The White House
VIDEO: President Obama rocks Blues Night with legends at the White House
Rolling Stones guitarist hints at 50th Anniversary tour
Rolling Stones drummer talks 50th Anniversary tour
Keith Richards recovering from surgery
Christmas Rock: Keith Richards
PHOTO: Mick Jagger offers holiday wishes
VIDEO: Ron Wood joins Paul McCartney in London for Beatles classic
Rolling Stones drummer talks about heroin use
Rolling Stones: 50th Anniversary tour meeting next month
VIDEO: Josh Krajcik rocks Rolling Stones on X Factor
Rolling Stones, James Durbin lead this week’s new releases
Rolling Stones launch digital archive
VIDEO: 13-year old rocks Rolling Stones' Satisfaction on X Factor
The Rolling Stones respond to 50th Anniversary tour question
Rolling Stones plan London jam session
VIDEO: Tom Waits gets Satisfied with Keith Richards
VIDEO: Rolling Stones’ Sympathy For The Devil in UFC ad
VIDEO: Keith Richards jams with Johnny Depp
AUDIO: Rolling Stones – No Spare Parts
AUDIO: Rolling Stones to issue unreleased Some Girls track today
Rolling Stones to reissue Some Girls this fall
Rolling Stones: Ed Sullivan shows coming to DVD
Keith Richards: Life sells a million
VIDEO: Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy – Miracle Worker

James Durbin joins Be A STAR anti-bullying alliance

2012-02-26T16:00:00.002-05:00

Motley Crue in the studio this weekend

2012-02-26T15:30:00.001-05:00

Having completed their Las Vegas residency, Motley Crue are in the studio this weekend recording a new song.

“Writing lyrics right now for new Motley Crue,” posted bassist Nikki Sixx on Wednesday. “We are cutting drums ,bass and guitars this weekend at Tommy's Studio. This one is a panty dropper for sure......I was just thinking, I've been writing music for most of my life and it still feels fresh every time I pick up the pen, guitar or bass.....”

On Sunday, Sixx updated fans on the group’s progress.

“Been in the recording studio cutting new Motley Crue with the guys,” writes Nikki. “We are recording at Tommy's studio ( which is insane ) and James Micheal is producing. We laid down the bass and drums yesterday and Mick Mars comes in today to blast the guitars. Then Vince is coming in next week to do his vocals....Haven't been in the studio in a few years with the guys and it feel's like magic...Hard to explain what it sounds like other than just straight out sexy...maybe throw some dirt and sarcasm on top too. Who wants some?”

The Crue have a European tour set for summer; things fire up June 5 in Moscow.

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VIDEO: Motley Crue singer celebrates 51st birthday in Las Vegas
VIDEO: Behind the scenes at Motley Crue’s Las Vegas residency
Las Vegas Mayor declares Motley Crue Day
VIDEO: Motley Crue’s Super Bowl car commercial
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Motley Crue: New music, movie, major tour coming
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VIDEO: Motley Crue talk to Piers Morgan about partying
It’s official: Motley Crue to take up residency in Las Vegas
VIDEO: Motley Crue on Piers Morgan Tonight preview
Motley Crue drummer sued by former assistant
Motley Crue reveal another clue
Motley Crue: Announcement clues update
VIRAL VIDEO: A Motley Crue Christmas
Motley Crue to make big announcements on Piers Morgan Tonight
Motley Crue: Nikki Sixx working on new book for 2012
VIDEO: Motley Crue’s Vince Neil jams at Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp
RUMOR: Motley Crue Las Vegas residency set for February
Motley Crue: Vince Neil pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

VIDEO: David Lee Roth’s dog world

2012-02-26T14:20:00.003-05:00

photo credit/Los Angeles Times: DLR at his Pasadena home with Russell

Some of the first Van Halen videos and images posted in advance of the release of “A Different Kind Of Truth” featured David Lee Roth and his sheepdog.

According to Roth, these have caught the interest of fans, so he’s recorded a new clip to fill in the back story.

“A lot of folks have emailed us and accosted me on the street about the dog world videos,” explains Roth. “These are my sheepdogs - this is Mike. We’re going to the Nationals – we got invited to the Nationals last time but we didn’t quite make it; we were making the Van Halen record.”

The video features all kinds of herding dog moves as Mike and another dog, Ben, follow Roth’s instructions while herding sheep and cattle, respectively.

“We compete nationally with these dogs,” says Dave. “There’s nobody less qualified to be in these competitions than I, but we go everywhere. These dogs are a great reason to go visit everywhere in the United States and pretty soon, we’re going to visit the United Kingdom, which is kind of where this art form came from.”

Van Halen's tour continues this week with two shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

See also:

Van Halen tops the hennemusic Hot 10 for 5th week
Joe Satriani discusses the new Van Halen album
VIDEO: Van Halen perform Fair Warning classic in Indianapolis
Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen underused bassist Michael Anthony
VIDEO: Van Halen pull out 1984 classic in Detroit
VIDEO: David Lee Roth interviews the Van Halen brothers part 2
VIDEO: Van Halen’s Recreational Director
VIDEO: Van Halen open 2012 tour
Van Halen tops the hennemusic Hot 10 for 4th week
VIDEO: Van Halen – David Lee Roth explains Stay Frosty
Van Halen land #1 Rock Album on Billboard
VIDEO: Multi-cam footage of Van Halen dress rehearsal
Van Halen debuts on Billboard album chart
PHOTOS: Van Halen share pictures of rehearsal show
Van Halen: University student suspended after writing Hot For Teacher essay
VIDEO: Van Halen’s David Lee Roth on romance
Van Halen: New album enters UK charts
Van Halen tops the hennemusic Hot 10 for 3rd week
VIDEO: David Lee Roth explains Van Halen and the legend of the Brown M&M’s
VIDEO: Van Halen – David Lee Roth explains HoneyBabySweetieDoll
VIDEO: Van Halen - David Lee Roth explains As Is
VIDEO: Van Halen - David Lee Roth explains You And Your Blues
VIDEO: Van Halen - David Lee Roth explains China Town
Gary Cherone shares his Van Halen experience
VIDEO: Van Halen – A Different Kind Of Truth TV commercial
VIDEO: Van Halen rock dress rehearsal for tour
Kool & The Gang talk about opening for Van Halen
Van Halen vs. Adele for Billboard #1 next week
Van Halen: ESPN running Tattoo contest
VIDEO: David Lee Roth interviews the Van Halen brothers
David Lee Roth defines the Van Halen sound
VIDEO: Van Halen – A Different Kind Of Truth timelapse
VIDEO: Van Halen play secret show in Los Angeles
Michael Anthony: No plans to challenge Van Halen over old songs
Sammy Hagar slams new Van Halen again
David Lee Roth talks new Van Halen album
Van Halen: Tattoo hits #1 on Billboard Hard Rock Singles chart
VIDEO: David Lee Roth explains Van Halen’s Tattoo
VIDEO: Van Halen unplug for You Really Got Me
Sammy Hagar slams new Van Halen single
Van Halen: Tattoo earns Top 20 debut on Billboard’s Rock Songs chart
Eddie Van Halen donates 75 guitars to L.A. schools
VIDEO: Van Halen – Tattoo
VIDEO: Van Halen rock 1979 classics in New York
VIDEO: Van Halen rock 1978 classics in New York
VIDEO: Van Halen rock 'Panama' at New York club show
VIDEO: Van Halen debut new song at New York club show
Van Halen 2012 tour dates announced
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Van Halen win two hennemusic Rock News Awards
Rock News Artist Of The Year #1: VAN HALEN
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Van Halen tops the hennemusic Hot 10 for 5th week

2012-02-26T00:01:00.002-05:00

Van Halen top the hennemusic Hot 10 for an unprecedented 5th straight week.

VH cover a full 8 of the top 10 stories as the band wraps up the first week of their tour in support of “A Different Kind Of Truth.”

Tops this time out were words from Chickenfoot’s Sammy Hagar, who is constantly being asked by media for his thoughts on his former band.

In this session, Hagar is pretty up front about how underused and undervalued bassist Michael Anthony was during their time together as members of VH.

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a full list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.

hennemusic Hot 10
week ending February 26, 2012

01 – Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen underused bassist Michael Anthony
02 – VIDEO: Van Halen pull out 1984 classic in Detroit
03 – AUDIO: Preview new Slash single
04 – VIDEO: Van Halen open 2012 tour
05 – Joe Satriani discusses the new Van Halen album
06 – VIRAL VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon sings Pearl Jam’s ‘Jeremy (Lin)’
07 – VIDEO: Van Halen perform Fair Warning classic in Indianapolis
08 – VIDEO: Multi-cam footage of Van Halen dress rehearsal
09 – Van Halen land #1 Rock Album on Billboard
10 – Sammy Hagar slams new Van Halen again

See also:

Feb 19: Van Halen
Feb 12: Van Halen
Feb 05: Van Halen
Jan 29: Van Halen
Jan 22: Jimmy Fallon’s Tebowie
Jan 15: Van Halen
Jan 08: Van Halen
Jan 01: Van Halen
Dec 25: Guns N’ Roses
Dec 18: Van Halen
Dec11: Shakira
Dec 04: Motley Crue
Nov 27: Nickelback Nov 20: Gene Simmons
Nov 13: Van Halen Nov 06: Motley Crue
Oct 30: Guns N’ Roses
Oct 23: Black Sabbath
Oct 16: Guns N’ Roses
Oct 09: Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed
Oct 02: Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed
Sep 25: Guns N’ Roses
Sep 18: Duff McKagan
Sep 11: Van Halen
Sep 04: Motley Crue
Aug 28: Tom Waits
Aug 21: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aug 14: Metallica

VIDEO: Pink Floyd – Behind The Wall parts 1-3

2012-02-25T17:40:00.001-05:00

Next week, Pink Floyd release the Immersion and Experience editions of their 1979 classic, “The Wall.”

The project marks the final installment of the recent Why Pink Floyd? reissues and extended releases.

“The Wall” remains Pink Floyd's biggest-selling release after 1973's legendary “The Dark Side Of The Moon.”

“The Wall” Immersion 7-disc edition includes a DVD featuring a film clip from the 1980 tour and a Behind The Wall documentary, plus, for the first time, CDs of excerpts from Roger Waters' original demos and work-in-progress versions of songs on the final album. Among these previously unheard versions are David Gilmour's original demos of “Comfortably Numb” and “Run Like Hell.” The Immersion set also includes The Wall Live, compiled from the 1980-1981 original tour.

Both "The Wall" Immersion box set and Experience edition include a rare recording of “Another Brick In The Wall Part 1.” A highlight for fans, this demo showcases the evolution of the final track.

Following the Immersion and Experience editions of “The Dark Side Of The Moon” and “Wish You Were Here,” these new versions of “The Wall” offer listeners unique insight into another hugely successful chapter in the Pink Floyd story.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd – Another Brick in The Wall (Part 2)

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Pink Floyd: David Gilmour’s son pleads guilty to violent disorder
Pink Floyd: David Gilmour’s son charged following UK protest
Pink Floyd: David Gilmour’s son released on bail
Pink Floyd: David Gilmour’s son arrested following London riots

Jimmy Fallon to host Bruce Springsteen week

2012-02-25T17:00:00.002-05:00

It’s Bruceapalooza next week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

To mark the March 6 release of Bruce Springsteen’s new album, “Wrecking Ball,” Fallon is dedicating a week of programs to the New Jersey rocker.

Bruce & The E Street Band will perform on Monday and Friday, and the week will be filled out with music guests like Kenny Chesney (Tue) and Elvis Costello (Thu); the Wednesday night music artist has not been announced yet.

Bruce will be the lone guest on Friday’s program, which also marks the show’s 3rd anniversary.

Springsteen previously appeared on Fallon’s show in November of 2010, when he and Jimmy teamed up for a cover of Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair” – with Bruce dressed up as his 1975 self and the host in full Neil Young attire.

Bruce & The E Street Band begin their 2012 tour in Atlanta on March 18.

Bruce Springsteen Week
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Feb 27 – Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Feb 28 – Kenny Chesney – “I’m On Fire”
Feb 29 – TBA
Mar 01 – Elvis Costello – “Brilliant Disguise”
Mar 02 – Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Bruce Springsteen & Jimmy Fallon – Whip My Hair
Original by Willow Smith
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon – November 16, 2010

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Bruce Springsteen adds Clarence Clemons’ nephew to E Street lineup
Bruce Springsteen to perform at Grammys
Bruce Springsteen to play Apollo Theater
Bruce Springsteen announces US tour
AUDIO: Bruce Springsteen – We Take Care Of Our Own
Christmas Rock: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen finishing new album
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen joins Bob Seger on stage in New York
Bruce Springsteen: 2012 SXSW keynote speaker
Bruce Springsteen announces 2012 UK dates
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: New album & tour in 2012
New Jersey University to host Bruce Springsteen collection
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen helps Sting celebrate 60
Bruce Springsteen born to run New Jersey?
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen plays Clarence Clemons tribute
Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen named Top American Rock Bands of All Time by Gibson
Bruce Springsteen shares his eulogy for Clarence Clemons
Tributes to Clarence Clemons top the hennemusic Hot 10
Bruce Springsteen says goodbye to Clarence Clemons
VIDEO: U2 pays tribute to Clarence Clemons in Anaheim
VIDEO: Bon Jovi pays tribute to Clarence Clemons in Denmark
Springsteen sax man Clarence Clemons passes away at 69
Bruce Springsteen issues statement regarding Clarence Clemons
Clarence Clemons recovering from stroke
Bruce Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons suffers stroke
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen rocks Boston with Dropkick Murphys
Super Bowl Flashback: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (2009)

Carlos Santana announces 2-year Las Vegas residency

2012-02-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Carlos Santana has announced a new 2-year residency in Las Vegas.

The guitar icon has signed on to perform “Greatest Hits Live: Santana – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” at The House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay starting May 2.

Carlos will play shows throughout the month of May, and then return in September with the residency running through 2013, totalling 80 shows.

Tickets go on sale March 3.

The HOB.com presale starts February 29 at 10 am.

SantanaFanClub.com has a Pre-Sale beginning Monday February 27th at 10 am PST.

For more details on dates, check Santana’s website here.

Santana

Santana – Smooth

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