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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Doesn't Care About Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

During a recent interview with radio personality Eddie Trunk, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen offered his thoughts on the possibility of his band eventually being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. "I think if the fans put us on a pedestal, that's good enough for me," he said. "I don't nee...

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NEAL SCHON Says JOURNEY + DEF LEPPARD Tour Announcement Is 'Coming Soon'

Neal Schon says that fans can expect a JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD tour announcement "soon." The JOURNEY guitarist made the comment while revealing on Instagram that he would appear as a guest at tonight's (Sunday, January 14) "G3" concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California. The "G3" tour features Jo...

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DEF LEPPARD's Tour With JOURNEY To Be Announced This Week?

**UPDATE**: In an interview with the Rock Titan web site conducted this past week, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen shot down speculation about a 2018 tour with JOURNEY, saying (see video below): "I don't think that tour is gonna happen. It's something that's been talked about, but I'm not sure anythi...

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DEF LEPPARD's Catalog May Finally Come To SPOTIFY

Rick Allen has hinted that DEF LEPPARD is close to coming to terms with the Universal Music Group over digital rights for some of the band's best-known material. In 2012, DEF LEPPARD began re-recording its biggest hits, including 1983's "Rock Of Ages" and 1987's "Pour Some Sugar On Me", as a way to...

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FOREIGNER Legends MICK JONES, LOU GRAMM Join BILLY JOEL On Stage In New York City (Video)

FOREIGNER legends Mick Jones and Lou Gramm joined Billy Joel on stage Thursday night (January 11) at Madison Square Garden in New York City to perform two of their band's biggest hits, "Urgent" and "Cold As Ice". The reunion took place during the 48th show of Billy's monthly residency at the iconic...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer's Painting Of STEVE CLARK Made Mother Of Late Guitarist Cry

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen, who has been expressing himself in recent years through his artwork, spoke to NJ Arts about his new painting of late DEF LEPPARD guitarist Steve Clark. The Clark piece is part of the "Legends" series which will also feature Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon. Allen, who sta...

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BULLETBOYS Enlist Drummer ANTHONY 'TINY' BIUSO

BULLETBOYS have announced the addition of drummer Anthony "Tiny" Biuso to the group's ranks. "We have known Tiny for a very long time and are so excited to have him providing the major boom to this group," says singer Marq Torien. "Tiny is now a 'fully loaded' BulletBoy and we look forward to having...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer To Showcase 'Art To Wear' Jewelry And 'Drums For Peace' Art This Weekend

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen will showcase his "Art To Wear" jewelry and "Drums For Peace" art collection at two special events this weekend: Saturday January 13 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Turnpike Short Hills, NJ (973) 564-9776 Sunday January 14 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m...

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JOE SATRIANI Recalls Giving Guitar Lessons To STEVE VAI, METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT

Joe Satriani, who was a guitar teacher before he found fame with his 1987 album "Surfing With The Alien", spoke to Albany, New York's Q103 radio station about what it was like giving lessons to two of his more famous students, Steve Vai and METALLICA's Kirk Hammett. "Those two guys were great," Joe...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On AC/DC's Handling Of BRIAN JOHNSON's Hearing Loss: 'I Wouldn't Have Done It Like That'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott says that Axl Rose "did a pretty good job" fronting AC/DC but he believes that the legendary Australian hard rock outfit could have handled Brian Johnson's apparent exit from the group differently. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour last year afte...

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FOREIGNER Founder Says 'Very Emotional' 40th-Anniversary Tour Provided 'A Little Bit Of Closure'

FOREIGNER founder Mick Jones was recently interviewed by the New York classic rock radio station Q104.3. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how FOREIGNER was able to keep the peace during its 40th-anniversary tour, which featured...

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DEF LEPPARD Has 60-Date North American Tour Planned For 2018

During a December 19 interview with Backstage Axxess, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked why his band continues making new albums despite a widespread industry belief that fans are not interested in hearing fresh music from veteran rock artists. "I can understand bands wanting to [just play th...

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BILLY CORGAN To Appear On 'Last Call With Carson Daly'

Tune in to NBC's "Last Call With Carson Daly" tonight to catch an interview with two-time Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed singer-songwriter and SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan. Corgan released his critically acclaimed second solo album, "Ogilala", on October 13 via BMG. Produced by Rick Rubi...

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WAR OF THRONES Feat. Former Members Of CRIMSON GLORY, ROB ROCK: Debut Album Due In March

WAR OF THRONES has inked a deal with Sonic Night Music Club. The powerhouse metal band, featuring former members of CRIMSON GLORY and ROB ROCK, will release its debut album, "Conflict In Creation", on March 9, 2018. The disc was recorded and mixed by James Fox at Sweet Spot Studio in Seminole, Flori...

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Listen To STATUS QUO Guitarist RICK PARFITT's Solo Song 'Without You'

"Without You", a solo song from legendary rocker Rick Parfitt of STATUS QUO fame, can be streamed below. When the awful news broke on Christmas Eve 2016 that Parfitt had passed, fans around the world were devastated that one of rock's most iconic performers had been silenced. However, unknown to alm...