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AC/DC, TWISTED SISTER, CHEAP TRICK Members To Perform At MARDI GRAS Kick-Off Concert

AC/DC's Brian Johnson, TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider, CHEAP TRICK's Robin Zander and BON JOVI's Richie Sambora are among the musicians scheduled to perform at the Mardi Gras kick-off celebration on Saturday, February 5 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The grand opening at Mardi Gras is about...

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Ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG Singer Slams Former Bandmates, Urges Them To Stop 'Lying' To Fans

Ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG singer Richie Wicks has hit back at his former bandmates over their suggestion that his "unprofessionalism" led to his departure from the group. In a recent press release announcing the addition of Wicks' replacement, Jacopo Meille, to the band's ranks, TYGERS OF PAN TANG guita...

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Photos From ROCK 4 X-MAS 2004 Christmas Charity Concert Posted Online

Jason Frost of A Frosty J Production has posted a number of photos from the eighth annual Rock 4 X-Mas 2004 Christmas charity event at this location. The concert, which took place on Saturday, December 4 at the Wildwood Bowl in Riverhead, Long Island, NY, featured performances by Ron Keel (KEEL, STE...

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Management: VINCE NEIL Will Not Participate In Florida's CHRISTMAS TOYS Run

Despite published reports to the contrary, MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil will NOT be participating in the 17th annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run on Dec. 5 in Southern Florida, a spokesperson at Neil's management has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "[Vince] was invited to attend, but cannot," the spo...

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STEVEN TYLER, VINCE NEIL To Lead Toy Run In Florida

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil and BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora will lead the 17th annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run on Dec. 5 in Southern Florida, according to The Miami Herald. More than 30,000 motorcyclists are expected to hit the highway as part of...

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IRON MAIDEN: All-Star Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, ANTHRAX

Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put th...

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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK To Support RICHIE SCARLET In California

San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, featuring ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bassist Mike Butler, will be supporting RICHIE SCARLET on four Northern California dates beginning on October 27 at The Pound SF in San Francisco. Richie Scarlet is known affectionately as "Th...

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Original FREHLEY'S COMET Guitarist Announces California Tour Dates

Original FREHLEY'S COMET member Richie Scarlet will be performing a handful of Halloween shows in California in late October. Be a part of this guitar legend's rare concerts where he will be playing songs he co-wrote with Ace Frehley, and rockin' gems from his days with SKID ROW's Sebastian Bach and...

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Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG Singer Blames Band Manager For His Departure

Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG singer Richie Wicks has confirmed his departure from the group. In an e-mail to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Wicks writes, "It seems it is true, I am free of the TYGERS microphone, but you really don't want to hear the REAL reason I'm out. I think it's hilarious that Blabbermouth know...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have parted ways with singer Richie Wicks due to "his ongoing work commitments," according to an official statement. TYGERS OF PAN TANG hope to announce a replacement singer shortly. The group are currently preparing to begin recording the follow-up to the criticall...

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Guitarist RICHIE KOTZEN Talks About His Short-Lived POISON Stint

Guitarist Richie Kotzen, who made a name for himself via his hard rock, blues-influenced albums, perhaps got his most notable exposure during his one-album stint with glam rockers POISON in the early '90s. Many regarded it as an odd pairing, having the guitar virtuoso step in for the significantly l...

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TOMMY LEE's Ex-Wife Talks About Life With Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer

Actress Heather Locklear visited "The Howard Stern Show" on Monday (Sept. 13) and spoke about her ex-husband, former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. Howard mentioned that Lee had Heather's name all over his book, "Tommyland". They spent a minute talking about that and Locklear said that she thinks sh...

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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist To Release New Solo Album In September

Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen will release his new solo album, "Get Up", on September 25. Described as "an absorbing collective blend of Kotzen's musical influences and diversity," "Get Up" reflects the guitar styles that have defined Kotzen's career as a virtuoso. "In the past a lot...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer To Perform Showcase Gig In Japan

Former RAINBOW and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White will be traveling to Japan in early September to perform a special showcase gig with young Japanese guitarist Takayoshi Omura at Club Citta in Tokyo. Omura's debut album, entitled "Nowhere To Go", features guest appearances by White,...

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Former PLASMATICS Guitarist Collaborates With Adult Contemporary Singer

Billboard is reporting that former PLASMATICS guitarist Richie Stotts has co-written four songs on the new album from Canadian-born adult contemporary singer-songwriter Carla Lother. "I knew about Richie and the PLASMATICS from my brother," Lother told the magazine. "He listened to all the PLASMATIC...