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JOE LYNN TURNER Entertained Offers From FOREIGNER And BAD COMPANY Before Joining DEEP PURPLE
In a recent interview with 80's Glam Metalcast, former DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW vocalist Joe Lynn Turner revealed that he nearly joined a couple of other legendary classic rock bands in the late 1980s prior to the recording of PURPLE's "Slaves And Masters" LP. "I had two other phone calls [before I j...April 24, 2021
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Will FOREIGNER Continue Touring After MICK JONES Retires? 'We've Never Talked Specifics,' JEFF PILSON Says
Jeff Pilson says that he doesn't know if FOREIGNER can continue once founding guitarist Mick Jones has retired from performing with the band. The only remaining original member of FOREIGNER, Jones suffered from some health issues beginning in 2011, eventually resulting in heart surgery in 2012. Ever...April 15, 2021
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JEFF PILSON: Chances Of FOREIGNER Making Full Album Of New Material Are 'Pretty Slim'
FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson has once again said that it's unlikely the band will release another full-length studio LP as a follow-up to "Can't Slow Down", which came out more than a decade ago. "The chances of us doing a full-on record of new material is pretty slim at this point," he told Thorn...April 12, 2021
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JASON BECKER Returns Home After Undergoing Treatment For Bacterial Infection
Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, has returned home after undergoing treatment for a bacterial infection at a hospital in Northern California. Becker was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday (April 7) after experiencing "shortness of brea...April 11, 2021
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JASON BECKER Set To Go Home After Undergoing Treatment For Bacterial Infection
Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, will soon go home after undergoing treatment for a bacterial infection at a hospital in Northern California. Becker was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday (April 7) after experiencing "shortness of brea...April 10, 2021
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JASON BECKER Is Undergoing Treatment For Bacterial Infection
Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, is at a hospital in Northern California undergoing treatment for a bacterial infection. Becker was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday (April 7) after experiencing "shortness of breath and a rapid heart...April 9, 2021
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JASON BECKER Hospitalized After Experiencing Persistent Shortness Of Breath And Rapid Heart Rate
Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, has been hospitalized after experiencing "shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate," according to his mother. On Wednesday (April 7),Pat Becker tweeted: "Hey everyone, Jason is aware of, and overwhelmed...April 8, 2021
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Watch OZZY OSBOURNE Get Inducted Into 'WWE Hall Of Fame'
Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame Tuesday night (April 6). Osbourne was an unannounced addition of the combined 2020/2021 WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony, which was taped last week. Although the legendary heavy metal singer was not present to accept the honor, he did tape a video messag...April 7, 2021
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Inducted Into 'WWE Hall Of Fame'
According to Wrestling Observer, Ozzy Osbourne will be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. Osbourne was an unannounced addition of the combined 2020/2021 WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony, which was taped last week. Although the legendary heavy metal singer was not present to accept the honor, he did tape a...April 6, 2021
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Guitarist JASON BECKER, Who Suffers From ALS, Is 'Experiencing Shortness Of Breath And A Rapid Heart Rate'
Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, is "in constant contact with his doctors" after experiencing "shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate," according to his mother. Earlier today (Monday, April 5),Pat Becker tweeted: "Jason has requested...April 5, 2021
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JEFF PILSON Says FOREIGNER's 'Songs And Music Are More Famous Than The Band'
In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked what keeps the band inspired to continue to make new music after all these years. He responded: "Like anybody, you wanna be relevant. Mick Jones [FOREIGNER guitarist and founder] has a very open-eyed at...March 29, 2021
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Watch THE OFFSPRING's Music Video For 'Let The Bad Times Roll'
Californian rockers THE OFFSPRING have released the official music video for the title track of the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Let The Bad Times Roll", which will arrive on April 16 via Concord Records. The follow-up to 2012's "Days Go By" was produced by Bob Rock, who also worked on the b...March 25, 2021
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World's Greatest Guitar Players Come Together To Raise Money For JASON BECKER
Throughout March and April, some of the world's greatest guitarists will come together to raise money and celebrate the music of legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years and continues to compose and record music. The virtual event, hosted in part...March 23, 2021
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FOREIGNER Is Working On New Music
FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson has once again said that it's unlikely the band will release another full-length studio LP as a follow-up to "Can't Slow Down", which came out more than a decade ago. "I don't really see a whole album of new material coming out anytime soon," he told Kylie Olsson's YouT...March 20, 2021
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FOREIGNER's THOM GIMBEL To Leave Band After Nearly Three Decades
FOREIGNER multi-instrumentalist Thom Gimbel is planning to leave the legendary rock act. The news of Gimbel's departure was broken by his bandmate, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson, in a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man. Speaking about the fact that FOREIGNER occasionally plays shows without any...March 18, 2021