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AEROSMITH Members Contribute Music To ESPY AWARDS Intro Song
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry contributed music to a piece that PUBLIC ENEMY's Chuck D wrote for the introduction to the ESPY Awards. The cut, "Let's Get Loud", features music by the AEROSMITH members and rapping by Chuck, Busta Rhymes, MC Lyte and Fife. The ESPYs will air...July 15, 2003
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VAN HALEN Bassist To Launch Line Of Condiments
Following in the footsteps of AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry, whose "Rock Your World Boneyard Brew" line of condiments has reportedly been a great success since its launch last year, VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has announced plans to start up his own brand of hot sauce. "It's common knowledge t...July 14, 2003
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Producer JOHN PURDELL Dies Of Cancer
John Purdell, producer of a number of acclaimed albums from such artists as OZZY OSBOURNE, POISON, L.A. GUNS, DREAM THEATER, KIX, ALICE COOPER, and CINDERELLA, passed away from cancer on Thursday, July 10. John had been hospitalized in Quebec for two weeks and was most recently touring with THE LOU...July 12, 2003
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PORCH GHOULS To Support KISS/AEROSMITH In September
Bill Ellis of GoMemphis.com is reporting that the PORCH GHOULS, the Memphis-based rock band signed to Joe Perry's record label Roman Records, will be the opening act for the September leg of the upcoming KISS/AEROSMITH tour. The PORCH GHOULS, who are being described as an alternative rock band that...July 12, 2003
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COURTNEY LOVE Sets Release Date For Solo Debut
Former HOLE frontwoman Courtney Love has reportedly set an October 28 release date through Virgin Records for her solo debut, "America's Sweetheart". A U.S. tour is scheduled to begin on November 10, with a European trek to follow in January. The singer is expected to tour Japan and Australia beginn...July 10, 2003
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AEROSMITH To Release New Home Video
AEROSMITH are contemplating releasing a home video containing "making of" footage from sessions for their forthcoming album, according to Billboard.com. As previously reported, the band are currently recording a blues album with producer Jack Douglas, who worked with the band on several of their 197...July 10, 2003
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Films Segment For The Food Network
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry taped a segment for the Food Network show "Food Finds" on Friday, June 27. The segment, which will air in the fall, focused on Joe's "Rock Your World Boneyard Brew" hot sauce. In other news, Perry and AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler took part in a short video for the .....July 9, 2003
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LABRAT Rejoined By Singer ROB MCAUSLAN
After one year of working with vocalists Jamie Farrell and Martin Ives, Britain's LABRAT have made the decision to part ways with the dynamic duo and recall the services of former frontman Rob McAuslan. The decision to let Ives and Farrell go was made just before the band set off on a U.K. tour with...July 8, 2003
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LOLLAPALOOZA Or LOLLAPALOSER?
Lollapalooza organizer Perry Farrell of JANE'S ADDICTION has dismissed the discouraging press surrounding this year's tour, saying that it's not fair to single out Lollapalooza as the only major traveling festival experiencing slow advance ticket sales. Speaking to Kevin C. Johnson of the St. Louis...July 6, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist To Write Songs For GINA GERSHON's Solo CD
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash is collaborating with actress Gina Gershon on material for Gershon's debut album, tentatively due in late 2003/early 2004 through an as-yet-undisclosed label. Gershon, whose new movie, "Prey for Rock & Roll", closed the San Francis...July 4, 2003
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WES BORLAND: 'EAT THE DAY Won't Be Anywhere Near As Big As LIMP BIZKIT'
Former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland recently spoke to Kerrang! magazine about the vocalist search for his new band, EAT THE DAY. "I really like the guy from the MARS VOLTA (Cedric Bixler),he's amazing," he said when asked who his "dream" vocalist would be. "My heart exploded when I heard the a...July 4, 2003
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AEROSMITH: Blues Album Delayed Until January
AEROSMITH's much-anticipated new blues album has had its release date pushed back to January 2004. Guitarist Joe Perry told Billboard.com, "All the basics are done, we're probably three-quarters done with the overdubs. And there really aren't many to do, because we cut the album basically live." "By...June 30, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Play Private Show In Culver City: Photos Available
JANE'S ADDICTION played a special private show/dress-rehearsal for family, friends, and KROQ radio station winners inside a huge movie soundstage at Culver Studios in Culver City, California on Saturday (June 28). This was the group's last rehearsal before they kick off the Lollapalooza tour on July...June 30, 2003
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KISS/AEROSMITH Tour To Be Extended Into Next Year?
The upcoming KISS/AEROSMITH co-headlining tour, currently scheduled to run between August 2 and October 18, could very well last into the middle of next year, according to KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. "Should the AEROSMITH/KISS tour go as smoothly as we're all hoping, this could go on indef...June 20, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Guitarist Jams With CHRISTINA AGUILERA
JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro joined Christina Aguilera at Los Angeles' Staples Center Tuesday for their "Stripped" collaboration, "Fighter". After the shirtless rocker left the stage, Aguilera gushed, segueing into the next song, "Speaking of what a girl wants, Dave Navarro is so hot. I u...June 20, 2003