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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Pays Tribute To Radio Presenter DAVE KILNER
Lesley Draper of the Sheffield Telegraph reports that DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage was one of hundreds of friends and colleagues who attended the funeral yesterday of long-standing radio presenter Dave Kilner. Dave, who died aged 48, was also known as the voice of Sheffield United and for his cha...October 15, 2009
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AC/DC Frontman, Ex-OZZY Bassist, DEF LEPPARD Honored At ASCAP AWARDS
Andre Paine of Billboard.biz reports that AC/DC's Brian Johnson, OZZY OSBOURNE collaborator Bob Daisley, DEF LEPPARD and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange were among those honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at its London awards ceremony. The ASCAP Awards, he...October 14, 2009
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VENOM To Tour Mexico, South America In December
British black metal pioneers VENOM will embark on a tour of Mexico and South America in December. Commented the band's management: "We started looking into the possibility of organizing a VENOM tour in South America a couple of years back. VENOM have a massive following in Latin America, and now tha...October 13, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS: 'The Daily Adventures Of Bandana Man'
VH1's recent airing of Bret Michaels' "Behind the Music" stole the highest ratings of the day upon its October debut and the repeat airings continue to perform. The "Behind the Music" special is a personal journey from Michaels' birth through the POISON years to his most recent solo adventures, prov...October 12, 2009
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High Speed G.T.O.
So was it the album cover that tipped you off that WHITE WIZZARD is comprised of NWOBHM devotees? The IRON MAIDEN-style lettering of the song titles on the back cover? The band members' photos perhaps? If you pine for the golden age of heavy metal, then "High Speed G.T.O." is your ticket. This is me...October 11, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Singer's Ex-Wife: 'He Was The Love Of My Life'
Joe Elliott's ex-wife Karla Elliott recently spoke to Barry Egan of Indepedent.ie about her eight-year marriage (1989-1997) to the DEF LEPPARD singer, whom she began dating in 1986. "I was madly in love with him," she said, "He was the love of my life." They married in his hometown in the late Eight...October 11, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS: Columbus Show 'Postponed'
Tonight's (Thursday, October 8) Bret Michaels concert at Club H20 in Columbus, Georgia has been "postponed until further notice" due to "a case of the flu," according to a posting on the POISON singer's MySpace page. It is not presently clear if any of the other Bret Michaels solo dates will be affe...October 8, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Opens For MOTT THE HOOPLE In London; Video Footage Available
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott supported the reunited MOTT THE HOOPLE on the final night of their run of shows on Tuesday, October 6 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Elliott and his backing band — which consisted of members of THE QUIREBOYS — appeared under the DOWN 'N' OUTZ banner...October 8, 2009
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Man Charged With Arson In DEF LEPPARD Concert Fire
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that a Logan man thrown out of a DEF LEPPARD concert in August was charged Tuesday with arson for allegedly setting fire to dry grass surrounding West Valley City, Utah's USANA Amphitheatre. Read the entire report from The Salt Lake Tribune. ...October 7, 2009
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Former VENOM Members Reunite For Newcastle Performance; Video Available
DRYLL (formerly DRILL),the U.K.-based band featuring former VENOM guitarist and founding member Jeff "Mantas" Dunn, performed at Jeff Fest on Thursday, September 17 at Trillians Rock Bar, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. The charity-based event was held in memory of well-known and loved Newcastle rock...October 2, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Interviews MOTT THE HOOPLE's IAN HUNTER
DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott recently conducted an interview with frontman Ian Hunter of the reformed MOTT THE HOOPLE. Read the chat from U.K.'s The Independent. Elliott will support MOTT THE HOOPLE on the final night of their run of shows on October 6 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Elli...October 1, 2009
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Former PRONG Bassist Launches WALK AND ROLL Clothing Company
Bass player Brian Perry (PRONG, LIZZY BORDEN, Jake E. Lee's WICKED ALLIANCE, DIRTY LOOKS) has announced the launch of his first clothing line, the Walk And Roll Clothing Company. A t-shirt company aimed at infants, toddlers, kids and mom's to be, Walk And Roll Clothing features slogans based on the...September 26, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist, FOZZY Singer To Guest On LIBERTY N' JUSTICE Album
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and FOZZY singer Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) have been added to the list of guest musicians appearing on Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE's ninth studio album and fifth "all-star" project, "Light It Up" (formerly "The Cigar Chronicles"). They will both...September 23, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS' Autobiography Pushed Back To 2010
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: Having his autobiography, "Roses and Thorns: The Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy to My Reality", pushed back into 2010 by publisher Simon & Schuster is allowing POISON's Bret Michaels to tell the rest of the story. The book was originally due out this past June, and wh...September 22, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD: Canadian Tour Dates Announced
More shows have been announced for the third leg of DEF LEPPARD's highly successful 2009 tour, which will feature support from CHEAP TRICK and MAN RAZE, the rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, Simon Laffy from GIRL and Paul Cook of the SEX PISTOLS. So far the following dates have been...September 21, 2009
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