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HENRY ROLLINS Calls BUSH Administration 'Really, Really Dangerous'
Currently in the middle of a two-month spoken-word tour of the U.S., punk rock icon Henry Rollins has got lots of material on a favorite theme, the absurdities of American politics. "Guys like Trent Lott I wish for," he told The Oregonian. "There's 20 minutes (of stage material) right there. And Don...January 12, 2003
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HENRY ROLLINS Questions Timing Of U2 Singer BONO's Activism
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently questioned U2 activist frontman Bono's motives in getting involved in so many causes, implying in no uncertain terms that the Irish singer may be using his high-profile involvement in politics to promote the group's current "greatest hits" album. "I think if the...January 8, 2003
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HENRY ROLLINS Keeps Himself Off Balance With Spoken-Word Tour, Upcoming Movie Appearances
Punk rock icon HENRY ROLLINS, who is returning to his spoken word performance schedule with a tour opening Jan. 7 in San Juan Capistrano, California, says he'll take a hiatus from his spoken word tour in the summer, at which time he hopes to take his band back on the road. He will then return ...January 1, 2003
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KISS, THE OSBOURNES Collectible Bath Ducks Available Online!
In the we-kid-you-not department: For the "bargain" price of $49.95, you can now purchase for yourself your very own set of KISS or THE OSBOURNES collectible celebrity bath ducks. An OZZY OSBOURNE bath duck is available separately at a discount price of $11.99. According to the manufacturer,December 31, 2002
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HANOI ROCKS Frontman Speaks Out On Reunion, Solo Album
In a recent interview with Metal Reference, Finnish sex icon Michael Monroe commented on the release of his upcoming solo album, "Whatcha Want", and the recent reunion of his '80s glam band, HANOI ROCKS. "One might say that my solo career and the rebirth of HANOI ROCKS go kind of hand in hand, but t...December 20, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS: Why PENNYWISE Dropped Off WEST MEMPHIS 3 Benefit Album
Punk rock icon HENRY ROLLINS has revealed that one of the songs originally planned for the his West Memphis Three benefit compilation, "Rise Above", was pulled from the album's final track listing after the track's designated vocalist had a change of heart about the guilt of the three men convicted...December 19, 2002
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THE SERVANTS Line Up Bay Area Gigs
San Francisco Bay Area's THE SERVANTS, featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos, have lined up the following dates during January: Jan. 09 – Palo Alto, CA @ The Icon (w/ GREAT WHITE) Jan. 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Blake's (w/ M.HEADPHONE, AUTOPUNCH) ...December 19, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS: More Spoken-Word Dates Announced
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has lined up the following "spoken word" performances during January/February: Jan. 07 - San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House Jan. 08 - San Francisco, CA @ Palace of Fine Arts Jan. 10 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre Jan. 11 - Vancouver, B.C. @ Vogue Theatre Jan. 12 .....December 11, 2002
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THE ROLLINS BAND To Perform BLACK FLAG Set In San Diego
THE ROLLINS BAND, the group fronted by punk rock icon Henry Rollins, will perform an all-BLACK FLAG set featuring special guests at The Casbah in San Diego, California on Thursday, Dec. 5. The concert promotes "Rise Above", a new benefit CD for the Free the West Memphis 3 Defense Fund, on which Roll...December 4, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer, Guitarist Line Up Outside Appearances
DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice makes a "special guest" appearance on Italian guitarist Tolo Marton's new double live CD, "Dal Vero". The album, which was recorded in 2001/2002, features Paice on live renditions of the JIMI HENDRIX classics "Stone Free" and "Hey Joe". In related news, DEEP PURPLE guit...December 2, 2002
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DOKKEN Announce California Gigs
DOKKEN have announced four headlining shows during January. They are as follows: Jan. 09 - Palo Alto, CA @ The Icon Jan. 10 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre Jan. 11 - Agoura Hills, CA @ Canyon Club Jan. 12 - San Diego, CA @ 4th & B ...November 21, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS Lines Up 'Spoken Word' Appearances
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has lined up the following "spoken word" performances: Nov. 20 - Fairbanks, AK @ University of Alaska Fairbanks Nov. 21 - Anchorage, AK @ University of Alaska Anchorage ...November 9, 2002
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KIP WINGER Lines Up Solo Dates
WINGER frontman Kip Winger has lined up the following solo dates during November/December: Nov. 14 - Ft. Meyers, FL @ Indigo Room Dec. 03 - Sacramento, CA @ Road House Dec. 04 - Palo Alto, CA @ Icon Dec. 05 - Orange County, CA @ Coach House Dec. 06 - Tarzana, CA @ Paladino's ...October 18, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Casino Chips To Make Vegas Debut
In conjunction with OZZY OSBOURNE's appearance at Rain In The Desert @ The Palms Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada on October 25th, casino chips will be issued to honor the legendary rock icon. $5, $25, and $100 chips will be released to the gaming tables and from the casino cage on October 25th at 10:00 a....October 12, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS Speaks Out On Possible U.S. Invasion Of Iraq
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently spoke to Launch about Hussein's evasion of U.N. weapons inspections. "If he didn't have anything to hide, then why is he saying, 'Oh you can't go there,' " Rollins questioned. "I think a full 100-percent daylight, lights on, everything known, inspection needs to...October 11, 2002
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