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Report: MTV Debating Whether To Show OZZY's Rehab
Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com reports execs at MTV are debating whether to show Ozzy Osbourne's extensive rehabilitation following an all-terrain vehicle accident on the next season of "The Osbournes". "We already went through Sharon Osbourne's recovery from cancer," laments an insider. "We don't wan...December 17, 2003
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NYC Street Named For JOEY RAMONE
The corner of Second Street and Bowery near the legendary CBGBs club in New York City has been officially christened "Joey Ramone Place" for THE RAMONES' lead singer, who died of cancer in 2001 at 49. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Newsday. "Joey was a true New Yorker," said bandmate ...November 30, 2003
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SAURON Sign With NEUROTIC RECORDS
Dutch black metallers SAURON have signed with Neurotic Records for the release of their as-yet-untitled sophomore full-length album, tentatively due in late 2004. The band have written around seven new tracks so far for the follow-up to their debut, "Universe Of Filth", which saw light of day throug...November 30, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE Named U.K.'s 'Most Amazing Woman' In Online Poll
Sharon Osbourne has been named the U.K.'s most amazing woman of 2003 in an online poll. Osbourne, who is married to and manages Ozzy Osbourne, came out on top against competition from women such as athlete Paula Radcliffe and singer Dido. The 50-year-old, known for her appearances in the reality tel...November 24, 2003
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Members To Pay Tribute To Late Drummer
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER members Slash (guitar) and Matt Sorum (drums) are expected to appear at a tribute show honoring drummer Tony Thompson on December 16 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles. Additional guest musicians are expected to be announced soon. Click here for mor...November 20, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'Cancer Was One Of The Best Things That Ever Happened To Me'
Sharon Osbourne has spoken to USA Today about being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in July of last year. "People don't want to discuss colon cancer," says Osbourne, who last week was honored by the Women's Guild of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for her work in raising awareness about the deadly dise...November 14, 2003
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Renowned Session Drummer Loses Battle With Cancer
Renowned drummer Tony Thompson, who performed with LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones during the 1985 Live Aid reunion, and who also rehearsed with the members of ZEPPELIN for a short-lived project in 1986, passed away earlier today after a battle with renal-cell cancer. Don...November 12, 2003
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CANCER: EP Delayed Until Early Next Year
Reformed U.K. death metallers CANCER have pushed back the projected release date for their new EP, "Corporation$", to early 2004. The band, who are currently unsigned, recently played a couple of reunion dates in the U.K. and have a few more planned for next month. The group's current lineup consist...November 12, 2003
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RIOT's GUY SPERANZA: Book Of Condolences Launched
An electronic book of condolences has been launched to enable hard rock music fans to express their thoughts on the passing of RIOT vocalist Guy Speranza. As previously reported, Speranza sadly died last Saturday (Nov. 8) after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 47 years old. Speranza, who was...November 11, 2003
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JOEY RAMONE Has Street Named After Him
The corner of Second Street and the Bowery on New York's Lower East Side will be renamed Joey Ramone Place in a ceremony to take place Sunday, Nov. 30, featuring speakers and testimonials from the late performer's friends, family and fans, according to Hits Daily Double. The location is a half a blo...November 10, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Play Benefit Concert
SYSTEM OF A DOWN and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will play a Nov. 15 benefit concert for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music and the Warschaw Center for Prostate Cancer Research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to Billboard.com. The show will be held at the Palladium in Los Angeles. Also appeari...November 10, 2003
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Original Voice Of RIOT Passes Away
The original voice of RIOT, Guy Speranza, passed away Saturday morning (Nov. 8) at a Florida hospital after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 47 years old. Speranza, who was often regarded as the best RIOT vocalist, sang on the group's first three full-length albums — "Rock City" (1977),"Nari...November 9, 2003
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DISTURBED Part Ways With Bassist
DISTURBED have parted ways with bassist Fuzz. According to a statement from the group's manager on their official web site, "the band has yet to start the process of finding a replacement. They are currently in the studio writing new material for their upcoming third record and the process is going...November 7, 2003
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TEMPLE OF THE DOG Reunion Among Surprises At PEARL JAM Benefit Gig
PEARL JAM were joined by a host of famous musical friends on stage last night (Oct. 28) in Santa Barbara, Calif., at a benefit for the Louis Warschaw Prostate Cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Among the guests appearing on stage during the performance were PEARL JAM's former drummer Jack...October 29, 2003
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DARKEST HOUR Cancel Remainder Of European Tour
DARKEST HOUR have cancelled the rest of our European tour, plus the two weeks with THE CROWN in November. "[Guitarist] Mike [Schleibaum]'s father has been battling cancer for about two years, and Mike has been called home by his family to spend his last days with him," the band write on their web si...October 27, 2003
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