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TOMMY LEE: Press Conference Transcript Posted Online
A transcript of the Nov. 7, 2004 press conference at the Van Brunt Visitors Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and executive producer Eddie October about Lee's upcoming NBC reality television show has been posted online at JournalStar.com. Speaking...November 10, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Says Being In College Is 'A Lot Of Fun And A Lot Of Work'
L. Kent Wolgamott of the Lincoln Journal Star is reporting that former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee loves horticulture, finds chemistry to be unbelievably hard and was shocked when he found out he had to be out of bed at 6 a.m. in order to be on the Memorial Stadium field by ...November 8, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: More Details Revealed About 'Rock School' Reality TV Show
Mirror.co.uk is reporting that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will teach kids how to rock as part of a reality TV show to be filmed in England. Students at Christ's Hospital in Horsham, West Sussex are to get the shock of their lives when their normal music master is replaced by Simmons. In the...November 5, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Promotes 'Tommyland' In New York City: Photos Available
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was in New York City on Wednesday (Nov. 3) promoting his autobiography, "Tommyland", on various TV talk shows. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Rex Features. As previously reported, Lee has been working on a solo album, and recently laid down a song with SOMET...November 4, 2004
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SIX FEET UNDER Singer On Upcoming CD: 'Expect The Unexpected'
Tampa, Florida-based death metalers SIX FEET UNDER entered Morrisound studios on October 1 to start laying down tracks for the follow-up to "Bringer of Blood". Once again, frontman Chris Barnes will be the producer and Chris Carroll will be handling engineering and mixing. "[We're] not gonna release...November 4, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Explains Why He Took Tap Dancing Lessons As A Kid
During his appearance on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on Wednesday (Nov. 3) to promote his new book, "Tommyland", former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee talked about taking tap dancing lessons as a kid. "I took tap dancing lessons just 'cause I thought, I swear, I thought you had to know that...November 4, 2004
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ANDREW W.K. Nominated For Technology Award
ANDREW W.K.'s "Phone Party" idea from "The Wolf" album has been nominated in the Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards. The awards honor breakthroughs in music using digital technology. The nomination is presented to Andrew and the team at Island Records who made Andrew's idea a reality. As previou...November 3, 2004
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Academic Senate Questions Decision To Allow TOMMY LEE To Film Realty Show In Nebraska
Maggie Stehr of the Daily Nebraskan is reporting that Chancellor Harvey Perlman formally addressed members of the Academic Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 2) about Tommy Lee's reality TV show filming this semester at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Acknowledging the risks involved with taping, Perlman s...November 3, 2004
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TOMMY LEE: 'Tommyland' At No. 28 On NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller List
The Chicago Sun-Times caught up with Tommy Lee and asked the former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer if he was worried about losing his edge doing reality shows instead of performing. "Nah. Not at all," he explained. "I've gotten real good at knowing when to flip the switch, from being a rock and roll star to be...November 2, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Singer Gets Political: Is GEORGE BUSH A Fascist?
VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has released the following political statement on the eve of the U.S. presidential elections: "Ever since the fall of the Soviet Union there has been a lack of a balance of power. This lacking has created an environment whereas any American president — or 'two' p...November 2, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Says His New Reality TV Show Is 'Bananas'
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about his tell-all autobiography "Tommyland" and his upcoming solo album, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Rolling Stone: I hear you're spending time in college now, in Nebraska. Is there anything you...October 30, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion Talk Is 'Just A Rumor'
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee phoned into the "Jackie & Bender" radio show on KISS 106.1 FM in Seattle on Thursday (Oct. 28). During the 10-minute interview, Lee talked about attending The University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his reality show, working on his autobiography with Rolling Stone...October 29, 2004
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OSBOURNES Shocked By Reality Streaker
Digital Spy is reporting that while Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were presenting a prize at a British TV award ceremony Tuesday night (Oct. 26),they were stunned to find reality TV show contestant Warren Hudson jumping on stage with them wearing only a G-string. An excited Sharon declared "I want that...October 27, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY: Most Of GENE SIMMONS' Outside Projects Never Amount To Anything
KISS' official web site has posted the entire, uncut interview with Paul Stanley that ran in the first issue of the official KISS quarterly magazine. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Kiss Magazine: I understand you are currently working on a solo album. Can you tell me anything about it?...October 27, 2004
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MAROON Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
East Germany's vegan straight-edge quintet MAROON has inked a deal with Century Media Records. MAROON have a reputation as one of Europe's busiest and energetic live bands, thanks to the numerous shows they played during the past six years of their existence (and more than 60 just between June and D...October 26, 2004