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TESLA Has No Plans To Retire: 'We're Gonna Keep It Up And Go As Long As We Can'

Just days after KIX played its final gig, singer Jeff Keith of fellow veteran rockers TESLA was asked by Dawn Osborne of TotalRock if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to eventually retire. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, as long as my voice is holding up and eve...

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Watch: KIX Reunites With Former Members At Final Concert

Veteran rockers KIX played their final concert last night (Sunday, September 17) at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The show, which was announced four months ago, featured a special setlist along with appearances from KIX's former guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brad Divens. Acc...

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RONNIE YOUNKINS On Rejoining KIX On Stage For Final Concert: 'It's Gonna Be Heartwarming'

KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins has confirmed to Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live! that he will rejoin his longtime bandmates when they play their final show on Sunday, September 17 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. "I'm very grateful to have been asked to join the band for...

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STEVE WHITEMAN On KIX Calling It Quits: 'I Don't Wanna Go Out Sucking'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Tuesday, August 29) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years. Speaking about his decision to call it quits, he said (as transcribed by B...

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Watch: KIX Plays One Of Its Last-Ever Concerts At 2023 YORK STATE FAIR

Fan-filmed video of KIX's entire July 24 concert at the York State Fair in York, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Two months ago, KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years, telling Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station in an in...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Talks Up RATT On Band's 40th Anniversary: 'We Had No Competition'

By David E. Gehlke RATT's new "The Atlantic Years: 1984-1991" limited edition box set has, for now, taken some attention away from the band's inability or unwillingness to reunite and placed it back on their music. With discussion rampant regarding bands using modern technology (read: backing tapes)...

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KIX's STEVE WHITEMAN Is 'Ready' To Walk Off The Stage For The Final Time

KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman has opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years, telling Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station in a new interview (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I came to the conclusion probably over a year ago, and I went to the guys a...

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RONNIE YOUNKINS Confirms He Will Perform With KIX At Final Concert: 'I'm Really Grateful'

KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins spoke to Tulsa Music Stream about the band's recent announcement that it will play its final show on September 17 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. "Well, it's kind of bittersweet, but I think it's been coming for a little while," he said (as tran...

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KIX Singer STEVE WHITEMAN Says Decision To Retire Was Made 'Around A Year Ago'

KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman has opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years, telling Metal Edge in a new interview: "It might seem sudden, but this is a decision that I made around a year ago. I gave it a lot of thought, decided, and announced it to the guys...

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KIX To Call It Quits After Playing 'Final' Show In Maryland

Veteran rockers KIX will play their final show in September. The Baltimore-based act, which formed in 1977, announced its plan to call it quits during an appearance earlier today (Sunday, May 7) at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. In a video shared by Mar...

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KIX Drummer JIMMY CHALFANT Opens Up About His Latest Cardiac Arrest, Says His Bandmate And Roadie Saved His Life

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant rejoined his bandmates on stage for two songs — "Cold Blood" and "Blow My Fuse" — during the band's set on Sunday (April 30) aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. It marked his first live appearance with KIX since he collapsed onstage six months ago. On N...

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Watch: Drummer JIMMY CHALFANT Performs With KIX For First Time Since Stage Collapse

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant rejoined his bandmates on stage for two songs during the band's set on Sunday (April 30) aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. It marked his first live appearance with KIX since he collapsed onstage six months ago. Fan-filmed video of Chalfant performing...

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KIX Guitarist RONNIE YOUNKINS Says He's Been Sober Two Years And 45 Days

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins, who has been unable to tour with the group for the past couple of years after repeatedly getting in trouble with the police due to his battle with alcoholism, was asked if he would return to KIX if he was...

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KIX Recruits Drummer MATT STARR While JIMMY CHALFANT Is Continuing His Recovery

KIX has recruited Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, MR. BIG, BLACK SWAN) to play drums for the band while Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant continues his recovery after collapsing onstage less than three months ago. On November 18, Chalfant apparently suffered a heart attack during KIX's concert at the Tally Ho The...

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GODSMACK, PANTERA, ROB ZOMBIE, LIMP BIZKIT, BUSH, Others Confirmed For 2023 ROCKLAHOMA Festival

Rocklahoma welcomes GODSMACK, PANTERA, Rob Zombie, LIMP BIZKIT, BUSH, CHEVELLE, Corey Taylor and many more top rock acts to America's Biggest Labor Day Weekend Party, from Friday, September 1 through Sunday, September 3 at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside Tulsa. Th...