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Whitney Houston’s Death: Slash, Heart + More Rockers React on Twitter
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It wasn't long after the shocking death of pop icon Whitney Houston was revealed to the world that tributes starting pouring in via Twitter. Whitney didn't have a ton of direct connections to the rock world, but that doesn't mean classic rockers don't have memories of and tributes to the singer to share with their fans. Below is a sam
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Sebastian Bach Reacts to Whitney Houston’s Death
More tributes are rolling in for Whitney Houston, the iconic pop singer who passed away Saturday at the much-too-young age of 48. The latest post is from Sebastian Bach, the Skid Row star, who put the following note on his Facebook page in remembrance of Houston:
This is hitting me hard
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Whitney Houston Dead at 48: Bret Michaels Shares His Memories
Tonight (Feb. 11) had been surprisingly quiet in the rock world for a night right before the Grammy Awards, but that changed immediately with the shocking news of iconic pop star Whitney Houston’s untimely demise. The body of Houston, just 48 years old, was discovered at the Beverly Hills Hotel; attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. A cause of death has not yet been determined.
Daily Rewind: The Beach Boys, Ronnie Wood, Bruce Springsteen + More
Check out today’s news about a Beach Boys reunion at the Grammys, Ronnie Wood claiming he turned down a chance to play with Led Zeppelin and the latest addition to Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
Also read the lastest on Van Halen’s dress rehearsal gig and Ozzy Osbourne’s comments on Tony Iommi’s lymphoma.
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Brad Paisley Mocks Paul McCartney’s New Album Title
Paul McCartney hasn’t won over many people with the title of his latest album, ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ — especially not Brad Paisley. The country superstar went so far as to take to his Twitter account on Wednesday to send out a series of screeds against the name. “It’s only February, but Sir Paul is an absolute lock for worst album title of the year,” he wrote in one note. “Actually, maybe all tim
Adam Lambert Denies Reports That He Will Tour With Queen This Summer
‘American Idol’ alum Adam Lambert has blasted a reports that he has signed on to tour with Queen this summer. On Friday (Feb. 3), British newspaper The Daily Star claimed that the the legendary rockers would hit the autobahn for a headlining spot on this summer’s touring Sonisphere festival in Europe, with Lambert filling in for the late, great Freddie Mercury. But on Saturday, Lambert took to Twi
Motley Crue’s First Las Vegas Residency Concert Captured on Video
Motley Crue kicked off their much-hyped residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas last night, two months after announcing it during an appearance on CNN’s ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’ Sin City was so excited that yesterday was declared “Motley Crue Day” there, while fans likely from around the globe flooded into town for the kickoff of the stand, which will cover a dozen dates through
Metallica Planning Something Big for Tuesday
Metallica have something big scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 7) at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET), although what it is exactly is totally up in the air. The metal mavens have posted a 34-second teaser video featuring footage of fans cheering at a concert, with the phrase “You’ve seen them at festivals across the world” flashed across the screen
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Black Sabbath Vow to Continue Without Bill Ward
The recently reunited Black Sabbath have announced their intentions to continue on with their planned comeback tour and album without Bill Ward, just one day after the drummer threatened to not take part unless offered a “signable” contract that would properly financially reflect his contributions to the band’s history.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Says National Anthem Performance Was ‘Well Thought Out’
Steven Tyler took a lot of heat (including from us) for his rendition of the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ before the Baltimore Ravens / New England Patriots AFC title game last month (Jan. 22) in Foxborough, Mass., but the Aerosmith singer insists he did a fine job. He says any eccentricities in his performance were on purpose and he knows he nailed the high note.
Queen Tap ‘American Idol’ Singer Adam Lambert for Summer Tour
Queen will never replace Freddie Mercury, but the band reportedly are set to reform once again this summer with another vocalist stepping in to handle the late singer’s frontman duties. Flamboyant ‘American Idol’ star Adam Lambert says he will serve as Queen’s singer during a headlining run on this summer’s touring Sonisphere festival in Europe.
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Announces Sequel to Classic ‘Thick As a Brick’ Album
Whatever happened to Gerald Bostock? That’s the question Jethro Tull‘s Ian Anderson looks to answer on April 2 with the release of ‘Thick as a Brick 2,’ the follow-up to Tull’s landmark 1972 album. Bostock was the fictional child author of the lyrics and now, 40 years later, a grown up Bostock returns as the lyricist on the new album. As a post on the Tull website reads: “Boy to man and beyond, it