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Steven Tyler Says ‘American Idol’ Has More Than Doubled Aerosmith’s Sales
Say what you want (some of us have) about Steven Tyler, but the mouth behind the lips claims that Aerosmith sales are up 260% due to his involvement with American Idol.
Van Halen Reveal Track Listing For ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
All eyes and ears have been on Van Halen recently! First there was confirmation of a new album, then its title was revealed, tour dates announced, and finally a special small club show in New York. Now, thanks to MelodicRock.com, we have the what is reportedly the track listing for the long-awaited new album.
Elton John Wants Justin Timberlake to Play Him in a Movie
Justin Timberlake may be “burning out his fuse out there alone” if Elton John has anything to say about it. With plans for a biopic in the works, Sir Elton has declared the one time teen star Timberlake as his top choice to play him.
Pink Floyd To Reunite For 2012 London Olympics?
Rumors set the woods alight, and the fire around Pink Floyd has begun. According to the London Evening Standard, the legendary band’s surviving members will reunite to close out the London 2012 Olympics.
Slash Trying To Put Axl Rose Feud To Rest?
It’s a pretty universal idea that with the calendar about to flip over to a brand new year, thoughts of the last 365 days merge with hopes for the next. Slash has been doing some pondering of his own. In a recent Esquire magazine column titled “Slash: What I’ve Learned,” there’s an interesting series of quotes from the former Guns N’ Roses guitarist — including some about his former band.
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Nikki Sixx Says Motley Crue Want To ‘Go Out On Top’
Only yesterday, Vince Neil was telling the media that the Motley Crue’s upcoming Vegas romp might be the start of their farewell. Now today, word comes in from bassist Nikki Sixx that, though a farewell may be in the cards at some point, it might be a long goodbye.
Slash Denies RSVPing For Guns N’ Roses Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Don’t set a table place for Slash at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony just yet, despite a recent statement from Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation President and CEO Joel Peresman that Guns N’ Roses “all have RSVP’d that they will show” for the big ceremony in April.
Paul McCartney Unveils New Song ‘My Valentine’
Contrary to reports last week, Sir Paul McCartney‘s forthcoming new release will not be titled ‘My Valentine.’ The as of yet untitled album will, however, be released on Feb. 7, and will still be a collection of love songs from an era long gone by, with two new McCartney compositions added into the mix.
Ringo Starr to Ring in 2012 With New Album
It may not always come easy, but that hasn’t stopped our beloved Ringo Starr from rocking on year after year. Whether on tour with his ‘All Starr Band’ or in the studio recording new material, the ever youthful Mr. Starr just keep rolling along musically.
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Slash Says Having Steady Band Makes Upcoming Album ‘Very Focused’
Slash seems to be in constant motion, never staying in one place too long. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist recently began the recording of his second solo album, and details of how it sounds are beginning to leak out.