Matthew Wilkening
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Claims ’60 Minutes’ Reporter Used Her Cleavage to ‘Get the Band Nervous’
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has a pretty interesting explanation for how he and his bandmates wound up making statements that got singer Steven Tyler “pissed off” and responding with “demeaning” comments of his own during their recent ’60 Minutes’ interview: The reporter’s cleavage made them nervous.
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi: ‘I’ve Had the Last Dose of Chemotherapy’
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has issued a much-desired update on his battle against lymphoma, reporting that he is done with chemotherapy and soon to move onto three weeks of radiotherapy.
Dee Snider, Who Hardly Parties, Parties Hard on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, with one arm still wrapped in a bulky cast from a recent on-air accident, helped throw a party to sell fake cocktail mix on ‘Celebrity Apprentice‘ this week.
Bret Michaels Lines up Michael Anthony, Joe Perry + Many More for Solo Album
Last we heard from Bret Michaels, he was chasing rock’s original gypsy, Stevie Nicks, for a guest spot on his upcoming solo record, ‘Get Your Rock On,’ tentatively due this summer. While he may not have scored Stevie for the album (yet?), he has already lined up a veritable who’s who of…well, of people who make music, spanning the gamut from fellow rock veterans Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Ace Freh
10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on ‘American Idol’
10 different songs by Billy Joel were performed on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 21) — one by each of the remaining contestants on the Steven Tyler-judged singing competition.
Guns N’ Roses Will Not Perform Together at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, According to Slash
While Slash admits that being voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is “an honor,” he seems less excited about attending the event, and states emphatically that he will not be joining his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates for any type of reunion performance.
We’ll Soon Find Out What ‘Sex’ with Motley Crue Sounds Like
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed that the band’s upcoming new single will be called ‘Sex,’ and that the stripped-down sound of the track harkens back to the band’s (fantastic) 1981 debut album ‘Too Fast for Love.’
Kiss and Motley Crue Announce 2012 Summer Tour Dates
Kiss and Motley Crue will embark on a 40-city tour together, with each band playing 90-minute sets on their fully stocked and typically insane stage set-ups. The bands announced the trek, which, by the way, they’re calling simply “the Tour,” at a press conference broadcast online earlier today (March 20).
Kiss and Motley Crue Tour Poster Revealed
What appears to be poster artwork for the much-discussed but not technically officially announced co-headlining tour from Kiss and Motley Crue was posted on Motley Crue singer Vince Neil‘s official twitter page last night (March 19).
Dee Snider Steers Clear of Drama on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Dee Snider stepped behind the camera to direct a mop commercial that helped his team win this week’s challenge on ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ Most importantly, he didn’t break his finger, get operated on or risk angering the ‘Incredible Hulk,‘ as he’s done across the last three weeks.
Kiss and Motley Crue to Join Forces for 2012 Summer Tour
Kiss and Motley Crue will team up for a formidable tour this summer, and based on what Crue singer Vince Neil is saying about the joint production, their respective road crews are going to have their hands full.
Doobie Brothers React to the Death of Michael Hossack
The Doobie Brothers have reacted to the death of their longtime drummer Michael Hossack with a series of heartfelt statements on their official website. Hossack passed away at his home in Wyoming Monday (March 12) after battling cancer for several years.