This is the second segment of my recent in-depth interview with Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Michael Cartellone. In this podcast episode we discuss Michael’s early days in the business; moving from Ohio to New York to work with progressive rocker Eddie Jobson; auditioning for a spot in Tommy Shaw’s road band; and what it was like to [...]
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Ozzy Osbourne is to join Metallica on stage when the latter play the 25th anniversary gig for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on October 30.
This happens at Madison Square Garden – and Classic Rock understands that Ozzy and Metallica might well play War Pigs.
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Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty is hoping his old job is still open.
Talking to Classic Rock, the man who also co-founded folk rock heroes Renaissance with late Yardbirds singer Keith Relf, said:
“When The Yardbirds started in 1962, we only expected it to last a year or so. At the time I worked in an insurance [...]
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Faith No More will tour the US.
The band, who re-formed earlier this year, have so far avoided doing any shows in America. But now bassist Billy Gould has said on his Twitter page:
“In response to all of our concerned US brethren… YES we are… now actively planning US dates.”
So that’s clear enough.
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David Gilmour will receive an honorary degree next month from England’s Anglia Ruskin University. According to NME.com, the Pink Floyd guitarist will get a Doctor of Arts from the school.
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Most people who head out to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in concert leave pretty pleased. So what is it about The Boss’ music that strikes his fans so vividly? Springsteen spoke to us about what he strives to do with [...]
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Queen have created some of the best rock songs in history, and now you can get them all together on Rock Band. The group has released a ten-pack of songs including hits like “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Somebody to Love” [...]
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Elvis Presley’s hair has sold for 18,300 dollars. The clump of locks, which was up for auction last week, was believed to have been cut from The King’s head when he joined the Army in 1958. BBC News reports other items that sold in [...]
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New York, NY (October 15, 2009)—On October 27, Eagle Rock Entertainment will add another gem to its stunning Montreux collection when Status Quo’s Pictures: Live At Montreux 2009 is released on DVD [pre-book order date October 7, MSRP $14.98].
Status Quo’s album Pictures (released in November 2008) celebrated 40 years of the band filling [...]
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“An influence on John Bonham, Keith Moon and Mitch Mitchell, [Carmine Appice] has shaped the role of the modern rock drummer more than anyone before…..” - UK Drummer Magazine
Los Angeles, CA - Legendary drummer Carmine Appice will appear live in the studio on two Eddie Trunk shows: the “Friday Night Rocks” radio show [...]
