Archive for November 5th, 2009

Bon Jovi Fans Angry About Ticket Prices

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Bon Jovi fans are unhappy with what they believe to be extortionate ticket prices for the band’s run of shows at the O2 Arena in London next June.
Just so you know, the standard ticket prices range from £45 to £200.
But the really silly money comes with what are being called ‘Premium Ticket Packages’, which [...]

Aerosmith To Go On Permanent Vacation?

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Classic Rock exclusive: Steven to work on ‘Brand Tyler’ as band members ponder a future without him…
Words: Peter Makowski
“Once the band hit the final note and I walk off stage – then I’ll tell you the whole story,” an exuberant Steven Tyler announced to Classic Rock minutes before Aerosmith played a triumphant set to [...]

Kevin Cronin: “Life has its challenges.”

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With the economy still not doing great, many people are troubled these days.  REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin has had his share of difficulties but the singer feels they only made him stronger.  He told us his thoughts on the matter.   
“Life has its challenges.  [...]

Jethro Tull’s Time Apart Keeps Them Together

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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson is currently on a solo tour, but don’t think that means that things with the band are over.  In fact, Ian explained that the time the band members spend away from one another help the group stay together.   
“Part of [...]

Stephen Stills Rooting For Hollies Rock Hall Induction

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David Crosby and Stephen Stills each have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice – Crosby for The Byrds, Stills for Buffalo Springfield and both for Crosby, Stills & Nash.  Meanwhile, their CSN bandmate, Graham Nash, only has the one [...]

Rush Headed For Reinvention

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According to Rush drummer Neil Peart, the guys from the band are set to have a pow-wow where they plan to discuss “another kind of ‘reinvention.’”  The rocker revealed on his Web site that with the shape of the music industry, the group wants [...]

Chickenfoot Named Best New Band

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Classic Rock Magazine last night named “Chickenfoot” as 2009’s ‘Best New Band’ at their annual awards ceremony that took place at London’s Park Lane Hotel. While unable to attend the London ceremony, the band recorded a personalized video acceptance speech which played out to rapturous applause.
The star studded event was attended by such legends [...]

Dream Theater Receives “Spirit Of Prog” Award

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DREAM THEATER was honored with the “Spirit Of Prog” achievement award at the 2009 Classic Rock Awards last night in London (November 2) 
The award was presented to DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy by Prog legend Rick Wakeman of Yes who added that he couldn’t have been happier for it to go to such a worthy [...]

New Halford Video “Get Into The Spirit”

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Rob Halford has posted a new video.  It’s to his group Halford’s tune “Get Into The Spirit,” which is off the band’s new holiday album, Halford III – Winter Songs.  The clip features the Judas Priest singer performing the song with Halford in a [...]

Tony Iommi Recovering Well

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Heaven & Hell guitarist Tony Iommi recently received a stem-cell treatment on his injured hand and the rocker is talking about how he’s doing.  Iommi told BBC News that “it’s coming on alright” and while he has to wait to see if there are [...]