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After endless months of canceled gigs and scrapped tours - many acts have rescheduled itineraries more than once - most artists were unsure of when exactly they'd return to the stage.
Concerts Are Coming Back: Opening Night Plans for Rock's Big Acts
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A look at rock artists' touring plans in 2021.While the collaboration didn’t pan out, the Black Sabbath singer's musical influence can be heard on "Blue Dream," a new Weezer song structurally built around familiar riffs and hooks from Osbourne's "Crazy Train" from his 1980 debut solo LP, Blizzard of Ozz.
Ozzy Osbourne Had First Dibs on Weezer's 'Hash Pipe,' but Passed
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In a May 2021 interview, Rivers Cuomo revealed that he first offered Weezer's 2001 hit Hash Pipe to Ozzy Osbourne.With more than 30 years spent psychologically profiling the most complex minds from world leaders to notorious serial killers, acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Bob Johnson unpacks one of the most marvelous and misunderstood musical minds in pop history with an intimate look at Mercury's life.
FREDDIE MERCURY: 'Inside His Mind' Episode To Premiere On REELZ This Weekend
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"Freddie Mercury: Inside His Mind" will premiere on Sunday, May 16 at 9 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Reelz. Freddie Mercury was an unparalleled frontman with a complex personality notable for being b...The Musical Excellence Award is given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.
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Ozzy Osbourne has commented on Randy Rhoads's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The legendary guitarist, who played in Ozzy's band four decades ago, will receive the Musical ...KISS's longtime manager Doc McGhee said "All the things are possible. We never say never about anything. We just know that we wanna give the people the best show in the world to go see"
KISS's Longtime Manager Says ACE FREHLEY Will 'Show Up' At Some Point During 'End Of The Road' Tour
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In a new interview with Rob's School Of Music, KISS's longtime manager Doc McGhee addressed the possibility of original members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss rejoining the band at some point during t...Even though artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single, iconic hard rock and metal bands like PRIEST, MAIDEN and MOTÖRHEAD have yet to be recognized by the institution, which inducted GUNS N' ROSES in that group's first year of eligibility.
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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Greg Harris joined Audacy host Ryan Castle today to talk about the announcement of the 2021 inductees and get his take on what to expect during this yea...Comment on Facebook Rock And Roll Hall ...
So when will Metallica be inducted into the Hop Hop Hall of Fame? Just asking since I never heard of a Rock Album from Jay Z'!
With global superstardom came massive excess which ended in Keith Moon's tragic death in 1978. Somehow the remaining members managed to keep going until they split in 1982.
THE WHO: 'Breaking The Band' Episode To Premiere On REELZ This Weekend
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"The Who: Breaking The Band" will premiere on Sunday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on Reelz. Legendary English rock band THE WHO sold more than 100 million records in a career that spans six...Ford claimed that Jett's manager has prevented her from even talking about a RUNAWAYS reunion with Jett.
CHERIE CURRIE Wishes LITA FORD And JOAN JETT 'Would Get Over' Their Issues
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In a new interview with the the "Hangin' & Bangin': Artists On Lockdown" online show, Cherie Currie spoke about the possibility of a reunion of iconic rockers THE RUNAWAYS. The first true girl ...