Bach: "My albums just blow their (Skid Row) albums away!"

"To me, my albums sound more like original SKID ROW
than the new SKID ROW sounds like SKID ROW."





Radio Metal recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach. An excerpt from the chat follows below.

Radio Metal: One of the strongest videos in hard rock history is the one you did with SKID ROW for "18 And Life". On the other hand, the video for your latest single is much lighter and is clearly on the fun and rock 'n' roll side. Does this mean you don't want to get too serious nowadays?

Sebastian Bach: To be honest with you, the money we spent for the three videos we shot for "Kicking & Screaming" was less than the money for the catering truck on the "18 And Life" video. Those are 300,000-dollar videos. Since there's no TV stations, at least in America, that will play the videos, we're very lucky to even be doing videos. But the technology is so advanced, the filming is all high-def, and it looks really clear and cool. The "Kicking & Screaming" video is basically just video performance with us, and because I wrote the lyrics for my girlfriend, she's in the video when the lyrics are talking about her. She makes the video look a lot prettier than just us three greasy rockers! (Laughs) It's just fun. I read online a comment like, "Why is he smiling?" Number one, nobody told me I couldn't smile, and number two, I'm so happy with the music and the way my girl looks, I'm smiling because I'm really happy! I'm like: "I love this song, I love the lyrics and I'm having fun". To me, that song is so heavy and cool that it makes me smile. This is fucking really cool, I really like it! I didn't know you weren't allowed to smile, I didn't know there was a rule against that!

Radio Metal: Why would somebody ask why you're smiling? That's strange…

Sebastian Bach: I don't know. Even my manager said that at first. Again, the song is very heavy, so I guess I should be making a mean face! (Laughs) I don't think about what face I should make, I'm not that contrived. I don't plan things out like that, I just try to have emotion. It always comes down to emotion, that's what music is to me. It's about feeling things. And above all, rock 'n' roll should be a lot of fun, and it is, if you let it be.

Radio Metal: Everybody has an idea about what is metal and what is not, so I guess smiling is not metal!

Sebastian Bach: Smiling is not metal, but on the VAN HALEN-David Lee Roth "Jump" video, which was just a performance piece, they're smiling and having fun. I'm a VAN HALEN fan, and I think those videos are some of the best videos ever. Rock 'n' roll is totally fun, it should be about escaping normal, conventional life. Yeah, Rock 'n' roll is fun. Ozzy Osbourne has fun!

Radio Metal: I saw him on stage this summer, and, yeah, he was smiling!

Sebastian Bach: Yes, rock 'n' roll is fun, man! It makes me smile!

Radio Metal: It's now been over ten years that you've been releasing music as a solo artist. Aren't you missing playing in a real, stable band context, being equal with your band mates and not a singer with a backing band?

Sebastian Bach: I guess you're referring to my old band, SKID ROW. I think if you listen to the music they make without me, and then to "Angel Down" and "Kicking & Screaming", you would realize why we're not together. I don't want to brag, but my albums just blow their fucking albums away, and anybody with two ears would tell you that. To me, my albums sound more like original SKID ROW than the new SKID ROW sounds like SKID ROW.

Radio Metal: That was actually one of my questions: your solo albums are much more aggressive and heavy than what SKID ROW does today. Does this mean that the heaviness and aggressiveness of the older SKID ROW albums, especially "Slave To The Grind", came from you?

Sebastian Bach: Yes, it did. I'm not gonna lie to you: I am a guy that makes sure his CDs sound like that. People can say I'm hard to work with. I'm not hard to work with. I just refuse to suck! I will not put out a fucking CD that sucks. I have a good ear. We don't like each other, but even Snake from SKID ROW said in an interview: "Sebastian's biggest contribution to SKID ROW was that he could take a good song." And I can. If I feel a song in my heart, like "18 And Life", then I can really sing it emotionally, and that's what people relate to, it's emotion. Snake's a manager now, he manages other bands, he's into the business side of things. I'm not into that. I'm more into the creative side of music. That's why I got in it. I didn't get in it as a job, I got in it 'cause I've always been a singer, and my voice just has a life of its own. I was the metalhead in SKID ROW. I was the guy that would be in the studio when those guys would be playing golf or doing business. I was the guy that was in there all the time, making sure that those albums sounded like they sound. And I will keep doing that for the rest of my life. I love making CDs, it's very fun to me. I like writing songs, doing album covers and making videos. It's very fun, I get very excited about it. Ask my girlfriend, I even get too excited! (Laughs)

Article from BLABBERMOUTH which was taken from RADIOMETAL

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FASTWAY - NEW LINE-UP - NEW ALBUM - RELEASE DATES ANNOUNCED:

Fastway is the brainchild of Ex-Motörhead guitar player Fast Eddie Clarke. Formed in 1983 the first album “Fastway” entered the UK Charts at #43 and received very good reviews. One year later “All Fired Up” was released and due to high profile support tours in the US with Scorpions and Rush, the album was a great success. In 1985 “Waiting For The Roar” saw the light of day and Fastway supported AC/DC on their “Fly On The Wall”-Tour in whole Europe. 1986 the band wrote the soundtrack for the horror movie “Trick Or Treat” starring Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons.
After 1986 Fastway released two more studio albums with a different line up and several live and best of albums.
Eat Dog Eat is the first new studio album since 1990. Together with new vocalist Toby Jepson (Ex-Little Angels) Fast Eddie Clarke wrote some of his strongest songs. “Leave The Light On” or “Sick As A Dog” are only two examples of this varied album.
Fast Eddie Clarke reckons: "By far the best thing I have done since the1st Fastway album. This is classic rock at its best!!!!"
Steamhammer /SPV is proud to have Fast Eddie Clarke and Fastway on their label for Europe.
Olly Hahn, A&R Steamhammer says: "It's an honour to have Fast Eddie Clarke and his band on our label. He was THE guitar player in Motörhead but also with Fastway he delivered awesome music. With "Eat Dog Eat" he`s definitely back...probably better than ever!"
The album will be released in Germany on November 11 and in Europe on November 14.

Tracklisting: 1. Deliver Me 4:41 2. Fade Out 4:05 3. Leave The Light On 3:55 4. Loving Fool 4:30 5. Dead And Gone 5:49 6. Sick As A Dog 3:44 7. Freedom Song 3:52 8. Do You Believe 4:04 9. Love I Need 4:37 10. On And On 3:53 / Download Exclusive: 11. Only If You Want It 4:06.
WebLinks: www.fasteddieclarke.com / www.spv.de.

JOURNEY - NEAL SCHON & ARNEL PINEDA INTERVIEWED:

Journey guitarist Neal Schon and vocalist Arnel Pineda were interviewed by myself a month or so back as they were wrapping up the band's European tour. They have now just completed the first leg of their 2011 USA tour and I'm now pleased to present the two interviews.

Neal Schon: Doing It His Way. Read Interview.

Arnel Pineda: From Dusty Streets To Platinum Records. Read Interview.

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Guns N’ Roses to play Orlando in October

Another US date for Guns N’ Roses has been announced.

Following recent news that the band is set to play Miami on October 29, The Orlando Sentinel reports GNR will perform at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on October 28.

Tickets — at $35, $45 and $75 will go on sale at 10 a.m. September 9 at Ticketmaster outlets and the usual spots. (Buy tickets at amwaycenter.com, Amway Center box office, Ticketmaster retail locations, charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000 or at Ticketmaster.com.)

More U.S. shows will be announced soon.

GNR’s last US concert appearance was when the band headlined the closing night of the Rock 'N Rev Festival at the 70th annual Sturgis Bike Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 13, 2010.

Guns N Roses
2011 Fall tour

Oct 02 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Rock In Rio
Oct 05 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena
Oct 08 – La Plata, Argentina – Estadio Unico
Oct 10 – Rosario, Argentina – Salon Metropolitano
Oct 12 – Cordoba, Argentina - Orfeo Superdomo
Oct 15 – Asuncion, Paraguay – Jockey Club
Oct 18 – Mexico City, Mexico – Sports Palace
Oct 19 – Mexico City, Mexico – Sports Palace
Oct 22 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Arena VFG
Oct 23 – Monterrey, Mexico – Arena

Oct 28 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
Oct 29 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena

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Green Day Armstrong kicked off flight

Billie Joe’s anger as he’s forced to leave plane before takeoff after refusing attendant’s request to pull up his trousers
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Anger: Armstrong

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was forced to leave a flight before takeoff – after refusing an attendant’s request to pull up his trousers.

The musician posted an angry tweet after being kicked off a Southwest Airlines plane bound for Burbank from Oakland, California. But the company say Armstrong has resolved his issues with them.

Eyewitnesses told Fox News how the singer and a companion were boarding the plane when an attendant asked him to wear his sagging trousers higher. He asked the attendant if there weren’t “better things to do than worry about that?”

He was told he could be ordered off the flight if he continued to refuse. When he insisted he just wanted to get to his seat, he and his companion were escorted back to the departure lounge.

Armstrong tweeted: “Just got kicks off a southwest flight because my pants sagged too low! What the fuck? No joke!”

But Southwest spokesman Brad Hawkins said he was allowed to board the next flight, and added: “We followed up with this customer and involved employees to get more details and, in our latest conversations, understand from the customer the situation was resolved to his satisfaction.”

One-liners: ‘Ozzy said, I want to be Number 10′

Osbourne’s bid to join Slipknot, more Loutallica details, Sebastian Bach on marriage and Axl Rose, Kinks for kids and more
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Revelations: Loutallica's Lulu cover

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has told of Ozzy Osbourne’s bid to join his band when they were introduced to each other.

Taylor was backstage at a show with Ozzy’s wife Sharon and son Jack when the Prince of Darkness entered the catering area and joined them.

“This was insane and it came out of nowhere,” Taylor reports. “I was like, ‘Oh my God!’ and he goes, ‘Slipknot! I want to be Number 10!’

“And I went, ‘Any time you want!’”

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Metallica and Lou Reed have revealed more details of their collaboration album, Lulu, due out on October 31.

They’ve named four tracks in addition to the four they’d previously listed. The currently known titles are Brandenburg Gate, Frustration, The View, Cheat On Me, Junior Dad, Little Dog, Mistress Dread and Pumping Blood.

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Sebastian Bach says his comments about the Internet being involved in the break-up of his marriage were made in jest – although he admits they weren’t funny.

The former Skid Row singer explains: “Nobody was responsible for the demise of my marriage except me. Sometimes I say things in interviews because I’m trying to make you laugh, or trying to be funny. But some things aren’t funny.”

He’s apologised to his ex-wife and current girlfriend for saying: “It takes a strong girl to be with a rock’n'roller, or a girl who can’t work a computer.” He adds: “I shouldn’t have said that and I should own up to being a jerk. That’s reality. I shouldn’t blame others for the things I do – I should take responsibility for the things I do.”

He also regrets not being able to get Guns n’Roses mainman Axl Rose to make a guest appearance on his new solo album.

“He was going to sing on Kicking and Screaming,” Bach says. “He goes, ‘Hey, Baz, what’s the last day I can sing on your record?’ And I gave him a date, and that day came and went. So maybe we’ll get him on the next one. Who knows?”

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Kinks frontman Ray Davies has written a musical to be performed by school pupils, based on his band’s songs.

Children from the John Ruskin School in Cumbria, England, performed Child’s Play for the first time yesterday in London. The story follows three couples from different social classes living through recent events including the death of Princess Diana and the world financial meltdown.

The producers say Davies’ musical “provides a commentary on the aspirations and disappointments through the decades of modern Britain.”

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Rolling Stone Keith Richards has helped an ailing radio station get back on air by donating £3000 to their emergency fund.

Angel Radio, based on the Isle of Wight, called for aid after their transmitter was damaged in a storm in July.

Richards has a home in the station’s broadcast area but it’s not known if he heard their plea for help himself. A cheque was sent from his accountant.

Station director Bev Webster says: “I opened the envelope and nearly had a heart attack. It said it was a donation from Keith Richards. We looked at one another and said, ‘Could it be the Keith Richards? Is there any other Keith Richards?”

Angel Radio, which is not allowed to sell advertising and so relies on listener donations to survive, sent a letter of thanks to the musician after confirming the cash had come from him.

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The estate of Elvis Presley is suing the star’s German record label for $9m in unpaid royalties dating back to 2002.

Arista Music is accused of withholding money generated from ringtones, download and app sales based on the King’s back-catalogue.

It’s also been accused of exploiting Elvis when, in 1973, it cut a deal which meant he was only paid $10 a year for resales of 1000 recordings.

In German copyright law contracts can be rewritten if the terms are held to have been unreasonably disproportionate. Over 10% of Elvis’ worldwide sales come out of Germany.

Label owners Sony have not commented.

Last Runaways Bassist Dies

Laurie McAllister, the last bassist in The Runaways, has died at the age of 53, due to complications brought on from asthma.McAllister joined the band in November 1978, appearing on what turned out to be the band’s final tour. Their last show was on New Year’s Eve that year, and they split up a few months later.

After The Runaways, McAllister briefly joined The Orchids, before retiring from the music industry.

Van Halen: New album update

It’s not from an official source (although a reliable one), so it could just be speculation and rumors, but that’s all fans usually get from the Van Halen organization.

The Van Halen News Desk, who often seem to take on the role as unofficial spokespeople for the band, report that VH completed mixing their new album a little over three weeks ago.

The fan website says the mixing process began in July and wrapped up last month.

The VHND rumor indicates the album will be mastered in mid-September with the intention of having that stage completed by the end of the month.

Still no official word on when the new VH album will be released, or even when the first single is likely to drop.

The recording will be VH’s first with David Lee Roth since 1984 (recorded in ’83), their first new music with Roth since ’96, the first effort with new bassist Wolfgang VH, and their first studio album since 1998’s “Van Halen III.”

The official Van Halen website remains locked down with simply a logo on the front page; no other information is accessible. The most recent post on the VH Facebook page and Twitter site is dated June of 2010, while their Myspace page was last updated in December, 2009.

Van Van Halen

Billy Sheehan’s Bass-Eye View of Edward Van Halen

By 1985, Eddie Van Halen had become a regular staple on the covers of Guitar World. In this, his fourth appearance, Van Halen remarked on his marriage to Valerie Bertinelli, and how he would feel if he had a son or daughter who would one day want to follow in his footsteps. From GuitarWorld.com:

Bassist Billy Sheehan Breaks Down Eddie Van Halen’s Technique in 1985 Guitar World Interview

Here’s our interview with bassist Billy Sheehan from the July 1985 issue of Guitar World. The issue was a special edition, a tribute to Eddie Van Halen, and Sheehan discussed the secrets of Van Halen’s playing style. The original story ran with the headline “Billy Sheehan’s Bass-Eye View of Edward Van Halen: From One Hammer-on To Another,” and the story started on page 78.

Billy Sheehan has probably received more worldwide press than any contemporary rock artist not on a major label.

In much of this coverage, Sheehan is referred to as “the Eddie Van Halen of bass,” a title based on Sheehan’s virtuosic command of the instrument, together with his ability to play fiery two-handed fretting moves — a technique Van Halen brought to national attention with his band’s debut album in 1978.

Since then, many guitarists have copied the double-fretting technique, but no bassist has been able to incorporate it into a personal repertoire with as much impact as Sheehan. And though Billy admits to being influenced by Eddie — ever since Sheehan’s band Talas toured the States with Van Halen in 1980, the two have remained in close contact — Sheehan has been experimenting with two-handed fretting since 1974.

GUITAR WORLD: There’s a controversy brewing as to whether you or Eddie began playing hammer-ons first.

As far as I know, we actually began playing them around the same time. But we both came up with it on our own. And it’s by no means a new thing. I mean, in the 1700s, Paganini was playing hammer-ons on the violin. So to say who was first and who’s best doesn’t really matter. I recently saw an issue of Down Beat from the fifties that showed a photo of a guitarist playing hammer-ons. And right now a jazz guitarist named Stanley Jordan does two-hand over-the-neck tapping. But there’s no “patents” and Ed Van Halen will admit that he doesn’t own any technique. However, he did popularize hammering, and for that he deserves credit for shining a whole new light on electric guitar.

What makes him so great?

He eliminated a lot of the stuff between the guitar and the amp. He does have a lot of effects in his rig, but he doesn’t rely on them. Ed uses his hands on the strings to get the sounds, and now a lot of the more advanced players have realized that they needn’t worry so much about pedals and effects. They’re concentrating more on just playing the guitar.

And there’s other ways that Ed has had influence — just the way he painted his guitar, for example — a lot of little things like that. The total scope of his influence may be greater than any guitarist ever.

Even Hendrix?

In certain ways, yes! Not to take anything away from Jimi — he’s influenced me more than any other musician, not to mention the thousands of guitarists he’s also influenced — but Ed has literally gotten a whole generation of kids to go out and buy guitars. Not necessarily to play like him, but he’s inspired them just to play. Ed reaches such a broad group of people. He’s had a huge, huge effect on the guitar.

Eddie’s playing has even stirred the emotions of fellow musicians.

Well, I think a lot of the “name” guitarists — the same ones Ed has looked up to for years, since he was just starting out — have developed a snotty attitude toward him. Because here’s this new kid on the block coming and blowing all their doors off. Ed can bring out a lot of jealousy in people; it burns me up READ THE REST at GuitarWorld.com

Montrose talks Hagar reunion

Axeman Ronnie believes he and Chickenfoot singer Sammy could perform together in the future – if they can find time
Ronnie Montrose

We'll ride again: Montrose

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose hopes he and former Montrose singer Sammy Hagar can find the time to perform together again.

Hagar fronted the band for hit tracks Bad Motor Scooter and Rock Candy, and sang on the band’s first two albums, Montrose and Paper Money. He left in 1974 to pursue a solo career and later joined Van Halen before winding up in supergroup Chickenfoot.

But Montrose is hoping the pair can get together once more – although he doesn’t believe they’ll record any new material.

He tells Bakersfield.com: “There will never be any recording or touring in that sense, but Sammy and I still talk.

“He’s busy doing his thing and I’m doing mine. We may do a reunion show for fun, and literally at this point in our lives it would be just for fun.

“I’m sure there will come a day when Sammy and I will share a stage together and play some of the old songs.”

The guitarist continues to insist that, despite the reputation of his band’s self-titled 1973 album, he was never a heavy metal musician.

“I considered Montrose heavy rock,” he says. “Heavy metal to me is bands like Metallica and Megadeth in the 80s. My heroes were Zeppelin, Free and Deep Pruple. In my mind, because of my own sensibilities, and my – for lack of better terms – nomenclature and semantics, all of us, including Aerosmith, were not metal. It was all heavy rock.”

Lewis gone, but telethon brings in more than '10

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even without Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon posted its best gain since the recession started, though the program's longtime host was on the minds of many during the 46th annual fundraiser.

"American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said after co-hosting Sunday's program that he's sorry the famed comedian didn't participate, but the organization needs to move on to ensure the fundraiser continues.

The telethon raised nearly $61.5 million Sunday, an increase of about $2.6 million over last year, MDA officials said.

Lythgoe told The Associated Press minutes after the six-hour live broadcast ended on the east coast that he thought the 85-year-old actor would show up either during the telecast or earlier to film a taped segment of his signature song "You'll Never Walk Alone."

"I was fully expecting him to turn up at any point and join that six hours — and I'm sorry he didn't," Lythgoe told the AP. "And hopefully another year he might. I mean, he knows that he is always welcome on the telethon. It's his baby."

An orchestra was ready to film Lewis, but he didn't come to the Las Vegas casino where the telethon was filmed, Lythgoe said.

Lewis publicist Candi Cazau declined comment when reached by the AP. Earlier, she said Lewis never agreed to any appearance — recorded or live — after the MDA announced in August he wouldn't take part in the show or be its chairman.

Lythgoe and co-host Jann Carl said during the show that Lewis "retired."

Lewis has not publicly said why he is no longer chairman of the MDA, or why he didn't personally appear in this year's telethon. The co-hosts' remarks during the show were the first time the MDA has addressed Lewis' departure since it was announced, and telethon spokesman Jim Brown declined further comment about the split.

Lewis' absence ended a 45-year run in which he raised $1.66 billion.

The fundraiser raised $58.9 million last year, but was shortened this year from 21½ hours.

Brown said early Monday that this year's donations increased to nearly $61.5 million, the MDA's best showing since 2008 when the recession started.

"The tremendous success of the telethon, even in a tough economy where some communities are also being challenged by natural disasters, shows that America understands and appreciates the truly rapid progress being made by MDA-funded researchers worldwide," R. Rodney Howell, M.D., chairman of the MDA Board of Directors, said in a statement.

Lythgoe said he and other telethon hosts knew Lewis — a man inextricably bonded to the telethon — would be a presence even in a show that never included his voice.

"There appeared to be an elephant in the room, and it's one that you go talk about," Lythgoe said. "This guy is someone who's put this whole thing together."

Buy Lythgoe said the telethon and cause can't center around one man — even Lewis.

"It has to continue without him and we are going to need a lot of help from everybody to ensure that it does continue," Lythgoe said. "Because Jerry, bless him, is 85 and isn't going to be around forever anyway. And the MDA and this telethon has to continue."

The Lewis-less telethon began airing live on the east coast Sunday night with an opening number featuring young dancers performing to David Guetta's "Titanium," with an introduction from Abbey Umali, the organization's tween goodwill ambassador.

Lythgoe, Carl and co-hosts Nancy O'Dell and Alison Sweeney then spent five minutes after being introduced talking about Lewis and his lifelong legacy felt by the telethon, the MDA and everyone who participates in the charity's pushes for neuromuscular research, clinics and summer camps for youngsters known as "Jerry's Kids."

Lythgoe said during his opening comments that Lewis, 85, seemed to be passing the torch last year when the comedian offered Lythgoe his seat as Lewis took a break and Lythgoe was coming on the air

"And Jerry, and I know you're watching, when you gave me that chair I know it's possible to sit on it, but it's isn't possible, Jerry, to replace you, sir," he said.

Later in the show's first hour, superstar singer Celine Dion mentioned Lewis again during a taped segment, referring to him as a friend as she introduced a cover performance of Journey's "Open Arms."

Other celebrities briefly mentioned Lewis throughout the show during cameos sprinkled between a variety of performances, interviews with people touched by muscular diseases and suit-clad corporate representatives touting company philanthropy and partnerships with the MDA.

Just before the show's closing, a two-minute montage over piano music showed Lewis dancing, singing, mingling with famous faces and interviewing children — though he was never heard.

It was a stark contrast from previous years, when the show was as much about Lewis at center stage as the donations themselves.

As the program aired, many viewers openly wondered on Twitter and other social networks about how the show would be affected by the split.

Randy Duncan, a 45-year-old pastor from Westland, Mich., said he tuned in for about two minutes, but stopped watching and instead switched between Detroit Tigers baseball and an airing of "Star Wars." He said the show had lost the nostalgic touches that reminded him of raising money for the MDA with neighbors through backyard carnivals when he was a kid.

"The way they handled it just gave me no interest," Duncan said. "At least give him one more shot, let him go out with style."

Instead, the telethon was an unceremonious end to a six-decade association that forged one of the world's most famous annual TV moments.

Lewis, who's appeared in scores of films and TV shows as well as produced, directed and taught film, had been chairman of the MDA since the early 1950s, before the famed telethon began. In 1977, Lewis was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the telethon and the MDA.

In May, when the MDA first announced Lewis was retiring as host, the organization said he would stay on as chairman and still appear on the show. It released a statement from Lewis in which the comedian said he would sing the song that has become an annual tradition.

But the statement said Lewis wouldn't step down as chairman.

"I'll never desert MDA and my kids," he said.

The finale was a medley of patriotic songs featuring Jordin Sparks, Jon Secada and Maureen McGovern, among others, singing along with 70 children from a Las Vegas choir.

In the show's final moments, Lythgoe said; "We missed you, Jerry."

Lythgoe said he didn't know the details of Lewis' split with the MDA. But he said he knew Lewis was watching.

"As far as I'm aware, this was all with Jerry's blessing," he said.

Ex-Denver Broncos Coach The MASSIVE Real Estate Loss

Former Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels -- the guy who drafted Tim Tebow last year and later got fired -- has taken ANOTHER major hit in Colorado ... losing $500k on a bad real estate deal.

McDaniels just sold his 5,685 sqft Greenwood Village mansion for $1.95 mil ... HORRIBLE for Josh considering he bought the place for $2.5 mil back in 2009 just after he reportedly signed a 4-year, $8 mil contract with the Broncos.

Don't feel too bad for McDaniels -- he got a new gig as an offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams ... and according to TMZ's resident football expert, they'll probably be better than the Broncos this year.

Remake Of 'Footloose' Provides New Spin On Familiar Themes

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(RTTNews) - "Footloose," October 14th (Paramount):

If the second trailer for "Footloose" looks like a hybrid between "Grease" and "Rebel Without a Cause," it's mainly because Paramount would love for you to think about those two movies while watching it.

A remake of a very popular mid-1980s movie, "Footloose" tells the story of a good-looking stranger in a strange land who ends up turning a small southern town on its head with new ideas. The trailer is filled with slick dance moves and beautiful women too old to actually be high school students, which fits perfectly with how movies were made in the 80s.

Relative unknown Kenny Wormald takes over from Kevin Bacon as main character Ren McCormack, a pompous teen who has the arduous task of proving that dancing is cool. Instead of John Lithgow as the stringent Reverend Shaw Moore, this time we get Dennis Quaid in his stead, which isn't exactly ideal, but not having Sarah Jessica Parker (as the original did) will hopefully be a step in the right direction.

"Footloose" is also from director Craig Brewer, who seems to be a good fit after making the surprisingly good "Hustle and Flow" back in 2005.

The trailer for "Footloose" can be viewed at the movie's official site.

George Clooney To Receive Telluride Festival Silver Medallion

(RTTNews) - George Clooney is slated to be honored with a Silver Medallion award this week at the 38th Annual Telluride Film Festival.

The actor/director will be honored for his history of performances, most recently his role in the Alexander Payne film "The Descendants," in which Clooney stars as Matt King, a father who must take on more responsibilities with his family when his wife is injured in an accident. Said Telluride co-director Gary Meyer of Clooney's role in the film: "It's not what people would expect we would do, because they see him as a superstar. And yet, when we looked at his body of work as a serious actor, a romantic lead, a comedian."

Meyer added: "And then [there is] his career as a director, where he chooses really carefully. There are multiple reasons why he's deserving of the kind of tribute we take very seriously here."

Other recipients of the Silver Medallion award this year include Tilda Swinton (for her role in Lynne Ramsey's "We Need To Talk About Kevin") and French filmmaker Pierre Etaix.

FRONTIERS CELEBRATING NOMINATIONS IN 'BEST ALBUM 2011' CATEGORY OF CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS:

Europe's leading melodic rock & AOR label, Frontiers Records is celebrating TWO nominations in the 'Best Album of the Year 2011' category of this year's prestigious Classic Rock Magazine Roll of Honor Awards.

Journey are one of the post popular American Rock bands of all time, and this year released their album, 'Eclipse' on Frontiers Records to critical acclaim. With 12 brand new studio tracks, produced by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden), co-produced by Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain and mixed by David Kalmusky, founding member & lead guitarist Neal Schon says, "I'm in love with this record, which I haven't said about one of our albums for a long time, it's a rock record & it sounds amazing". Journey are: Neal Schon (lead guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, guitar), Ross Valory (bass), Deen Castronovo (drums) & Arnel Pineda (lead singer). Since their formation in 1973, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band's Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. The group also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – but will they be adding a Classic Rock award to their arsenal of accolades?

Whitesnake, the legendary rock'n'roll legacy founded by renowned singer/songwriter David Coverdale this year released their 11th studio album, 'Forevermore' – via Frontiers Records. David Coverdale describes the new album as "a perfect blend of all the good elements we enjoy in Whitesnake; hard rock, rhythm & blues, soul and strong melodies. I feel it embraces a consolidated musical history of the band that we have rarely achieved before, but without borrowing from the past. It's a goon 'un, one of our best. We are honoured, once again, to be nominated for this prestigious award" Formed in 1977 Whitesnake carry a rightful reputation as one of the world's leading rock'n'roll bands. Coverdale's blues roots, combined with a passion for rock' n' roll, have shaped a sound that spawned a multi-platinum album in 1987, two top 10 hits & two number one singles. With over 100 Million records sold worldwide the bands ever-loyal legion of fans will be no doubt be voting for these perennial rock favorites!

Serafino Perugino, President and A&R Director of Frontiers Records is delighted by news of the nominations, "Whitesnake and Journey showed they can still come up with outstanding music that sounds fresh & exciting in this day & age. We are honoured & enthused that these two bands have been put forward for the Best Album of 2011 Award by Classic Rock magazine and we hope their fans will vote and support these nominations" To check out the nominations for all categories and to cast your votes visit: awards2011.classicrockmagazine.com/

RUSH SIGN TO ROADRUNNER RECORDS:
Rush is on the move. The prog rock legends behind "Tom Sawyer," "Fly By Night" and "The Spirit of Radio" have partnered up with Roadrunner Records after being doggedly pursued by the rock-heavy imprint.
"After years of Roadrunner pursuing the band, Tom Lipsky [President, Lipsky Music LLC] presented a deal that worked and the timing was right," Rush manager Ray Danniels said in an announcement. "We wanted to be at a label focused on the rock genre -- and that's Roadrunner."
Since 1989, the Canadian trio -- Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart -- has released six studio albums through Atlantic, beginning with "Presto" and most recently, 2007's "Snakes & Arrows," which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Before that, the band was at Mercury. The group's next full-length studio album, a long-gestating work titled "Clockwork Angels," will be released in 2012 on Roadrunner. The delay -- a lead single, "Caravan," was released in June 2010 -- was due to the success of their Time Machine Tour, which just wrapped.
A first Roadrunner release will actually be a live album culled from the blockbuster tour. According to the label, details will be revealed in the coming weeks. Anthem/Universal Music will continue to release their music in Canada only.
Roadrunner is understandably excited to bag a band that has sold more than 40 million records and -- thanks to their doc "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage" and the Rush-heavy comedy film "I Love You, Man" -- is enjoying heightened attention and accolades across generations.
"In another life I worked with Rush and their great management team more than 30 years ago and to have Rush finally on the Roadrunner label is a dream come true," said Cees Wessels, Roadrunner Records Chairman. Lipsky, who brokered the deal, remarked that Rush has a "tradition of excellence and independence, both in the studio and on the live stage, and they remain as prolific today as at any point in their career. We are excited to be their label partners."
Rush's new labelmates include fellow prog rockers Dream Theater, metal heavies Megadeth and the indie rock band of the moment, Young the Giant, among others.
ArticleLink: www.billboard.com/#/news/rush-signs-with-roadrunner-preps-new-album-1005333222.story.

Kid Rock To Help Kick Off 2011 NFL Season

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Are you ready for some football? Kid Rock will make sure you are on Sept. 8 at 7:30 PM ET when the American Badass himself helps kick off the 2011 NFL season with a performance at Lambeau Field, home to the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.

Country act Lady Antebellum and pop-rockers Maroon 5 also are scheduled to perform during the NFL Kickoff 2011 presented by EA Sports, which will be simulcast on NBC and the NFL Network. Fans in the area who want free tickets to be part of the “casted audience” that will get to watch the performances adjacent to the stage should click here.

The 60-minute concert precedes the NFL 2011 season-opening showdown between the Packers and Super Bowl XLIV champions the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field.

Kid Rock and the NFL haven’t always been on the best of terms. Rock was part of the controversial Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, which saw Janet Jackson expose a nipple due to a “wardrobe malfunction” while dancing with Justin Timberlake. Rock was criticized by veterans groups for appearing onstage in a poncho made by cutting a slit in an American flag.

Quick Hits!!

August 31, 2011

In the most surprising collaboration news in a while, Jack White has produced a new single from the Insane Clown Posse, and it is an interpolation of a Mozart song. The single, "Leck Mich Im Arsch," will be released on White's own Third Man Records label on September 13 and features rockers Jeff The Brotherhood backing up the controversial Detroit rappers. The song uses a melody from a Mozart composition from 1782. You can see a video from Third Man announcing the unusual news below:

Justin Bieber was involved in a minor auto accident on Tuesday in the San Fernando Valley, according to the Los Angeles Times. A Honda Civic collided with the singer’s black Ferrari, and no damage was done to either vehicle, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. A mass of photographers were first to hit the scene snapping photos of Bieber and an unidentified passenger believed to be his assistant.

Rapper T.I. was released from prison early Wednesday morning and will enter a halfway house to serve the remainder of his 11-month sentence for probation violation. The name of the facility will not be released until after his arrival. T.I. quickly announced his return: “Feels great to be back where I belong...Back in the arms of those who need me the most," he tweeted. "The storm is over & da sun back out. IT'S OUR TIME TO SHINE SHAWTY!!!!! Welcome to the beginning of our Happy Ending!!!!"

The-Dream has released a new album, while fans await the release of The Love, IV (Diary of a Mad Man). Released under his birth name Terius Nash, the 10-track 1977 is now available for free download on his website. The-Dream tweeted, "chances 'DefJam' puts a Cease and Desist on 1977 unfortunately Very High. but i think yall will have it before lawyers make me take it down."

Sting plans to release a special box set entitled Sting: 25 Years on September 27. The four disc set will be released via Cherrytree/A&M Records/Universal Music Group. Produced by Rob Mathes and manager Kathryn Schenker, Sting: 25 Years contains 3 CDs featuring 45 remastered tracks that were "personally curated by Sting" in addition to the previously unreleased live concert DVD Rough, Raw & Unreleased. Additional remixing was done by Robert Orton and Steve Fitzmaurice. A hardcover book of intimate and rare photos from world renowned photographers, lyrics, commentary and an introduction by Sting is also included.

The Beach Boys are also looking towards the past as they plan to release the lost 1966-67 SMiLE sessions. Dropping October 31 internationally and November 1 in the U.S., the SMiLE sessions will be released in multiple formats (2xCD and 2xLP, digital album, iTunes LP, and box set) through Capitol/EMI. Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and Mike Love all participated to put forth "an approximation of what was intended to be the complete SMiLE album, compiled from the Beach Boys’ original session masters," according to a press release, in addition to bonus tracks, demos, and stereo mixes. The box set contains five CDs, two LPs, two 7”s, a 60-page book, and a "three-dimensional shadowbox lid."

After releasing his new single, "Good Feeling," Flo Rida will appear on America’s Got Talent tonight. The rapper will hit the stage live with both David Guetta and Nicki Minaj to perform Guetta's new hit, "Where Them Girls At."


Scott Weiland
Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland has released a digital album of covers, aptly titled A Compilation of Scott Weiland’s Cover Songs. Artists covered include Radiohead, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Stone Roses, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and The Flaming Lips. The compilation is now available to download on his personal website for $15.

Jack’s Mannequin’s Andrew McMahon is now satisfied with the complete work of the group’s third album People and Things. Originally due out October 4, 2009, the album was written, alongside producer John Fields, in a style similar to that of the previous two records. "I'd go in with a song, sit down at the piano, record piano and vocal and then build a track around that," McMahon told Billboard.com. "I thought that's what I was looking for. I thought I wanted to be in a studio space without a lot of people around me so I could really flesh out what I was hearing." After playing a date in June of 2010, McMahon had a realization that the current album was not the one he wanted to put out at the time. The project was revised, keeping some material, and composing a substantial amount of new material with different producers - Jim Scott, Rob Cavallo and longtime cohort Jim Wirt. Additional musicians include ex-Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg, Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, guitarist Tim Pierce and arranger Patrick Warren. "Everything developed over time," McMahon says. "Rob kind of came in and saved the day in a lot of ways, at a moment when we ran out of a little steam in January (of 2011). When all was said and done, we had so many hands, so many talented and selfless people who helped us get from point A to completion."

Soulja Boy, Matt & Kim and Andrew W.K. have released a video for their song "I'm A Goner," which was recorded as part of Converse's Three Artists, One Song project. Converse released the zombie film-inspired music video, which features all of the artists, their fans and close friends as zombie versions of themselves partying along to the anthem of the summer in an abandoned hospital in New Jersey. Fans can check out the single and the video at www.converse.com/music.

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham will release his new self produced and recorded album Seeds We Sow on his own label September 6. The album was recorded in Buckingham’s home studio. "Most days I'd wake up, have my coffee, do my crossword puzzle and get there by 10:30 a.m.," he tells Rolling Stone. "And work through dinnertime. I didn't come up for air unless I had to." The release will be followed by a 50-day theater tour this fall. Buckingham also shed light on a Fleetwood Mac return: "We're doing something for sure," Buckingham says. "I wouldn't be shocked if it was a tour and possibly an album. We'll have to wait and see. Nothing is on the books right now. With Fleetwood Mac, there's a lot of landmines out there politically and it's hard to get everybody on the same page at the same time – but I think this might be one of those years where everyone will want to do the same thing. Whatever that is."

Aerosmith plans to release their 14th studio album sometime around May 2012, according to a recent web post by longtime producer Jack Douglas. Sessions began in July, but were interrupted by South American and Japanese tours this fall and early winter. The album will be the first release of original material since 2001’s Just Push Play. Despite drama surrounding Steven Tyler’s decision to serve as a judge on American Idol, bassist Tom Hamilton says he’s excited about the new project. "For those of you who don’t know who Jack is, he’s the guy who we worked with, producing our best albums of the ‘70s – Get Your Wings, Toys In The Attic and Rocks," Hamilton said on the Aerosmith website. "And it’s really gonna be cool, because there’s no one that knows more about the soul of this band and the creative part of this band [than] Jack."

http://join.speedboink.com/track/MTkxLjIuNi4xMi4wLjAuMC4wLjA Kid Rock To Help Kick Off 2011 NFL Season by: Joe Robinson Yesterday Kid Rock Leon Halip, Getty Images Are you ready for some football? Kid Rock will make sure you are on Sept. 8 at 7:30 PM ET when the American Badass himself helps kick off the 2011 NFL season with a performance at Lambeau Field, home to the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers. Country act Lady Antebellum and pop-rockers Maroon 5 also are scheduled to perform during the NFL Kickoff 2011 presented by EA Sports, which will be simulcast on NBC and the NFL Network. Fans in the area who want free tickets to be part of the “casted audience” that will get to watch the performances adjacent to the stage should click here. The 60-minute concert precedes the NFL 2011 season-opening showdown between the Packers and Super Bowl XLIV champions the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Kid Rock and the NFL haven’t always been on the best of terms. Rock was part of the controversial Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, which saw Janet Jackson expose a nipple due to a “wardrobe malfunction” while dancing with Justin Timberlake. Rock was criticized by veterans groups for appearing onstage in a poncho made by cutting a slit in an American flag.

Angus Young on Eddie Van Halen

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

AC/DC’s Angus Young contributed to  the upcoming hardcover photo book, Eddie Van Halen, by Neil Zlozower.

The Van Halen News Desk has the exclusive on Angus Young’s quote in the book, below.
AC/DC played on a bill with Van Halen back in 1978 or 1979 for a Bill Graham Day on the Green show. I didn’t know much about Van Halen then except that I remember seeing film clips of them, especially the one of Eddie playing the solo piece, “Eruption,” and I was very impressed. I didn’t meet Eddie until years later when there was a Monsters of Rock open-air festival in England. I was shocked to hear he liked my playing, because I’ve never rated myself as a guitarist.
Eddie is an innovator. When I grew up we had a lot of guys from England who were great players, like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck. And then, of course, when Jimi Hendrix came along, he changed the game. I’d put Eddie in that category of being an innovator like Hendrix. He changed the game for his style of playing. When Eddie came along he spawned so many imitators. Like Hendrix, suddenly you started to see people wanting to buy the same guitars he played and also play his licks. He turned the rule book upside down in terms of his approach. There was a lot of experimentation to his playing. Eddie also crosses into that avant-garde thing, which puts him in the same category as Hendrix.
“Eruption” is a favorite track. He’s got everything characteristic of his playing in that song–there’s a bit of everything.
When Jimi Hendrix came along it was like, “Where did this guy come from?” and I think that was the same feeling with Eddie. When Eddie appeared on the scene, every guitarist I ran into said, “You’ve gotta hear this guy!”
—Angus Young
From the upcoming hardcover photo book, Eddie Van Halen, by Neil Zlozower. For more info or to pre-order your Autographed copy, visit Van Halen Store.

 

DEF LEPPARD UK TOUR WITH MOTLEY CRUE - DECEMBER 2011 GUESTS STEEL PANTHER:

British Rock legends Def Leppard are set to embark on a UK tour with Motley Crue this December. The tour will see them play 6 UK dates with Steel Panther as special guest support. Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott says, “I can't tell you enough how thrilled I am to announce this tour! ... we always strive to make our shows an event & to have Motley Crue & Steel Panther along for the ride makes this an event that just can't be missed for rock fans across the UK !! ... come join us on what will be the event of the year!"
2011 has also seen the release of the band first ever live album, Mirrorball featuring classic tracks, three band new recordings and a bonus DVD and Leppard's first coffee table book, titled "Def Leppard – The Definitive Visual History”. The album was also released on 3Lp gatefold sleeve.
Def Leppard remain one of the world's biggest and most successful live acts. Before this year, the band last played the UK and Eire in 2009 – headlining Download festival that year after a hugely successful sold out UK Arena tour in 2008. June 2011 saw Def Leppard headline Download Festival for the second time in three years. The full UK December 2011 dates are as follows:
Tues 6th December 2011 Birmingham LG Arena
Thu 8th December 2011 Nottingham Arena
Fri 9th December 2011 Glasgow SECC
Sun 11th December 2011 Manchester MEN
Tue 13th December 2011 Sheffield Arena
Wed 14th December 2011 Wembley Arena
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 2nd September priced at £47.50 London / £45.00 regionally (subject to booking fee) and will be available from www.livenation.co.uk.

With more than 65 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards (Def Leppard are one of only five rock bands to have two consecutive 10 million plus selling albums in the U.S. The others are The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Van Halen) to their credit, Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick "Sav" Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums)— continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group's spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, continue to sell out venues worldwide. Their epic live show and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as an institution in both the music and touring industry. “Mirror Ball” is out now on Frontiers Records.
WebLinks: www.defleppard.com / www.myspace.com/defleppard.