Twitter is great at getting the word out, but it also sucks with providing details. Take Mark Hoppus of Blink-182's latest post: 10HrsatTM today: played some guitar & keyboard. @holmeswashere is mixing another one of our projects. Me and PeteW's collab soon. Red Hot Chili Peppers have reportedly found a new axeman to replace the departed John Frusciante, Australian music site Undercover reports that Josh Klinghoffer is the new member and will make his debut with the band when they perform Jan. 29 at MusiCares. more
Evergreen Terrace ask fans "Please come out January 16th to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. This won't be just another show, it will be a memory for all of us and you as well. Our good friends in Stretch Arm Strong and BANE will be playing along with our friends and upcoming band: His Name Was Iron. Get your tickets today, you don't want to miss this!" Evergreen Terrace 10 Year Anniversary Show - Saturday, January 16th at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL - More details here
Some one decided to actually ask a member of Led Zeppelin about the latest reunion rumors. Nightwatcher had this report: Jimmy Page is planning to work on new music in 2010, but despite making it clear he'd welcome a Led Zeppelin reunion, he refuses to carry the band's moniker without Plant's involvement. He says, "You'd better ask Robert Plant what the future of Led Zeppelin is. Musicians can always play together but I don't think you can go out with a band called Led Zeppelin if you haven't got the original vocalist." more
Wilco, the celebrated Chicago-based roots-rock band whose latest album is nominated for a Grammy award, announced Monday a 16-date East Coast tour kicking off March 22. more
Fran Healy is best known as the frontman for the Scottish rock band Travis. But when you do things like he just did for his forthcoming debut solo debut, Fran Healy may soon be best known as Fran Healy, the solo musician. The new outing actually features a guest spot from Paul McCartney! more
Roger Friedman had this report about the Crock Hall of Lame: you might call Jann Wenner the "desperate despot" of rock. Apparently the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction rules are under scrutiny and Jann may bump up the eligibility to just 20 years so they can induct some bigger names (and perhaps sell more tickets?). Of course, inducting some of the bands that are currently qualified and sell plenty of tickets in arenas world wide but have been snubbed by the crock hall so far might be a better idea. Read Friedman's report here.
Former Remy Zero drummer Gregory Slay passed away on New Year's Day, reports Spinner. Slay had battled cystic fybrosis his entire life. more
Within The Ruins will hit the road next month with And Hell Followed With for a brief tour. more
Radiohead's Thom Yorke has written three songs for an upcoming documentary about the Free Tibet movement. Called 'When The Dragon Swallowed The Sun', the documentary is seven years in the making and is about the struggles the movement has had in trying to to free Tibet from Chinese occupation. more
Death Before Dishonor will be touring Mexico and Central America later this month. more
Maybe Velvet Revolver should hire Carrot Top? Video footage of famed glam cover rockers Steel Panther performing a cover version of Guns N' Roses' classic "Sweet Child O' Mine" — with a special guest appearance by comedian Carrot Top — on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2009) at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada can be viewed here -
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