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Sharon Osbourne Is Proud Of Ozzy

Doc Shutts — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:38 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne has been known for his chemical exploits over his long rock career. He was clean and sober for years only to succumb to the beast that is addiction. Now he’s back on his road to recovery and his wife can’t be more proud according to News Republic. Sharon Osbourne is proud of Ozzy [...]

The Doobie Brothers Rock Sturgis

Coop — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:11:03 +0000

The Doobie Brothers will rock the annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip® motorcycle and music festival August 5 to open for Kid Rock during the annual Sturgis rally.

The former Hell's Angels house band will play Monday, August 5th as part of a 9 day festival that already includes The Cult, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, Rob Zombie, Brantley Gilbert, Halestorm, Mastodon, Machine Head, Queensrÿche, Sublime with Rome, with more to be announced soon.

Concerts are free with camping.

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Jon Bon Jovi Says Justin Bieber Is An A–XXX

Doc Shutts — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:20 +0000

Front man Jon Bon Jovi has some harsh words for Justin Bieber. “Show up for work,” according to Michael Gallucci of Ultimate Classic Rock. Jon Bon Jovi called Justin Bieber an a–hole for showing up late to his shows. The Bon Jovi frontman told London’s Evening Standard that the 19-year-old pop star is in danger of [...]

The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies

Doc Shutts — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:00:45 +0000

I grew up with the Doors providing the soundtrack for my youth. The late sixties were politically, socially, and economically tumultuous enough and yet one had the background sound track provided by the Doors. They were the true “alternative” band of the time. Their music will live on as true classic rock and roll. And now one [...]

Halford Saddened By US Violence Slurs

Doc Shutts — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:04:13 +0000

Can a rock bands lyrics insight hate? Or violence? Rob Halford of Judas Priest is hurt by those accusations according to Classic Rock News. Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says he’s saddened that the US is the only part of the world in which his band have been accused of inciting hate acts. The veteran [...]

2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

Doc Shutts — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:01:09 +0000

Every Rockers Dream. Have at least one platinum release. Play Carnagie Hall, Red Rocks, and the Hollywood Bowl. And be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here’s the new inductees according to Rock News. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013 includes a diverse array of some of the [...]

Fleetwood Mac Don't Talk About Love

Doc Shutts — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:10:56 +0000

It was many, many years ago that I sat in a small trailer behind the chutes out at the rodeo arena at the Fairgrounds talking with the band Fleetwood Mac. So much has changed since those early days. And now, they are back together, and on the road. And the band says they are all [...]

Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent BOK Center, Tulsa, OK

Doc Shutts — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:52:18 +0000

Don't let age fool you. Rock and Roll knows know age limits. And a group of incredible rockers showed it just the other night according to Classic Rock News.

Armed with loud guitars and aim-to-please set lists, Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent brought their Midwest Rock-N-Roll Express Tour screeching into the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., on May 8.

All three acts served their A-gam

Hashville Skyline: How Did Weed And Country Music Get So Cozy?

Doc Shutts — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:37:15 +0000

Cannabis and Country Music? The famous plant has always been associated with Rock and Roll. But now it seems the herb is being touted in the likes of Nashville according to Rachael Maddux of Slate.

If you hear a song called “Hush Hush” on country radio this spring, you might not catch every word, but you’ll likely get the drift

New Music Releases – June 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:35:38 +0000

The new music releases for June 2013 are highlighted by the long-awaited return of one of heavy metal’s greatest bands, Black Sabbath. Reunited for the first time in 35 years for a full studio album with original lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, ’13′ seems to find the legendary group (sadly minus founding drummer Bill Ward following [...]

Stones tried to keep prices low – Richards

Doc Shutts — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:19:52 +0000

It’s rumored that to get a front row ticket for the Stones Annivesary Tour you might have to pay $1500.00. But according to Martin Keilty of Classic Rock News andguitar god and Glimmer Twin Keith Richards the band tried to keep ticket prices low. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards insists that the band did what [...]

Death Metal Guitarist Calls 911 On His Own Meth Lab

Doc Shutts — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:11:51 +0000

It's a given fact that the use of methamphetamine diminishes the user's mental faculties. Now according to the Tri-City Sun Times of Florida it has taken the freedom of a rock star.

Allen West, the former guitarist for death metal bands Six Feet Under and Obituary is currently behind bars at the Sumter County Jail in Bushnell, FL, after police discovered the makings of a methamphetamine lab at his Lake Panasoffkee home

Even Bill Clinton couldn't put Zeppelin together again

Coop — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:28 +0000

Bill Clinton himself asked Led Zeppelin to reunite for Hurricane Sandy Relief and they wouldn't do it. Get the story here and then decide...

Does this change your opinion of Led Zeppelin?

'VJ' Tells of Sex, Drugs, Rock 'N' Roll at MTV

Doc Shutts — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:29:48 +0000

When the first full time channel dedicated to rock music videos came on I was enthralled that I could now watch all day (and at times I did watch all day), music videos of my favorite bands. I wanted to be the first one sporting an all blue MTV “T” shirt. And I got one. [...]

Bruce Springsteen Performs Classic Albums In Stockholm

Doc Shutts — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:33:42 +0000

I once sat in the rain for four hours to experience The boss and the E Street Band. Completely soaked I thrived on the energy that emanated from the stage. Now Springsteen is on tour again and rocking Sweden according to Jam Base

Legendary rockers Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought their Wrecking Ball World Tour to Stockholm, Sweden this weekend for performances at Friends Arena on Friday night and tonight. The Boss and hi

Robert Plant Leaves Door Open For 2014 Led Zeppelin Reunion

Doc Shutts — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:53:11 +0000

If there is one band that I would drive across the country for, and spend bodacious amounts of money for a ticket to see live. That one band would be Led Zeppelin. I'd kill to see them one more time. But u[p to this point the weak link in the chain to get the band back together has been the unwillingness of front man Robert Plant

Classic Rock Bands Touring This Summer

Doc Shutts — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:46:07 +0000

Though there are those that thought that because a band was considered “Classic Rock” they were dead and buried. That’s wrong. Some of the best rock bands in America are touring this summer according to Jason Kane of Real Rock News. Some rock bands burst onto the scene and then fade away. Others endure and [...]

New Album From Iggy And The Stooges

Doc Shutts — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:35:36 +0000

Currently there is a new ad on tv for a designer Chrysler 500. Being touted as almost hand made in Detroit. The car, according to the ad, was hand made for a rock star. In the ad it’s Iggy Pop. Now I know how he can afford it. He’s got new music coming out according to John Pareles [...]

Want to Watch Domino's Make Pizza on a Live Web Cam?

Big Jim — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:03:00 +0000

This sounds like it could really backfire, based on some of the nasty stories we’ve heard coming out of Domino’s over the years. For the month of May, Domino’s is testing Domino’s Live, where you can see pizza being made on a live webcam feed. It’s only at a Domino’s in [...]

Primadonna Princess Has Pampered Tour Demands

Doc Shutts — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:07:44 +0000

Every artist, when they go out on the road, send to the concert venue certain requirements that they need to have backstage that covers food, drinks, and assorted lounging requirements. These contracts are called riders. And they have been known to get out of hand in terms of requirements. It seems that Beyonce’s are really [...]