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Meet Vh1 Classic Rock Nights host Eddie Webb. Webb began his radio career at 15 in a small town in Iowa. He has worked for Skid Row, Guns N' Roses and most recently for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Ozzfest where he ran the VIP program for the tour.
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DOES ACE FREHLEY THINK ABOUT RE-JOINING KISS?
Today (4/27), original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley turns 60 years old. Space Ace was with the band from 1973 to 1982, then again from ’96 through 2002. So does he ever want to be in the line-up again?
“I have put it to bed, you know. My manager said never say never but right now, I don’t see that happening. I guess he’s right, never say never, but it’s not something I lay in bed and dream about. Putting on that make-up? Please.”
Head to AceFrehley.com to see the rocker’s upcoming concerts and appearances.
ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: APRIL 27TH
ON APRIL 27TH…
In 1964…John Lennon’s book In His Own Write was published in the United States. Newsweek declared that The Beatles’ singer-guitarist is “an unlikely heir to the English tradition of literary nonsense.”
In 1968…Simon and Garfunkel released “Mrs. Robinson” from the soundtrack to The Graduate.
In 1969…A court found John Lennon’s erotic lithographs “unlikely to deprave or corrupt,” and his exhibition in London was re-opened.
ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: WEDNESDAY
Join us tonight as we feature Whitesnake! Show starts at 7, don’t be late!
FOREIGNER TO PERFORM WITH HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS
Foreigner are teaming up with the GRAMMY Foundation to help musicians in high school. When the band heads out on tour with Journey this summer, at every city where they play, a high school choir will sing “I Want to Know What Love Is” with them. Each choir will be chosen through local contests and the winners Read More→
K.K. DOWNING RELEASES STATEMENT ABOUT RETIREMENT
Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing retired last week ahead of the band’s final tour and now, he’s explaining why. In a statement, the rocker revealed he made his decision not because of health reasons rather “there has been an ongoing breakdown in working relationship” between K.K., “elements of the band and the Read More→
HAGAR WANTS BOOK TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT
On April 26th, 1986, the number one album in America was Van Halen’s 5150, their first record with then-new singer Sammy Hagar. Over the past 25 years, plenty has happened to the Red Rocker and he’s written about a lot of those experiences in his new autobiography, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock. So was he nervous about telling fans everything about his life in the book?
“I would say my first concern was I didn’t want to dog anyone, especially somebody like the Van Halens and stuff when we had such a great nine or Read More→
ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: TUESDAY
Join us tonight as we welcome Glenn Hughes to the studio! Plus Jack Osbourne will be stopping by later in the night to talk about his new documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne.
ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: APRIL 26TH
ON APRIL 26TH…
In 1964…The Beatles attended a London birthday party for Roy Orbison, who had turned 28 a few days earlier.
In 1965…Bob Dylan arrived in England for a tour that promoted his new album, Bringing It All Back Home. D.A. Pennebaker filmed his performances and acerbic exchanges with the press for the documentary Don’t Look Back.
In 1965…The Rolling Stones’ concert in Ontario, Canada came to an early end when the police chief unplugged their microphones and amps.
OZZY UPDATES US ON IF THERE WILL BE A BLACK SABBATH REUNION
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, the new documentary about the Prince of Darkness’s life, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend. The movie includes interviews with Ozzy’s Black Sabbath bandmates Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Tony Iommi, which might make viewers wonder about if a reunion will ever happen. Here’s what Ozzy told us.
“To be honest, I don’t think we all can physically do it. I’m up for Read More→
ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: APRIL 25TH
ON APRIL 25TH…
In 1967…The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” during a global satellite broadcast.
In 1968…The Beatles turned down an invitation to perform at a British Olympic Fund benefit. Ringo Starr said, “We don’t do benefits.”
In 1974…Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, died in Hollywood at the age of 27. Police suspected heroin use may have played a part in her death.
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