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END OF THE ROAD … Kiss to Launch Farewell Tour in 2019 with Stops on All 7 Continents

September 19, 2018

END OF THE ROAD Kiss to Launch Farewell Tour in 2019 with Stops on All 7 Continents Blabbermouth — During an appearance on “America’s Got Talent” season 13 finale earlier tonight (Wednesday, September 19), KISS confirmed that it will embark on its “farewell” tour, dubbed “One Last Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour”, in 2019. The news was delivered in trademark larger-than-life KISS style

U.K. festival promoter loses 65k, house & wife in 2017, tries again and cancels 2018 event 8 days out

September 18, 2018

AMATEUR HOUR U.K. festival promoter loses 65k, house & wife in 2017, tries again and cancels 2018 event 8 days out HULL, England — Pipe dream festival pronoter from the U.K. drops the ball – again. English promoter Ian Glenn Wright has let his personal life sprial out of control, he’s lost his house and is going through a divorce.

REALLY, PHIL? … “It’s a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to the next two months” says Phil Varone moments before quitting The Hair Nation Tour

September 17, 2018

REALLY, PHIL? “It’s a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to the next two months” says Phil Varone moments before quitting The Hair Nation Tour LOS ANGELES — Whatever the reason for Phil Varone’s shocking decision to leave BulletBoys late Friday, the drummer was in a great mood 30 minutes after their performance at Hair Nation’s

TUFF DIARIES #8 … Jon Bon Jovi, Sebastian Bach, Rick Rubin, Howie Hubberman, BulletBoys and Gazzarri’s

September 16, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #8 Jon Bon Jovi, Sebastian Bach, Rick Rubin, Howie Hubberman, BulletBoys and Gazzarri’s Skid Row, Dave “Snake” Sabo, Steve Brown of Trixter, D’Molls, Jailhouse, Guitars ‘R Us & Jim Torgeson. — Welcome to 1989…. It’s early January and Tuff kick off the year with a show at The Marquee in Westminster California. This venue is only 35 miles from Hollywood,

DRUMMER WANTED … Phil Varone quits BulletBoys after 2 nights on Hair Nation Tour

September 15, 2018

DRUMMER WANTED Phil Varone quits BulletBoys after 2 nights on Hair Nation Tour Update: BulletBoys frontman Marq Torien has officially confirmed our story. “It didn’t work out (with Phil Varone) and we wish him the best.” — Marq Torien The singer also says they welcome back Anthony “Tiny” Biuso. HOLLYWOOD, California — As fast as the tour has started,

LA GUNSHOT … Phil Lewis to former bassist Kelly Nickels: “Crawl back under the stone from where you came.”

September 10, 2018

LA GUNSHOT Phil Lewis to former bassist Kelly Nickels: “Crawl back under the stone from where you came.” HOLLYWOOD, California — Never at a loss for words, L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis recently unloaded some choice words to a former member. It seems there was a recent question raised by White Fever Line Podcast about the band’s

Vicky Hamilton takes you on a tour of Hollywood and Sunset Strip talking about the bands she worked with

September 5, 2018

HER STORY Vicky Hamilton takes you on a tour of Hollywood and Sunset Strip talking about the bands she worked with HOLLYWOOD, California — Vicky Hamilton takes you on a mini tour of The Sunset Strip in Hollywood California. Hamilton is best known for her involvement with Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses and Poison. In a brand new video interview (Vlog)

GOFEEDME … Oz Fox & Wife Annie Lobert take Ex-Hookers for Dinner, to Starbucks and on a Shopping Spree

September 4, 2018

GOFEEDME Oz Fox & Wife Annie Lobert take Ex-Hookers for Dinner, to Starbucks and on a Shopping Spree LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Did you ever wonder where your money goes when you donate to a Go Fund Me campaign? We have the answer, or perhaps …. part of the answer. It looks like a few weeks removed from

CHERRY PUNCH … Bobbie Brown to Warrant “Don’t f?@k with me” claims they tried having her tossed from show

September 4, 2018

CHERRY PUNCH Bobbie Brown to Warrant “Don’t f?@k with me” claims they tried having her tossed from show HOLLYWOOD, California — Can’t we all just get along? Apparently not. Bobbie Brown has taken to social media and unloded a brutal rant on the band Warrant. Brown who use to be married to Jani Lane, the band’s late

SHE … Ace Frehley “I didn’t know if Vinnie Vincent was gonna show up in pants or a dress”

September 3, 2018

SHE Ace Frehley “I didn’t know if Vinnie Vincent was gonna show up in pants or a dress” ADELAIDE, Australia –Kiss bassist Gene Simmons and former bandmate Ace Frehley were recently down under in Australia. The pair were promoting the Simmons Vault Exprience. Frehley was very candid while doing the appearance with Simmons. During a video Q&A interview the crowd asks questions

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END OF THE ROAD … Kiss to Launch Farewell Tour in 2019 with Stops on All 7 Continents

U.K. festival promoter loses 65k, house & wife in 2017, tries again and cancels 2018 event 8 days out

REALLY, PHIL? … “It’s a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to the next two months” says Phil Varone moments before quitting The Hair Nation Tour

TUFF DIARIES #8 … Jon Bon Jovi, Sebastian Bach, Rick Rubin, Howie Hubberman, BulletBoys and Gazzarri’s

DRUMMER WANTED … Phil Varone quits BulletBoys after 2 nights on Hair Nation Tour

LA GUNSHOT … Phil Lewis to former bassist Kelly Nickels: “Crawl back under the stone from where you came.”

Vicky Hamilton takes you on a tour of Hollywood and Sunset Strip talking about the bands she worked with

GOFEEDME … Oz Fox & Wife Annie Lobert take Ex-Hookers for Dinner, to Starbucks and on a Shopping Spree

CHERRY PUNCH … Bobbie Brown to Warrant “Don’t f?@k with me” claims they tried having her tossed from show

SHE … Ace Frehley “I didn’t know if Vinnie Vincent was gonna show up in pants or a dress”

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