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November 28, 2022

EAT THIS WAY … Read Steven Tyler’s Rider for Aerosmith show and See what the Singer wants Backstage

Metal Sludge — Ever wonder what a rock star wants to eat or drink backstage at their show? Well, we got a few answers and they might surprise you. Check it out below and see what Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler requests on his official backstage rider. There is no alcohol but there is a request for Cock & Bull Ginger Beer along with Smart Water, Perrier, bottled Coca-Cola and Snapple Iced Tea. There are also[…]

July 15, 2016

AND THE HITS KEPT COMING … Boston and Dennis DeYoung join forces in Greek concert

AND THE HITS KEPT COMING Boston and Dennis DeYoung join forces in Greek concert LOS ANGELES — There is nothing better than beautiful rock music on a hot summer night, and that’s just what we got from Boston and Dennis DeYoung on Thursday before a near-capacity crowd of about 6,000 under the stars at the famed Greek Theatre. Boston’s anthems like “More Than a Feeling” and “Peace of Mind” fill the radio airwaves more than[…]

October 12, 2014

What Is The Best Single Word Classic Rock Band Name Of All Time? Results are in and you picked

What Is The Best Single Word Classic Rock Band Name Of All Time? Results are in and you picked Poll Results — Kiss ran away with this one grabbing a whopping 3199 votes! Our second place goes to Aerosmith 2153 votes. These 2 bands alone grabbed over 5,000 votes. Roughly 3x what the other bands had combined. Rush came in 3rd place with 318 votes while Queen was in 4th with 256. The[…]

August 5, 2014

Classic-Rock 6 pack of L.A. shows; reviews of Boston & Cheap Trick, Chicago & REO Speedwagon, Journey & Steve Miller Band

What a week with three big classic-rock shows within five days in L.A. First Boston and Cheap Trick, then Chicago and REO Speedwagon, and then Journey and Steve Miller By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large LOS ANGELES — Like a time capsule going back 25 years, I spent the past week going to three concerts featuring some of my favorite bands when I was in high school – first Boston and Cheap Trick on[…]

August 5, 2014