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LESS RAPPERS … L.A. Guns singer “I stand by my words and make no apology for my observations”

LESS RAPPERS L.A. Guns singer “I stand by my words and make no apology for my observations”   Facebook — It appears that Phil Lewis has ruffled some feathers and stirred the pot for a second time in 48 hours with his recent comments. Those comments to some are now being viewed as racist. Lewis himself prefaced his statement from the stage with; “I’m not going to be a racist about it, but…” The L.A. Guns[…]

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GLOBAL GUNS … L.A. Guns announce 2016 World Tour

GLOBAL GUNS L.A. Guns announce 2016 World Tour   Hollywood, CA — Hot on the heels of their performance at the annual “Rainbow Bar & Grill” show over the weekend, L.A. Guns have just issued an extensive tour schedule. The band will begin their jaunt later this week on the East Coast and will perform throughout the summer into the fall. Headed up by original members Phil Lewis (vocals) and Steve Riley (drums) the Hollywood based group will[…]

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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Anniversary party in parking lot puts exclamation point on retro-rock weekend

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Anniversary party in parking lot puts exclamation point on retro-rock weekend   HOLLYWOO, Calif., USA — An action-packed weekend of retro rock was capped Sunday in grand fashion with the 44th annual Rainbow Bar & Grill Anniversary party, where about 1,000 revelers packed not just the legendary restaurant/club but the parking lot, too, as L.A. Guns, Autograph, Junkyard, Tuff, Circus of Power and others performed in succession beginning in the early afternoon. It[…]

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Rainbow Bar & Grill 44th Anniversary Party April 17th 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rainbow Bar & Grill announce 44th Anniversary Party; L.A. Guns, Junkyard, Autograph, Tuff & Circus Of Power HOLLYWOOD, California — Just in time for spring the ‘Rainbow Bar & Grill’ have announced their annual parking lot party. This years marks the 44th Anniversary for the world famous club.  The event is only a handful of years old but it’s growing every year. The show will be headlined by local Hollywood faves the L.A. Guns. Other[…]

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TRACII GONES? Devil City Angels rumored to be prepping for split with guitarist Tracii Guns

TRACII GONES?  Devil City Angels rumored to be prepping for split with guitarist Tracii Guns   Rumorville — A hot rumor on the street has been gaining steam leading up to NAMM week in Southern California. What rumor is that you ask? It’s making the rounds that Devil City Angels is prepping to part ways with guitarist Tracii Guns. This rumor has hit the Sludge inbox on 3 occasions in the recent week. What’s that old saying,[…]

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L.A. Guns gets their plug pulled mid-song at '80s in the Park' festival >Video

  L.A. Guns gets their plug pulled mid-song at ’80s in the Park’ festival   Florida — This past weekend was the annual “80’s In The Park” music festival in Melbourne Florida. The 3 day event hosted over 2 dozen bands including Brian Howe of Bad Company, Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, L.A. Guns, Don Dokken, John Waite, Bow Wow Wow, Bang Tango and Lillian Axe among others. The weather did not fully cooperate and it was[…]

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Scotty Griffin breaks silence on his L.A. Guns departure: "I was kicked out, plain and simple. Or, as it was exactly worded "Phil has decided the band is going to move forward without you."

  Scotty Griffin breaks silence on L.A. Guns: “I was kicked out, plain and simple. Or, as it was exactly worded “Phil has decided the band is going to move forward without you.”   Facebook — L.A. Guns posted a message yesterday that the band and Griffin had decided to “part ways”. We put that article up right HERE. Now it seems that Scotty Griffin has come forward and has something to say about his recent departure.[…]

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L.A. Guns announce they have parted ways with a long standing member, and now introducing…

    L.A. Guns announce they have parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin and re-introduce Kenny Keens (Ex Beautiful Creatures)   Facebook — L.A. Guns have announced they have parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin and replaced him with Kenny Kweens. Griffin has been a on-and-off again member of the band for the past 7 years.  Kweens is a former member of Beautiful Creatures and a one-time member of L.A. Guns as well. Kweens played with the[…]

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NEVER ENOUGH: L.A. Guns plays a torrid set at the Whisky at the annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, and Puddle of Mudd and Graham Bonnet kick some ass, too

    NEVER ENOUGH L.A. Guns plays a torrid set at the Whisky at the annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, and Puddle of Mudd and Graham Bonnet kick some ass, too By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large   HOLLYWOOD — With Jane’s Addiction the outdoor headliner Saturday in addition to a bunch of avant garde-style bands, the annual Sunset Strip Music Festival had an alternative feel this year, though the celebration was as[…]

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