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GOLDEN TICKET ….. Brett Carlisle of Great White auditions on American Idol with bandmates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie

Brett Carlise of Great White auditions on American Idol with band-mates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie “Especially when you rock, you’re going to be the poster child for this.” — Lionel Richie on Brett Carlisle and his audition on American Idol NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Brett Carlisle is going to Hollywood and he has the Golden Ticket to prove it. Carlisle auditioned for American Idol and the 28 year old Alabama native nailed his first audition[…]

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GREAT WHITE ….. Mark Kendall has Announced he’s been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer

“I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew a little more about it.” — Mark Kendall / Great White SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Some medical news to report as we share an update from Mark Kendall of Great White. Kendall took to his social media earlier today to announce he has Stage 4 Kidney Cancer. The good news is, it appears that[…]

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HOSPITALIZED … Great White bassist Scott Snyder recently had Emergency Surgery to remove a Massive Tumor from inside of his Brain

“He was subsequently admitted to the hospital where they performed emergency brain surgery a week ago. Although the tumor was largely removed and he initially recovered well, he has since developed blood pressure issues and had to return to the hospital.” — GoFundMe for Scott Snyder of Great White SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Great White bassist Scott Snyder has been challenged by a very serious medical condition. Snyder is facing the battle of his life after[…]

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GREAT HEIST … Rockers Great White have Reported that some Personal Items were Stolen from their Dressing Room while on Stage at Aquafest

“Whoever stole my backpack and Mark Kendall’s jacket tonight out of the trailer, I just filed a police report and there WERE CAMERAS back there.” — Brett Carlisle / Great White RICE LAKE, Wisconsin — The Los Angeles based rock band Great White are the latest victims to theft while on the road. Great White appeared at the annual Aquafest in Rice Lake Wisconsin on Saturday night June 7th 2025 and during their set the[…]

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POSTPONED … The ‘Celebration of The Music and Life of Jack Russell’ event at ‘Whisky’ has been postponed

Metal Sludge — After several days of crazy weather and horribly tragic fires in Southern California, the Jack Russell ‘Celebration of Music and Life‘ concert has been postponed. The event was scheduled for Tuesday January 14th 2025 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and according to sources, is already Sold Out. However, due to the recent fire-storms that have hit the Los Angeles and Southern California area, the organizers have decided[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with former Great White bassist Tony Montana – Oct. 5th 1999

“Chris Cornell for directly disrespecting me and Great White in a recent LA Times article. He is so introspective and removed that he is unable to realize that he truly sucks. Coverdale impersonator at best.” — Tony Montana answersing our “Which Rock Star deserves a Smack In The Mouth and Why” question Metal Sludge — Another Sludge Flashback to yesteryear! As we continue our series of Sludge Flashback posts from the past, today we’re taking[…]

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RIP … Jack Russell former Great White singer Dead at 63

Metal Sludge — Some very sad news from the world of Rock n’ Roll as we report the passing of Jack Russell. Russell passed away according to a statement from his camp but no official cause of death or an exact date has been released as of press time. We have shared the official statement from the singer’s Facebook page below. The singer had been battling various health complications for years, including a recent diagnosis[…]

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RETIRED … Jack Russell, Original Great White Vocalist Announces Retirement From Touring

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road.” — Jack Russell Metal Sludge — News has just hit the wire that former Great White singer Jack Russell has officially retired from touring. Metal Sludge has recently reported on multiple dates where the singer’s band Jack Russell’s Great White was forced to postpone or cancel shows due to the singer’s continued health complications. Sources close to the camp[…]

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FACE THE DAY … Jack Russell says his long-awaited autobiography ‘THE TRUE TALE OF MISTA BONE: A Rock + Roll Narrative’ arrives this summer

Metal Sludge — In a new social media post. former Great White frontman Jack Russell has teased his up coming autobiography. Russell took to Facebook earlier today and has informed fans and followers that his book ‘THE TRUE TALE OF MISTA BONE: A Rock & Roll Narrative‘ will be coming this summer, with a potential date to be determined later this spring. As readers know, Russell no longer sings for Great White, but does front[…]

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HE DON’T CARE … Andrew Freeman on singing for Great White: “They Got Sneaky About It” and FireHouse: “Cj Snare Was Not Happy”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the This, That And The Other Radio Show and podcast, Andrew Freeman speaks his mind on a few of the projects he has recently sang for. Freeman was a guest on TT&TO with host Troy Patrick Farrell this past week and the journeyman singer has told listeners how he feels with seemingly no regrets boldly stating; “I just don’t care anymore.” A few direct quotes from[…]

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