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September 22, 2019

AXL GOT A HAIRCUT … Guns N’ Roses return to the Sunset Strip for sold-out show at Hollywood Palladium

AXL GOT A HAIRCUT Guns N’ Roses return to the Sunset Strip for sold-out show at Hollywood Palladium Blabbermouth — GUNS N’ ROSES performed at the iconic Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, September 21 as part of the Citi Sound Vault series. The concert marked the band’s first live appearance of 2019. It was also GUNS N’ ROSES‘ debut performance at the 5,000-capacity venue in nearly a decade. The setlist for the show was as[…]

June 27, 2019

NOT SUICIDE … Ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler taken to ER after stabbing himself (Updated)

WELCOME TO THE ER Ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler taken to hospital after stabbing himself Update: (10:15am (PST) 10:15 AM PDT — Adler’s rep tells TMZ … the stabbing was not a suicide attempt, and simply an accident. The rep would not specify what caused the accident, except to describe it as a “very minor, superficial wound.” So much so, we’re told Adler still plans to perform a July 12 gig in Las Vegas. The[…]

November 26, 2018

BARF CITY … Axl Rose vomits for 5 hours, then plays shortened set with Guns N’ Roses in Abu Dhabi

BARF CITY Axl Rose vomits for 5 hours, then plays shortened set with Guns N’ Roses in Abu Dhabi Blabbermouth — GUNS N’ ROSES played an abbreviated in the United Arab Emirates Sunday night (November 25) after frontman Axl Rose became “severely ill.” Rose and his bandmates performed almost 20 songs in Abu Dhabi before cutting the show short. The singer addressed his medical condition at one point during the concert, telling the crowd (see video below): “They’ve[…]

October 29, 2018

RIP … Willie Basse of Black Sheep loses his battle with cancer at 62

RIP Willie Basse of Black Sheep loses his battle with cancer at 62 HOLLYWOOD, California — The music industry has lost another, Willie Basse has died. Basse has lost his long time battle with cancer at the age of 62. The Texas born musician has lived in the greater Los Angeles since the mid-70’s. Basse has played with a who’s-who list of name entertainers for decades. And has a discography that dates back 50[…]

October 19, 2018

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND KILL IT TOO … Slash’s ex-wife Perla throws Divorce Party, burries Slash in the cake

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND KILL IT TOO Slash’s ex-wife Perla throws Divorce Party, burries Slash in the cake Daily Mail TV — There was a lot of sadness when Slash split from Guns N’ Roses. But the end of Slash’s marriage however appeared to be a time of great celebration, as his ex Perla Hudson threw a huge divorce party on Saturday night. The 43-year-old hosted the costume shindig at her LA home, where she invited[…]

September 5, 2018

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

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) on youtube, you can see and hear about part of her amazing journey. Hamilton details[…]

August 7, 2018

FACE THE DAY … Former Great White manager Alan Niven pens open letter about band’s singer saga & secrets

FACE THE DAY Former Great White manager Alan Niven pens open letter about band’s singer saga & secrets Facebook — Former Guns N’ Roses and Great White manager Alan Niven recently spoke out in an open letter. Niven is always one to speak his mind and did just that about the recent Great White singer saga. It seems according to Niven, that Ilous was on his way out for a while, but was likely unaware.[…]

July 30, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #5 … Guns N’ Roses, Del James, 1988, Sound City Studios, Strippers, I Got Crabs & You’re Fired!

TUFF DIARIES (Entry #5) Guns N’ Roses, Del James, 1988, Sound City Studios, Strippers, I Got Crabs & You’re Fired! Jesse Harms of Sammy Hagar Band, Troubadour, Industry Showcase & my GF had no tits but drove a Pink TR7. — The calendar has just changed to 1988. But there are a few things that happened late last year that I felt warranted a mention. There was a period in the fall of 1987 where we were starting to[…]

July 15, 2018

1 BILLION SERVED … Guns N’ Roses reunion tour revenue close to $500M, “November Rain” hits 1 Billion Views

1 BILLION SERVED Guns N’ Roses reunion tour revenue close to $500M, “November Rain” hits 1 Billion Views Forbes — The earning power of Guns N’ Roses has been underlined as the band’s reunion tour closes in on $500 million in revenue – and its video for “November Rain” surpasses 1 billion views on YouTube. The reunited group is now the biggest musical act on YouTube for both the 1980s and 1990s. “November Rain”[…]

April 3, 2018

GUNS N’ GREED … Steven Adler’s brother on Guns N’ Roses: “Greedy, selfish people” who have “No heart”.

GUNS N’ GREED Steven Adler’s brother on Guns N’ Roses: “Greedy, selfish people” who have “No heart”. NME — Steven Adler’s brother has called Guns N’ Roses “greedy, selfish people” who have “no heart”. The drummer was one of the band’s founding members, and played with them from 1985 to 1990. He was fired from the group over drug use, but rejoined on condition of signing a contract in which he promised to stop taking drugs.[…]