Matthew Wilkening
Ozzy Osbourne’s Son Jack Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne, son of Black Sabbath and solo career legend Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The 26-year-old Osbourne, who only weeks ago became a father for the first time, has vowed to fight the disease: “‘Adapt and overcome’ is my new motto.”
Foreigner Keyboardist Michael Bluestein Diagnosed with Cancer
Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestein, who has also performed with Stevie Nicks and Boz Scaggs, has been diagnosed with cancer, and will take an indefinite leave of absence from the band as he undergoes treatment.
Sebastian Bach Drummer Mark ‘Bam Bam’ McConnell Dies
Former Sebastian Bach drummer Mark ‘Bam Bam’ McConnell has died, reportedly due to kidney and liver failure. McConnell drummed with former Skid Row singer Bach between 1997 and 2005, and also performed as a member of the band Blackfoot in 2006 and 2007.
Hard Rock Comedian C.C. Banana Dies
Hard rock and comedy personality C.C. Banana, known partially for conducting humorous interviews with famous musicians while wearing a full-sized banana costume, reportedly committed suicide at his New Jersey home on Monday (May 21).
Gregg Allman Announces He’s Engaged to a 24 Year Old
Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band revealed during a televised interview last night that he is engaged to be married for seventh time, to a 24-year-old woman identified only as Shannon.
Axl Rose Threatens to End Guns N’ Roses Show After Audience Member Throws Trash on Stage
Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose threatened to end a concert Sunday night (May 20) in Liverpool, England after someone in the audience threw an object on stage during the band’s second song.
Tony Iommi Was ‘Extremely Nervous’ About Black Sabbath’s First 2012 Show
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed he was “extremely nervous” before the band’s first concert since his recent lymphoma battle, explaining he wasn’t sure he’d have the endurance to make it through an entire set.
Axl Rose Injures Leg While Dancing on a Table
Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses injured his leg in Moscow by falling off a table he was dancing on to celebrate the opening of his band’s European tour.
Jimi Hendrix Biopic Starring Outkast’s Andre 3000 Nixed by Hendrix Estate – Again
Summertime means sequels, and if a story about the Jimi Hendrix estate expressing their lack of support for a movie about the guitar hero sounds familiar… that’s because it happened this week for the second time in a year.
Daily Rewind: Gene Simmons, Sammy Hagar + More
Today, Sammy Hagar starts making big plans to celebrate his 40th anniversary in the business, we find out if Gene Simmons looks good on the dance floor, and Ringo Starr offers the animal kingdom some help.
Plus, a Rolling Stone books an intimate series of shows in New York City, Courtney Love loses control of her deceased husband’s name and image, and Bruce Springsteen sings in tribute to Levon He
Paul McCartney Guests on Live ’30 Rock’ Episode
Paul McCartney stunned the studio audience — and by the looks of it, possibly actor Alec Baldwin — by making a surprise walk-on appearance during a live episode of NBC’s ’30 Rock.’
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Claims ’60 Minutes’ Reporter Used Her Cleavage to ‘Get the Band Nervous’
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has a pretty interesting explanation for how he and his bandmates wound up making statements that got singer Steven Tyler “pissed off” and responding with “demeaning” comments of his own during their recent ’60 Minutes’ interview: The reporter’s cleavage made them nervous.