If
you can believe it, the Rolling Stones on Monday announced
they will be playing a FREE show in Los Angeles scheduled
for February 6th @ Staples Center. This would be the
band's first free show since the Altamont fiasco 33
years ago when Hells Angels (acting as security guards)
turned the event into a bloodbath. Their publicity
firm promises this will be a "more sedate"
affair, and is intended to raise awareness for Global
Warming. Fans can apply for tickets at:
http://www.nrdcstonesconcert.org
6000 winners will be announced in January. So, if
seeing one of the best live shows imagineable is of
interest to you, we highly suggest we get your sorry
ass on the waiting list. Who knows, maybe you'll actually
win one.
Joe
Strummer
R.I.P.
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Punk
pioneer and former head of "The Clash" Joe
Strummer has died. According to his record label,
he passed away peacefully last Sunday in Western England
- the cause of death was unknown at the time. Strummer,
age 50, was known for explosive performances and a
rebellious attitude. The band released such hits as
"Should I Stay or Should I Go?", "Rock
the Casbah" & "London Calling".
"London
Calling" is regarded by many as one of the best
records of the 80's and one of the best rock'n'roll
albums of all time.
Suge
popped on
parole violation -
back in jail
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Yes,
it's true, Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested
on Monday, December 23rd by LA Sheriff's Deputies.
The 37 year old head of 'Tha Row' (formerly Death
Row Records) was popped after meeting with his parole
officer. The reason for the arrest was allegations
of "consorting with known gang members",
which is specifially forbidden in his prison release
requirements. I'm sure this comes as a huge shock
to many of our loyal readers.
Black Crowes calling it quits?
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Looks like this Southern bluesy rock band may be calling
it quits ... at least for the time being. Black Crowes
frontman Chris Robinson was quoted in the January
issue of "Spin Magazine" as saying: "It's
like any relationship ... when it dissolves, no matter
how it dissolves, it's still raw." Robinson announced
a year ago that the band was going on hiatus, while
he pursued solo projects. His debut album "New
Earth Mud" came out in October. Robinson, who
co-founded the band with brother and guitarist Rich
Robinson, have been known for their volatile "spirited"
relationship ever since the bands inception.
Slipknot slipping?
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According to singer Corey Taylor, the group's next
release will likely be the grand finale for the nine
member horror-metal band. Slipknot is scheduled to
begin working with Rick Rubin on their third album
in the beginning of '03. Taylor, along with Slipknot
guitarist Jim Root, have been focusing primarily on
their other band "Sour Stone" during these
past few months.
Ryan Seacrest plagues airwaves New Years
Eve 2002
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