So, Eddie Trunk dropped a quasi bombshell last night.
He Tweeted: “From what I'm hearing Motley and Poison will tour together this Summer after all.”
And there it is. I must be too cynical because I just dismissed all the rumors as just that: rumors. I guess if this does happen, Motley Crue would headline, but I suppose I shouldn't assume. I will say this: if Poison/Crue does happen, I can't see as how it would be a long tour. I'm thinking a very short run.
Think back to all those times Nikki Sixx said he and his band would never tour with Poison. Fascinating. I guess money (and Live Nation) talks.
I'm seeing Uriah Heep this summer. They are playing a little amphitheater across the street from my house and tickets are just five bucks.
I've never seen them before and I don't know much about them really, but I'm glad to add another band to my "I've seen 'em live" list. Plus, they are English and that is cool. I love accents.
So, have you seen Uriah Heep? What are your opinions?
It's that time again. Time to pit song against song to see who comes out on top. Today, we've got “Nobody Rides for Free” vs. “Nobody Rides for Free.” Or, put another way, Dirty Looks vs. RATT.
I hate to influence opinion here, but I prefer the RATT tune: I like the guitar riff better and just the song in general. I like the video better too, but that's beside the point. I don't dislike the Dirty Looks option, I just feel it's not quite as strong. That said, Dirty Looks is rumored to be on the M3 bill and I'm excited about that: I've never seen them, and you know how much I love to scratch bands off my “must see” list.
Some of you are fans of the Gypsy Pistoleros. The band has gone through some changes and now lead singer Lee Pistolero has branched out on his own as Gypsy Pistolero. Here's a release that explains it all:
Flamenco-Sleaze-Glam rock band Gypsy Pistolero featuring front man Lee Pistolero has signed with Jamsync Music for the release of DUENDE - Last Of The Pistoleros.
Track Listing:
Welcome To The Hotel De La Muertos They Call Me De Django Rubi's Got A Gun Jezebel Sangra De Las Rosas Stand & Deliver Los Suenos Del Los Muertos Johnny Peligroso Woman Livin' Down With The Gypsies
DUENDE - Last Of The Pistoleros is due out in May. The first track 'Stand and Deliver' (Adam and The Ants cover) is out now via iTunes. Gypsy Pistoleros will tour the U.S. and Europe to support the release in the spring/summer 2011. The touring band consists of Ryche Green-Drums, Danny Watts-Guitars, and Steve Payte-Bass. Gypsy Pistoleros made their U.S debut as they opened Rocklahoma 12th July 2007 alongside such heavy legends as Twisted Sister, Poison, Vince Neil, L.A Guns, Bang Tango, Skid Row,Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Dokken. They returned to the U.S & Rocklahoma 2008 as the only U.K/Spanish group, headlining Friday night on the second stage. They repeated their performance at the South Texas Rock Festival the day after. Gypsy Pistoleros then toured the mid West with support from Dirty Penny, culminating in a triumphant L.A debut at the famed Whisky a Go Go with Vains of Jenna.
Next up was Rock The Bayou Festival in Houston, TX where the Pistoleros headlined the second stage after Twisted Sister & before Bret Michaels. Gypsy Pistoleros were invited back to the main stage in 2009. Gypsy Pistoleros entertained the crowd for a fourth time at their beloved U.S Rocklahoma Festival 2010 closing Saturday night after ZZ Top. Gypsy Pistoleros also played The Legendary Bulldog Bash Festival on Sat 14th August 2010 on the main stage.
It full on stopped. I discovered an album I never knew existed. The album? Leppardmania: A Tribute to Def Leppard. Ok, let me clarify: I knew the album existed but I thought "Another lame tribute record, whatever." And I forgot about it. And then last night I found the clip of Steve Whiteman singing "Foolin'" and I almost wept with joy.
Oh. My. Glam.
So after I listen with rapture at my beloved Steve his little heart out, I immediately went to Amazon to get the album and some more details. Of course, the album is "temporarily out of stock" so I didn't delay or pass go - I immediately went to eBay and bought it that way. And then I went back to Amazon to check out all of the musicians on the record and it's everyone we love! Tracii Guns, Eric Turner, Jerry Dixon, and Randy Castillo, Phil Lewis, Jizzy Pearl, John Corabi and more and more and more!
Here's the track listing:
John Corabi - Wasted Joe LeSte - Rock Brigade Jani Lane - Photograph Kevin DuBrow - Rock, Rock Stevie Rachelle - Too Late For Love Steve Whiteman - Foolin' Kelly Hansen - Rock Of Ages Phil Lewis - Bringin' On The Heartbreak Jason McMaster - Let It Go Jizzy Pearl - High & Dry Kory Clarke - You Got Me Running Paul Shortino - On Through The Night
So, I can't wait for my still shrink-wrapped (!) CD to arrive from my far-flung eBay seller! It is so rare - horribly rare - that I get excited about music these days. I am just sick of the same old thing but this is something for me to enjoy and love! And Steve Whiteman is on the record! And Corabi!
Leppardmania: A Tribute to Def Leppard came out in 2000 on Cleopatra. I guess I should pay attention to tribute albums in the future.
Ok, now it's getting ridiculous. I need the new SIXX:AM record now.The band keeps dropping teaser clips with just a few seconds of new music to whet our appetites. Well, SIXX: AM has my full attention, thank you very much. I loved the last clip and I love this new one even more. Check it out: "Lies of the Beautiful People."
The new album is due in May.
I wonder if there really will be a Crue Fest 3 this summer? That's the rumor. There's also the never-dying rumor that Motley Crue will tour with Poison and the NY Dolls. I've heard that rumor from several different people over the past week, so maybe it will happen after all but I'm still just too skeptical to buy it. Regardless, if there is a Crue Fest 3, I hope that means SIXX:AM is on the bill. I want to hear these new songs live.
Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 11:47AM 
