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A tribute to Ron Asheton

5793 days ago

Here Comes The Flood — A tribute to Ron Asheton, organized by Leanna Asheton, Ronâ€™s 18 year-old niece, at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, CA: 01/ 13 'Jam For Ron Asheton - A Tribute to the late guitarist Of The Stooges' Special guests include: Scott Asheton, M... more info

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Stephen Perkins, Tommy Lee, others on the beat at Drum-Off

5797 days ago

Live Daily — Drummers, drum enthusiasts, and even those seeking a drummer are advised to head to The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday (1/8) for Guitar Center's Drum-Off Grand Finals. So says Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins [ tickets ], who'll be hostin... more info

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John Frusciante confirms leaving Red Hot Chili Peppers

5817 days ago

Guardian Music — In a farewell letter posted to his website, the guitarist says that he secretly quit the group 'over a year ago' while they were on an 'indefinite hiatus'John Frusciante has confirmed that he has left the Red Hot Chili Peppers, saying that he quit th... more info

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John Frusciante Confirms He's Left Red Hot Chili Peppers

5818 days ago

MTV.com News — Guitarist says he quit over a year ago to pursue his own music.By Gil Kaufman John Frusciante Photo: Olivia Hemingway/ Redferns Responding to recent rumors, guitarist John Frusciante confirmed on his MySpace page on Wednesday that he has l... more info

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Frusciante quits Red Hot Chili Peppers?

5820 days ago

Guardian Music — The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist has allegedly left the band and will be replaced by Josh Kinghoffer, according to reportsJohn Frusciante has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to reports. After about two decades as the Peppers' lead guitar... more info

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John Frusciante has left the Peppers - again

5820 days ago

Here Comes The Flood — John Frusciante has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers once again. From the Limewire Music Blog: â€œMentally, John checked out a long time ago,â€ claims a published source close to the band. â€œHeâ€™s interested in doing his own thin... more info

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Tommy Lee's Bezerk

5840 days ago

Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee has created a new drumming supergroup,called Bezerk.It features RHCP Chad Smith,Velvet Revolver's Matt Sorum, Incubus' Jose Pasillas and Godsmack's Sully Erna... more info

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Them Crooked Vultures: Them Crooked Vultures | CD review

5853 days ago

Guardian Music — These giants of rock have had fun in the studio. But Alexis Petridis struggles to see the point of a CDIt's hard to call Them Crooked Vultures anything other than a supergroup â€“ the line-up features Dave Grohl, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul J... more info

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Looking at Fall 2010

5862 days ago

Silent Uproar — According to Clash Music, the forthcoming Red Hot Chili Peppers album may drop in October 2010. Drummer Chad Smith warned "it usually takes [the band] a while," so take that timeframe with a grain of salt. [clashmusic.com] more info

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