Detroit Free Press —
It may seem an odd bill on the surface, but there's actually a solid lineage to be traced among Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick. All share a fetish for power-pop melodies and a penchant for upbeat rock flash. It's a night of classic tu... more info
Stereogum — From the demise of Minneapolis's Hockey Night comes Free Energy. Guitarist Scott Wells and singer Paul Sprangers are the main Hockey Night dudes to spearhead this new project, a throwback classic rocking quintet calling Philly home and earning consta... more info
Chicago Tribune — The death of Michael Jackson has been a means to introduce the younger generation to the King of Pop's pre-"Thriller" years through videos and the remembrances of those who grew up listening to the Jackson 5. The Def Leppard , Cheap Trick and ... more info
411 Mania — Like Queen, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, XTC, or Cheap Trick? Step right up folks, as this week C.A. takes some notes from the Paisley Underground. more info
JamBase — TIME TO GET SOME SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES
A distinctly summery feel permeates this week's mini-mix. The music on our stereos and in our tiny, white ear-buds shifts as temperatures rise, the humidity and sunshine steering us towards tunes fit for ... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — "Don't need nothin' but a good time," goes that old rock chesnut by '80s glam-metal outfit Poison.
Well, look no further than Saturday night's trio of British heavy metal veterans Def Leppard with opening acts '70s pop-rock outfit Cheap Trick and Poi... more info
Buffalo News, New York — The guy in the Cheap Trick T-shirt standing near the box office just prior to the commencement of Friday's Def Leppard show at Darien Lake did not look happy. more info
Rolling Stone — Photo: Mazur/WireImage
U2 are holed up in Barcelona preparing for the launch of their 360° Tour — and we’ve got proof in our roundup of the week’s best live shots. Check out Lady Gaga’s flaming bra after the jump, and our live gallery for M... more info
Rolling Stone — Photograph by Oliver J. Lopena for RollingStone.com
It was more than 20 years ago that hair metal taught the kids to tease-and-spray, and since then high-heeled boys and their sticky metallic hooks have become fodder for love-lorn reality shows and s... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Maybe it's Red Bull or maybe they just took a dip in that pool from the movie "Cocoon" but Cheap Trick has got its youthful energy and exuberance back again. more info
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