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The Top 10 Bands NOT In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame But Should Be [VIDEOS]

Double Down — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:00:20 +0000

'Tis the season for me to go on my yearly rant about the travesty that is otherwise known as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how there are a laundry list of great bands we grew up listening to that somehow haven't yet made it into the Hall.

Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More Auctioned for Charity

Dave Lifton — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:15:27 +0000

For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online. Included in this year’s auction are a red Stratocaster signed by Keith Richards (complete [...]

Def Leppard's Phil Collen Raises $20K for Gerson Cancer Institute

Chad Childers — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:00:53 +0000

Def Leppard's Phil Collen has no doubt raised the spirits of those being treated at the Gerson Institute in San Diego, as his 'Wings' guitar just netted $15,000 in an auction with the proceeds going to the organization's holistic cancer therapy efforts.

Joe Elliott: "Not a Clue" What Pour Some Sugar on Me Means

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:02:32 +0000

First, happy birthday to Joe, who was born August 1, 1959 in South Yorkshire, England and turns 53 today. He was asked in an interview what exactly the lyrics to one of Def Leppard’s most enduring rock tunes meant and admitted he had “not a clue”. However, as a rock star, you can be sure [...]

Tribute To Dick Clark. Classic Rock On American Bandstand [VIDEOS]

Andy Chase — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:35:02 +0000

We all learned today of the sad news of the passing of music/tv icon Dick Clark. He suffered a massive heart attack this morning at the age of 82. Here is an “American Bandstand” tribute to Dick Clark with some videos that featured classic rock artists: Here’s some dance scenes to take you for [...]

'Rock of Ages' Set to Bring You Back in Time [VIDEO, POLL]

Double Down — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:00:16 +0000

If you’re a fierce headbanger/metalhead and didn’t feel like trekking all the way to Broadway to relive your youth, well you’re in luck! ‘Rock of Ages,’ the highly successful Broadway musical is about to hit the silver screen. I was actually skeptical making the trip to NYC to see this when it was on Broadway [...]

Summer 2012 Concerts – Which Are You Most Excited For? [POLL]

Double Down — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:33 +0000

Summer 2012 is shaping up to an amazing concert season for fans of hard rock and heavy metal music. Iron Maiden announced they will be touring with Alice Cooper on Maiden’s ‘Maiden England’ Tour. Def Leppard will be pairing with Poison and the Queen of heavy metal Lita Ford for another incredible show. Then just [...]

Guess Which Legendary Musician is Part of a New Super Group? [VIDEO]

Double Down — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:33:21 +0000

Gene Simmons playing with someone other than Kiss? No, that is not a typo. It’s going to happen. For the first time ever, Gene Simmons will be taking part in an all-star jam band. Listen to this lineup of phenomenal musicians that are planning a tour for April and May. The project is going to [...]

What is The Greatest Strip Club Song Of All Time? [POLL]

Andy Chase — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:47:25 +0000

What Is The Greatest Strip Club Song Of All-Time?

This Leppard's A Vegetarian

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:45:26 +0000

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen just turned 54 years old yesterday, born on December 8, 1957 in London, England and rockin’ with the band since 1982. Phil quite drinking and went vegetarian in the 80′s, and here’s why he’s now a vegan:

Birthday Boy Sav

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:15:34 +0000

One of the founding members of Def Leppard–bassist Rick Savage–turns 51 today, born December 2, 1960 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Rick and Joe Elliot are the only remaining original members of the band. Both Sav and Joe, as well as Rick Allen, are the only bandmates to have performed on every Def Leppard album. [...]