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Rock Producer Bob Ezrin Talks About the Importance of Canada's Arts Scene During Canadian Music Week Keynote
March 27, 2013 3:46 PM EDT 48 13 0 0 Bob Ezrin's keynote conversation with interviewer Ralph Simon of ASCAP was filled with interesting tidbits about the late Jack Richardson, like giving "the kid" the little-known band Alice Cooper to produce in 1970, to his curre ...
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Ke$ha Falls in 'Dirty Love' With Iggy Pop: Listen
November 27, 2012 2:05 PM EST Ke$ha has been threatening to rawk out for quite a while, so with the help of some elusive (to her) electric guitars and Stooges icon Iggy Pop , the pop singer finally gets to show off her snarl with the newly leaked "Warrior" track, " ...
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Geoff Tate May Use Queensryche Name for Now, Judge Rules
October 20, 2012 9:45 AM EDT A Washington state judge ruled Oct. 19 that singer Geoff Tate -- who was fired from the band Queensryche after fronting it for 30 years -- may perform with his own version of the group until a lawsuit he filed against three former bandmates is settl ...
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Geoff Tate Allowed to Use Queensryche Name for Time Being, Judge Rules
October 20, 2012 9:00 AM EDT A Washington state judge ruled Oct. 19 that singer Geoff Tate -- who was fired from the band Queensryche after fronting it for 30 years -- may perform with his own version of the group until a lawsuit he filed against three former bandmates is set ...
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Queensryche to Geoff Tate: Stop Using the Name
October 02, 2012 12:45 PM EDT In the latest round of the legal battle between progressive rock band Queensryche and its former singer, Geoff Tate, the group is attempting to keep Tate from using the group's name until the case is resolved. The move comes more than three mon ...
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Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie Talk 'Twins' Tour, 'Born Villain' Special Edition
October 01, 2012 8:00 PM EDT As he hits the road with Rob Zombie for their Twins Of Evil Tour, Marilyn Manson is preparing to release a little more villainous music to the world. Manson tells Billboard.com that he plans to release a "special edition" of his latest alb ...
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College Radio: Honor Roll of Stations
September 11, 2012 8:05 AM EDT A look at five college radio stations that are clearly doing their homework. WERS Boston " WERS is a true hybrid of college radio innovation and sound programming principles," says Jack Casey, PD of Emerson College's professionally- a ...
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Alice Cooper Gets Down at Bonnaroo
June 21, 2012 6:50 PM EDT Alice Cooper welcomed Bonnaroo to his nightmare this year, and it's turned into a dream scenario for the veteran shock rocker. A consensus choice as one of the festival's best performers, Cooper-whose show features his trademark mock exe ...
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Ty Segall Hits the Studio with His Band to Crank Out Some Prime Cuts
June 21, 2012 4:40 PM EDT Ty Segall, the prolific San Francisco garage mastermind who's released a slew of ever-improving records since 2008, and Larry Hardy, the founder and head of venerable In the Red Records, have been looking to collaborate ever since John Dolan ...
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Backbeat: Rock Photographers Henry Diltz, Bob Gruen, More Showcase Tina Turner, Tupac Photos in L.A.
June 21, 2012 1:46 PM EDT Photographer Henry Diltz stands in front of a banner featuring his photograph of Tina Turner. (Photo: Phil Gallo) Tina Turner was playing four nights at the Universal Amphitheater and Capitol Records hired Henry Diltz to photograph her October 198 ...
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Alice Cooper Q&A Bonnaroo 2012
June 11, 2012 10:31 PM EDT Alice Cooper Q&A Bonnaroo 2012 "Alice Cooper" "Bonnaroo 2012" "interview" , Alice Cooper Videos Alice Cooper ...
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Bonnaroo Sunday: 10 Things Seen & Heard
June 11, 2012 10:05 AM EDT The overcast weather on the final day of the 2012 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival felt like a giant natural hangover. Music fans, weary from three days of full-throttle listening experiences and a night of jamming to the Red Hot Chili Peppers , D ...
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Backbeat: Kenny Rogers, Steven Wright, It's The Real Hang Out at Bonnaroo after Press Conference
June 11, 2012 9:04 AM EDT Kenny Rogers gives interviews after a press conference in the press tent at Bonnaroo. Before their respective sets at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, country legend Kenny Rogers , comedian Steven Wright , Bonnaroo vet Ben Folds a ...
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Alice Cooper LIVE @ Bonnaroo 2012
June 10, 2012 4:15 PM EDT Alice Cooper LIVE @ Bonnaroo 2012 music , Alice Cooper , bonnaroo , Live , DAY 3 , Maurice Warfield , summer , saturday , festival , Maurice Warfield Videos Maurice Warfield Alice Cooper Alice Cooper Bonnaroo Festival Live music Summer ...
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Alice Cooper on Bonnaroo: 'I Can't Wait to Kill This Audience'
May 25, 2012 9:00 AM EDT For 20 years, Alice Cooper fans have aped the "We are not worthy!" salutation from "Wayne's World." But the shock rocker is anticipating a new catch phrase taking root soon thanks to his cameo in the new film adaptation of & ...
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Fandalism Gives Musicians Their Own Social Network
April 30, 2012 4:06 PM EDT Fandalism homepage features performance videos from musicians in such disparate places as New Zealand, Sweden and Connecticut. (screen shot) If you're a musician, or you want to keep track of up-and-coming and unknown musicians, you should re ...
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Dick Clark Remembered by Ken Ehrlich, Alice Cooper, Tommy Mottola, DCP CEO, More
April 19, 2012 5:41 PM EDT Dick Clark's death yesterday sent waves through the music community, as countless took to social networks and websites to express their condolences, stories, memories, and thoughts on the longtime television and radio personality. We've ...
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Kid Rock, Alice Cooper, Ron Wood, George Clinton: Behind the Scenes at the Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
April 15, 2012 5:24 PM EDT Go behind the scenes of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction , held Saturday in Cleveland, with our roving roundup of chatter with the likes of Ron Wood, Questlove, Chuck D and Alice Cooper. Get our report from the ceremony here. 1. A sober Ro ...
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Rock Hall of Fame: 10 Things Seen & Heard Behind the Scenes
April 15, 2012 12:00 PM EDT Go behind the scenes of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction , held Saturday in Cleveland, with our roving roundup of chatter with the likes of Ron Wood, Questlove, Chuck D and Alice Cooper. Get our report from the ceremony here. 1. A sober Ronn ...
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Rock Hall of Fame Pre-Parties Light Up Cleveland: Bowling With Red Hot Chili Peppers; Old-School Jam
April 14, 2012 12:20 PM EDT Cleveland rocked on Friday night with private parties and public performances as the city geared up for its third Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Eric B. & Rakim, Guns N' Roses, The Cure, Joan Jett Nominated for Rock and Ro ...
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Dee Snider Slips on the Pleather in Horror Sitcom, 'Holliston'
April 02, 2012 1:35 PM EDT GWAR's Oderus Ungerus Plays Himself in New FEARnet Series: Watch Preview GWAR singer Oderus Urungus portrays himself in FEARnet's new series "Holliston." Dee Snider, on the other hand, is adamant that the character he plays, Lanc ...
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Backbeat: Slash Promotes Album in Canada, Learns Lessons About Earthquakes
March 26, 2012 3:48 PM EDT Slash in conversation with 102.1 The Edge's Dave "Bookie" Bookman at CMW's "Celebrity Interview." (Photo: Luther Mallory) Slash was in Toronto for a few days to do press for his upcoming album, Apocalyptic Love , out ...
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Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced: Radiohead, Phish, Red Hot Chili Peppers Headlining
February 14, 2012 12:26 PM EST Radiohead, Phish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the reunited Beach Boys will head to Manchester, Tenn. this June for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The initial lineup for the annual festival, which takes place from June 7-10 this year, ...
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Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced: Radiohead, Phish, Chili Peppers Headlining
February 14, 2012 12:00 PM EST Radiohead , Phish , the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the reunited Beach Boys will head to Manchester, Tenn. this June for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The initial lineup for the annual festival, which takes place from June 7-10 this year, ...
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Paul McCartney Gets Tribute Album, Walk of Fame Star
February 09, 2012 7:38 PM EST Prepare for Paul McCartney mania in 2012 as the beloved Beatle turns 70 in June. On deck much sooner: a new solo album, "Kisses on the Bottom," released Feb. 7 by Hear Music/Concord, as well as a fully endorsed tribute record featuring cov ...
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The National Association of Music Merchants Show Attracts Metal Luminaries, Newfound Kinship
January 23, 2012 7:00 PM EST The 2012 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show saw 95,709 registered attendees checking out 1,441 exhibitors, educational seminars, jam sessions and artist signings over four days in Anaheim, California. The turnout was up from 90,11 ...
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Green Day Signs On as New Face of John Varvatos
January 12, 2012 7:00 PM EST It wasn't long ago that Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was being booted from a Southwest flight for sagging pants and now, he's an official fashion model. The band has signed on to be the new face of John Varvatos' spring c ...
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Nickelback Tries to Figure Out Why People Hate Nickelback: Watch
November 22, 2011 6:02 PM EST After what has proven to be a successful season for the Detroit Lions, the team has invited Nickelback to perform during their game against the Green Bay Packers. Nickelback's 'Here and Now': Track-By-Track Review The Canadian band wa ...
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K'Naan, Stampeders, Bob Ezrin Honored at SOCAN Awards
November 22, 2011 11:15 AM EST Hip hop artist K'Naan, legendary country-rockers The Stampeders, Pink Floyd/Alice Cooper producer Bob Ezrin and country band Prairie Oyster all received achievement awards of varying kinds at last night's private SOCAN Awards at Toronto& ...
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Nic Adler Talks Saving L.A.'s Roxy @ BB Touring Conference (Video)
November 10, 2011 7:01 PM EST Los Angeles venue The Roxy has an infamous past -- setting the scene for The Ramones' performance in "Rock and Roll High School," serving as a frequent haunt of Hary Nilsson and Alice Cooper -- and as of five years ago, it had an un ...
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Tom Jones Joins 'House's' Hugh Laurie to Celebrate Album Release
October 03, 2011 10:50 AM EDT When in doubt, Tom Jones told the 200 people sardined into the tiny Mint nightclub Friday night to see "House" star Hugh Laurie interpret vintage blues, go with "Great Balls of Fire." Jones joined Laurie at the end of his hourlon ...
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Alice Cooper Scares Up His Highest-Charting Album Since 1989
September 23, 2011 10:00 AM EDT Iconic rocker Alice Cooper returns to the Billboard 200 this week with his highest-charting album since 1989 as Welcome 2 My Nightmare bows at No. 22 with 18,000 sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. He last rose higher on the list with the Epic album ...
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Publishing Briefs: Rondor Signs Alice Cooper, Imagem Signs Lil Wayne Collaborator Angel Aponte
September 20, 2011 6:23 PM EDT Rondor Inks Alice Cooper - Rondor Music Publishing has signed Alice Cooper to a worldwide publishing agreement and re-upped the company's publishing agreement with producer Bob Ezrin, who has worked with Cooper as a producer, co-writer, arran ...
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Kristin Chenoweth Hopes to Bring More 'Hot Mess' to 'Glee'; Talks Country Album
September 20, 2011 1:45 PM EDT There's something about Kristin Chenoweth and playing hot messes. If you needed any reminder, just take a look at her role as alcoholic singer April Rhodes on "Glee," who memorably spent last season trying to get her one-woman musical ...
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Backbeat: Alice Cooper Returns to the Whisky A Go-Go With Robbie Krieger, Kesha
September 16, 2011 6:10 PM EDT I'm (Older Than) 18: Kesha (left) joined Alice Cooper on stage last night tour to perform for his song classic "School's Out." (Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) "We're a bar band tonight," Alice Cooper decla ...
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Alice Cooper Sticks With the Hits at 'Nightmare' Release Bash
September 16, 2011 1:50 PM EDT "We're a bar band tonight," Alice Cooper declared from the small stage of the Whisky A Go-Go Thursday where the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was celebrating the release this week of his "Welcome 2 My Nightmare." Flanked by gu ...
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Vince Gill Didn't Have to 'Doll Up and Leave Town' to Record 'Guitar Slinger'
September 06, 2011 2:00 PM EDT For Vince Gill , there's no place like home -- especially for recording his upcoming album, "Guitar Slinger." Gill made the set -- due out Oct. 25 and his follow-up to 2006's Grammy Award-winning four-CD epic "These Days&quo ...
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Alice Cooper Welcomes Ke$ha to His Nightmare: 'This Girl Is Not a Pop Diva'
August 24, 2011 2:40 PM EDT Alice Cooper is currently on the road with what he calls "a summer show... we do the hits and five, six major special effects things." But he's already hatching plans for a show built around "Welcome 2 My Nightmare," the seq ...
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Who's Who of Hair Metal React to Jani Lane's Death
August 12, 2011 2:30 PM EDT The response to Jani Lane 's death in the glam-and-hair metal communities has been one of shock and disbelief, with former sunset strip denizens far and wide chiming in. Major artists ranging from Slash to Alice Cooper have lamented the loss, b ...
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Alice Cooper Adding to the 'Nightmare' at Universal Studios This Halloween
August 03, 2011 9:02 AM EDT Shock rock icon Alice Cooper is ready to make this Halloween at Universal Studios even scarier. "Alice Cooper: Welcome To My Nightmare" is a new "Halloween Horror Nights" maze at Universal Studios Hollywood. The event will start ...
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Alice Cooper Teams Up With Universal Studios for Halloween
August 02, 2011 9:05 PM EDT Rock icon Alice Cooper is ready to make this Halloween at Universal Studios even scarier. "Alice Cooper: Welcome To My Nightmare" is a new "Halloween Horror Nights" maze at Universal Studios Hollywood. The event will start on S ...
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Alice Cooper Joins Ke$ha Onstage, Miley Cyrus Covers Gorillaz
July 06, 2011 12:20 PM EDT Both Ke$ha and Miley Cyrus covered famous songs while overseas this week, but Ke$ha's cover had an added claim for legitimacy: the song's original artist. Alice Cooper joined Ke$ha onstage in Oslo, Norway last night (July 5) as she and her ...
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Queensryche Toasts 30th Anniversary with 'Dedicated to Chaos' Album
July 05, 2011 3:45 PM EDT When a group is trying to break into the business, there are plenty of ways to get attention. It can get a jump-start by self-recording its first album and distributing it online. It can build a social networking force the same way. If it makes the ...
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Beyonce and Target's '4' Plan: Exec Explains Strategy, Store Shortage
June 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT Beyonce is the latest music superstar to team up with Target for an exclusive deluxe edition of her new album. "4," which was released on June 28 and comes with six extra tracks (three new songs and three remixes), 17 minutes of club rem ...
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Billboard Bits: Zach Galifianakis Disses Ke$ha, How Alice Cooper Almost Killed Elvis
June 08, 2011 7:02 PM EDT Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Zach Galifianakis Disses Ke$ha In the latest Rolling Stone cover story, Zach Galifianakis discusses, in addition to his apparent reluctance to fame, his run-ins with and ...
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Off! Hopes to Churn Out More 'Great Music' After Tour
April 23, 2011 8:32 AM EDT As far as its members are concerned, Off! is on -- hopefully for the long term. The all-star punk group -- frontman Keith Morris ( Black Flag , Circle Jerks ), guitarist Dimitri Coats ( Burning Brides) , bassist Steven Shane McDonald ( Red Kross ) a ...
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The Darkness Reuniting for Festival Gig, New Album
March 15, 2011 10:40 AM EDT British hard rock band The Darkness is reforming after a five-year break to perform at the Download festival on June 10 as the warm-up act for Def Leppard , they announced on their website on Tuesday. Before the event, the quartet from eastern Engla ...
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Rock Hall Inducts Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits
March 15, 2011 9:10 AM EDT T om Waits went for laughs, Alice Cooper for shock value, Leon Russell was quietly humble and Neil Diamond may still be talking following their induction Monday into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The acts were joined New Orleans piano maestro Dr. ...
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Rock Hall Inducts Neil Diamond, Tom Waits, Leon Russell, Darlene Love, Others
March 15, 2011 7:17 AM EDT The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony is the only place you'd find Bruce Springsteen as just one member of a 21-piece backup band. The rock hall's latest class brought together Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Wa ...
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Darlene Love on Rock Hall Induction: 'People Are Hiring Me Now'
March 14, 2011 11:00 AM EDT D arlene Love says that her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been good for business. "Oh, yes, definitely," she tells Billboard.com. As the voice of the Phil Spector -produced holiday favorite "Christmas (Baby Please ...
