Ozzy Osbourne has announced that a star-studded list of guitar heroes will appear on his forthcoming album. Some of the names include his former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and longtime collaborator Zakk Wylde.
Washington’s own Melvins have released a cover of “Sway” from the Rolling Stones’ 1971 album Sticky Fingers. The Melvins rendition is the latest track released from their new album Five Legged Dog.
Abracadabra and Happy Birthday to Mr. Steve Miller and to Brian Johnson today!
In the History of Rock in 1965 – Johnny Cash was arrested crossing the Mexican border into El Paso, Texas after customs officials found hundreds of pills in his guitar case. He would receive a suspended jail sentence and a $1,000 fine.
In 1991 – Two albums from Guns N’ Roses debut in the top positions on Chart Toppers’s album chart. “Use Your Illusion II” debuts at Number 1, followed by “Use Your Illusion I.”
And in 1999 – Roger Daltrey announced that The Who were reforming, making their first performance in Las Vegas.