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Ronnie Montrose Tribute Presented on 'InTheStudio' Radio Show

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:00:01 +0000

‘InTheStudio: The Stories Behind History’s Greatest Rock Bands,’ the nationally syndicated radio show, is paying tribute to the late, great Ronnie Montrose in a special ‘Medium Rare’ episode. The guitarist, whose namesake band provided liftoff for Sammy Hagar, passed away last weekend at 64. For this edition of the show, both Montrose and Hagar are [...]

Ryan Adams Pays Tribute to Ronnie James Dio With Kind Words And A Cover Of 'Holy Diver' in Concert

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:01 +0000

After Ronnie James Dio died in May 2010, Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford, Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler and other members of the hard rock/heavy metal community were quick to express their appreciation in public for the powerful, pint-size singer.

A belated Dio tribute came from a rather unlikely source on Feb. 17 when alt-country star Ryan Adams busted out a solo acoustic cover of ‘Holy Diver’ during his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

Dio Tribute Album Will Feature Judas Priest, Deep Purple Stars

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:15 +0000

Since early 2011, there’s been plenty of talk about a star-studded Ronnie James Dio tribute album.

Well, it looks like 2012 will be the year it finally arrives. And the list of artists lined up to honor the late solo singer and onetime Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman is quite impressive: Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) and Dave Grohl (Nirvana and Foo Fighters), among others.

Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses Stars Turn Up for Dimebag Darrell Tribute Concert

Billy Dukes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:09 +0000

This year’s tribute to the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a who’s who of heavy metal Gods. Sebastian Bach, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, former Guns N’ Roses member Duff McKagan, and Tom Morello were just a few of the artists that showed up to honor the former Pantera guitarist, as well as the late Ronnie James Dio.

Slash, Aerosmith and Others Mark Metallica's 30th Anniversary With Video Tributes

Joe Robinson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:29 +0000

A slew of big time rock ‘n’ rollers and other high-profile fans have sent in video testimonials to mark Metallica‘s 30th anniversary, which the band celebrated last week with a four-night stand of concerts at the Fillmore Theater in their hometown of San Francisco. Aerosmith, Slash, Jimmy Page, Sammy Hagar, Queen‘s Brian May and Rush are among the artists and bands sending their best wishes in video clips posted on Metallica’s official website.

Queen Extravaganza Tribute Band Chosen by Roger Taylor

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:00:56 +0000

Queen‘s Roger Taylor has chosen the six young musicians pictured here in Brady Bunch fashion to serve as the band and singers for the 2012 Queen Extravaganza tour. (Guess that makes him “Michael,” huh?) After a nearly five-month long search for four musicians and two singers to form the ultimate tribute band, the drummer made his decisions on Monday in Los Angeles.

The Beatles' 'Revolution' to be covered by Flaming Lips as Tribute to Steve Jobs

Jeff Giles — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:39 +0000

Apple Inc. and the Beatles have been intertwined since the computer giant’s earliest days, so it’s only fitting that the band’s music should be used to pay tribute to recently deceased company founder Steve Jobs.

The Flaming Lips have announced plans to debut their cover of the classic Beatles track ‘Revolution’ at the O Music Awards 2 on Oct. 31 — and record their performance on an iPad.

Mastodon, Nickelback and Others Appear on Album Celebrating ZZ Top, 'A Tribute From Friends'

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:30:41 +0000

The hats, the videos and let’s not forget those long beards: Visually, ZZ Top certainly has left a lasting impression on popular culture over the last four decades.

But many of the Texas trio’s songs are just as memorable. That is confirmed by the wide range of contemporary rock acts — including Mastodon, Coheed & Cambria, Nickelback and Wolfmother — that have recorded 11 of ZZ Top’s tunes for ‘A Tribute From Friends,’ due Oct. 11.

Jani Lane Tribute to Feature Quiet Riot, Great White and More

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:15:29 +0000

They were among the bands that ruled the Los Angeles hair-metal scene in the 1980s. And on Aug. 29, they’ll join forces on the legendary Sunset Strip to honor one of their own.

Quiet Riot, Great White, LA Guns, Enuff Z’Nuff and Slammin’ Gladys are the featured acts for the free, all-ages tribute concert in memory of late Warrant singer Jani Lane at the Key Club in West Hollywood.

Motley Crue Tribute Includes Jack Daniel's Bottles to Raise Money for Charity

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:30:29 +0000

Through the years, Motley Crue has spent a lot of time rocking Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Calif., with the legendary Whisky A Go-Go club among its many haunts.

So if any band deserves to be honored at the 2011 Sunset Strip Music Festival, it’s the Crue. The tribute, set for Aug. 18, is going to involve real whiskey: special-edition bottles of Jack Daniel’s, with proceeds going to a charity that’s very dear to one Crue member.

Contest: One Night Of Queen

The Web Guy — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:48:56 +0000

Enter for a Chance to win a pair of Orchestra seats ($72 value) to go see One Night Of Queen at the Alberta Bair Theater on February 24th. Entry deadline is February 20th at midnight, then Listen to Sam on Monday the 21st to see if you won! (yes we will also send you an [...]