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22Jul/110

Drummer Ringo Starr – Honoured At Mojo Awards

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It has been said that Ringo Starr was the least talented Beatle but last night he was honoured at the Mojo Awards as a music icon.

21Jun/110

Metallica – About to start writing new album!

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Rick Rubin, co-chairman of Columbia Records and Producer, has said that Metallica is “about to start writing” material for the follow up to their Death Magnetic album of 2008. which was Rubin’s first collaboration with the band.

15Jun/110

Charlatans Drummer Recovers From Healthscare

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Jon Brookes, drummer for Rock band The Charlatans has undergone weeks of radiation and chemotherapy to tackle a brain tumour that made him collapse during a gig in America

13Jun/110

Thunder Rim Releases 1st CD at Age 71

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Drummer ‘Thunder Rim’ is releasing his first CD at the age of 71. Born Samuel Mfojo in Ghana, West Africa he firmly believes that age shouldn’t keep a person from fullfilling their dreams. He now resides in the US and he is releasing the album entitled “Thunder Rim” even though he is a senior citizen. [...]

8Jun/110

Frankie Toler – former drummer from Allman Brother Band has died

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David “Frankie” Toler, former Allman Brother Band, Marshall Tucker Band and Gregg Allman Band drummer died on Saturday at Tidewell hospice care in Bradenton after a prolonged illness following a liver transplant – he was 59. Doug Gray, Marshall Tucker Band lead singer worked with him from 1992 – 1994 an said “Frankie’s personality was [...]

3Jun/110

Drummer – Steven Adler touring with Adlers Appetite

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Ex. Guns ‘n’ Roses drummer Steven Adler along with Chip from Enuff z’ nuff and their band (Adler’s Appetite) have recently commenced their ‘Be alive’ tour.

26May/110

Drummer Josh Freese backs out of tour

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Drummer Josh Freese will sadly not be sitting behind the drums for A Perfect Circle’s summer tour, which runs for approximately 6 weeks, as he

25May/110

Drummer home after car crash abroad

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A drummer from the UK has been flown home after being pulled from a burning car following a crash in Slovakia while on a tour of Europe with his band.

24May/110

Ringo – Beatles Lucky To Have Me

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Drummer Ringo Starr has claimed The Beatles were fortunate to get him as their drummer because he was a ”big shot” before he even joined them.

23May/110

Drummer – Ray Luzier

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In the current era of rock music, band line-ups aren’t quite as reliable as they used to be.

October will mark 17 years since Korn released its