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ake E. Lee, former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, expected to ‘fully recover’ after being shot ‘multiple times’ Posted By: Mackenzie Gray On Oct 15, 2024
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Rock guitarist Jake E. Lee, who’s played with heavy metal heavyweight Ozzy Osbourne, was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after he was shot “multiple times” in Las Vegas, a representative for the musician told CNN in a statement.
“Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital. He is expected to fully recover,” the representative said.
The shooting occurred while Lee was outside walking his dog and is believed to be “completely random.”
According to a statement from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, “officers responded to a shooting incident in the 11000 block of Alora Street” around 2:42 a.m. on Tuesday.
“Officers arrived and located a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The male was transported to the hospital,” the statement read.
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time, police said.
Lee, 67, is a veteran rock guitarist, having spent time playing with Osbourne in the 1980s.
Lee later founded the heavy metal group Badlands with former Black Sabbath members Ray Gillen and Eric Singer. He formed his own band Red Dragon Cartel in 2013.
Did Jane’s Addiction Just Implode Posted By: Luke Mason On Sep 16, 2024
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Jane’s Addiction had a rough weekend. The band was onstage in Boston when frontman Perry Farrell seemed to have some sort of beef with guitarist Dave Navarro. The eccentric singer can be seen shoving Navarro and then being held back by security and bandmates.
Rumors are circulating as to what the melee was about but the most prominent seems to be an alcohol infused battle over volume onstage. It’s been alleged that Farrell was upset the sound of drums, bass, and most notably, guitar. It should also be noted that many fans have pointed out Farrell’s behavior at recent shows, saying he has shown signs of deep intoxication. Jane’s Addiction cancelled their show scheduled for Sunday in Connecticut and they are still scheduled to play Toronto on Wednesday.
However, Dave Navarro drop a hint that things could be over with an interesting post on instagram.
Ozzy Osbourne Says His Solo Rock Hall Induction ‘Feels Big’ Posted By: Kaylee Harper On Apr 21, 2024
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All is sweetness and light between Ozzy Osbourne and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the Prince of Darkness prepares for his second induction — this time as a solo artist.
Osbourne, you may remember, tried to get Black Sabbath taken off the 1999 nominations list, calling the nod “meaningless.” But he happily went in with the band in 2006, and he tells Billboard via email that to become one of the Rock Hall’s multiple inductees “feels big. I’m more than honored.”
The honor comes after his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne called out the Rock Hall last year for not considering Ozzy as a solo artist even though he’s been eligible since 2006. Osbourne began that career after leaving Black Sabbath acrimoniously in 1979 and scoring eight consecutive multi-platinum albums starting with Blizzard of Ozz in 1980. On his own he’s also released iconic songs such as “Crazy Train,” “Flying High Again,” “Bark at the Moon,” “Shot in the Dark” and “No More Tears.”
“I definitely wouldn’t say I was confident” about solo success, says Osbourne, adding that the 2021 induction of Randy Rhoads, his late songwriting partner, in the musical excellence category “made me feel we could be on to something. With every new music venture there’s always a certain amount of surprise that comes when you see the fans embrace it, because no one wants to make a record and have it flop. I feel like I was invited to a party in 1980, and it hasn’t stopped. Not bad for a guy who was fired from his last band.”
Comparing this induction to Sabbath’s “feels different,” Osbourne says, “because my solo career, it’s been a much larger part of my overall music career as a whole.” And after finishing fourth in the fan vote with more than 480,000 votes “feels more special, and I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way.”
The big question, of course, is whether Osbourne will perform at the induction ceremony on Oct. 19 in Cleveland. Though he’s effectively retired from touring due to a variety of health issues, including Parkinson’s disease, Osbourne continues to speak about performing again in some capacity. Could it be a two- or three-song set for the Rock Hall? “You never know,” he says, only promising that his outfit that night “will most certainly be black.”
Osbourne has remained prolific as a recording artist, meanwhile, releasing two albums so far this decade — Ordinary Man in 2020, Patient Number 9 in 2022 — and is intending to do more. “I’m not putting a timetable on it,” Osbourne says, “but I plan to start working on a new album sometime in the near future.”
Halestorm And I Prevail Announce 2024 North American Summer Tour Posted By: Luke Mason On Mar 04, 2024
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Halestorm andI Prevail have announced a 2024 North American co-headlining summer tour with Hollywood Undead and Fit for a King as support.
Halestorm shared a teaser clip on their Instagram a few days ago that showed their logo spin over a black background, then switch to I Prevails logo and then back to their own again. It was a subtle teaser, but anyone familiar with I Prevails logo may have recognized the horizontal symbol that connects the V and the A in their band name.
The trek will kick off July 9 in Raleigh, N.C. and wrap up Aug. 17 in Las Vegas. The general ticket sale beings this Friday, March 8 at 10AM local time. You can get tickets through Halestorms website or I Prevails page.
See the teaser below and the tour dates underneath.
Freaks, we are so proud to announce that we are joining forces with I Prevail, Lzzy Hale enthused. This isn’t your typical summer tour. This is two worlds colliding under one haven for our collective armies. And bringing you a show unlike any weve done before! We have a lot of surprises in store, so get your tickets now for an experience none of us will forget!
Were thrilled to join forces with Halestorm this summer, I Prevails Eric Vanlerberghe added. Touring with Halestorm is long overdue, as we admire their talent, energy, and dedication to rock music, and are thrilled to finally see it happen. This is going to be one of the best tours of the summer and one of the best weve ever done.
Halestorm 2024 North American Tour Dates
July 9 — Raleigh, N.C. @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park
July 11 — Noblesville, Ind. @ Ruoff Music Center
July 13 — Clarkston, Mich. @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
July 15 — Gilford, N.H. @ BankNH Pavilion
July 16 — Boston, Mass. @ Leader Bank Pavilion
July 18 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
July 21 — Tinley Park, Ill. @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
July 23 — Bridgeport, Conn. @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
July 24 — Scranton, Pa. @ Pavilion @ Montage Mountain
July 26 — Holmdel, N.J. @ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 27 — York, Pa. @ York Fair^
July 30 — Mansfield, Ohio @ Inkcarceration*
July 31 — Alpharetta, Ga. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug. 1 — Tampa, Fla. @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug. 3 — Charlotte, N.C. @ PNC Music Pavilion
Aug. 4 — Franklin, Tenn. @ FirstBank Amphitheater
Aug. 7 — St. Louis, Mo. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 8 — Rogers, Ark. @ Walmart AMP
Aug. 10 — Woodlands, Texas @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman
Aug. 11 — Irving, Texas @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Aug. 13 — Denver, Colo. @ Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre*^
Aug. 14 — Albuquerque, N.M. @ Isleta Amphitheater
Aug. 16 — Phoenix, AZ @ Ariz. Financial Theater
Aug. 17 — Las Vegas, Nev. @ Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort
*Festival
Creed Book 2024 Tour Dates With 3 Doors Down And Mammoth WVH Posted By: Mackenzie Gray On Feb 06, 2024
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The Creed reunion tour is adding a new leg of shows with 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH. Finger Eleven will also play select dates as well.
This latest leg, dubbed the Are You Ready? tour, begins Nov. 2 in Oklahoma City and wraps Dec. 5 in Orlando, Florida. All dates can be seen below.
Everything feels like its falling into place for Creed, with their music being adopted by both the World Series winning Texas Rangers and the NFLs Minnesota Vikings over this past year. The bands song Higher also helped propel rocker Huntley to a win on the previous season of NBCs The Voice.
The band first announced a Summer of 99 cruise, with 3 Doors Down serving as primary support and Buckcherry, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Fuel, The Verve Pipe, Tantric, Dishwalla, Louise Post (of Veruca Salt) and Nine Days also being booked. It sold out so fast that a second cruise was soon added, this time with Daughtry subbing in for 3 Doors Down. Jimmies Chicken Shack and Sugar: The Nu-Metal Party were also added.
That was soon followed by a full-fledged tour featuring a rotating cast of support acts that include 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, Big Wreck and Finger Eleven. Plus, they booked a single day festival dubbed Summer of 99 and Beyond in San Bernardino, California on Aug. 31 that features 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Vertical Horizon and The Verve Pipe.
The new leg of dates will have a reunion of another sort, with onetime Tremonti bassist Wolfgang Van Halen now fronting his own band Mammoth WVH, who will open shows.
Creed tickets go on sale starting with pre-sales from Tuesday, Feb. 6, with the general on-sale starting Friday, Feb. 9 at 10AM local time.
See all the dates, cities and venues for the run listed below.
Creed / 3 Doors Down / Mammoth WVH / Finger Eleven 2024 Tour Dates
Nov. 02 - Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center * Nov. 03 - Little Rock, Ark. @ Simmons Bank Arena * Nov. 06 - Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center * Nov. 08 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena * Nov. 09 - Biloxi, Miss. @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum * Nov. 12 - Corpus Christi, Texas @ American Bank Center Arena * Nov. 13 - Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena * Nov. 15 - Austin, Texas @ Moody Center ATX * Nov. 16 - Bossier City, La. @ Brookshire Grocery Arena * Nov. 19 - Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena * Nov. 20 - Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena * Nov. 22 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse * Nov. 23 - Baltimore, Md. @ CFG Bank Arena * Nov. 25 - Montreal, Quebec @ Bell Centre ^ Nov. 27 - Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena ^ Nov. 29 - New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden * Nov. 30 - Bangor, Maine @ Cross Insurance Center * Dec. 02 - Allentown, Pa. @ PPL Center # Dec. 04 - Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena * Dec. 05 - Orlando, Fla. @ Kia Center #
