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guitarplayer.com | Phil Weller
Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne may have drawn a line in the sand when insisting that Back to the Beginning will be Black Sabbath's final ever show, but bass player Geezer Butler isn't towing the party line. The Tom Morello–curated event, which brings together a litany of heavy metal greats across generations, from Metallica to Pantera, and Gojira, is the band’s second bow.
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flipboard.com | Phil Weller
First look at neglected Black Sabbath pub given face lift ahead of Villa Park gigWhat's On An ailing Birmingham pub famous for being the first place Black Sabbath performed together has been given a facelift ahead of the band's …
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guitarplayer.com | Phil Weller
Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith's Ibanez Destroyer has survived breakages and acts of god but, over 40 years after he got it, is still going strong. The Jackson signature artist is usually seen shredding his Floyd Rose-equipped, Strat-gone-metal axe on stages with the British metal heavyweights, with his bandmates sticking with Fender’s recipe instead. But he does deviate for certain songs.
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flipboard.com | Phil Weller
“I think Roger just got lost. Roger’s finding it difficult. I have to be careful what I say about Roger because he gets angry if I say anything about him at all": Pete Townshend has his say on Zak Starkey’s protracted dismissal from The WhoThe Who might be known for their rock operas, Quadophenia and Tommy, but the saga of drummer Zak Starkey’s drawn-out exit from the band over the past …
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guitarplayer.com | Phil Weller
If you're a famous band, carrying on without your lead performer is a risky maneuver. Queen and Paul Rogers weren’t exactly a roaring success; some may say Adam Lambert hasn't fared much betterl. And many regard Lynyrd Skynyrd’s lack of original members as evidence that the band should have hung it up following the death of Gary Rossington. Granted, there have been success stories.
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flipboard.com | Phil Weller
Linda Ronstadt on the rock ‘n’ roll frontman who ruined “a good band”When you take on the role as leader of a band, whether you like it or not, all the onus for your perception falls squarely at your feet. You need not …
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yahoo.com | Phil Weller
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Doors pose for a portrait in 1968. (from left) Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison and John Densmore.. | Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesIf you're a famous band, carrying on without your lead performer is a risky maneuver. Queen and Paul Rogers weren’t exactly a roaring success; some may say Adam Lambert hasn't fared much betterl.
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1 week ago | 
guitarworld.com | Phil Weller
World leader summits can often be tepid affairs filled with pageantry and handshakes. In the Philippines, though, things are done a little differently – the country's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has jammed with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on an Eric Clapton classic. By coming together in a show of unity for an unexpected cover of Wonderful Tonight at the President’s home, Malacañang Palace, they hoped the visit (and the unexpected performance) will boost ties between the nations.
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inkl.com | Phil Weller
Eric Clapton. World leader summits can often be tepid affairs filled with pageantry and handshakes. In the Philippines, though, things are done a little differently – the country's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has jammed with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on an Eric Clapton classic.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Phil Weller
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty ImagesWorld leader summits can often be tepid affairs filled with pageantry and handshakes. In the Philippines, though, things are done a little differently – the country's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has jammed with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on an Eric Clapton classic.
