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[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Saxon Live At Wacken Open Air 2016

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

There's a lot of pro shot footage from this years Wacken festival including the full Maiden show. Great sound quality.

I still think that:

a) This the the worst Eddie the band have ever used
b) Jannick Gers is an idiot!

[Dave Boy]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

There's a lot of pro shot footage from this years Wacken festival including the full Maiden show. Great sound quality.

Just finished watching this through the cinema system. Frelling awesome !!

[Susan Foreman]

Motley Crue's final show is coming to UK cinemas - Planet Rock

[Nordicdusk]

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

Motley Crue's final show is coming to UK cinemas - Planet Rock

I'm considering this, depending on which cinema it comes to! And how much the tickets will cost as well.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

According to estimates Motley Crue made $86m from the final tour.

There's no way they won't miraculously reform for one off shows in future years.

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

Two bits of worrying news:

Status Quo's Rick Parfitt hospitalised with suspected heart attack - Planet Rock

Meat Loaf 'stable' after stage collapse - BBC News

Sad update on the Parfitt story:

"Status Quo regret to announce that guitarist Rick Parfitt has been ordered to rest for the remainder of the year at the very least following on from his heart attack and associated complications following a Quo show in Turkey on June 14th.

This means, of course, that he will be unable to take part in the forthcoming ‘Last Night Of The Electrics’ European and UK tour which commences in Vienna, Austria on October 12th.

Simon Porter, the band’s manager comments, “Although Rick is recovering well and is now able to lead a relatively normal day to day life, he is far from being fit enough to undertake the rigours of Quo’s touring schedule. Perhaps now is the time to reveal that Rick actually ‘died’ for several minutes directly following his heart attack which resulted in mild cognitive impairments for which he continues to receive neuropsychological support.
His medical team continue to be confident of a full recovery, but Rick’s absolute priorities for the foreseeable future are for his health and wellbeing and to be able to see his eight year old twin children Tommy and Lily grow up.
To this end, Rick may well have performed his last show with Quo, but no final decision will be made until next year. Regardless, it is his wish that the band continue to tour as planned and he will always be a part of Quo’s numerous other off stage activities”.

Rick has given his full blessing for the band to continue to honour their touring schedule in order to not let down the fans. Until the end of 2016, Status Quo will continue to utilise guest musicians. Irish guitarist Richie Malone, who is currently playing with the band, will continue in this role at least until the end of Quo’s European schedule which concludes in Paris on December 4th. Freddie Edwards, son of Quo bass player John 'Rhino' Edwards also stepped in for Rick during some of the Summer shows.

Rick will also use his convalescence period to compose songs for a long overdue solo album which he plans to record early next year. In the meantime, both Rick and the band would like to thank the fans for their continued understanding and support."

http://news.sky.com/story/status-quo...fears-10578460

[Susan Foreman]

Rush to be presented with the keys to Toronto - Planet Rock

After over 40 years at the top of their game, why has this taken so long to happen?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

Rush to be presented with the keys to Toronto - Planet Rock

After over 40 years at the top of their game, why has this taken so long to happen?

I presume they don't just give everyone the keys to the city.

Whether you were a fan or not, Rush were not what you'd call popular during the 90's for example.