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10 July 1984, Session drummer and former member of Derek and the Dominos, Jim Gordon, was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering his mother. It was after he was arrested that he was properly diagnosed with schizophrenia and, although at the trial the court accepted that Gordon […]
GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY’s ROCK & BREWS In Maui Closes Doors For Good https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gene-simmons-and-paul-stanleys-rock-brews-in-maui-closes-doors-for-good/ GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY’s ROCK & BREWS In Maui Closes Doors For Good Rock & Brews, the family-friendly restaurant brand co-founded by KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, has closed its location in the beach-side community of Paia […]
VOLBEAT’s ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ Album Certified Gold In U.S. https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/volbeats-outlaw-gentlemen-shady-ladies-album-certified-gold-in-u-s/ VOLBEAT’s ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ Album Certified Gold In U.S. "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", the fifth studio album from Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT, was officially certified gold on June 30 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Associati… Read the full […]
1 July 1975, 10cc were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I’m Not In Love’. Known for its innovative and distinctive backing track, composed mostly of the band’s multitracked vocals, it became the second of the group’s three No.1 singles in the UK and reached No.2 on the US chart. https://youtu.be/Ki78MK9JywE 10cc – […]
29 June 1979, American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Lowell George died of a heart attack. The Little Feat front man was found dead at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. George joined Zappa's Mothers of Invention as rhythm guitarist in 1968, played guitar on John Cale's 1973 album Paris 1919, Harry Nilsson's Son […]
23 June 1929, Born on this day, was June Carter Cash, country singer, and wife of Johnny Cash. She had hits with Johnny Cash including, "Ring Of Fire", "Jackson", "If I Were A Carpenter". She played the guitar, banjo, harmonica, and autoharp, and acted in several films and television shows. Carter Cash won five Grammy […]
SHINEDOWN’s BRENT SMITH Says New SMITH & MYERS Album Is In The ‘Mastering’ Stage https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/shinedowns-brent-smith-says-new-smith-myers-album-is-in-the-mastering-stage/ SHINEDOWN’s BRENT SMITH Says New SMITH & MYERS Album Is In The ‘Mastering’ Stage SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke to 104.9 The X radio station about the forthcoming album from SMITH & MYERS, his collaboration with SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers. […]
10 June 1964, On their first world tour The Beatles took a flight from Hong Kong to Australia making an unscheduled fuel stop in Darwin, where over 400 fans greeted their aircraft. The Beatles then flew on to Sydney, where they arrive in the middle of a heavy downpour. The group were required to appear […]
‘Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour’ Coming To AXS TV: New Trailer Released https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-jacks-world-detour-coming-to-axs-tv-new-trailer-released/ ‘Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour’ Coming To AXS TV: New Trailer Released AXS TV has announced that the network has acquired all three seasons of the popular reality series "Ozzy & Jack's World Detour". The series is set to join AXS TV's […]
3 June 1983, US session drummer Jim Gordon, murdered his mother by pounding her head with a hammer. A diagnosed schizophrenic, it was not until his trial in 1984 that he was properly diagnosed. Due to the fact that his attorney was unable to use the insanity defense, Gordon was sentenced to sixteen years-to-life in […]
