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Why Steve Stevens Refused Offer to Join David Lee Roth’s Band

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Why Steve Stevens Refused Offer to Join David Lee Roth’s Band

Steve Stevens revealed he'd had artistic, spiritual and physical reasons for refusing to join David Lee Roth's solo band after the singer left Van Halen in 1985.Stevens, Billy Idol's longtime guitarist, had already built up a friendship with Eddie Van Halen, which was one argument against taking part in Roth's project.In a recent interview with Guitar World, Stevens explained what else he felt was stacked up against the move.READ MORE: Steve […]

todayDecember 14, 2024

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to Tour as SatchVai Band

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to Tour as SatchVai Band

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have announced joint appearances as the SachVai Band, with another studio collaboration to follow. The Surfing with the Hydra Tour kicks off next summer, with more dates to come. They've shared stages together – notably as part of the G3 tours – but never in a stand-alone group. See a complete list of announced dates below. Presales are set to begin later this week."I'm so […]

todayDecember 9, 2024

Steve Vai Says ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Reunion Was One Chord Away

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Steve Vai Says ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Reunion Was One Chord Away

Steve Vai says he came within an instant of performing with the rest of David Lee Roth’s original solo band at a club show in 2015. In fact, he had to fight the urge to hit the first notes.Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette from the former Van Halen frontman’s debut solo album Eat ‘Em and Smile were gathered at the Lucky Strike bowling club in Los Angeles after […]

todayDecember 2, 2024

Yes’ Steve Howe Issues Strong Denial of Copyright Infringement

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Yes’ Steve Howe Issues Strong Denial of Copyright Infringement

Steve Howe has issued a strong denial against the claim of copyright infringement recently brought against him.The Yes guitarist was named in court papers regarding the song “Dare to Know” from the band’s 2021 album The Quest. The lawsuit was brought by former band collaborator Riz Story, who said “Dare to Know” was a rip-off of his 2012 work “Reunion.”Yes singer Jon Davison, a lifelong friend of Story, previously issued […]

todayNovember 21, 2024 7

Steve Perry’s New Song Is a Duet With His Late Father

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Steve Perry’s New Song Is a Duet With His Late Father

An emotional high point from Steve Perry's new expanded edition of The Season finds the former Journey frontman singing a duet with his late dad. He's now released an inventive video for "Call Me Irresponsible," seen below. The song was constructed after Perry stumbled upon a touching gift from long ago."My father, Ray Perry, was a singer and when I was a child he would sing to me at bedtime," […]

todayNovember 21, 2024

Steve Jones Thought the Name Sex Pistols ‘Sounded Fruity’

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Steve Jones Thought the Name Sex Pistols ‘Sounded Fruity’

Steve Jones has never been afraid to share his opinion, even regarding his famous band.During a recent appearance on the Rockonteurs podcast, the guitarist revealed he was never on board with the Sex Pistols’ name.“I actually didn't like the name Sex Pistols,” Jones confessed. “I thought it sounded fruity to me.”Despite his reservations about the moniker, the guitarist reluctantly accepted the Sex Pistols name. He credited the band’s manager, Malcolm […]

todayNovember 14, 2024

Steve Jones Says He Hasn’t Spoken to Johnny Rotten in 16 Years

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Steve Jones Says He Hasn’t Spoken to Johnny Rotten in 16 Years

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones says he hasn’t spoken to his former bandmate John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) for well over a decade.“I haven't spoken to him in years,” Jones admitted during a recent appearance on the Rockonteurs podcast. “2008 was the last time I spoke to him. We did 30 shows around Europe. We did a bunch of festivals and all that, Japan, Australia. We ended up at Hammersmith […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 3

Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on ‘Beat It’

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Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on ‘Beat It’

Steve Lukather recalled how Quincy Jones stopped him from turning “Beat It” into a heavy metal song – even though the late producer wasn’t even there at the time.The Toto guitarist and session veteran hailed Jones’ ability to operate like a movie director, guiding his chosen musicians to bring the best out of everyone in pursuit of a great song.In a recent interview with The Guardian, Lukather recalled that he'd listened […]

todayNovember 10, 2024 2

Steve Porcaro Details Toto’s ‘Really Traumatic’ Singer Change

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Steve Porcaro Details Toto’s ‘Really Traumatic’ Singer Change

At the height of their fame, Toto was forced to fire their lead singer -- a decision that cofounder Steve Porcaro describes today as "really traumatic."Though 1982’s Toto IV had put the band in a new stratosphere of commercial success, things were strained behind the scenes, most notably with frontman Bobby Kimball, who was in the grips of substance abuse.“It was the usual stuff in the early ‘80, to be honest […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 1

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