Known for hits like "The Break Up Song" and "Jeopardy", the singer and guitarist Greg Kihn passed away at the age of 75. The news was shared on his official website, revealing that he died last August 13 after losing his battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in 1949, Kihn started his musical career in 1976 and fronting his own group, The Greg Kihn Band he released 23 albums, the most recent one being 'Rekihndled' in 2017. Read the official statement about the death of Greg Kihn "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease on 8/13/24 at the age of 75. Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe. He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come." "Born on 07/10/49 in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Maryland. Greg discovered a passion for music early in life. He burst onto the scene with the release of Greg Kihn, which quickly garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. With a unique songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues and pop, his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene. Greg rose to worldwide fame in the 1980s and left an indelible mark for generations to come." "Throughout his illustrious career, Greg received a multitude of accolades, awards and recognition, celebrating his artistic contributions and unwavering dedication to his craft. As a pioneer with the legendary Beserkley Records, Greg helped write the book on revolutionary West Coast Rock and Roll. He toured the world, had hit records, and won several awards for his hit songs “Jeopardy”, “The Breakup Song”, “Remember” and “Lucky”." The statement continued: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ePSJ44Fiw "He was celebrated not only for his musical genius, but also for his ability to connect deeply with fans through powerful lyrics and unforgettable storytelling. As a former Morning Radio host for KFOX for 17 years, as well as a syndicated night time radio host across the country, Greg related to and captivated his audiences with real world issues and hysterical tales from his Rock Star escapades." "Beyond the world of music and radio, Greg was renowned as a great storyteller and novelist with 6 published novels and a multitude of short stories. He had a unique hobby of breeding rare praying mantis and he also spent time and raised money for Operation Care and Comfort. His kindness and generosity extended far beyond the stage, as he engaged in initiatives to support Operation Care and Comfort as well as other organizations. Friends and family remember him not just as a Rock Star, but as a warm-hearted individual who brought joy and inspiration to everyone he encountered." The statement continued: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43_GqFW7iYc "Greg is survived by Jay Arafiles-Kihn (Wife), Ryan Kihn (Son), Alexis Harrington-Kihn (Daughter), Samora Harrington (Son-in-Law), Nate Harrington-Kihn (Grandson), Zuri Harrington-Kihn (Grandson), Laura Otremba (Sister), Lou Otremba Jr. (Brother-in-Law), Larry Otremba (Nephew), Lou Otremba III (Nephew), Matthew Otremba (Nephew). All of whom will forever cherish the memories and moments shared with him. A private memorial celebration of his extraordinary life and legacy will take place with friends and family. A public celebration of life concert for fans and fellow musicians will be announced in the near future." "In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Greg Kihn’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association to help end Alzheimer’s Disease. Rest in peace, dear Greg. Your music, your voice, your stories, your spirit and your passion will forever echo in our hearts and inspire countless souls. "Rock Kihn Roll Forever! Special thanks to Greg’s longtime management team and friends Joel Turtle and Skyler Turtle for their continued dedication and commitment to Greg’s legacy. Eulogy Written by Skyler Turtle," the official statement said.The post Greg Kihn dies at the age of 75 appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

A few months ago, the Sex Pistols announced that they would reunite for a couple benefit shows without their vocalist John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten. This new line-up is formed by the original members Steve Jones (Guitar), Paul Cook (Drums) and bassist Glen Matlock. They will be accompanied by the singer Frank Carter (Gallows, Pure Love, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes). The shows happened last August 13 and 14 in support of the campaign “God Save The Venue”. The campaign was created in order to save Bush Hall, a small club located in London, which was built in 1904 and was the birthplace of many independent bands over the decades. Watch the Sex Pistols performing with singer Frank Carter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVx4IEkqCqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJxoDmo6V8g&pp=ygUQc2V4IHBpc3RvbHMgMjAyNA%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR2fNZ6dsbE&pp=ygUQc2V4IHBpc3RvbHMgMjAyNA%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTNQNwLD5M0&pp=ygUQc2V4IHBpc3RvbHMgMjAyNA%3D%3D In an interview with The Sun, the drummer Paul Cook talked about the shows. “We’re going to be playing Pistols numbers cause they need support and they need the money. We thought it would be a great way to stop it going under. “This is my local venue. I grew up in Shepherd’s Bush and I still live around here. It would be a real shame to see it disappear and we want to keep it going. So everyone get down to the gig!” Paul Cook said. Setlist Holidays in the Sun Seventeen New York Pretty Vacant Bodies Did You No Wrong Liar God Save the Queen Submission Satellite No Feelings E.M.I. Problems No Fun (The Stooges cover) Anarchy in the U.K. Why John Lydon wasn't part of the Pistols reunion It is known that the relationship between them and Lydon was never easy. And of course, the singer was not happy at all when Jones partnered with FX to make the 2022 TV show “Pistol”, which told the band’s story from his point of view. He even sued the band at the time trying to prevent that the songs of the band were used on the show. But he lost the legal battle and the show was released with the original tracks.The post Watch the Sex Pistols perform benefit shows with new singer appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

Kiss was formed by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss in New York City back in 1973 and each member created their own character, which were: the demon, the catman, the spaceman and starchild. Although each one of them say they created their own makeup, the guitarist Ace Frehley said in an interview with Guitar Tales Podcast (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar), that he actually gave Stanley the idea to use a star, instead of a circle in his eye. Ace Frehley says he helped Paul Stanley to create his make-up "Very few people know this, and he'll probably deny it. But when we were playing the Daisy in Long Island, it was a club where we developed our makeup, he was he had white face on with the red lipstick. He used to have a circle around his eye like the dog from 'The Little Rascals'". "And I had developed the silver stars, which I was really happy with. And Gene's makeup was coming along great. Peter needed a little help. But I said to Paul one night, 'Instead of the circle, why don't you put a star?' He tried it out. He liked it, but he never gave me credit. I've never heard him mention that story in an interview. He'd probably deny it if somebody brought it up to him today. He has an ego the size of (Manhattan)." He continued: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzUCUKLBS0Q&pp=ygUEa2lzcw%3D%3D "Those guys don't seem really happy to me. Go on the internet and see how many pictures you can find or videos of Paul Stanley cracking up. There isn't a lot, but there's dozens of me. I try to hang out and do the things that make me happy. My father always said to me, 'Look, if you don't have something good to say about somebody, don't say anything.' Whereas Paul and Gene are constantly… not only hitting on me and Peter. But even other guys in other bands. And it's unnecessary," Ace Frehley said. Ace Frehley was part of Kiss from 1973 to 1982 and from 1996 to 2002. In the late 80s he released two studio albums with his band Frehley's Comet and as a solo act he already released 8 studio albums, the most recent one being "10,000 volts" (2024).The post Ace Frehley says he helped Paul Stanley to create his make-up appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

Mötley Crüe started their reunion tour in 2022 and are on the road since then, but since 2023 with the guitarist John 5, who replaced the original guitar player Mick Mars. They recently released their first song with him, which "Dogs of War" and in an interview with Eddie Trunk (Transcribed by Blabbermouth) the guitarist said that they will release a new really soon. He also talked about changes in the setlist, since it was always the same one the previous years. John 5 talks about changes to Mötley Crüe's setlist and new songs "Yeah (New music), actually, that's gonna be coming very soon. Actually, coming very, very soon. There's gonna be some announcements coming up very soon, and I can't really spill the beans now, but it is coming, baby. It is coming. It's so cool. It reminds me of… It's just like a little old Aerosmith. I don't know. It's just that Mötley cool riff. And Nikki is just amazing with that melody and all that stuff. He's just incredible with those lyrics and melodies. So I'm really excited for the song to come out. I think people are going to super, super dig it," John 5 said. He continued talking about the concert setlists: "Oh my god, yeah (I suggest other songs). I do that all the time. And it's cool. We're doing 'On With The Show' now, and I love'On With The Show'. It's so cool. But, yeah, I'm saying things all the time, like, 'Ten Seconds To Love' or 'Bastard' or anything like that, man. It's so important to me. I love those songs. I love all those songs, all the records," John 5 said. Next Mötley Crüe tour dates August 17 - Thackerville, OK 29 – Minnesota State Fair – Saint Paul, MN, United States 31 - Uncasville, CT September 26 - Hollywood, FL 28 – Louder Than Life 2024 – Louisville, KY, United States October 13 – Aftershock 2024 – Sacramento, CA, United States https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bCAizfzcgI&pp=ygULZG9ncyBvZiB3YXI%3DThe post John 5 talks about changes to Mötley Crüe’s setlist and new songs appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ozzy Osbourne. That line-up was together for eleven years until the vocalist was fired by the group in 1979, as he was no longer committed to the band and was facing many substance abuse issues. Ozzy was "rescued" by Sharon Osbourne who became his manager and then wife, launching a successful solo career, which had the crucial help of the late legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads. He played on Ozzy's first two solo albums "Blizzard Of Ozz" (1980) and "Diary of a Madman" (1981). But before that he had obviously worked with Tony Iommi, one of the most influential guitar players in history: Tony Iommi. But what is Iommi's opinion on Ozzy's solo work with Randy Rhoads? Tony Iommi's opinion on Ozzy's work with Randy Rhoads Over the decades Iommi talked about Randy Rhoads a few times, one of the first times was in 1984 in an interview with Steve Newton (Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage). "I think he (Ozzy) has done some good stuff, I really do." Then he was asked if he enjoyed Randy Rhoads' guitar playing and he said: "Yeah, he is a good player. I hadn't actually heard him in person but I just heard him from what I'd heard on the radio, you know." Back in 2021, Iommi also talked about Rhoads in an interview with Eddie Trunk. “Good, yeah, he’s a good player. I didn’t really sit down and study Ozzy’s albums because I took concern with what we were doing. But when I would hear it on the radio, yeah, he’s a great player, really great player. But then again, before that, I’d heard Eddie Van Halen, so, great player. Randy was a young lad, and brilliant,” Tony Iommi said. During the same conversation, Iommi said that Ozzy leaving Sabbath was the best thing for everyone. Because the singer started a really successful solo career and Sabbath was forced to work well again and they've managed to do that with Ronnie James Dio, for example. So "people have got two bands for the price of one, really". Ozzy Osbourne said that Tony Iommi was the best guitarist he played with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3LvhdFEOqs&pp=ygUPb3p6eSBtciBjcm93bGV5 Although Randy Rhoads was an incredible guitarist and was crucial to launch Ozzy's solo career, the singer said in an interview on his new podcast “The Madhouse Chronicles“ in 2024, that Iommi was the best guitar player he performed with. “That’s the thing about a band like Black Sabbath: we came from the streets and we knew our stuff. Tony Iommi was, and is, the best fucking guitar player I’ve ever played with.” “It’s like the Beatles, they wouldn’t have been the same if any one of them had played (in another band). Or the Rolling Stones if Mick Jagger left.” “I’ve played (Sabbath songs) ‘Paranoid’, ‘Children Of The Grave’ and ‘War Pigs’ (with other guitarists). They do the notes, but it’s not the same! (Although American players) play too fast, Tony Iommi, for whatever reason, is fucking great,” Ozzy Osbourne said. Iommi is the only member of Black Sabbath who was part of all the albums the group released over the decades. He kept the band alive when Ozzy, Geezer and Bill were no longer part of it. Randy Rhoads tragically passed away in 1982 at the age of 25 in a plane crash.The post Tony Iommi’s opinion on Ozzy’s work with Randy Rhoads appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

Dr. McCullough Responds on American Sunrise Dr. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH August 14, 2024 Dr. Gina Loudon recently disclosed having surgery and signing a consent for blood transfusion if needed during or after the operation. She had concerns over COVID-19 vaccinated blood donors contributing mRNA and Spike protein to the blood supply. Castruita et al have found circulating mRNA in blood for at least 28 days in a minority of recipients. Brogna and colleagues have demonstrated that Spike protein is measurable in blood for at least 6 months in half of recipients. The lifespan of a red blood cell in the body is about 120 days. According to Red Cross Blood Services, packed red blood cells (PRBCs) can be stored in special refrigerators for up to 42 days, depending on the type of anticoagulant used. Ng et al, have reported that blood older than 30 days can have problems and has been associated with increased mortality after transfusion. For these reasons, it is important to understand that blood being used today would only be put at risk with a freshly vaccinated donor. According to the CDC, for calendar year 2024 through April, 27, only 4,237,676 adult Americans have taken a COVID-19 shot, representing 1.6% of the adult population. Only 3% of the eligible population donates blood in a year. Thus at most,

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