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Nickelback's Hometown Took Down the Signs Celebrating Them, Over "Safety Concerns"

 

 

Nickelback formed 28 years ago in the small town of Hanna, Alberta, Canada.  The town was proud . . . and had signs BOASTING about it . . . but now, they're gone.  And no, it's not because they're embarrassed.

 

 

For the past 20 years, the three highway entrances into Hanna had signs that said, "Hanna welcomes you."  And "Proud to be the home of Nickelback."

 

 

But they removed them in May because they've become a "safety risk." 

 

The mayor says too many Nickelback fans were stopping on the side of the highway to take photos or selfies with the sign, and it caused congestion and other problems. 

 

 

They'll be replaced with signs that don't mention Nickelback.

 

The Nickelback signs aren't being thrown out.  One is going to the town's museum, and another will be kept at the visitor information center.

 

 

The third is being given to a restaurant in Montana.  It isn't random.  The place is owned by former NHL star Lanny McDonald, who is also from Hanna.  His was changed to:  "Home of Nickelback and Lanny McDonald."

 

 

The town is also getting a new, electronic sign, which will say, "Home of Nickelback."  It'll be installed in a "safe location," away from the highway.

 

 

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Chad Kroeger Stops Nickelback Show Due To Vocal Issues.

Nickelback already receives a lot of criticism from rock fans, and last week they had another troubling moment. Lead singer Chad Kroeger stopped a Missouri show mid-song due to vocal problems. A disappointed Kroeger admitted he was struggling before the band continued with a shorter set.

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Watch Carrie Underwood Rocking Hard While Opening for Guns N' Roses

 

 

Carrie Underwood opened for Guns N' Roses on Saturday in Canada.  Fans were treated to a mix of her hits, plus covers of some iconic rock songs.  Several videos of her performance have been making rounds.

 

 

She did a great cover of the Heart classic "Alone."  And she let loose on Motörhead's"Ace of Spades." 

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A celebration of Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister in Germany included the enshrinement of his ashes at Lemmy's Bar.  He passed away in 2015.

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Wolfgang Van Halen Praises Dave Grohl As His Rock Idol 

Wolfgang Van Halen Praises Dave Grohl As His Rock Idol: You might think that being the son of a rock legend, Wolfgang Van Halen might list his father- Eddie Van Halen- as his idol. And you would be wrong. In a recent interview with the BBC, the younger Van Halen named Dave Grohl as the man he admires most. "I've chosen Dave Grohl because he just inspires me infinitely — in songwriting and capability as a musician,” said Wolfgang. “It's how I mirror a lot of my experience, so where I've come from and what I've tried to do myself. So he's just everything I aspire to be." The Mammoth WVH frontman and Grohl have had a number of opportunities to work together, including at the tribute show to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins last year.

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Wacken Open Air Already Names Some Bands For 2024: 

Dang, that was quick. The dust hasn’t even settled in Wacken, Germany, but the annual rock event Wacken Open Air Festival has already announced 33 bands and artists scheduled to appear next year. Leading the current pack are home-grown rock group Scorpions, Swedish metal rockers Amon Amarth and power metal band Blind Guardian. Next year’s event is set for July 31st – August 3rd in a small town of 2,000 people. Tickets drop this Sunday, August 6th.

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From: Bryan Guevara 

Everlong but like you've never heard before

 

Brother Rod,

I found this random video and immediately thought of you! I hope this makes it through the sea of emails you get and hopefully enjoy it as much as I did!

YOUR biggest fan, Bryan

Aqua's "Barbie Girl," in the Style of The Killers

 

 

A YouTuber wondered what the song "Barbie Girl" by Aqua would sound like if done by The Killers.  She wrote the score, hired musicians, and filmed a music video of the finished product at World of Barbie in Santa Monica, California.

 

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