Onstage Rock Star Wipeouts: Watch Vince Neil and Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Go Down
We have two rock star WIPEOUTS to cover today . . . and they're both pretty epic.
Vince Neil face-planted during Motley Crue's gig in Atlantic City on Friday. They were just starting "Wild Side" when he went down, but he was able to compose himself by the time he had to start singing.
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(WARNING: You can watch several videos here. The longer one from Facebook contains profanity.)
Meanwhile, Pearl Jam kicked off their tour in Vancouver on Saturday, and it seems like maybe guitarist Mike McCready hadn't familiarized himself with the stage layout . . . because he FELL OFF IT during "Porch."
But he kept on jamming . . . and after a roadie helped him back up, he went on with the show.
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(WARNING: Once again, the longer video contains profanity.)
Twenty-one Pilots Announce "CLANCY" Global Listening Parties.
Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty-One Pilots have partnered with independent record stores and various venues to host global listening parties for their highly anticipated forthcoming album “Clancy.” Over 200 stores globally will be hosting fans to listen to the album in its entirety up to a week before its release date on May 24th via Fueled By Ramen. Fans who come to the events will also be gifted tons of exclusive merch, including wristbands and posters. Twenty One Pilots will continue celebrating the release of the new album with “The Clancy World Tour,” their biggest headline tour ever, traversing North America through the fall followed by dates in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the UK.
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The Greatest Power Ballads in Rock, Ranked
UltimateClassicRock.com ranked the 50 greatest power ballads in rock history.
Here are the Top 20:
1. "Purple Rain", Prince
2. "Alone", Heart
3. "November Rain", Guns N' Roses
4. "Don't Stop Believin'", Journey
5. "I Want to Know What Love Is", Foreigner
6. "Home Sweet Home", Motley Crue
7. "Dream On", Aerosmith
8. "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", Meat Loaf
9. "Sister Christian", Night Ranger
10. "Heaven", Bryan Adams
11. "Keep on Loving You", REO Speedwagon
12. "Faithfully", Journey
13. "Broken Wings", Mr. Mister
14. "Heaven", Warrant
15. "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Bonnie Tyler
16. "More Than a Feeling", Boston
17. "Open Arms", Journey
18. "Against All Odds", Phil Collins
19. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", Poison
20. "Wind of Change", Scorpions
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Richie Sambora Says Bon Jovi Doc is Strictly "His Perspective"
Richie Sambora, the former guitarist of Bon Jovi, has shared his thoughts on the new Hulu docuseries "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story," which premiered on April 26th. Sambora, 64, recently stepped out for the first time since the docuseries was released to headline the 11th Annual Unbridled Eve Kentucky Derby Gala at The Galt House Hotel, where he auctioned off a guitar for charity. Following his performance, Sambora spoke with “PEOPLE,” stating that he felt the series did not tell his story but rather that of his former bandmate, Jon Bon Jovi. Sambora acknowledged the project, which features interviews with him and other former and current Bon Jovi members, is Jon's perspective, and he has a different viewpoint.
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George Strait's 31st Album Is on the Way
George Strait's 31st album is on the way. It's called "Cowboys and Dreamers," but he didn't say when it's coming out. He made the announcement during his show Saturday at the Indianapolis Colts' stadium. George performed a few of the new songs, including one with Chris Stapleton.
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