Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top Rocked Their Most Memorable Songs at VH1's Second Annual 'VH1 Rock Honors' Premiering Thursday, May 24 at 9 p

Tribute Performances by Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson, Keane, Alice In Chains and Queens Of The Stone Age with Appearances by Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins Hosted by Bam Margera

LAS VEGAS, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock royalty took the stage by storm performing songs that made a whole generation turn the volume up -- way up. Hosted by Bam Margera the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors," honored the music and influence of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top with tribute performances by Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age, Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson and Keane. Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins made special appearances as they paid tribute to the legends that influenced the sound of rock.
Taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 12, "VH1 Rock Honors," premiers Thursday, May 24 at 9PM* on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD. The show saluted the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of rock. The influence of these honorees was felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves. All ticket proceeds from the show and post party will benefit VH1 Save The Music.
"VH1 Rock Honors" on VH1.com and VH1 Mobile: VH1.com is home to all that rocks with the launch of a dedicated "VH1 Rock Honors" VSPOT channel and site that includes exclusive interviews with this year's honorees, Box Set video compilations, photo galleries, editorial commentary, original VH1 Games and select video clips from the month's on-air rock programming slate. Check it out at Rock.VH1.com.
On May 24, VSPOT will offer an all-access pass to rock fans, as VSPOT host Mark Goodman takes viewers behind the scenes with backstage footage from the show, performer, presenter and honoree interviews and select performances from the show. Sneak peek performances from the show will be made available only on VSPOT during the week of May 21 and an additional exclusive song performed by each honoree will made available only on VSPOT beginning May 24.
VH1 Mobile puts rock music into the palm of fan's hands with one-of-a-kind "VH1 Rock Honors" wallpapers, original ringtones/ringbacks from this year's honorees and performers and must-see video clips from the show.
"VH1 Rock Honors" is sponsored by Garnier(R) Fructis(R), Taco Bell(R), Toyota, Dove Deodorant, Warner Bros. Pictures Ocean's Thirteen, Sprint and Crest Whitestrips.
"VH1 Rock Honors" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim for VH1 and Greg Sills and Paul Flattery for Choe Productions.
*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik 212-846-7131
Tracy McGraw 212-846-7879
Scott Acord 310-752-8075
VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul and VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel. Connect with VH1 at http://www.VH1.com.
VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.
Mandalay Bay Events Center continues its tradition as one of the world's premier entertainment venues in the world. The 12,000-seat multi-purpose Events Center has hosted championship boxing events including De La Hoya vs. Trinidad and Vargas vs. Mosley. The Events Center also has been the home to sold-out concert audiences for such performers as Bette Midler, Kenny Chesney, Van Halen, The Eagles, Britney Spears, Andrea Bocelli and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Live televised events have included the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Finals and Brian Boitano's Skating Spectacular.


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Alice in Chains and Queens of the Stone Age Join 'VH1 Rock Honors' Lineup

Alice in Chains and Queens of the Stone Age Join 'VH1 Rock Honors' Lineup with Appearances by Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins

Performances by Honorees Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top as Well as by Tribute Artists Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson and Keane
Bam Margera Hosts 'VH1 Rock Honors' Premiering MAY 24 at 9pm on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Alice in Chains and Queens of the Stone Age join previously announced tribute artists Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson and Keane as they pay tribute to the legends who influenced the sound of rock with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors." Hosted by Bam Margera, this year's celebration will honor the music and influence of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top with special appearances by Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins. Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed.
Premiering on Thursday, May 24 at 9PM* on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD, "VH1 Rock Honors," will be taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 12. The two-hour tribute will salute the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of rock. The influence of these honorees will be felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves.
Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $175, $125 and $75, not including applicable service charges, via http://www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 877-632-7400 or 702-632-7580. They are also available in Las Vegas by going directly to the Mandalay Bay Box Office. For VIP Tickets to the show or tickets to the official after-party
benefiting the VH1 Save The Music Foundation call 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com. All ticket proceeds from the show and post party will benefit VH1 Save The Music.
Log on to http://rock.vh1.com for interactive honoree profiles, exclusive programming, show information and more. "VH1 Rock Honors" is sponsored by Garnier(R) Fructis(R), Taco Bell(R), Toyota, Dove Deodorant, Warner Bros. Pictures Ocean's Thirteen, Sprint and Crest Whitestrips.
"VH1 Rock Honors" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim for VH1 and Greg Sills and Paul Flattery for Choe Productions.
* all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 Tracy McGraw/VH1
212-846-7131 212-846-7879

Scott Acord/VH1
310-752-8075
VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul and VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel. Connect with VH1 at http://www.VH1.com.
VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.
Mandalay Bay Events Center continues its tradition as one of the world's premier entertainment venues in the world. The 12,000-seat multi-purpose Events Center has hosted championship boxing events including De La Hoya vs. Trinidad and Vargas vs. Mosley. The Events Center also has been the home to sold-out concert audiences for such performers as Bette Midler, Kenny Chesney, Van Halen, The Eagles, Britney Spears, Andrea Bocelli and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Live televised events have included the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Finals and Brian Boitano's
Skating Spectacular.


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Richards Denies Snorting Dad, Metallica: Baby Name? Outlaw Billy Joe, Rap death, Kiss passing, Fall Out Delay, tons more

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

-- A day after telling music magazine NME that he snorted his father's ashes with some blow, Keith Richards denied the story saying it was just a joke. Years ago when asked about his rumored blood transfusion in 1973, Richards "admitted" it happened only later to confess, "I was just fooling around," he admitted, years later. "I was fucking sick of answering that question." Richards enjoys messing with the press but sometimes forgets how he's percieved by the public and press (you know, the partying and such).

-- Michael and Karolina Tomaro are in court with the Swedish National Tax Board who refuse to accept the couple's application to name their six-month-old daughter Metallica (no that's not a typo). "It suits her," Karolina Tomaro, 27, said Tuesday of the name. "She's decisive and she knows what she wants." Besides the name being associated with the rock group and the word metal, Swedish authorites ruled the name as being ugly. The County Administrative Court in Goteborg ruled in favor of the couple stating that there wasn't a reason to block the use of the name and noted that there was a woman living in Sweden with Metallica for a middle name. The tax board took the case to a higher court thus making travel plans for the family difficult as they can't get a passport for the baby without an approved name.

-- Billy B. Coker, who according to authorities was shot and wounded by country singer Billy Joe Shaver, says the attack was unprovoked and at least by one witness account Shaver followed Coker out of Papa Joe's Texas Saloon in Lorena, TX last Saturday night and asked Coker "Where do you want it?" before Shaver shot him in the face. Joseph A. Turner, Shaver's attorney, says it happened otherwise as Coker was being aggressive, had a knife and followed Shaver outside the Saloon although witness statements don't say so. Shaver surrendered last Tuesday and posted $50,000 bail, he was charged with charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawfully carrying a handgun on the premises of a business with a license to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption.

-- A member of the Mexican rap group Cartel de Santa was shot and killed last weekend by accident when lead singer Eduardo Davalos de Luna shot at the group's driver, Juan Miguel Chavez. Davalos de Luna shot at Chavez injuring his leg and another shot ricocheted off the floor killing band member Ulises Nayit Buenrostro.

-- Former Kiss guitarist Mark St. John (Mark Norton) died of a brain hemorrhage earlier this week at age 51. Mark St. John replaced guitarist Vinnie Vincent in 1984, shortly thereafter he developed a form of arthritis called Reiters Syndrome. Bruce Kulick came in to cover for St. John on the Animalize tour and as the condition worsened St. John left Kiss in December 1985. St. John later formed the band White Tiger and also recorded a solo album as well as a demo with former Kiss drummer Peter Criss.

-- Due to "personal issues" Fall Out Boy announced Friday that the first few weeks of the Honda Civic Tour will be delayed with the tour beginning on 5/11 at Denver's Coors Amphitheater. According to bassist Pete Wentz the band "just wanted to give everyone a heads up, we are planning on this being the biggest and best Fall Out Boy show that we could possibly have. Unfortunately, because of some personal issues we had to delay the tour a few weeks. We want to put on the best possible show we can and know that this extra couple of weeks will give us the time to put ourselves in the right place to put on the best show we can. The shows from the earlier part of the tour will be rescheduled to the end but all tickets will be honored for all moved shows. Again we apologize. Our fans really mean the world to us and I promise the wait will be well worth it." Only the Sacramento show was canceled, tickets for that show can either be refunded or exchanged for the 6/30 Concord show.

-- The second annual VH1 Rock Honors premieres on VH1 5/24 at 9PM. Hosted by Bam Margera, honorees include Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top with Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson and Keane performing live alongside the honored artists.

-- Clear Channel has sold the following stations (52 total) to Dallas-based Gap Broadcasting: KEAN-FM, KEYJ-FM, KFGL-FM, KLSI-AM, KULL-FM and KYYW-AM/Abilene, Texas; KATP-FM, KIXZ-AM, KMML-FM, KMXJ-FM and KPRF-FM/Amarillo, Texas; KFMX-FM, KFYO-AM, KKAM-AM, KKCL-FM, KQBR-FM and KZII-FM/Lubbock, Texas; KAFX-FM, KSFA-AM, KTBQ-FM and KYKS-FM/Lufkin, Texas; KCHX-FM, KCRS-AM & FM, KFZX-FM and KMRK-FM/Midland, Texas; KKYR-FM, KMJI-FM, KOSY-AM, KPWW-FM and KYGL-FM/Texarkana, Texas; KBGE-AM, KISX-FM, KKTX-FM, KNUE-FM and KTYL-FM/Tyler, Texas; KIXS-FM, KLUB-FM and KQVT-FM/Victoria, Texas; KBZS-FM, KNIN-FM and KWFX-AM & FM/Wichita Falls, Texas; KLAW-FM, KVRW-FM and KZCD-FM/Lawton, Oklahoma; KEEL-AM, KRUF-FM, KTUX-FM, KVKI-FM, KWKH-AM and KXKS-FM/Shreveport, Louisiana.

-- "The Lost Tracks of Danzig" will be released on 5/29 with the following track list:
Disc one:
"Pain Is Like an Animal"
"When Death Had No Name"
"Angel of the Seventh Dawn"
"You Should be Dying"
"Cold, Cold Rain"
"Buick McKane"
"When Death Had No Name"
"Satan's Crucifiction"
"The Mandrake's Cry"
"White Devil Rise"
"Come to Silver (acoustic)"
"Deep"
"Warlok"

Disc two:
"Lick the Blood Off My Hands"
"Crawl Across Your Killing Floor"
"I Know Your Lie"
"Caught in My Eye"
"Cat People"
"Bound by Blood"
"Who Claims the Soulless"
"Malefical"
"Soul Eater"
"Dying Seraph"
"Lady Lucifera"
"Under Belly of the Beast"
"Unspeakable Shango Mix"


-- Partial line-up for Seattle's Bumbershoot festival on 9/1-9/3: The Shins, Wu-Tang Clan, Panic! At The Disco, Crowded House, Lupe Fiasco, Steve Earle, DeVotchKa, Devendra Banhart, Gogol Bordello, Kill Hannah, Norma Jean, Plain White T's, The Gourds, Lyrics Born, Roky Erickson & The Explosives, The Holmes Brothers, The Avett Brothers, Yungchen Lhamo, Allison Moorer, Magnolia Electric Company, The Aggrolites and many, many more to be announced! For ticket info click here.

-- A documentary titled One Nine Nine Four looks at the punk revival of the '90s and interviews bands like Green Day, Bad Religion, Lagwagon, Rancid, NOFX, and Blink-182. The film, made by Australia's Robot Academy Films, is due out in film festivals next year.

-- The Foo Fighters have re-signed a new long-term recording deal with RCA Records.

-- Whitney Houston gets child custody

-- Anti-Gay Slurs Put Radio Hosts In Dog House

-- Jackson May Sue To Stop Memorabilia Sale

-- Lennon piano to be displayed in Memphis
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