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Ted Gardner, who cofounded one of the biggest rock festivals in the US and managed several hugh acts, died Dec. 28, Billboard reported. He was 74 and no cause of death was given.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison of Billy Idol‘s live band have announced the third instalment of their Above Ground charity concerts.Set to take place at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles on December 20, the benefit show will feature Sex Pistols‘ sole studio album, ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ and Lou Reed‘s iconic ‘Transformer’ performed in full by an all-star band.Among those who will perform as part of the line-up are Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, Idol, Navarro’s Jane’s Addiction bandmate Perry Farrell, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and more.Funds raised will be donated to the non-profit MusiCares, with raising awareness surrounding mental health also a priority for the concert’s

Lollapalooza festival was a “super spreader” event.Lollapalooza was the first major festival to return in the US since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, and saw an estimate 385,000 people head to Chicago’s Grant Park between July 29-August 1.Festival founder Perry Farrell said last week that the festival “did the right thing” by returning in 2021 despite fears about the ongoing pandemic.Dr.

Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell has said that the festival “did the right thing” by returning in 2021.The Chicago event hosted its 30th anniversary edition over the weekend (July 29-August 1), with Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters and Post Malone taking on headline slots.

Richard Bienstock “I’m often asked, did I think it was going to be what it became?,” Perry Farrell says before adding with a laugh, “I mean, that’s ridiculous. Of course not! How could I, you know?”The Jane’s Addiction cofounder is of course speaking about his other main creative offspring, the granddaddy of all U.S.

Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction has named his own band as the most underrated of all time.In a new interview with Classic Rock, Farrell was asked who he considers the most underrated band in history, to which he answered Jane’s Addiction.“It’s because I went crazy and broke the band up at their height,” he said. “I was operating on instinct, and I just wanted to get away from those guys back then.

Starcrawler have shared their new video for ‘Goodtime Girl’, which features cameos from David Hasselhoff and Danny Trejo – you can watch the clip below.The track was first released by the LA four-piece last month, and follows on from January’s ‘Turn Over The World’ – a collaboration with Perry Farrell and Taylor Hawkins.‘Goodtime Girl’, which also features on the soundtrack to DC Comics’ Dark Nights: Death Metal, has now received the video treatment.The eerie Gilbert Trejo-directed clip features the likes of Hasselhoff and Trejo, while Queens of the Stone Age‘s Josh Homme also makes a brief appearance – you can watch it below.“When people listen to ‘Goodtime Girl,’ I want them to feel powerful,” Starcrawler’s lead singer Arrow de Wilde said

Perry Farrell has announced details of a new song with his Kind Heaven Orchestra project.The Jane’s Addiction frontman launched the new project with his wife and collaborator Etty Lau Farrell for their 2019 album ‘Kind Heaven’.New single ‘MEND’ is set to be released on May 21, and was co-written by Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who plays on the track alongside The Cars‘ Elliot Easton and David Bryan of Bon Jovi.On the song, which discusses the pain of watching a friend go through hard times, Farrell sings: “I want to be with her again in lovers clouds, my head surrounded/ That’s the only way
, I must see her again so my broken heart can mend.”He added: “I’ve tried to reach through his ribcage and examine the heart of a good friend.

Jane’s Addiction frontman, Perry Farrell, has suggested the festival may be making a comeback sooner rather than later, as a result of widespread vaccination distribution.Over the weekend, Farrell posted videos across his social media of himself holding a COVID-19 vaccination receipt, having just received the jab.“I hold in my hands my license to party!” he proclaimed. “I will see you at Lollapalooza… soon.” Watch the footage below.My heart smiled a little more this morning.

Yungblud, Billy Corgan and a number of other musicians paid tribute to David Bowie this weekend during a virtual event ahead of the fifth anniversary of the rock legend’s death.Last night (January 9), pianist Mike Garson held a livestream event called A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day featuring a variety of artists paying tribute to the late musician, who died five year’s ago today (January 10).The likes of Trent Reznor, Perry Farrell, Adam Lambert, Peter Frampton, Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, Anna Calvi and Duran Duran also took part in the livestream event – which was originally supposed to take place on Bowie’s birthday (January 8), but was postponed by a day following some logistical issues.Yungblud, who shared his performance on

Trent Reznor performed a pair of David Bowie covers this weekend to pay tribute to the rock legend ahead of the fifth anniversary of his death.Last night (January 9), pianist Mike Garson held a livestream event called A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day featuring a variety of artists paying tribute to the late musician, who died five year’s ago today (January 10).The likes of Boy George, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Perry Farrell, Peter Frampton, Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, Yungblud, Anna Calvi and Duran Duran all took part in the livestream event – which was originally supposed to take place on Bowie’s birthday (January 8), but was postponed by a day following some logistical issues.Reznor, who was joined by his wife and How To Destroy

Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell has claimed that the Los Angeles Health Department publicly sought to investigate him after he was faced with a false rumour that he had contracted AIDS.Farrell, who battled heroin addiction in the early 1990s, says the investigation began when he was performing at Glastonbury in 1993 with Porno for Pyros, the band formed in the wake of Jane’s Addiction’s initial split.“I was dating this girl (who, by the way, Robert Plant ended up dating after me – sloppy seconds from me),” Farrell told NME in a new interview.“She was my drug dealer’s daughter, but she was of age and she was a model. Very white hair, blonde hair, natural.

Perry Farrell has said that Jane’s Addiction are aiming to release new music in 2021.The band have yet to follow up their 2011 studio album ‘The Great Escape Artist’, although they have released a number of live records in recent years, as well as the standalone single ‘Another Soulmate’ in 2013.After Jane’s Addiction reunited back in August for their first public live performance in three years, Farrell was asked in a new interview with Classic Rock if a new album from the band could now emerge next year.“I wouldn’t think albums, I’d think songs,” came the reply from Farrell. “We’ve got so much Jane’s material in the can.

The Avalanches have shared the star-studded tracklist for their forthcoming new album ‘We Will Always Love You’.Set for release on December 11 via Astralwerks, the record is the follow-up to the Australian duo’s 2016 comeback album ‘Wildflower’.The Avalanches have already shared a number of songs from ‘We Will Always Love You’ this year, including the Rivers Cuomo-featuring ‘Running Red Lights’, their Jamie xx and Neneh Cherry collaboration ‘Wherever You Go’ and the title track, which features Blood Orange.The pair have today (November 18) released the full tracklist for the record, promising new collaborations with the likes of MGMT, Johnny Marr, Perry Farrell, Karen O, Mick Jones, Tricky, Kurt Vile and many more.A post shared by The

Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell has revealed how his voice box was removed and “put on a table” during spinal surgery.The 61-year-old singer successfully underwent surgery in September to have “crushed discs” removed, but admitted that the gruelling procedure was a “daunting” prospect.“It was successful. I have crushed discs in my neck, mostly from partying and leaning back my head to rip out notes and surfing and dancing around… There’s a long list,” he told Classic Rock magazine.“They had to remove my voice box and put it on a table.

Variety‘s ongoing tribute to Jerry Garcia, who died 25 years ago today at age 53, musicians, industry veterans and basketball legend Bill Walton, share their thoughts on the Grateful Dead frontman and how they honored his memory on August 9, 1995.I found the Grateful Dead, or maybe they found me. I’m not sure.

Jane's Addiction's has reunited ... for a brief set, anyway.

Jane’s Addiction have reunited to perform on Lolla2020 – this year’s virtual Lollapalooza festival, marking the first time the band has played together in three years.Taking to a remote soundstage, frontman (and Lollapalooza founder) Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Chris Chaney offered up live renditions of ‘I Would For You’ and ‘Stop!’.Watch both songs play out below:Lollapalooza’s Lolla2020 is happening now, having kicked off its four-day livestream event on Thursday July 30. The cancellation of the original event due to coronavirus was announced in June.Earlier on in the festivities, Farrell had also reunited with Porno For Pyros, who gave their first live performance in 24 years.

Chris Cornell, has paid homage to her late father and Pearl Jam with a cover of the band’s 1991 smash song, ‘Black’.15-year-old Cornell performed the cover as part of the Lollapalooza livestream, Lolla2020.She dedicated her performance to her father, who died in 2017.Watch Cornell’s performance below:In June, Lollapalooza organisers announced the 2020 event had been cancelled, revealing a livestream event would be hosted instead.From July 30 to August 2 (the original dates of the festival), Lolla2020 is streaming over 150 performances via YouTube.This includes performances from past events by Metallica, Jane’s Addiction and Run the Jewels, as well as specially-curated events.Festival founder, Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, will

If you're bummed that you can't rock out among fellow music lovers at Lollapalooza this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, rest assured knowing that you can safely enjoy the annual music festival from the comfort of your air conditioned home instead.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorThe iconic Lollapalooza music festival is morphing into a free, four night YouTube broadcast from July 30-August 2 with live performances, headlining sets from previous fests and appearances by Michelle Obama and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — in conversations with festival co-founder and Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and LL Cool J.The live music business continues to weather devastation waged by COVID-19. Social distancing has eliminated live shows and festivals, which have been rescheduled or gone virtual.