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by Venus Flytrap
Fri Sep 05, 2025 2:42 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Great musicians, lousy band
Replies: 34
Views: 1394

Re: Great musicians, lousy band

Chickenfoot
by Venus Flytrap
Mon Sep 01, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: <band> would have been huge if <member> didn't die
Replies: 54
Views: 2541

Re: <band> would have been huge if <member> didn't die

Eddie & the Cruisers. Well, he didn't technically die. Eddie faked his death and became a construction worker in Canada under a new name. But had they kept recording.....
by Venus Flytrap
Sun Aug 17, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Dana Strum recounts Ozzy/Randy audition
Replies: 9
Views: 1206

Dana Strum recounts Ozzy/Randy audition

Ozzy was so wasted that whenever he tells the story it's a little different each time. Dana tells it with such detail and a spot on Ozzy impression you just picture it all as he's telling it. He adds everything leading up to it too. It's a fun video. Just stumbled across it. https://www.youtube.com/...
by Venus Flytrap
Tue Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Howard Stern Show 'to be canceled' after nearly 20 years on SiriusXM
Replies: 60
Views: 5547

Re: Howard Stern Show 'to be canceled' after nearly 20 years on SiriusXM

I listen to Stern regularly. I still like the show but he's been cutting his work in increments that this feels like the natural next step. He went from 5 to 4 to 3 days a week. Then he added countless week long breaks throughout the year. Then he started taking the entire summer off in addition to ...
by Venus Flytrap
Mon Aug 04, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: RIP ... WKRP in Cincinnati star Loni Anderson, Dead at 79
Replies: 35
Views: 2749

Re: RIP ... WKRP in Cincinnati star Loni Anderson, Dead at 79

Don't worry, ol' Venus Flytrap is still here rockin' the overnights with you all.
by Venus Flytrap
Mon Aug 04, 2025 3:22 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Jesus Vince
Replies: 23
Views: 1716

Re: Jesus Vince

We're getting close to the "tapes" phase of Artists who Shouldn't Be Out There Syndrome.
by Venus Flytrap
Fri Jul 25, 2025 2:47 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Trailer: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Replies: 8
Views: 706

Re: Trailer: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

I'm a little concerned about it. First, sequels to comedies more often than not fall flat. Second, all these cameos make it feel like that HBO show Entourage. Now the first one had cameos too but they played characters, not themselves which are usually stiff and cringy. Also, as stated above, you wa...
by Venus Flytrap
Thu Jul 24, 2025 4:35 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: John Waite Full Complete Concert Show Set Treasure Island Casino Minnesota June 19 2025
Replies: 10
Views: 817

Re: John Waite Full Complete Concert Show Set Treasure Island Casino Minnesota June 19 2025

When I saw Bryan Adams in '04 he pulled that rearrangement shit too. Only 3-4 songs were hits done in original version. Rest of show (headline) was hits done in new arrangements and a bunch of songs no one cared about. Funny thing is the following year he went out with Lep and he got his shit togeth...
by Venus Flytrap
Wed Jun 25, 2025 5:33 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Revisiting Def Leppard’s Adrenalize
Replies: 56
Views: 3628

Re: Revisiting Def Leppard’s Adrenalize

I don’t think Steve had a behavior problem like Pete though, he was a nice guy and got a long with the others even when he was going too far with his addictions. Yeah Steve by most accounts was an affable guy regardless of his condition. Also he could still play. Yes he'd get the shakes when going ...
by Venus Flytrap
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:46 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: What were your initial thoughts on Bad English?
Replies: 28
Views: 1861

Re: What were your initial thoughts on Bad English?

I remember thinking "Hold on, John Waite rejected Open Arms(minus lyrics) from Cain while they were in the Babys because it was 'too syrupy' but he was cool with When I See You Smile?"
by Venus Flytrap
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:19 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Revisiting Def Leppard’s Adrenalize
Replies: 56
Views: 3628

Re: Revisiting Def Leppard’s Adrenalize

Couldn't wait for the album to come out. I was kinda disappointed. Hysteria went up to the rock/pop line in the sand without crossing over it for me. Adrenalize did an Olympic long jump over that line. It's not bad but with the anticipation as the Hysteria follow-up it was just ok. Agree in Tear It ...
by Venus Flytrap
Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:03 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Musicians replacing OG members and becoming full members
Replies: 30
Views: 2829

Re: Musicians replacing OG members and becoming full members

The bass player singer in Little River Band. Then he was last man standing and when 2 of the OG's wanted back in he said fuck you I own it all now and I'm paying scabs.
Christine, Stevie, Lindsey in FM.
Felder in the Eagles. Until Don and Glenn said fuck that when Hell Freezes Over tour started.
by Venus Flytrap
Wed Jun 11, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: RIP Brian Wilson
Replies: 42
Views: 4013

Re: RIP Brian Wilson

A little story from Alice Cooper about when Brian Wilson met John Lennon...again. “I was sitting backstage after the 1974 Grammys with Bernie Taupin (Elton John’s lyricist) and John Lennon. This was when Brian was really having some mental issues. During the course of the conversation, I kept seeing...
by Venus Flytrap
Wed Jun 11, 2025 3:37 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Robbin Crosby
Replies: 34
Views: 3700

Re: Robbin Crosby

When he was in the hospital wasn't a fan basically the only one visiting him and bringing him stuff? Thought the guy wrote something that was linked here.
by Venus Flytrap
Tue May 20, 2025 3:18 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: This is the music video that started it all for me...
Replies: 38
Views: 2746

Re: This is the music video that started it all for me...

Def Lep's "Photograph" for me. I'd be playing in my room and my babysitter would have MTV on. As soon as that opening riff kicked in I'd come flying over the couch and slide in front of the tv. I was 9, 10. Then I'd stay up on Friday night to watch them battle Duran Duran on Friday Night V...
by Venus Flytrap
Sun May 11, 2025 8:06 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Lou Gramm almost as sad as watching Frankie Valli
Replies: 4
Views: 772

Re: Lou Gramm almost as sad as watching Frankie Valli

Lou is a shadow of his former self, granted, but at least his performance is honest. Valli is a fraud lip syncing up there and doing a terrible job of it. His lips barely move.
by Venus Flytrap
Sun Apr 27, 2025 5:22 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Did not know this about Jimmy Page and Black Crowes
Replies: 8
Views: 1167

Re: Did not know this about Jimmy Page and Black Crowes

According to Steve Gorman's book, Jimmy was so pleased with playing with the Crows that he asked Rich Robinson about them making an album together and Rich's answer was basically "Nah, we're good."
by Venus Flytrap
Wed Apr 23, 2025 12:53 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Bryan Adams Fall North American tour
Replies: 15
Views: 1442

Bryan Adams Fall North American tour

Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo open on the US dates. Arenas seem kinda ambitious but we'll see. Thu Sep 11 – Kamloops, BC – Sandman Centre* Fri Sep 12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena* Sat Sep 13 – Victoria, BC – Save On Foods Memorial Centre* Tue Sep 23 – Prince George, BC – CN Centre* Wed Sep 24 – K...
by Venus Flytrap
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:20 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: The performance that got Zak Starkey fired from The Who after 29 years
Replies: 29
Views: 2982

Re: The performance that got Zak Starkey fired from The Who after 29 years

First, Zak should have told them to fuck off when they asked him back. Second ,ok if he says "I'll come back," fine. That statement from Pete wouldn't cut it for me with that all sides were at fault bullshit. I'd want a public apology from Roger.
by Venus Flytrap
Mon Apr 14, 2025 3:12 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Benson Boone - Bohemian Rhapsody @ Cochella
Replies: 17
Views: 1679

Re: Benson Boone - Bohemian Rhapsody @ Cochella

He went all out for the performance. I'll give him that with the full chorus and the Queen '81(i believe) tour lighting.
by Venus Flytrap
Fri Mar 28, 2025 3:10 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Hansen skipping Foreigner Canadian tour
Replies: 27
Views: 2555

Re: Hansen skipping Foreigner Canadian tour

When I first saw this I though Foreigner has sunk so low that the band Hansen declined to open for them.
by Venus Flytrap
Tue Mar 25, 2025 3:21 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Music videos ruined by extra overdubbed sound
Replies: 30
Views: 2679

Re: Music videos ruined by extra overdubbed sound

Dennis DeYoung's "Desert Moon" where his friend is talking to him about his ex leaving town in the middle of the song.
by Venus Flytrap
Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:04 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Rock stars that died driving like an asshole
Replies: 40
Views: 5609

Re: Rock stars that died driving like an asshole

If I remember my Behind the Music correctly, Jan from Jan & Dean drove straight into a parked truck near Dead Man's Curve in California. The spot they had a song by the same name.
by Venus Flytrap
Tue Mar 18, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Def Leppard! Bret Michaels..Mr POISON! The Struts(piss break) and Extreme going on tour! 7 towns!
Replies: 18
Views: 2297

Re: Def Leppard! Bret Michaels..Mr POISON! The Struts(piss break) and Extreme going on tour! 7 towns!

They're not all playing together. They're just rotating openers for 7 shows. Bert is opening in Arkansas, Birmingham, Saratoga Springs and Albuquerque. Struts are opening in Maine and Bethel. Extreme are opening in Virginia Beach.
by Venus Flytrap
Sun Mar 02, 2025 1:56 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Last member of Badfinger dead
Replies: 0
Views: 903

Last member of Badfinger dead

Joey Molland, the guitarist who was the last surviving member of Badfinger’s classic lineup, has died. He was 77. Molland died on Saturday, March 1, after battling multiple health issues in recent months, according to statements posted on the band’s official Facebook page and on Molland’s Instagram ...
by Venus Flytrap
Thu Feb 27, 2025 3:57 am
Forum: Sludge Lounge
Topic: Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead
Replies: 5
Views: 2119

Re: Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead

Sounds like carbon monoxide.
by Venus Flytrap
Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:52 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Nikki Sixx songwriting
Replies: 30
Views: 3496

Nikki Sixx songwriting

I'm not a musician so I'm a little puzzled how he does this. All evidence says he can't play for shit. Their first producer said he sucked when he first heard him and he hasn't been playing live for like 20 years now. He's been their main songwriter though. So how can someone write music when they c...