KZ QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/19/18

Aerosmith and David Bowie have been added to the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Many of Trader Joe’s product names seem to have five syllables – Try singing themto the tune of the Beatles song “Eleanor Rigby” Eric Clapton talks about terrible comments and the most shameful part of his life in the 12 Bars documentary. Bon Jovi will be inducted into the Rock Hall by Howard…MORE

KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/15/18

Paul Rodgers is releasing a recording from his 2017 Free Spirit Tour this spring. Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted covered Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World” with his Chophouse Band in Florida. Talking Heads fans: David Byrne‘s ‘Reasons to Be Cheerful’ lecture at New York’s New School is now posted on YouTube: With the working title: “Project Dead Guys”, Ann Wilson is recording an albumof songs by Leonard…MORE

KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/9/18

  Queen will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy at a special ceremony this summer.   Joe Perry says he’d like to make some new music with Aerosmith before they hit the road later this year. David Byrne will make Talking Heads fans happy when he releases ‘American Utopia,’ his first album in 14 years on March 9th. The Coachella Festival won’t…MORE

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Former Kiss Drummer Peter Criss Announces First Solo Album Since 2007

Former Kiss Drummer Peter Criss Announces First Solo Album Since 2007

Kiss drummer Peter Criss has announced the upcoming release of his new solo album this fall, marking his first record since 2007’s One for All. “I want to let the Kiss Army and all my rock fans know that my new ‘rock’ album will be coming out this fall,” Criss shared with Rolling Stone. “I’ve…

Kirk Hammett Says Metallica Wants To Play Las Vegas Sphere

Kirk Hammett Says Metallica Wants To Play Las Vegas Sphere

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett expressed the band’s eagerness to perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. When asked if the metal legends would consider playing a residency at the state-of-the-art venue, Hammett enthusiastically responded: “Oh, heck, yeah! That’s a great example of how venues are changing. That’s using…

LAPD Shares Video Of Shooting Altercation Involving Jillian Lauren, Wife Of Weezer Bassist

LAPD Shares Video Of Shooting Altercation Involving Jillian Lauren, Wife Of Weezer Bassist

Los Angeles police have released video footage of the shooting involving author Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner, during a tumultuous backyard confrontation in Eagle Rock on April 8. Lauren sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, where she emerged with a gun as authorities searched the area for suspects involved in…