Saturday, December 19, 2009

John Frusciante Officially Leaves The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Today on December 19 2009, John Frusciante, guitarst for the Red Hot Chili Peppers offically left the band; confirming rumors spread over the internet. However there was no anger or words traded. Frusciante's relase was on good terms and the rest of the band supported him on his choice.

He had this to say about his departure:

"To put it simply, my musical interests have led me in a different direction. Upon rejoining, and throughout my time in the band, I was very excited about exploring the musical possibilities inherent in a rock band, and doing so with those people in particular. A couple of years ago, I began to feel that same excitement again, but this time it was about making a different kind of music, alone, and being my own engineer. I really love the band and what we did. I understand and value that my work with them means a lot to many people, but I have to follow my interests".


In my opinion, im am neither angry or too surprised over this. John has said that he enjoyed makeing his own music many times before in his carreer with RHCP, and he made his own music in the Two and a Half year Hiatus that the band was in from 2007-mid 2009.

The Only thing that suprised me was that he left during the slated recording for their album set to be relaed in mid 2010. This will surely set back album preduction by a a lot.

As for Frusciante returning to the band, that seems to be unclear; but if he does decide to return, he will be welcomed with open arms.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Lenny Kravitz not joining Aerosmith

There were many rumors curculateing around that Lenny Kravitz was suposed to replace Steven Tyler after Tyler left to do his own sideproject. Kravitz's friendship with Tyler prevents him from accepting the role if it was offered. Altough he was flatered that Aerosmith wanted him to be thier frontman he declined by saying
“As much as I am flattered that Aerosmith’s camp would consider me to front the band, Steven Tyler is a family friend, and no voice could ever take the place of his,” Kravitz wrote. “I hope the band stays together. They are classic.”

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Recovering after Tour Bus Crash

This past sunday, Weezer was touring when their bus skided off the road and landed in a ditch. They were continueing thier tour for thier new album "Raditude".
The bus apparently slipped on a large patch of ice after a light snow storm passed through before. They were heading from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Boston, Mass.
Cuomo was brought to St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, New York where he is said to be improveing. He is suffering from many injuries including Lacerations, a cut on his spleen, and a small puncture in his lung, all of which, are healing nicely. There was a concern that he would have to undergo surgery for a collapsed lung but it is no longer needed. He will remain in the hospital for another 3-4 weeks.

Bruce Springsteen Receives Kenedy center award

Bruce Springsteen was honored with the Kenedy Center Award for his positive contributions to American soceity. The Boss was given the award from the president of the United States, Barrack Obama.

Monday, December 7, 2009

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