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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Since it has been a while we will lead off with - Queensryche News!

Once Geoff Tate's final tour as "Queensryche" ends he will officially rename his band 'Operation: Mindcrime'
I seem to remember Geoff on That Metal Show a season or two ago talking about some of his new music and how it sounded different - but he sure seems to be living in the past.
10 Johnny Winter facts you didn't know. Including 'Johnny and Edgar Autumn' in DC comics Jonah Hex.
In one of the more plausible rock conspiracy theories Terry Rawlings has released an update of his book 'Who Killed Christopher Robin?' concerning the death, and possible murder, of Brian Jones.
Mark Slaughter is releasing a solo album!!! Said no one I know......

Tim Alexander, drummer for Primus (and a few other bands), recently suffered a heart attack and yesterday had successful open heart surgery. A full recovery is expected. Good for Herb!
A tree planted in 2004 in Griffith Park in L.A. in memoriam of George Harrison has died as a result of insect infestation. Wait for it - yes it was beetles.
So Kerri Kasem filed a restraining order to keep Casey's body in Washington state for an autopsy - BUT - his second wife Jean had already had the body moved to Canada. Geez....
So I don't have tickets to any shows until November - that will have to be rectified soon.
Barring significant music news - See you next week!

So that makes two "final tours" I have seen this year.
Motley Crue certainly put on a show - but the acoustics at Starplex just plain suck when compared to newer venues in the area - mainly Nokia and HOB. It is certainly going to influence my decisions about attending that venue in the future.
Alice Cooper put on a full fledged mini show - including a guillotine.....
After all these years - the Fort Worth Convention Center dome will be torn down after a new 12,000 seat Cultural District events center is completed south of Will Rogers for touring events. In turn the dome will be replaced by a "ballroom" for trade shows and other events. Hopefully the new event center will get more draws from some acts.....
Speaking of which, I haven't heard crap on The Ridglea Theater since it was "seized" buy the feds last month.