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You won’t convince me that the only heroin songs out there are the obvious ones. It’s almost guaranteed that somewhere, some good-guy songwriter is kicking back, having pulled off such a well-disguised smack anthem that no one even noticed it. My mission is to uncover some of these sneaky writers (music blog) ... read more |
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What may be the world's unlikeliest supergroup ever have announced plans to record an album, and perhaps even follow it up with a tour. The as yet officially unnamed group will feature vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony from Van Halen, combining forces with guitarist extraordinaire Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. As for a name? The moniker Chickenfoot has been most often rumored as a possibility ... read more |
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The clothing company made one jacket for one customer by request, didn’t charge her for it (since it was considered a promotional item), and apparently caused “irreparable damage” to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, whose merchandising company is suing them and several other “bootleg” merchandise sellers for $11 million ... read more |
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It’s not easy to withstand the stamina of writing, recording and touring for three major back-to-back albums over the span of nine years, but if any band is capable, it’s Red Hot Chili Peppers. These guys deserve a break – and that they are getting ... read more |
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The Chili Peppers frontman recruited a devastatingly phenomenal lineup for the festival: Bob Dylan, the Raconteurs, Gnarls Barkley, the Roots, the Black Keys, oh, and some college bands ... read more |
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The property was listed for sale at $4.8 million and is described as being a French country-style mansion set on 2.4 acres that Flea uses as a rental. He lives in another home in the area – a $10 million dollar mansion – that was left unharmed. The fire, which should be fully contained by Tuesday, destroyed 53 homes and 4,720 acres over the weekend ... read more |
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers filed a lawsuit on Monday against Showtime Networks over the name of the David Duchovny series “Californication,” which also happens to be the name of the band's 1999 album and hit single. In a statement issued by the band's management, the suit alleges unfair competition, dilution of the value of the name and unjust enrichment, claiming the title is “inherently distinctive, famous ... read more |
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Anthony Kiedis and his Red Hot Chili Pepper bandmates are suing Showtime Network for naming their new David Duchovny fronted show Californication. As you may remember, Californication was the title of the rockers’ 1999 album, which went on to sell fifteen million copies. The suit claims copywrite infringement and seeks an immediate injunction to halt the title from being used. The band is also seeking monetary reparations ... read more |
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