Boondock Saints 2 Review Oct 30, 2009
While brings some gravitas and understatement to his brief appearance as the mysterious Roman, Benz is just a Whitesnake song away from sprawling on the hood of a sports car. Collins, Jr. bugs his eyes out so much that he could be a Tex Avery cartoon, and a loud and hammy Nelson appears to be getting line readings from Al Pacino on a bad day. (IGN FilmForce)
Gabbie Rae to peform at Taste of Orangeburg Oct 24, 2009
At age 7, she took the stage with Famous Amos of Whitesnake and Ronnie James Dio at JR s Fastlane in Providence, R.I.. I remember I got on the stage and I said, When can I do this again. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
White Gold Web ad may woo to the moo Oct 18, 2009
White Gold looks like a reject from a Whitesnake tribute band. He's a collage of bleached-white hair, Spandex and admire-yourself-in-the-mirror attitude. (Fresno Bee)
'Meatballs' tops movie menu Sep 30, 2009
The 48-year-old Kitaen recently appeared on the VH1 reality show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." She first found fame appearing in 1980s music videos for future husband David Coverdale's band Whitesnake. She also played the bride-to-be of Tom Hanks' character in the 1984 film "Bachelor Party." Swayze memoir dishes on his most famous films "Dirty Dancing" made Patrick Swayze a superstar, but when he first read the script, he found it a little light. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Recording Artist Steve Vai Receives Honorary Doctor of Music Degree from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA Sep 30, 2009
Vai began his career as music transcriber for Frank Zappa and went on to achieve international renown for his recordings and tours with Zappa, Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake as well as his innovative solo work. Vais latest concert DVD, Where the Wild Things Are, which he premiered in August 2009 exclusively for MI students and staff, was released on September 29 (hear samples at ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rogers-Dalton wed Sep 6, 2009
The couple s first dance was to the tune of Is This Love by Whitesnake, which was selected by the bridegroom. The bride wore an ivory strapless silk satin gown with silver hand embroidery and beadwork on the bodice with a bustle-back skirt designed by Reem Acra of New York. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Brütal Legend Aug 11, 2009
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8/7: Judas Priest Aug 3, 2009
Judas Priest, Whitesnake ... Judas Priest is touring with Whitesnake, another British outfit that was founded more than 30 years ago. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Father of decapitated infant says mom 'should burn in hell' Jul 29, 2009
He was at a Whitesnake and Judas Priest concert when Sanchez called him. He says he asked her if they could be a family again. (KHOU.com, TX)
Pop Quiz: Rob Halford of Judas Priest Jul 27, 2009
This summer, the long-running group is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its breakthrough sixth full-length album, "British Steel," a little early by playing the whole 1980 album on its U.S. tour with Whitesnake. Calling from a Hampton Inn in Minnesota, singer Rob Halford, 57, who returned to the band in 2003 after taking 10 years off to front three other outfits, told us he's having the time of his life. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Whitesnake hits the stage in Sioux City Jul 17, 2009
Breaking into the business as lead vocalist for Deep Purple, he made a fast impression, scoring international hits with "Burn," "Stormbringer" and "Come Taste the Band." When the group broke up, he quickly formed Whitesnake and scored more hits ... Then Whitesnake reformed, Geffen Records dropped the band and, in 2002, Coverdale regrouped and signed a new deal with Steamhammer/SPV. A live album and European tour followed ... What: WhitesnakeWhen: 7 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Tyson Events CenterTickets:... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Read Peter Hartlaub's review Jul 13, 2009
It's the cinematic equivalent of the Whitesnake album that came out after Nirvana's "Nevermind" topped the charts. Why even bother. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Once again, Judas Priest brings ‘Rage’ to the stage Jul 5, 2009
JUDAS PRIEST With Whitesnake at the Comcast Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $20-$45 at 877-598-8689 or www. (Boston Globe)
’80s bands’ resurgence tests her metal Jun 26, 2009
A week after that Judas Priest and Whitesnake will grace the grounds ... JUDAS PRIEST and WHITESNAKE perform at the Comcast Center July 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45, $35, and $20. (Boston Globe)
OC Fair Announces Pacific Amphitheatre Complete Schedule Jun 25, 2009
Judas Priest / Whitesnake/ PopEvil: Wed, Aug 5, 6:30 p.m.. Alan Jackson: Thurs, Aug 6, 8 p.m.. (PR Newswire)
St. Augustine Amphitheatre packs them in Jun 16, 2009
15: Judas Priest and Whitesnake with PopEvil Aug. 23: Crosby, Stills & NashAug. 28: O.A.R. with Brett DennenOct. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Hair bands forever! Grunge never! Jun 16, 2009
Album covers offered outlandish images of the massively coiffed musicians in bands such as Winger, Poison, Europe, Cinderella, Slaughter, Vixen, Whitesnake, Faster Pussycat, Black n Blue and Britny Fox (a band, not a porn star) ... Bands like Whitesnake werent afraid to put some pop in their rock, which is what separated them from their metal elders and most of the grunge acts that followed. (MSNBC -- Music)
NewCelebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13 Jun 4, 2009
Actress Larisa Oleynik ("3rd Rock From The Sun," "Boy Meets World) is 28. Actor Michael Cera ("Juno," "Arrested Development") is 21. June 8: Comedian Jerry Stiller is 82. Comedian-talk show host Joan Rivers is 76. Actor James Darren is 73. Actor Bernie Casey is 70. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 69. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 67. Singer Boz Scaggs is 65. Actor Don Grady ("My Three Sons") is 65. Guitarist Mick Box of Uriah Heep is 62. Actress Sonia Braga is 59. Actress Kathy Baker ("Picket... (Florida Times-Union)
Metal band finds surprise success May 28, 2009
Anvil still played, but it was a far cry from the mid-'80s, when the band did a Japanese show with Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and the Scorpions and became a model for groups such as Metallica and Anthrax -- bands that had far more success than Anvil. Gervasi followed the group on an ill-fated European tour, watched them make an album with a name producer, and saw Kudlow and Reiner fight and make up, fight and make up, as they have since they were 15 and swore they'd rock forever. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Second Wave of Stoner Rock (199... May 16, 2009
The first Queens album is what Whitesnake s Slide It In would sound like if David Coverdale and the boys dropped a bunch of acid before recording it. The Art of Self-Defense by High On Fire (2000). (Suite101.com)
'Anvil': Tapped Out, By Kurt Loder Apr 11, 2009
Back 000030EA in 1982, though, they were touring the world with such masters of rock as Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and Scorpions. They had it all the hair-band hair, scarves and tights, Marshall stacks the size of refrigerators. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Anvil!: A Real-Life Band With Amps That Go to 11 Apr 11, 2009
the story of a Canadian heavy-metal band that had a brief flash of fame in the early '80s, touring with Whitesnake and Bon Jovi before disappearing into obscurity, is full of nods to Rob Reiner's 1984 mockumentary, from a comeback tour of Japan to a visit to Stonehenge to a shot of an audio engineer's volume dial that goes to 11. And, in a bit of Spinal Tap synchronicity that couldn't have been planned by anyone but God, the given name of Anvil's drummer is Robb (two b's) Reiner. (Slate)
Hit Parade's Not Rock-solid Apr 8, 2009
To paraphrase Sherrie -- and Whitesnake -- this show may not know where it's going, but it sure knows where it's been. elisabeth. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Put me in, Coach! I’m ready to play …. today! Apr 4, 2009
Oh, not White Stripes (love them) I meant, Whitesnake (again, ewww) ... Whitesnake, not White Stripes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Photo poll: What music sums up '80s? Apr 4, 2009
What's your '80s musical genre. What's your '80s musical genre. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Legacy of 80s music cloven by new film, musical Apr 3, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Whitesnake ... With an on-stage house band, "Rock of Ages" stitches together numbers of arena bombast from groups like Journey, Poison, Whitesnake, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Quiet Riot and Bon Jovi. (FOX 11, AZ)
More quirks than risks in 'Adventureland' Apr 3, 2009
What Lisa P knows about carnality she appears to have learned from Whitesnake music videos. Things are complicated by the news that Emily, whom James prefers, has been having an affair with the park's hunky, older married mechanic, played by Ryan Reynolds. (Boston Globe)
Manson, ZZ Top for Download festival Feb 21, 2009
Bands already confirmed for the rock festival include Korn, Motley Crue, The Prodigy, Whitesnake and newly reformed Limp Bizkit. Slipknot and Def Leppard will headline. (Digital Spy)
UK Anvil! The Story of A... Feb 21, 2009
UK, February 19, 2009 - were one of the premiere heavy metal bands of the early '80s, playing on bills with the likes of Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and The Scorpions, and scoring a hit with their hugely influential 'Metal on Metal' record. Then it all went wrong. (IGN FilmForce)
Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner ('Anvil!') Feb 19, 2009
A few years later they were set to take the world by storm playing alongside feted bands like Bon Jovi and Whitesnake. But somewhere on the way, they fell back into obscurity. (Digital Spy)
T In The Park, Download reveal more acts Feb 14, 2009
Meanwhile, Brit rock legends Def Leppard and Whitesnake have been added to the Download lineup. Trivium and Limp Bizkit will also visit Donington Park this summer, reports Kerrang. (Digital Spy)
