Metal legend Ronnie James Dio is battling cancer but according to his wife and manager, Wendy Dio, the cancer is in the early stages and she seems optimistic about his recovery. She posted the following update on the Dio website on Wednesday: "Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans. "Thanks to all the friends and fans around the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up. Long Live Rock and Roll, Long Live Ronnie James Dio"
BLACK SABBATH - SWEET LEAF
GUNS AND ROSES - WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Three former members of Guns N’ Roses got together for a live performance of Paradise City in Los Angeles on November 22. Slash, Duff McKagan and Steven Alder combined forces, with Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington on vocals.It was all part of a charity event, organised by Slash and his wife Perla to raise finds for LAYN – Los Angeles Youth Network. This is a non-profit making organisation, which helps homeless kids by providing shelter, food and counselling.
Did Neil Young cover the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air last night? Well, not really, but "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon threw on a wig, a hat and some flannel last night for what was the hands-down best impression of Young Neil I’ve ever seen. The former SNL star – who’s done hilarious impressions of Barry Gibb and Dave Matthews, among others – absolutely nails Young’s sound and style as he turns a silly TV theme song into pure heartstrumming gold.
NEIL YOUNG - ROCKIN IN THE FREE WORLD
AC/DC - WHO MADE WHO
AC/DC have finally won an ARIA. This is the Aussie equivalent to the Grammys and the Brits, and AC/DC actually received two awards, for Best Rock Album and Highest Selling Album at the ceremony. Both for the album Black Ice. Although the band were inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame in 1988, they’ve never actually won an award until now – which astonishes us.
The Rolling Stones, whose last tour finished in 2007, are planning a mammoth run of shows next year, according to Ronnie Wood's cocktail waitress girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova. The 20-year-old Russian waitress – who has been dating 62-year-old Ronnie since he walked out on his 23-year marriage to Jo Wood in July 2009 - has been a little indiscreet in letting the world know about their plans. A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: "She's not supposed to talk about it, things haven't been finalized but she couldn't resist telling a few friends."
