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The Top 5 Sports Stories on 600 ESPN El Paso This Week

Monster — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:39:15 +0000

If you’re a big sports fan, You should check out our sister station 600 ESPN El Paso. You can stay up to date with the latest sports stories and videos. Here are my top 5 posts on 600 ESPN.com right now. Click on each of the headlines to read the full story at 600 ESPN [...]

Slash Believes Hall of Fame Gig Closed the Book on Guns N' Roses Reunion Speculation

Chad Bowar — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:30:42 +0000

Now that the drama of the Guns N’ Roses Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction is behind him, Slash reflected on the turmoil and publicity leading up to the induction, and the ceremony itself. Slash tells Rolling Stone that he truly wanted to play with Axl Rose at the event. “I really, in my [...]

Slash: Recruiting Myles Kennedy to Sing at Rock Hall Ceremony Was 'Very Last Minute'

Anne Erickson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:43:07 +0000

Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month, and unless you’ve been living under a boulder of sorts, you already know that Axl Rose opted out of the festivities. During a press conference in Italy in support of his upcoming solo album, ‘Apocalyptic Love,’ Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash was questioned about that night and his feelings about Rose not being present. All in all, he kept his response positive.

Axl Rose Thanks Fans for Support in New Letter

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:41:52 +0000

Axl Rose has apparently posted a new letter to fans thanking them for their support in the wake of his decision not to attend Guns N’ Roses induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this past Saturday (April 14). The letter, posted earlier today (April 17) on the singer’s official Twitter page, seems to mix sarcasm with genuine feelings of gratitude.

Green Day Deliver Induction Speech for Guns N' Roses at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:58:33 +0000

Pop-punker Billie Joe Armstrong took to the stage last night (April 14) with his Green Day bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool to deliver the induction speech for Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Closing Jam Features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slash + More

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:05:19 +0000

It’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tradition to have a jam session with inductees new and old at the end of the ceremony. This year was no different: After the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ own three-song set late Saturday night, frontman Anthony Kiedis encouraged others to join them onstage.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Bring Emotion and Funk to Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:34:15 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers were the very last act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, late Saturday night – and with the ceremony creeping close to the five-hour mark, many in attendance had already split. However, the California funk-rockers were clearly who much of the crowd were waiting to [...]

Beastie Boys Honor Family, New York City At Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:53:43 +0000

The Beastie Boys’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was appropriately raucous, although somewhat bittersweet: Although Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), Mike D (Michael Diamond) and their long-time DJ Mix Master Mike appeared at the ceremony, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) was unable to attend. No reason was given for his absence; however, Yauch has battled cancer [...]

Classic Guns N' Roses Members Perform With Myles Kennedy at Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:05:33 +0000

It wasn’t the Guns N’ Roses reunion that everyone wanted, but with Axl Rose flipping the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the bird earlier this week, the next best thing happened at the induction ceremony on Saturday (April 14). Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke rocked three ‘Appetite for Destruction’ songs with singer Myles Kennedy.

Former Guns N' Roses Guitarist Izzy Stradlin Releases Statement on Rock Hall Induction

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:36:12 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is tomorrow (April 14) and the once, former and current members of Guns N’ Roses are still making headlines regarding their imminent entry into the Hall up until the last minute. Did we expect any less? GN’R never did anything conventionally, be it how they rocked, [...]

Rock Hall Responds to Axl Rose's Refusal to Attend Hall of Fame Ceremony

Jeff Giles — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:16:39 +0000

As you may have heard, Axl Rose put a rest to months of speculation yesterday (April 11) when he issued a rather sternly worded open letter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame saying he would not be attending this weekend when Guns N’ Roses are honored — and requested that he not be inducted in absentia. Today, the Hall responded with a few words of its own.

Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses Reunion Tour: 'Not In This Lifetime'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:16:05 +0000

Axl Rose has hammered another nail in the Guns N’ Roses original lineup coffin. The singer was photographed exiting the famed Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles last night (April 6) with pop music up ‘n comer Lana Del Rey when he delivered a one-sentence declaration about playing with his former bandmates.

Green Day Will Induct Guns N' Roses Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:24:38 +0000

While we still don’t even know if Axl Rose is going to show up to the Guns N’ Roses Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony April 14, we do now know who will deliver their induction. California punk rockers Green Day will be on hand deliver the speech inducting GN’R into rock and roll history — joining a V.I.P. cast of presenters from ZZ Top who will induct Freddie King to John Mellencamp inducting Donovan.

Slash: Guns N' Roses Not Performing at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:02:56 +0000

After much speculation, Slash has revealed that Guns N’ Roses will not be performing at the April 14 ceremony in which the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “We’re not playing,” affirmed Slash to the QMI Agency. “I would imagine that they asked us to play but I know [...]

John Frusciante Won't Attend Red Hot Chili Peppers' Rock Hall Induction

Tree Riddle — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:19:07 +0000

According to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, their April 14 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction will include former members of the band, however, erstwhile guitarist John Frusciante will not be one of them.

Axl Rose Addresses Guns N' Roses' Hall of Fame Induction + Reunion Offers

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:28:36 +0000

You really never know what you’re going to get from Axl Rose in an interview, and it seems pretty clear that he isn’t exactly eager to discuss the possibility of reuniting the original Guns N’ Roses lineup for a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next year.

OPINION: Grumpy Old Man from the 80′s Says 80′s Were Better

Buzz Adams — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:15:41 +0000

I read on loud wire the other day where Guns N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Beastie Boys are all going into the RnR Hall of Fame…well, they got it right for once!! It’s been over 25 years since Licensed to Ill and Appetite for Destruction came out…and it’s been at least that [...]

Former Guns N' Roses Members Hope for Onstage Reunion at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Jon Wiederhorn — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:55:34 +0000

It looks like several ex-members of Guns N’ Roses have an appetite for reconstruction after it was announced that the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Drummers Steven Adler and Matt Sorum both expressed hope that everyone will be wash away years of bad blood are reunite onstage April 14 at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis Reacts to Hall of Fame Nod

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:40:57 +0000

When the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced today (Dec. 7), Red Hot Chili Peppers were among the honorees along with Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys and others. RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis commented on the induction, calling it both emotional and a great sense of achievement.