Osbourne's Memory Problems
Ozzy Osbourne struggles to remember everyday occurences - but still recalls 35-year old telephone numbers.
The Black Sabbath star has been plagued with memory difficulties since his 2003 quad-bike accident in England.
But his inability to recall recent events is becoming embarrassing for the rocker.
He says, "My short-term memory is zero. I remember my ex-wife's mother's phone number from 1975 but I can't remember what I did last night.
"When I see people I can say: 'Hi, have we met?' And they'll tell me I saw them the day before. It's going to be embarrassing."
Slash Signs Vocalist Kennedy For Solo Tour
Former Guns N' Roses rocker Slash is reteaming with singer Myles Kennedy - The Alter Bridge frontman has signed on to lend vocals to the guitarist's upcoming solo tour.
Kennedy recorded a song for the rocker's solo album last year (09) and the pair re-teamed to work on Kennedy's upcoming solo record.
Now the singer has agreed to a lengthy collaboration - as Slash's touring vocalist for a planned summer (10) tour.
In an online post, Slash writes, "I want to announce that Myles Kennedy is going to be fronting the band for the upcoming tour. Something I’m really stoked about.
Myles sang a killer track on the record and I think he is by far one of the best rock and roll singers out there today. I’m really honoured and proud to be working with him."
Neil Pulls Out Of Swedish Rock Festival
Motley Crue Star Vince Neil has cancelled an appearance at a Swedish rock festival due to "scheduling conflicts."
The rocker was due to play a solo set at the inaugural Stockholm Rock Out event in April (10), but the star has disappointed fans by scrapping his planned performance.
Neil has been replaced by rock band Slaughter, who will take the singer's headline slot.
A statement from festival organisers reads, "Due to scheduling conflicts Vince Neil will not be able to perform at the Stockholm Rock Out. Replacing Neil on the bill is Slaughter, who will be making a very rare appearance in Europe and will be back in Sweden for the first time in many years."
Strykert: 'Down Under Wasn't Plagiarised'
Men At Work Rocker Ron Strykert is adamant the band didn't copy a popular children's tune for the band's 1980s hit Down Under - even though a judge ruled the track featured an illegal sample.
The Federal Court in Sydney, Australia decided on Thursday (04Feb10) that a flute solo in the single used parts of 1934 nursery rhyme Kookaburra.
The group has been ordered to pay compensation to bosses at Larrikin music publishers - but Strykert, who co-wrote the song with bandmate Colin Hay, insist the hit tune wasn't inspired by Kookaburra.
He tells Sky News, "I wouldn't call it plagiarism. I would call it just playing, just being funny, it's just a little touch."
A settlement between Larrikin and Men At Work will be decided at a court hearing later this month (Feb10).
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