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CRUE POSTPONES SIN CITY RESIDENCY

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Mötley Crüe’s spring Vegas residency is pushed back to fall as Vince Neil undergoes medical procedure.

Bummer news, dudes. The wait for Mötley Crüe‘s high-voltage return to Las Vegas just got a little longer. The band has officially postponed its upcoming residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, originally set to kick off March 28, pushing the dates to September. The reason? Frontman Vince Neil is stepping back temporarily to undergo a medical procedure due to a vocal ailment.

On March 4, Neil shared the news with fans on social media, expressing his disappointment but emphasizing the importance of his health. “Taking care of myself now means I can come back stronger and give you the killer show you deserve,” he wrote. “I can’t wait to hit the stage again.”

His bandmates—Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and John 5—rallied behind him, assuring fans that the wait will be worth it. “Vince’s health comes first, and we’ll be ready to tear up Vegas together in September,” they said in a joint statement.

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The Runaways’ ‘Cherry Bomb’ has Cherie Currie clapping back at Joan Jett over who truly ‘owns’ respect for 1976 classic.

It’s a bombshell no one saw coming—a clash that threatens to tarnish the legendary camaraderie of rock’s first and greatest all-female band, The Runaways.

On November 25, Joan Jett’s official X account dropped a sleek, original video featuring explosive cherry bomb art layered over a live recording of Jett covering The Runaways’ 1976 classic “Cherry Bomb.” The clip has racked up nearly 14,000 views and 500 likes, but not everyone is cheering. Most notably, former Runaways frontwoman Cherie Currie. whose voice made the original track a timeless rock anthem, isn’t exactly thrilled.

Currie wasted no time sharing her frustration in the comments, firing off a searing reply:

“I OWN CHERRY BOMB! For f*ck sake…Why don’t you give credit where credit is due. Damn you ppl.”

The tension here is deeper than just a fiery tweet. While Jett co-wrote the track with the L.A. band’s notorious manager, Kim Fowley, it was Currie’s iconic vocals and kick-ass attitude that cemented “Cherry Bomb” as a cultural touchstone.

Cherie Currie helped The Runaways land their first hit in 1976 with “Cherry Bomb.”

The song itself has a spontaneous origin story: According to the 2005 documentary Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways, it was written on the spot for Currie’s audition after the band struggled to play her prepared track.

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SOCAL SUMMER CONCERT GUIDE

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We’ve got your go-to list for the hottest spring and summer shows – it’s time to rock, L.A.!

Get ready for a scorching summer of rock and roll with our “Hot Groove Summer” 2024 concert guide for the Greater Los Angeles area. From No Doubt to Cinderella, L.A. Guns to Pat Benatar, the world’s greatest rock and heavy metal legends are taking over L.A. County’s hottest venues in the coming months. So, shake off the recent rains and get ready to pump your fists all summer long. We’ve got your go-to list for the hottest spring and summer shows – it’s time to rock, Southern California! 

Cinderella & L.A. Guns @ Saban Theatre (Beverly Hills) – April 6

Experience an electrifying night of hard rock hits when Tom Keifer, the powerhouse behind Cinderella, brings his gritty bluesy sound and solo hits to the 90210, showcasing his diverse talent from acoustic tracks to hard rock. Joining the bill are the legendary L.A. Guns, veterans of the Sunset Strip. From “Ballad Of Jayne” to “Never Enough” and “Sex Action,” L.A. Guns always deliver a high-octane performance.

No Doubt @ Coachella (Indio) – April 12-21

The O.C.’s favorite sons (and daughter), No Doubt, will no doubt captivate the SoCal audience at the band’s reunion shows in Indio. Groove to the beats of “Don’t Speak” and “Just a Girl” as you relish in the hit-making band’s pop-ska classics .

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