Remember This? White Trash, 'Apple Pie'

I heard White Trash, "Apple Pie" on the radio last night. Now, I have satellite radio so it wasn't that surprising, but still. Talk about digging up some obscure Glam. I always considered White Trash a sort of Glam/funk hybrid. There wasn't any other band quite like them, was there? They didn't get huge or anything but I swear I remember seeing "Apple Pie" on MTV quite a lot. So let's take roll: who owns White Trash (release year 1991)?

Apple Pie

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I Think Nikki Sixx is Mad at Perez Hilton; Media Discussion

Do you read Perez Hilton? I don't, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't impressed (and jealous) with the brand and traffic he created. So anyway, I guess Perez wrote or Twittered or said something about Nikki Sixx and Kat Von D. Personally, I could care less about a musician's personal life. It's none of my business and that is why I never ask such questions in interviews. I don't want some stranger quizzing me about my marriage and so I try to keep the same level of respect. But anyway, Nikki is mad at Perez and here's what he wrote on his Myspace blog (verbatim copy and paste):

Scum-bags and Bottom feeders

I plan on addressing how much of scumbags the press can be on Monday's Sixx Sense show. My girl and Bam [Margera] are friends and God forbid they hang out together. In a world of fast reactions and hair trigger assuming, it's this level of press that always jumps the gun to try and get stories out before there competition, poisoning the system with gossip. Bottom feeders like PerezHilton.com or Allieiswired.com use it to drive traffic towards them for advertising dollars. So at the expense of other people's lives, there making the big bucks. What's your thoughts? Nikki

Well, what do you think? I think it's kind of cool that Nikki is using his radio show as a platform to discuss the topic of the paparazzi but all the comments on his Myspace blog were anti-media. That's not exactly the most educated opinion. You can't just wipe away a first amendment right...but stalking people via media badge isn't great, either. So, I'm curious to hear what Nikki has to say. I'll be tuning in to SixxSense Monday. Will you?

More Midwest Rockfest Bands Announced

If you're attending - or planning to attend - the Midwest Rockfest, take note. The fest has just announced many more bands and also added an extra day of fun. Band additions include Fuel, Nelson, Black and Blue, Jetboy, Bang Tango and XYZ.  This fest also has a lake and hot air balloon rides which sounds like a lot of fun. In the coming days, I'll bring you my chat with Midwest Rockfest promoter Tommy Shelton. Here's the official release:

Wichita, Kansas (April 08, 2010) - DEA Entertainment Group, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Fuel, Nelson, Black n' Blue, Jetboy, Bang Tango and XYZ, to its Midwest Rockfest line-up! The Festival is slated for July 22-24, 2010 at the beautiful Lake Afton, in Wichita, Kansas.

Midwest Rockfest is excited to announce the addition of a third rock n' fun filled day at the lake! The Festival will kick off Thursday night, July 22nd. Bands and special guests and events for Thursday will be announced in the coming weeks.

Midwest Rockfest fans are reminded that they can camp at the lake for the whole week, at no additional charge, with their festival camping passes. Come swim, fish and boat for the first part of the week as Lake Afton turns into the Rock N' Roll party of the summer.

One day General Admission passes will go on sale April 9th  at $45.00 including taxes., Pick your day to come out and play!! 3-day General Admission passes are on sale now for $75.00, including taxes and parking. VIP and very limited number of Platinum Passes are also available for purchase. Check the website at www.midwestrockfest.com or call the office at (877)-442-3301 for up to date information and to purchase tickets.

The Midwest Rockfest Line-up so far is as follows:

Thursday, July 22nd: Bands will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Friday, July 23rd: Fire up the boats and rock the docks as modern rock meets the father of rock!! Styx, Fuel, Nelson, Pop Evil, Texas Hippie Coalition, and more to be announced.

Saturday, July 24th: Shake & Bake at the Lake, as these 80's legends Glam up Lake Afton. Twisted Sister, Winger, KIX, Y&T, Black n' Blue, Jetboy, Bang Tango, XYZ, Toxin and Archer.

While other festivals are in open fields, amphitheaters or over-crowded theatres, Midwest Rockfest offers its fans over 300 acres to Camp and Rock n' Roll! With cool lake waters in your face, hot air balloon rides that allow you to check out the venue and concert area from 150 feet above the lake, Boats, Fishing and Foam Parties, Stay tuned and watch for more announcements. See you at the lake. Midwest Rockfest IS destination spot of the summer.

America Fights the Taliban with...Metal

Our fine U.S. special forces are using heavy metal to fight the Taliban. According to the AFP, the special, "hand-picked" metal play list annoys the Taliban. I must admit I find this hilarious. I'm a pacifist at all costs and I certainly don't believe in torture...but blasting some heavy metal certainly doesn't seem dangerous. Hell, if it pisses off some terrorists and literally sends them for the hills, then great.

The music and messages are blasted from speakers attached to an armored vehicle.

So what sort of bands are the American forces blasting? Just some Metallica, Offspring and Thin Lizzy. Not bad. (The military also blasts verbal threats to the Taliban during the heavy metal parties).

It's not clear if this "metal blast" is an official American military tactic. According to the AFP story, Lieutenant Colonel Brian Christmas (the commander of US Marines in northern Marjah, Afghanistan) didn't know of the music operation and he apparently doesn't like it, saying "It's inappropriate."

Sebastian Bach, Pretty Boy Floyd Added to Rock n' America

The title says it all: Sebastian Bach and Pretty Boy Floyd were just added to Rock n' America. They join Lita Ford, Slaughter, the Scorpions, RATT, Twisted Sister, Dokken, Warrant, Great White, L.A. Guns, Firehouse, Faster Pussycat, Lynch Mob, Bulletboys, Steelheart, Enuff Z'Nuff and Toxin on the bill. More will be added. Stay tuned - it's getting crazy keeping up with these additions!

The Last Vegas to Open for AC/DC!

Here's a cool release from The Last Vegas:

Chicago glam rockers The Last Vegas have been selected to open for AC/DC at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA on April 17. Dubbed the "Best Discovery" by SPIN and armed with the iTunes critics pick for the Best Single of 2009 (Rock), "I’m Bad," The Last Vegas have quickly built an impressive touring history throughout arenas, clubs and theaters in, which includes Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry, Hinder, Theory of a Deadman, Papa Roach, Smile Empty Soul and AC/DC.

The Last Vegas made history as the first band to win Guitar Center’s On-Stage new music program when they were hand selected by Mötley Crüe at the world famous Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles, CA. The band’s acclaimed album, Whatever Gets You Off, was recorded in Los Angeles with veteran rock producers Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M., DJ Ashba (Producer of Sixx:A.M., Mötley Crüe) and Marti Frederiksen (Producer of Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne) and features the top iTunes rock track for 2009.

Go to www.thelastvegas.com to download the new single, Whatever Gets You Off for FREE! For updated tour dates and more information on The Last Vegas, please visit: www.thelastvegas.com.

Rock N' America Adds Lita Ford, Slaughter

Rock n' America, the new 80s festival set for July 23-25 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has added Lita Ford and Slaughter to the bill. Lita and Slaughter join the Scorpions, RATT, Twisted Sister, Dokken, Warrant, Great White, L.A. Guns, Firehouse, Faster Pussycat, Lynch Mob, Bulletboys, Steelheart, Enuff Z'Nuff and Toxin on the bill.

The fest will take place at the Zoo Amphitheatre. Tickets go on sale Saturday. While not officially released, it seems ticket prices are $100 for all three days for general admission. There will be parties all over the city each night after the "official" music ends. And yes, more bands will be added.

Mark Slaughter is too, too cute in this clip. I can barely contain myself. Here's "Real Love."