Anne Erickson holds bylines in several Gannett publications as well as Ultimate Classic Rock, Gibson Guitar, Premier Guitar, Guitar Edge and beyond. She's also a radio DJ and is currently working on-air on Townsquare Media rock station Banana 101.5-FM and is the programmer and managing editor of Audio Ink Radio. She holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Interview highlights: Billy Corgan from the Smashing Pumpkins, Ozzy Osbourne, Maynard James Keenan from Tool and A Perfect Circle, Alice Cooper, Skillet, RED, As I Lay Dying, Cake.
Anne Erickson
Sammy Hagar and Chickenfoot To Return With New Album
Sammy Hagar and his hard-rocking super group Chickenfoot headed back into the studio earlier this month to continue work on their sophomore album, 'Chickenfoot IV,' which is slated to drop later this year.
Steven Tyler Will Come Back For a Second Season of ‘American Idol,’ Claims Randy Jackson
Considering that 'American Idol' spits out judges nearly as fast as contestants, many were speculating on whether or not Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler would sign on for another season.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Looks Back on ‘Rocks,’ Ahead to New Album
Although Steven Tyler has kept active the past few months duking it out with the judges of “American Idol,” for guitarist Joe Perry, Aerosmith has been in the forefront of his mind.
Slash is Declared ‘Not Real’ in New ‘South Park’ Episode
Dexterity-defying guitarist Slash of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver joined a long list of celebrities who have been satirized on the animated sitcom 'South Park' this week.
Ozzy Osbourne Says the Pressure of a Black Sabbath Reunion Would Be ‘Intense’
During a break from his long-running Scream Tour, Ozzy Osbourne checked in with Darryl Sterdan of QMI Agency, and when asked about a possible Black Sabbath reunion, he replied, “I never say never.”
Robert Plant and Band of Joy Announce 2011 Tour Dates
Robert Plant and Band of Joy have confirmed an 11-date North American tour that kicks off in San Diego, Calif., and wraps up at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J.
Jack Black and Casey Abrams Cover Queen’s ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ on ‘American Idol’
Comedian Jack Black teamed up with 20-year-old contestant Casey Abrams for a comedic interpretation of Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls," on the "American Idol" Season 10 finale Wednesday (May 25).