We still haven't heard more than a single riff from Black Sabbath's upcoming '13' album, but nothing's keeping the band members from telling the press we should expect great things from the new songs.
Happy birthday to Terry Butler, the man known in the metal world as "Geezer." The bassist turns 63 on July 17. Geezer has been spending his summer playing dates on the 'Ozzy and Friends' tour, and, will be part of Black Sabbath's Lollapalooza set in early August.
Let's see. You're Slash, and you've got six weeks off before the next leg of your tour in support of 'Apocalyptic Love.' Do you spend that time recharging your batteries by resting on some beach somewhere, or do you grab your guitar and jam with one of your idols? For the real Slash, there's really only one answer, isn't there?
Looks like Bert Weedon, who died last week at the age of 91, had a far-reaching impact on classic rock indeed. His 1957 book, 'Play in a Day,' influenced musicians like the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and Brian May -- and now you can add Black Sabbath members Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi to that list as well.
