Saturday, May 1, 2010
Cody Rhodes
Cody Runnels (born June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Cody Rhodes. Runnels is currently signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he wrestles on its SmackDown brand. He is a former three-time World Tag Team Champion, having won the championship once with Hardcore Holly and twice with Ted DiBiase. Runnels started his professional wrestling career in 2006, using his real name, wrestling for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). While situated at OVW, he won various championships, both in tag team and singles competition, including the OVW Heavyweight Championship. He made his WWE television debut on July 16, 2007, under the ring name Cody Rhodes. In December 2007, Rhodes captured his first title with the company, the World Tag Team Championship with Hardcore Holly, and the two held it for six months. Rhodes formed a secret alliance with Ted DiBiase during 2008. In the course of a match held on June 29 he turned on Holly by switching sides to join DiBiase, with whom he became World Tag Team champion. The new champions dropped their titles in August, only to win them back a week later. Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by Manu shortly afterwards, forming a faction of multi-generation wrestlers, although this alliance was to be short-lived. In January 2009, Rhodes and DiBiase formed a new alliance, The Legacy, with Randy Orton. Rhodes was moved to the SmackDown brand in April 2010, as part of the Supplemental Draft.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Crashdiet
Crashdïet are a glam metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. They have released two albums: 2005's Rest in Sleaze and 2007's The Unattractive Revolution.
The band was originally formed in 2000. Taking influence from Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Hanoi Rocks, Crashdïet built up a cult following with the release of their first demos, several of which were released on their official website via download. In 2002, the band split up, and vocalist Dave Lepard reformed the band with members from the current lineup.
The band was originally formed in 2000. Taking influence from Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Hanoi Rocks, Crashdïet built up a cult following with the release of their first demos, several of which were released on their official website via download. In 2002, the band split up, and vocalist Dave Lepard reformed the band with members from the current lineup.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Vince Neil
Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is an American vocalist and musician, best known for being the lead singer of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
Neil married his first wife, Beth Lynn, in 1981; they divorced in 1985. In April 1987, Neil married Sharise Ruddell, a mudwrestler and fashion model. Ruddell and Neil divorced in 1993.
On August 15, 1995, Neil and Ruddell's daughter, Skylar Neil, died of cancer. He founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund in her honor. Since that time, Neil and the foundation have raised awareness and funding for various children’s illnesses. The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation has donated millions of dollars to The T.J. Martell Foundation, and it sponsors an annual golf tournament to raise money for children with cancer.
In early 1993, he began dating actress and Playboy Playmate, Heidi Mark after being hooked up on a blind date by her makeup artist. The two were engaged within 2 months and after 2 near marriages. They finally walked down the isle at Beverly Hills restaurant Le O'rangerie surrounded by 40 of their closest friends in 2000. After a brief separation in August 2001, and several attempts at reconciliation, they divorced in 2003; both are remarried. Mark continues to raise money for the "Skylar Neil Foundation" they started while together.
Neil married his fourth wife, Lia Gerardini, in January 2005. The ceremony was officiated by ordained minister and fellow cast member on The Surreal Life, MC Hammer. Neil and Gerardini reside in Las Vegas. Neil also has a home in Blackhawk, California where he lives for part of the year.
Neil married his first wife, Beth Lynn, in 1981; they divorced in 1985. In April 1987, Neil married Sharise Ruddell, a mudwrestler and fashion model. Ruddell and Neil divorced in 1993.
On August 15, 1995, Neil and Ruddell's daughter, Skylar Neil, died of cancer. He founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund in her honor. Since that time, Neil and the foundation have raised awareness and funding for various children’s illnesses. The Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation has donated millions of dollars to The T.J. Martell Foundation, and it sponsors an annual golf tournament to raise money for children with cancer.
In early 1993, he began dating actress and Playboy Playmate, Heidi Mark after being hooked up on a blind date by her makeup artist. The two were engaged within 2 months and after 2 near marriages. They finally walked down the isle at Beverly Hills restaurant Le O'rangerie surrounded by 40 of their closest friends in 2000. After a brief separation in August 2001, and several attempts at reconciliation, they divorced in 2003; both are remarried. Mark continues to raise money for the "Skylar Neil Foundation" they started while together.
Neil married his fourth wife, Lia Gerardini, in January 2005. The ceremony was officiated by ordained minister and fellow cast member on The Surreal Life, MC Hammer. Neil and Gerardini reside in Las Vegas. Neil also has a home in Blackhawk, California where he lives for part of the year.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a local newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists. Currently, the spot is held by Robert Trujillo.
Metallica's early releases included fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the "big four" of the thrash metal subgenre alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax during the genre's development into a popular style.[1] The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and critical acclaim, with the 1986 release Master of Puppets described as one of the most influential and "heavy" thrash metal albums. The band achieved substantial commercial success with Metallica (1991), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. With this release the band expanded its musical direction resulting in an album that appealed to a more mainstream audience.
Metallica 1991
Metallica's early releases included fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the "big four" of the thrash metal subgenre alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax during the genre's development into a popular style.[1] The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and critical acclaim, with the 1986 release Master of Puppets described as one of the most influential and "heavy" thrash metal albums. The band achieved substantial commercial success with Metallica (1991), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. With this release the band expanded its musical direction resulting in an album that appealed to a more mainstream audience.
Gemni Five
Gemini Five is a Swedish rock band from Stockholm.They released their first album Babylon Rockets October 2003, containing among other things, the first single and Dead or Alive covern You Spin Me Round (Like a Record). Second single, Babylon Rockets, With two tracks from the album of the same name, plus a demo version of Get it off and two videos, Babylon Rockets and Babylon Rockets Live. Other plate; Black: Anthem, Was released on andra September 2005.
The band has inspireratss of American sleaze rock band Motley Crue. Much of their style comes from bands and artists Guns N 'Roses, AC / DC, Led Zeppelin, Hanoi Rocks, David Bowie and Pink Floyd.
Gemini Five is good friends with the guys in Hardcore Superstar and the two bands have played together several times. They have also played with Hanoi Rocks, Swedish band Moustache, Finnish The 69 Eyes, Northern Ireland Therapy? and Swedish Crashdïet and Takida.
The band released the album "Sex Drugs Anarchy &" 2 May 2008 and was awarded the "Swedish Metal Awards" with the prize "Best Glam / Sleaze 2009.
The band has inspireratss of American sleaze rock band Motley Crue. Much of their style comes from bands and artists Guns N 'Roses, AC / DC, Led Zeppelin, Hanoi Rocks, David Bowie and Pink Floyd.
Gemini Five is good friends with the guys in Hardcore Superstar and the two bands have played together several times. They have also played with Hanoi Rocks, Swedish band Moustache, Finnish The 69 Eyes, Northern Ireland Therapy? and Swedish Crashdïet and Takida.
The band released the album "Sex Drugs Anarchy &" 2 May 2008 and was awarded the "Swedish Metal Awards" with the prize "Best Glam / Sleaze 2009.
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The band was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil. Mötley Crüe has sold more than 80 million album copies worldwide,with 25 million in the U.S.
The band members have often been noted for their hard-living lifestyles; all members have had numerous brushes with the law, spent time in jail, suffered long addictions to alcohol and drugs, had countless escapades with women, and are heavily tattooed. Their ninth studio album, Saints of Los Angeles, was released on June 24, 2008, while a film adaptation of their best-selling autobiography, The Dirt, is due to be released in 2011.
The band members have often been noted for their hard-living lifestyles; all members have had numerous brushes with the law, spent time in jail, suffered long addictions to alcohol and drugs, had countless escapades with women, and are heavily tattooed. Their ninth studio album, Saints of Los Angeles, was released on June 24, 2008, while a film adaptation of their best-selling autobiography, The Dirt, is due to be released in 2011.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Michael Monroe
Michael Monroe. Monroe is a Finnish rock musician, and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as the vocalist for the glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, and has served as the frontman for all-star side projects, such as Demolition 23. and Jerusalem Slim (with Steve Stevens).
Monroe met his first wife Jude Wilder in 1985 while she was working at CBS for Hanoi Rocks's 'Two Steps From The Move' project. After they married the couple moved to Los Angeles and then to New York. Later on the couple moved to Turku, a little city in Finland, where Monroe relocated after many years in the United States. Wilder died on June 19, 2001. Michael Monroe married his current wife, Johanna, on July 3, 2003.
Monroe met his first wife Jude Wilder in 1985 while she was working at CBS for Hanoi Rocks's 'Two Steps From The Move' project. After they married the couple moved to Los Angeles and then to New York. Later on the couple moved to Turku, a little city in Finland, where Monroe relocated after many years in the United States. Wilder died on June 19, 2001. Michael Monroe married his current wife, Johanna, on July 3, 2003.
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