It was reported on March 8, 2011, that Salt Lake City police found Mike Starr dead of an apparent drug overdose. Starr was a founding member of the band, and a well known figure from the Seattle grunge scene. He left the band in 1993 while touring and supporting the album Dirt. Starr was also an alum from the 2009 Celebrity Rehab season.
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Mike Starr, former Alice in Chains bassist, dies at 44
Posted in News with tags Alice in Chains, Mike Starr, overdose, The Rock Tribune on March 9, 2011 by RandyTHE BIG 4 METALLICA. SLAYER. MEGADETH. ANTHRAX. COME TOGETHER FOR FIRST AND ONLY U.S. SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 23 AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA
Posted in News with tags Anthrax, Festival, Indio, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, The Big 4, The Rock Tribune on March 9, 2011 by Randy
VIP SHUTTLES, TICKETS AND HOTEL TRAVEL PACKAGES
AVAILABLE FOR CONCERTGOERS
FROM VALLEY MUSIC TRAVEL
On Saturday, April 23, THE BIG 4—METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX–will take over the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA (home of the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival) for this one-day only U.S. appearance by these four legendary hard rock acts. THE BIG 4 day-long event will feature full performances from these four iconic bands, who–for the first time ever–toured together last year for seven acclaimed shows across Europe.
Valley Music Travel is organizing transportation and vacation packages for fans’ added ease and comfort. For travel to and from the Empire Polo Field, “THE BIG 4 Day Trip” package features same-day shuttle service from various Southern California locations. Check http://valleymusictravel.com/ for all the travel package information.
Here is info on “The Big 4 Day Trip” shuttle services (all prices round-trip):
CARSON
Departs at 11:00 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Departs at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket
PASADENA
Departs at 12:00 PM
$50 shuttle only, $149 with GA ticket, $249 with VIP ticket
ONTARIO
Departs at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM
$40 shuttle only, $139 with GA ticket, $239 with VIP ticket
RIVERSIDE
Departs at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM
$40 shuttle only, $139 with GA ticket, $239 with VIP ticket
ANAHEIM
Departs at 12:00 PM
$50 shuttle only, $149 with GA ticket, $249 with VIP ticket
IRVINE
Departs at 11:30 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket
SAN DIEGO
Departs at 11:00 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket
Each shuttle location and the Empire Polo Club will feature on-site staff to assist with travel to and from the show. More details here: http://thebig4festival.com/socal-shuttles/
For fans looking to make a weekend out of the one-show-only event, Goldenvoice has teamed with Palm Desert’s Homewood Suites and JW Marriott, offering all-inclusive packages featuring admission to the day-long concert, lodging and hotel/venue shuttles. More info is available here: http://www.valleymusictravel.com/thebig4_hotels.php
Off-site camping information is available here: http://thebig4festival.com/travel/offsite-camping/
Tickets for THE BIG 4 went on sale Friday, January 28 through Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices are $99.00, general admission and $199.00 for VIP. More details can be found at www.thebig4festival.com andwww.facebook.com/THEBIG4.
A DVD from the BIG 4’s 6/22/10 Sofia, Bulgaria show entered the U.S. and Canada video sales charts at #1 and has achieved double platinum status since its November ’10 release.
Interview with Lights Over Paris today-ask questions here…
Posted in News with tags interview, Lights Over Paris, The Rock Tribune on March 4, 2011 by RandyIf you have questions you’d like to ask, leave them here in the comment line.
New single for Revis announced today…
Posted in News with tags Revis, single, The Rock Tribune on March 4, 2011 by Randy“We decided to switch thing up a little and keep you on your toes. We were inspired at the last minute and we now agree that SAVE OUR SOULS is our new single! We can’t wait for you to hear it!”
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