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Heart Performing “Janie’s Got a Gun” at The Hollywood Bowl

This past week- 10/29 and 11/1- Aeromith held their “Aerosmith and Friends” concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, which had an absolutely incredible star-studded line-up.

I’ve really enjoyed watching all the videos that are popping up from the shows, and one that really got my attention was Heart’s rendition of “Janie’s Got a Gun”.

Check this out:

By the way, Ann Wilson of Heart is 76 years old, and still sounds amazing.

She has even recently battled cancer, and still sounds like a freaking goddess.

No autotune needed.

Now, THAT’s how it’s done kiddos.

 

Also, Steven Tyler rebutted what comedian Bill Burr said about it being Aerosmith’s final two shows.

He said Aerosmith will never die.

 

GOOD.

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Aerosmith Performing “Dream On” at The Hollywood Bowl

Aerosmith is back!

Well, sort of.

They took to the stage Thursday night for the first of two “Aerosmith and Friends” concerts, featuring a star-studded line up- everyone from Aerosmith to Guns N’ Roses to Billy Idol and so many more taking the stage this past Thursday and tomorrow, November 1st.

 

This is a big deal, as Aerosmith had to cancel their “Peace Out” tour a couple years ago due to Steven Tyler breaking his larynx a few shows in.

Steven went through a lot these past two years trying to get that voice back, and Thursday night he took to the stage to perform the iconic “Dream On” with the band:

Ok, first off, Steven is 78.

The fact that he can do any of this is amazing.

All these guys deserve a kudos for their badassery.

Aerosmith has always been one of my favorite bands, and I’m just glad they are still performing in any capacity, and not faking it AT ALL.

MAD RESPECT.

Also, comedian Bill Burr who is emceeing the event says that this weekend marks the final two shows in Aerosmith history.

I hope not.

But I understand if it is.

Go out with a bang, and this is certainly the way to do it.

Can’t wait to see who takes the stage tomorrow night.

Long live Rock and Roll!!!!!

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Bad Wolves Feat. Dolly Parton “Jolene”

And the tributes keep rolling in…

This one is by rock band Bad Wolves, who are known for their covers (like their badass version of The Cranberries “Zombie”)  and they just released their version of the late, great Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” with approved vocals from Dolly on the track.

They had been working on the song prior to Dolly’s passing, with hopes to have her on the track.

Sadly, that didn’t happen. For obvious reasons.

But after her passing, her estate approved previously recorded vocals, and it was mixed down to a pretty cool version of the Country classic.


Now, all proceeds to this version of “Jolene” go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. And all the teens featured in the music video are from the Nashville School of Rock, as Dolly would have wanted.

Get the song, and more info here: https://badwolvesnation.com/

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NeNe Royal ROCKS “Seven Nation Army” on “America’s Got Talent” Finale

Well HOT DAMN.

I missed out on “America’s Got Talent” this Summer because, well, life.

Apparently, a winner was crowned for the 2026 season, and the title goes to 16 year-old NeNe Royal from Thailand.

Oh. My. Goodness.

This performance during the finale of her covering The White Stripes “Seven Nation Army” is… woah.

I was NOT expecting this level of badassery.

Want more?

Here’s her cover of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” from a few weeks ago:


Again, she’s 16.

I can’t wait to see what happens next for this baddie.

Keep up with her on her insta here: https://www.instagram.com/neneroyalmusic/

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Carrie Underwood Covering Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff”!

Ok, I did NOT see this one coming.

Carrie Underwood covering Limp Bizkit?

Really?

Now, I know the woman can ROCK- I mean, she opened up for Guns N’ Roses a few years back, and she really slayed it. And she’s also a Heavy Metal fan, which I think is awesome.

I just didn’t see her trying to cover Limp Bizkit, but props for thinking outside the cover song box!

Here she is at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, over the weekend:
at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, over the weekend.

Well, alrighty then…

She also went on to perform songs from Linkin Park, Collective Soul, and Papa Roach, but her take on Limp Bizkit is what’s getting the most attention.

I love how she cut out the curse words… because, well, Carrie.

I think it would have been cooler to cover “Nookie”…

Anyhow, the performance is getting mixed reactions, but I think it’s fun.

I mean, good for her for doing something different.

Also, I want her legs…

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Guns N’ Roses AND Chris Stapleton!!!

Well, this happened…

Two of my favorites- Guns N’ Roses and Chris Stapleton collided.

GNR and Chris were both playing Toronto this past week,.

So, it only made sense that they would pop up at each other’s shows, right?

ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY!

First, Chris joined GNR for a version of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” which was glorious:

 

And if that wasn’t enough badassery, GNR joined Chris for a version of “Patience” at HIS Toronto show the next night!

Ahhhh… my little Country and Rock heart is happy.

It would be even happier if they had done “Sweet Child of Mine” or “Paradise City”, but what can ya do?

I’ll take it.

 

Now if Chris could just make a full Rock covers album, I could die happy.

 

Universe, ya hear that?!

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Carrie Underwood and Motley Crue Performing “Home Sweet Home”

Last night was the Season 5087 (or something like that) finale of “American Idol”.

First off, Hannah Harper won it, as she should.

She was definitely my favorite from what I had seen of the show this past season.

During the finale last night, which was 3-hours long, there were loads of specials guests and performances.

The one I was curious to see was Carrie Underwood with Motley Crue, as they were to perform “Home Sweet Home” together.

I’ve been a Crue fan since I was a kiddo, but Carrie is who owned the stage last night:

Poor Vince Neil.

He tried.

I know he’s had health struggles lately, and kuods to him for giving it a go.
But Carrie.

Holy freaking moly.

Girlfriend can ROCK.

Then again, she did open up for Guns N’ Roses on tour a couple of years ago.

Now you see why.

Let’s get a Carrie Underwood rock album out, like, right now.

Also, do you think those chaps are regulation?

Might want to wear them to the next horse show.

I kid.

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Ozzy Osbourne Full Grammy Tribute

This past Sunday night it was the 2026 Grammy Awards, and it was… The Grammys.

Lots of politics, bad red carpet fashion, save for a few, some meh performances, some weird ones (hello, Justin Bieber) and then there are always a few gems amongst the strangeness that is The Grammys.

The Ozzy Osbourne tribute was by far the best part of the night.

Post Malone, Duff McKagan, Slash, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt.

They did one hell of a job in my opinion.

Enjoy:


Can we have more of this at The Grammy’s please?

More entertainment, and less “WTF did I just watch?” moments.

That’s all I want.

Sincerely,

A Music Lover

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Avery Anna “No More Tears”

This is badass.

Country singer Avery Anna went viral last year with her cover of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne’s massive hit “No More Tears”, and it got her a ton of attention- as it should, because she SLAYED it.

Well, she listened to her fans, and released a studio version of it, and it’s just as stellar as her live cover.

I think even hardcore rock fans who hate Country music (you know who you are) can get down with this:


That goes hard.

As a rock fan and a Country fan, I appreciate the hell out of that.

This is just the beginning for Avery Anna, and you can find out more about her, get tour dates, etc. at https://www.averyannamusic.com/

I can’t wait to see what she does next. She’s such a great talent.

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Bruno Mars, Slash, and Duff McKagan Covering Nirvana

Last week, there was a private holiday party in Los Angeles for billionaire Todd Boehly of the holding company Eldridge Industries.

So, who would a billionaire hire for entertainment?

An all-star cover band featuring Bruno Mars, Slash, Duff McKagan, Eddie Vedder, Anthony Keidis and Brandi Carlisle.

Holy freaking macaroni.

One of the notable performances of the evening?

Bruno Mars smashing a cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with Slash and Duff on Guns N’ Roses:

 

Ok, Bruno Mars needs to put out a rock album, like, yesterday.

I’m blown away over here.

I’m also insanely jealous of who got to see this magic live.

Sigh.

It’s good to be rich!

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