Day In Rock 12/31: The Year in Rock Special - July/Dec Compiled by Keavin Wiggins
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July: New York Doll Dies

Aversion reports: Arthur "Killer" Kane, bassist for the pioneering punk outfit The New York Dolls, died Tuesday (July 13). 

The bassist died in a Los Angeles hospital from complications with pneumonia. He was 55. 

Kane helped define New York's punk movement with the Dolls' brash guitars, snotty atmospheres and, early in their career, audience-baiting drag outfits. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

July: Ozzfest Artist Arrested

Blabbermouth reports: According to the Rock N Roll Experience web site, EVERY TIME I DIE singer Keith Buckley was arrested following the band's Ozzfest 2004 performance at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA on Sunday (July 18). "Apparently, [Keith] had WAY too much to drink at the Jager tent and at one point was wearing a set of fake boobs with a tank top and the local police arrested [him] for drunk and disorderly conduct, but released [him] in about 30 minutes"[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

July: Nick Oliveri Attacks Soundman

Xfm reports: Bearded nutcase and former Queens Of The Stone Age bassplayer Nick Oliveri seems to have finally lost it. Following his dismissal from Queens for being seemingly too intoxicated even for Josh Homme, he's been concentrating on his other band Mondo Generator, but even they seem to have had enough� 

The problems seem to have begun when Oliveri took a disliking to what he thought was a bad sound and jumped off the stage, fought through the audience to take up his grievance with a soundman. Unfortunately letting his fists do the talking, he was finally pulled away, but not before he managed to break the nose and teeth of the engineer. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Aug: Metal Sludge Founder Comes Clean

Metal Sludge reports: Tuff frontman Stevie Rachelle has confirmed the long standing rumor that he was the man behind Metal Sludge (or is this another gag???). Here is a bit of the press release (or rather letter to Sludge readers), click the full story to read it all.] After many, many years I have decided to step forward and break my vow of silence. Thus claiming and acknowledging my roll as 'the guy' behind Metal Sludge. I am sick of hiding the fact that I am 'the guy' and have no shame in saying this. I've had countless friends, comrades, fans and industry people comment to me in regards to Metal Sludge for years and it's no longer going to be a secret. 

I have wanted to do this for some time now (years), but due to various issues related, mainly my 'webmaster' � I was forced to wait until now. 

For the record, I am and have always been the sole proprietor of Metal Sludge, Metal Sludge Entertainment, Metal Sludge Records, Metal Sludge LLC, and all related domain names. Ultimately I was responsible for the initial overall direction and entire concept of Metal Sludge since inception. Including but not limited to the brand name Metal Sludge, the no frills style interview questions, Donnas World Famous Penis Chart, the Hair Chart, and Exposed, Sludge Scans, the MSX tour, the Parties, and the CD release. 

Unfortunately, I was not completely in control of the actual site itself for its entire history. I had hired a 'webmaster' who over time decided to appoint themselves 'editor' and 'moderator' to the many message boards as well. Basically I was locked out from having access to the multiple e-mail accounts, and the ability to upload or delete anything from the site. So, after many years of arguments about the content, direction, quality, and timely response to news and more I've released this person of their duties and have now stepped forward. - Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Aug: DMB Sewer Crime

KVIA.com reports: The state of Illinois has sued the Dave Matthews Band for allegedly dumping up to 800 pounds of liquid human waste from a bus into the Chicago River. 

The foul liquid doused a tour boat filled with passengers. 

The lawsuit accuses the band and one of its bus drivers of violating state water pollution and public nuisance laws. And it seeks 70-thousand-dollars in civil penalties. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Sept: Johnny Ramone RIP

Aversion reports: The Ramones' founding guitarist, Johnny Ramone, died Wednesday (Sept. 15) after a five-year battle with cancer. 

Ramone, passed away Wednesday night in his Los Angeles home in his sleep Wednesday night. He was 55. 

Johnny Ramone became the third Ramone to pass away. Singer Joey Ramone died of lymphoma in April 2001. Founding bassist Dee Dee died of a drug overdose in 2002. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Sept: Cat Stevens A Terrorist?

AP reports: A plane bound for Washington from London was diverted to Maine on Tuesday after passenger Yusuf Islam � formerly known as pop singer Cat Stevens � showed up on a U.S. watch list, federal officials said. 

United Airlines Flight 919 had already taken off from London en route to Dulles International Airport when the match was made between the passenger and the watch list, said Nico Melendez, a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration. 

The plane was met by federal agents at Maine's Bangor International Airport around 3 p.m., Melendez said. 

Federal officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, identified the individual as Islam. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Sept: Manson Injury

AP reports: Shock rocker Marilyn Manson's drummer broke his wrist and suffered a slight concussion in a fall from the stage at an event in Germany, organizers said Saturday. 

Drummer Ginger Fish was taken to a hospital in Cologne for treatment after the incident Friday night and was released Saturday, the Viva television channel said in a statement. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Oct: Jacko Vs Eminem

Ananova reports: Michael Jackson is considering suing Eminem over his new video depicting the star playing with children. 

The Just Lose It promo features Eminem dressed as Jackson, losing his cosmetically enhanced nose and jumping on a bed with young children. 

The Jacko character is also vomited on by the real Eminem and also douses his flaming hair by sticking his head down a toilet. 

Jackson branded the video 'disrespectful' and is determined to have it banned, reports the Daily Star. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Oct: Ashlee Lip-sync

AP reports: Singer Ashlee Simpson's "extra help" may have been exposed when a "Saturday Night Live" audience heard her voice � singing the wrong song � while she held a microphone at her waist. 

Her record company blamed a computer glitch and she blamed her band for Sunday morning's incident, which cut off her planned performance of the song "Autobiography" on the network comedy show. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Oct: Greg Shaw RIP

bomp.com reports: "I guess I'd most like Bomp to be remembered as a label utterly dedicated to the people who care most about music: the fans and collectors." 

--Greg Shaw 
1949-2004 

We have some very sad news to report-- Bomp's founder, Greg Shaw, died on Tuesday, October 19, from heart failure at the age of 55. Greg's lifelong devotion to discovering, raving about and releasing authentic -albeit obscure- rock & roll, and promoting rock fandom over four decades was extraordinary. Among his many accomplishments were fanzine publisher, magazine editor, band manager, author, indie label owner, and rock historian. Though his roles often varied, two things were absolutely consistent: his impeccable taste in music and the ability to be there first. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Nov: Vines Brain Disorder

antiMUSIC reports: The Vines frontman Craig Nicholls revealed in court on Friday that he suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. Nicholls made the revelation at a hearing for assault and malicious damage charges stemming from an incident at the Triple M radio show at the Annandale Hotel where he allegedly damaged a photographers camera and caused a scene on stage. The court dismissed the charges against Nicholls. 

Nicholls was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome after one of the band's crew members told management of the disorder. Mental health professionals have tried for years to diagnose Nicholls. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Nov: Young Buck Surrenders

antiMUSIC reports: Rapper Young Buck, real name is David Darnell Brown, surrendered to police on Friday for allegedly stabbing a man that had punched hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre at the Vibe Awards on Monday at the Santa Monica Airport. 

Brown faces charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The rapper was processed and then released on $500,000 bail. He has been ordered to appear at a Dec. 20 arraignment, according to Santa Monica police. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Nov: ODB RIP

antiMUSIC reports: Ol' Dirty Bastard, the controversial rapper and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan collapsed and died at a New York recording studio on Saturday. He was 35. 

ODB, real name Russell Jones, was known for his innovative approach to hip-hop as well as his legal troubles. Jones was at 36 Records LLC's recording studio in Manhattan when he collapsed. He had complained earlier in the day of chest pains. Someone in studio made a 911 call at approximately 4:45 pm, but when the paramedics arrived on the scene they were unable to revive him. Early press reports state that drug paraphernalia was not found on the scene and Jones appeared to have died of natural causes. He would have turned 36 on Monday. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Dec: Suge Brawl Suspect

AP reports: Police and probation officials have been reviewing video of the melee at the Vibe Awards show to determine if rap producer Marion "Suge" Knight played a role in the altercation. 

"We are conducting an investigation to determine whether any parole violations took place with (Knight) at the awards show," Alfred Martinez, Los Angeles regional parole administrator for the Corrections Department, told the Times. 

"Mr. Knight has some special conditions attached to his parole, and we are working with the Santa Monica police to evaluate all the circumstances that took place that evening," Martinez said. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Dec: Dimebag Murdered

antiMUSIC reports: A fatal shooting occurred at a Damageplan concert on Wednesday night in Columbus, Ohio. Dimebag Darrell (Abbot) was one of the victims. 

Columbus, Ohio's NBC 4 reports that the shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at the Alrosa Villa where Damageplan was performing. 

NBC 4's reporter on the scene, David Wayne, initially reported that two members of the band, including Dimebag, were shot and killed and the gunman also died on the scene. (updated) However, it was later learned that Dimebag was the only band member murdered. Two fans, Nathan Bray and Erin Halk as well as the band's head of security, Mayhem (Jeff Thompson) were also murdered. Chris Paluska from the band's management company and the group's drum tech Cat (John Brooks) were both injured. Paluska is reportedly in critical but stable condition and Brooks is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Friday. 

A man reportedly stormed the stage and began shooting as Damageplan began their set, according to an eye witness. The gunman reportedly fired five or six shots at Dimebag before being tackled by a bouncer as he fire on the stage and into the crowd, according to witness accounts. The gunman was then shot and killed by a police officer on the scene, said Columbus police Sgt. Brent Mull. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

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