But what seems to be dead are bands playing truly live. Rikki rockett says that musicians should have the right to speak out on. It seems like the days of flipping through vast vinyl, cassette, or cd collections is a thing of the past. The 54yearold musician was talking with eddie trunk on his radio show, eddie trunk live, when he shared what he has been going through.
Rockett has done nine rounds of chemotherapy to battle the cancer. The book explains what led to dio parting ways with blackmore. On this double episode, eddie is first joined by poison drummer rikki rockett who discusses the. Apr 01, 2011 eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for thirty years. The 54yearold poison drummer revealed as much on mondays episode of eddie trunk live on siriusxm. The main shows available in the archive are eddie s friday night show on q104. This latest city run comes on the heels of their soldout run this past spring which had critics raving across the country. Aug 06, 2017 a scholar of metal and all that rocks. When he put this book out he tried to list as many bands as he could w limited pages. Poison drummer rikki rockett says that he doesnt know anything about a possible postponement of the tour. Poisons rikki rockett addresses rumors on the stadium. Rikki rockett, 54, told host eddie trunk on december 14 during his siriusxm show eddie trunk live that he was diagnosed with oral cancer in july 2015, and had been undergoing treatments for the. Director penelope spheeris, poisons rikki rockett, riki rachtman, londons nadir dpriest and moderator dj will at an academy screening of the decline of. Rikki rockett in 2008 richard allan ream born august 8, 1961, better known by the stage name rikki rockett, is an american drummer for glam metal band, poison.
Twitter radio personality, tv star, author and all around heavy metal knowitall eddie trunk says a poor turn out to blame for 80s hairfest getting cancelled. Hair nation festival highlights irvine meadows ca sept. Rikki rockett has completed treatments for oral cancer and. Rikki rockett of poison 1993 muchmusic inteview duration. The band has sold more than 45 million records worldwide and 15 million records in the united states alone.
The making of the decline of western civilization part ii. A few excerpts follow as transcribed by blabbermouth. The drummer first learned of his ailment after growing sick in. Chad childers poison drummer rikki rockett revealed during an appearance on the eddie trunk live radio show that hes completed nine rounds of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation treatments after being diagnosed with oral cancer this past summer and that hell find out in february if the treatments were successful.
Famed poison drummer rikki rockett made a shocking revelation on tuesday, december 15th, when he said that hes currently battling oral cancer. Poison drummer rikki rockett has revealed that doctors have diagnosed him with oral cancer. Last year, trunk shared a more critical take on steel panther, saying via metal sludge. And while theres no denying the convenience of having all your favorite albums on a mobile device, its becoming more common for recordings to get lost in the shuffle andor completely forgotten about. Earlier today friday, january 19 at the atlanta kiss expo 2018, former kiss guitarist vinnie vincent gave his first public interview in more than two decades when he spoke with siriusxms eddie trunk. Eddie trunk at ride for dime trunk hosted friday night rocks and saturday night rocks for wnewfm in new york city until the radio station underwent a format change in 2003.
Collective soul, lit and poison guest on this episode of westwood ones rock talk with mitch lafon. On this double episode, eddie is first joined by poison drummer rikki rockett. Excerpts from the interview appear below as transcribed by. After almost 20 years with poison, rockett released his first solo album glitter 4 your soul on january 7, 2003 which was distributed online. During an appearance on axs tvs at home and social with.
He hears it, sees it from all angles, with an unusually unbiased point of view. Poison drummer rikki rockett recently completed nine rounds of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation after being diagnosed with oral cancer this past summer. Poison and devil city angels drummer rikki rockett has recently revealed to eddie trunk on december 14, 2015 during trunk s siriusxm satellite show eddie trunk live that he was suffering from throat cancer, went through treatments and it looks like his cancer is in remission. He is the host of vh1 classics that metal show and is also heard on two weekly radio shows. Slasheddies a true flagwaving defender of all things rock. Getty images the 54yearold rocker made the revelation on siriusxms eddie trunk live earlier this week. Poison drummer rikki rockett guest on eddie s siriusxm show, eddie trunk live, on december 14th. One of the cool things about eddie trunk is that even after being in the music business now for thirty years, he still seems like the kind of guy you could have a beer with and just talk music with. The real crisis in rock is the prevalence of live shows that are anything but. Maybe, eddie doesnt consider them hard rock like billy squire. Eddie trunk interviews philip anselmo december 15, 2016 youtube. The band has sold more than 45 million records worldwide 1 and 15 million records in the united states alone. The rocker, 54, opened up about his diagnosis on siriusxm s eddie trunk live via on monday and shared that he was diagnosed over the summer.
Eddie trunk is one of the greatest true rockandroll fans ive ever met. Rockett told eddie trunk during his monday siriusxm show eddie trunk live that the 54yearold endured nine bouts of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation treatment after. Blotzer speaks openly about both sides and has also taken a shot at radio personality eddie trunk. Eddie trunk live, which airs on siriusxm radio, and the fmsyndicated eddie trunk rocks, heard in new york city on q104. Starting on october 17th, 2016 eddie has a new daily show on the volume channel from 24pm eastern. Eddie trunk, the longtime music personality, syndicated radio host whose weekly show is heard on knac. On monday, poison drummer rikki rockett revealed on eddie trunks siriusxm radio show that hes battling cancer.
The bands last major dates were with lita ford and def leppard as part of the 2012 rock of ages tour. Poison drummer rikki rockett opens up about battling cancer. Poisons rikki rockett reveals cancer battle rolling stone. Eddie scott trunk is hard rock and heavy metal historian, radio personality, talk show host, and author, best known as the host of sev. Then, totos steve lukather drops by and discusses his book, the gospel. Eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal volume ii. Eddie trunk, the most wellknown name in hard rock and metal music, brings his. I got to the point where i couldnt really talk, rockett said on the eddie trunk live show. It is a refreshing change from the standard fare, and.
Siriusxm and live nation will present the hair nation tour hosted by eddie trunk, whose trunk nation show airs on hair nation ch. Excerpts from the interview appear below as transcribed by on how he was diagnosed. This edition includes the original autographs of the champions listed on the cover. Eddie trunk net worth 2020 update short bio, age, height. Its sickening how many accept, look the other way, or have no clue. In a november 2012 interview with esquire, spacex cofounder jim cantrell mentions elon musks early passion for books pertaining to rocket science. Especially, if you omit the who, pink floyd and cream.
Mar 10, 2018 eddie trunk net worth eddie trunk made money by djs niche. Eddie trunk is a participant in the amazon influencer program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. As far as the band i thought would be huge but hasnt i loved dgen and i still wish they would get a shot at breaking through. Eddie trunk on siriusxm mentioned that a van halen reunion tour featuring david lee roth, michael anthony, eddie, and alex van halen was scheduled to take place this year of 2019, but ended up being deferred for reasons of illness. Had a blast with the latest trunk top 5 drummers list today. The 54yearold rocker will undergo a pet scan in february to determine if the treatment was successful. During an appearance on axs tvs at home and social with earlier this week, rockett stated per about how he and his bandmates have been spending. Eddie trunk live, which airs on siriusxm radios boneyard channel, and the fmsyndicated eddie trunk rocks, heard live in new york city on q104. At the wonder con a convention of sci fi and comic books we meet poison drummer rikki rockett and his staff promoting thei comic book. Poison drummer rikki rockett has been battling oral cancer. Rikki rockett, the longtime drummer of glam rock band poison, revealed hes battling oral cancer.
Mitch speak with poisons rikki rockett starts at approx. The first doctor i went to said, you picked one hell of a cancer to get its very treatable, its very curable. Richard allan ream born august 8, 1961, better known by the stage name rikki rockett, is an. Jan 09, 2017 facebook bobby blotzer has posted a long statement on the official ratt experience facebook page. Eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for thirty years. His popular shows include wnewfmnew york citys friday night rocks, the nationallysyndicated eddie trunk rocks, and a sirius xm radio program called trunk nation. Eddie trunk, on his social media, posted few tweets about the old bands that are playing live here is what he said. In december 2015, rockett went on the siriusxm satellite radio show eddie trunk live and revealed he had been undergoing treatment for cancer.
Dec 15, 2015 poison drummer rikki rockett guest on eddies siriusxm show, eddie trunk live, on december 14th. Poison drummer rikki rockett disclosed on tuesday, december 15, that hes currently battling oral cancer. It is a free event and both of my books and my t shirts will be available for purchase. My local radio affiliate rock 107 will also be broadcasting live at the store 37p. The 54yearold eighties rocker revealed his diagnosis on tuesday while appearing on eddie trunk live rikki. Aug 10, 2011 all in all, eddie trunk s essential hard rock and heavy metal is one of those rare guides to music that actually has something new to say. Ruben mosqueda of sleaze roxx spoke with poison drummer rikki rockett about his other band, devil city angels, which also includes guitarist tracii guns, singer brandon gibbs and newly added bassist, rudy sarzo, who took over for former bassist eric brittingham. The prognosis is good, he told radio dj eddie trunk via blabbermouth on monday.
Most concerts and festivals have been canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rockett, 54, told eddie trunk on his radio show, eddie trunk live, that a tumor was. Join eddie and his famous friends in rock and entertainment every week for a rollicking good time. Poison drummer rikki rockett says hes battling oral. Bret michaels on touring after health scare, new album. Differences aside, the book itself is a lot of eddie too m this is eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal and the key words in the title are eddie trunk. Deville bobby dall and rikki rockett is grateful to join def leppard, motley crue and joan jett and the blackhearts on the stadium tour 2020 this summer. The show will be replayed later that night from 68 pm and will also be available on demand from the sirius app and afterwards on eddie s podcast. The drummer discussed being diagnosed with oral cancer this past summer. Eddie trunk official myspace listen and stream free music. Alter bridge is hitting the road stateside one more time in 2014. Blotzers latest blog is about the current state of ratt from his perspective.
Poison drummer rikki rockett has revealed that hes battling oral cancer but is finished with treatment and hopes to be in remission this winter. Jan 01, 2015 eddies knowledge of the bands, albums, and all of the details in between has created a challenge for others to stump the trunk. Eddie trunk author of eddie trunks essential hard rock and. What are the books that elon musk used to selfstudy rocket. Poison drummer rikki rockett reveals battle with oral. The bands disastrous 1991 mtv vma performance duration.
Rikki rockett has completed treatments for oral cancer and is recovering well. Poisons rikki rocketts comic book at wonder con 97. I had, i think, 16 canker sores in my mouth at one time. Poison drummer rikki rockett is battling oral cancer. Rikki rockett of poison reveals battle with cancer. Poison drummer rikki rockett is battling oral cancer, the rocker revealed on monday. Filmmagic on monday, poison drummer rikki rockett revealed on eddie trunk s siriusxm radio show that. But rockett stated during a facebook live chat on wednesday april 8 that he is unaware of any plans to postpone the trek. An updated edition of the first book by vh1s music expert, eddie trunk known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, eddie trunk has updated and expanded this book with even more on the subject. Eddie trunk is a 34 year music industry veteran who has built a reputation for being one of the most respected personalities in the world of rock, hard rock and heavy metal. The band will be heading out on a headline run this october in support of their latest album fortress. Rikki rockett says that its time for poison to return to activity, explaining that the group will get killed off if we dont do anything.
Known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, eddie trunk continues to entertain fans on the radio and as the host of vh1 classics hit. Rikki rockett of poison reveals cancer battle breitbart. They made a record in recent years, but nothing happened, unfortunately. Rikki rockett biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. He is the host and coproducer of vh1 classics that metal show and is heard on two weekly radio shows. Eddie discusses his most essential bands, his unique personal experiences with them, his favorite stump the trunk anecdotes and trivia, as well as his. Rockett was diagnosed with oral cancer earlier this year and underwent nine rounds of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation. Books, books, books mindy klaskys books range from cozy paranormal romance to contemporary romance to traditional fantasy, with some anthologies, a little nonfiction,and short works tossed in for fun. I had this horrible cold, sorethroat thing, and they were the post rikki rockett, poison drummer, reveals oral cancer diagnosis appeared first on. Eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal by eddie. Poison appeared at the 20 indy 500 miller lite carb day, but has otherwise been mostly playing private shows, including one this past january. Rockett spoke about his cancer battle for the first time publicly during an appearance on the december 14 edition of eddie trunks siriusxm.
Queens of the stone age frontman calls out a racist. Vinnie vincent kiss, joe elliot def leppard and neal schon journey, king diamond mercyful fate, steve perry journey, slash guns n roses, and geddy lee rush download. Eddie trunk says turn out was poor as the blame for rockesha. The scorpions say they have had too much fun on their threeyear long farewell tour to actually call it a day. Buy a cheap copy of eddie trunk s essential hard rock and. The 54yearold musician revealed his diagnosis on siriusxms eddie trunk live, telling host trunk that. Poison drummer rikki rockett says that he is waiting to hear from concert promoter live nation about a possible postponement of the bands. Ive always tried to weed the bullies out of our audience, because i dont want them there.
Poison interview on muchmusics power hour may of 1987. Poison drummer rikki rockett sues over house remodel gone. Poisons rikki rockett reveals he is battling oral cancer. Eddie has spent time as a record executive and has also worked in artist management, but has really found his calling as a broadcaster, host and interviewer on radio and tv. Poison drummer rikki rockett guest on eddies siriusxm show, eddie trunk live, on december 14th. We have to thank kiss expo promoter derek christopher, because he was. Eddie trunk official myspaces profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.
The band had planned to retire at the end of their global tour but singer klaus meine admits the temptation to keep going has been too strong. Working with eddie trunk is a great fit for us, too, trunk nation fans have embraced great white for years, and weve gotten to know eddie more on tours such as the monsters of rock cruise. Mad anthony will be a guest on eddie trunk s radio show on siriusxm volume next week wednesday may 10 live from 12. During an appearance on the eddie trunk podcast, twisted sister frontman dee snider addressed whether ts should reunite. Thank you all and apologies if i didnt read yours or wasnt able to respond. Exkiss guitarist vinnie vincent gives first interview in. Richard allan ream born august 8, 1961, better known by the stage name rikki rockett, is an american drummer for rock band poison. Poison drummer rikki rockett battling oral cancer new. Com, and host of vh1 classics that metal show, launched a lengthy diatribe against his favorite band, kiss, in the blog section of his website on friday, july 27th. Eddie trunk brings you another double shot on this episode. Apr 01, 2011 eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for more than twentyfive years. Rikki rockett s cancer rockett, 55, talked about his cancer diagnosis and how he was diagnosed over the summer on sirius xms eddie trunk live monday. Working alongside a green screen and even utilizing acting prowess, great white captures an emotional triumph. I kind of clammed up for a while because i really didnt know what was going on.
Rockett said he initially kept his diagnosis a secret to avoid hearing other peoples horror stories about the disease. Eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for more than twentyfive years. Its a first edition of the eddie robin book winning onepocket in absolutely pristine, unread condition. Influential music critic who hosted several heavymetal and rockthemed talk shows on television and radio.
379 597 1531 265 985 831 1598 850 1137 521 1376 935 1259 691 1392 718 1526 190 888 968 1085 92 149 147 1492 961 1306 1252 655 870 1016 279 651