Some sad news to start with. It seems that former Ozzy and Motley Crue drummer Randy Castillo has been diagnosed with cancer. He had a tumor removed from his jaw and is undergoing chemo now. Positive thoughts go out to him...

Speaking of Ozzy, rumor has it that his touring band for the Ozzfest this year will be Zach Wylde on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and TOMMY LEE on drums! That should prove interesting!

Last for now, and this news is making me seriously consider taking a trip to Utah this summer, is the "Rock Stock Festival 2001". It takes place in Wendover, Utah on August 23-26. Check out this lineup:

Bad Company
Pat Benatar
.38 Special
Cheap Trick
Styx
Jethro Tull
Chicago
Peter Frampton
Grand Funk Railroad
Kansas
Fleetwood Mac
Santana
Iron Butterfly
Queen
Rick Springfield
Steppenwolf
Boston

Holy shit! If anyone has the means to go to this festival, then by Goddess do so! You will never see a lineup like this on the same stage again! Great bands from the 60's 70's and 80's all together for one festival! Damn! It's going to be interesting to see who will be singing for Queen. You can't replace Freddie, but believe it or not, Gary Cherone did a GREAT job at the memorial concert in London. I hope they got him.

Peace,
Pagan

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That is an update from the last thing I had heard about Randy Castillo. But it makes sense since he is not back with The Crue making music. All the positive energy and prayers go out to him and his family.

I have heard about Ozzy's touring band, but I haven't found any confirmations yet. In fact, Sharon Osbourne denies that Zakk is going to tour with Ozzy. Other sources say that Zakk is helping Ozzy record his new cd, at the very least.

As far as the Rock Fest in Utah, WOW, I am in awe. I didn't think they could put together a show anywhere near the magnitude or caliber of this show. I hope that Bad Co., Styx, and Chicago can get all the original members together, that would make it most memorable!!

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HOLY MOLEY! I would LOVE to see QUEEN. I still remember sitting there watching LIVE AID from Wembley and Freddy just RULED the entire show. SCREW the Led Zep reuinion BS, QUEEN was THE bright spot of the entire day.

A ton of those bands would be great to see. Some I could do without, but that is what festivals are all about.

I am not sure if Cherone would be the one to pick to replace Freddy for the entire show. A few songs with him would be ok, but I was never a big fan. I would love to see Geoff Tate fill the spot for a day. (if his voice is still strong, I hear it is cracking up pretty quickly)

As for Randy Castillo, I read an interview with him where he stated his Chemo was going well, and he is expected to have a complete recovery.

New MOTLEY rumor though is that the reason that Nikki Sixx and Donna D'erico split was because Nikki was screwing Samantha Maloney during the tour.

I would love to hear Zakk back with OZZY. I finally bought Zakk's "book of shadows" CD. It is great. I recommend it highly!

Ron

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If it weren't for my horse, I would have never spent that year in college!

Yes, that is a great lineup! Pretty interesting, for sure.. Otherwise, yeah I did hear about Randy Castillo in Chemo. I do hope he's getting better. And Nikki Sixx in Ozzy would be cool. That's where he belongs. In a good metal band...

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The loneliness just fades away
thoughts of you just memories
no cryin now for what we're missin
time won't forget what you meant to me

Wow! Nice line-up of acts for that Utah festival. Too bad I'm not anywhere near Utah. Why was Utah chosen anyway?