RnRTV #253: John Frusciante Stalked and Aretha Sings Outta Ticket!

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Rock news to keep you in the know on Rock n Roll TV hosted by Share Ross – DevilDriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer hospitalized; Ex RHCP guitarist John Frusciante stalked; Outdoor stage collapse again; Slash hooks up with Mary J Blige; Aretha sings out of a ticket for mate.

Devildriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer was rushed to hospital after suffering a seizure. He will miss the band’s upcoming tour of South America as the band will carry on with one guitarist. Mike woke up in the emergency room, is doing okay now and is expected to make a full recovery.

Former Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist, John Frusciante says it started with a fan allegedly asking to write a screenplay about his life. But she wouldn’t take no for an answer. The fan is August Elizabeth Thomas and for the past year she’s been emailing and sending long rambling letters to John. She has also showed up at his concerts to talk to him about her script. Finally, in July Miss Thomas turned up at his home two days in a row. John has filed a request most likely for a restraining order in the county of Los Angeles.

Another outdoor stage collapsed due to sudden high winds. This time it was in Indiana at the state fair as band Sugarland was about to perform. 5 people were killed and 45 people were injured. As a result, Cheap Trick are canceling their upcoming date in vancouver where they were scheduled to play on an outdoor stage built by the same people who handled the Indiana setup.

Guitar legend Greg Allman is canceling some of his late summer shows due to doctor’s orders.

Slash brought in Mary J Blige for a track on his newest solo album.

Ransacked in the London riots was Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green clothing store in Manchester.

Muse are heading back into the studio to begin work on their sixth album.
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WHATEVER:
Is Jessica Simpson sporting a baby bump or just kinda plump?

Selena Gomez says she loves Justin Bieber.
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Aretha Franklin was leaving a Manhattan restaurant recently when she realized a member of her entourage was getting a parking ticket. The Queen of soul jumped in with a little serenading and an autograph and saved the day.
hey… Aretha I got a speeding ticket. Could you fly out here and help me with that?

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