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Archive for the ‘Controversy’ Category

June 5th, 2008

Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten Sued for Assault and Battery

Oh boy, do I have some news for you this morning!
Apparently, Johnny Rotten has been living up to his surname - at least, that’s what a former reality TV show producer claims.
As reported on EOnline, Sex Pistols member Johnny Rotten (real name John Lydon) is being sued by former producer Roxanne Davis for assault and […]

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November 14th, 2007

Recent Scatterbox Benefit Goes Berserk

Punk/hardcore outfit Scatterbox recently held a benefit for a new food bank in Couer d’Alene. Unfortunately, the benefit turned a little… ugly.
On November 9th, 2007 Scatterbox played through several songs of their set, but were abruptly cut off when the bar’s owner shut down the power due to fans breaking things and making a mess.
Once […]

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September 18th, 2007

The Gaslight Anthem Removed from Saints and Sinners Lineup

Curiouser and curiouser…
Apparently, sources are saying that the New Jersey quartet The Gaslight Anthem have been removed from the Saints and Sinners Festival lineup.
The group, currently touring Germany, was notified that due to a “conflicting show,” they would be unable to play the festival.
Here’s the weird part - the alleged conflict of interests does not […]

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