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Posted by: DemonDust on 17/05/'08 13:29 Source: Blabbermouth.net Category: Festivals&Concerts Views: 82 Printable Version |
| Finnish rock legends Hanoi Rocks have scheduled the following dates: Jun. 06 - S�lvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock / Rock Stage Jun. 28 - Borl�nge, Sweden - Peace & Love Festival Jul. 03 - Kuopio, Finland - Kuopio International Wine Festival Jul. 04 - Rovaniemi, Finland - Simerock Jul. 05 - Turku, Finland - Ruisrock Jul. 11 - Joensuu, Finland - Ilosaarirock Jul. 12 - Haapsalu, Estonia - American Beauty Car Show Jul. 18 - Kuusamo, Finland - Ruka Rock 2008 Jul. 19 - Juva, Finland - Puustock Jul. 26 - Walton-On-Trent, Uk - Rock And Blues Festival Aug. 02 - Vantaa, Finland - Ankkarock Aug. 15 - Lillehammer, Norway - Metal Rock Fest Aug. 16 - Lahti, Finland - Lahden Jazztori As previously reported, Cherry Red/Mvd has set a June 10 release date for the Hanoi Rocks "The Nottingham Tapes" Dvd. According to a press release, "this performance, filmed on April 23, 1984 at the Palais in Nottingham, England, has since established itself in the annals of rock 'n' roll legend. Here, at last, for the first time on DVD, is that very footage in all its sleazy, gritty glory. As a piece of rock history it is priceless, as a piece of pure rock 'n' roll pleasure it is peerless." Formed in Helsinki in 1979, Hanoi Rocks drew their influences from American proto punk bands such as The Stooges, The Sonics and most obviously The New York Dolls. But unlike their punk peers they delved into the music that inspired their heroes ? Chuck Berry, Little Richard and other rock 'n' roll icons. Add a healthy slice of glam rock to the mix and you had a band that would, in turn become a massive influence on generations of rock bands that followed, most significantly Guns N' Roses and Manic Street Preachers. For the best part of five years, Hanoi Rocks stormed the world, relocating first to Stockholm then London, and although they never achieved the commercial success they deserved they amassed a huge cult following that still thrives today. So much so that Mike Monroe and Andy McCoy reformed as Hanoi Rocks in 2002 and are still touring. "The Nottingham Tapes" Dvd track listing: 01. Back To Mystery City 02. Up Around The Bend 03. I Can't Get It 04. Motorvatin' 05. Mental Beat 06. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams 07. Dont Never Leave Me 08. Tragedy 09. Malibu Beach Nightmare 10. Underwater World 11. Lost In The City 12. I Feel Allright 13. Taxi Driver 14. Blitzkrieg Bop For more information, click here. Hanoi Rocks performing "I Can't Get It" (from "The Nottingham Tapes"): |