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If it weren't for music classes in public schools, we may never have been exposed to the phenomenal drumming sounds in 'Chili Peppers' songs like "Californication" and "Under the Bridge." 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith notes the importance of music education in schools and is part of a group lobbying Congress this week. While touring the city of Washington, the musician fights for music funding in public schools, according to Rolling Stone, which helped get Smith to where he is today. The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has joined forces with National Association of Music Merchants president and CEO Joe Lamond to promote music education in Washington, D.C. on behalf of comprehensive music education in U.S. public schools, reports San Diego Union Tribune. The 51-year-old will spend the next couple of days, along with nearly 30 NAMM representatives, in our nation's capital & will meet with various politicians to make impassioned pleas on behalf of music education in the classroom. Smith attributes his current success in the music industry to the music classes that he took in school, notes CBS. Read More »
Reports confirm that original Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, a rock 'n' roll pioneer who dominated the English heavy metal scene from the late 1970s - early 1980s, died in his sleep on Tuesday evening (March 12) after a longtime battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The "Number of the Beast" rocker just celebrated his 56th birthday on Friday (March 8). Former Maiden band mates announced the sad news on Facebook on Wednesday - since then, several of Burr's fans and fellow musicians have offered their heartfelt condolences on Twitter in honor of the late Iron Maiden legend. Read More »
Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo has been asked not to go on the band's Australian Soundwave tour. According to Lombardo, Slayer's lawyers asked him not to join the the band on tour after he had a dispute over money. Jon Dette will replace Lombardo on drums. Read More »
