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Guitarist CHRIS HAGER has died at the age of 67. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Hager was part of the formation of Ratt in 1981. Hager would go on to play with Rough Cutt and performed on the studio albums Rough Cutt (1985) and Wants You! (1986). Very longtime HardRadio friend Stephen Pearcy comments: "This morning I'm very saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend, guitarist and musician Christopher (Chris) Hager. Chris and I started Mickey Ratt together in San Diego 1977 and in moving to L.A. actually created the band Ratt in 1981. Chris was an amazing person, a great guitarist, songwriter and so committed to being just that. He went on to create a few projects over the years with Sarge, Rough Cutt, Woop and the Count and our solo project Pearcy/Hager. We were actually working on new songs recently, and they will be heard. I'm at loss my friend, we've been through a lot together. God bless you brother. As of this time the family would respect privacy."
On Friday, July 4, the Birmingham, UK landmark Millennium Point will host the world premiere cinema screening THE NINE LIVES OF OZZY OSBOURNE - the acclaimed film detailing the extraordinary life of the godfather of heavy metal, with special guest Jack Osbourne. For more than five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll rebellion. In an unparalleled career, Ozzy has won 5 Grammy Awards, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, and became the first metal performer to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne traces his life from his childhood in Birmingham, through the meteoric rise of Black Sabbath, to even greater success as a solo artist.
July 9th will mark the great Bon Scott's 79th birthday, and to celebrate, the Second Annual Official BON SCOTT BIRTHDAY BASH will take part that day at the Bowery Electric in NYC. The event will feature Living Colour's Corey Glover, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Peter Shaw, and Cactus' Jimmy Kunes, among many others. Special guest openers Ravagers. The Bon Scott Estate, along with their exclusive merchandising partner Perryscope Productions, will also celebrate with a series of new collaborations with Knucklebonz, Dixxon Flannels, Collectionzz Posters, and Jungle Merchandise in Australia. Find all information at BonScottOfficial.com.
