When
Idolator last posted the word "Cherone," there were rumors that singer Gary and Extreme compatriot Nuno Bettencourt were writing together. Six months on and Nuno's doing
indie movie soundtracks while Gary... well, Gary's playing shows in Massachusetts with the band Slip Kid, which "is not just another WHO tribute/cover band, nor does it try to impersonate them. Rather It is a truly inspired celebration of the music and live performance of THE WHO, that captures the raw emotional energy of the band." It could be argued that Cherone was part of a "a truly inspired celebration of the music and live performance of VAN HALEN" ten years ago, but this still feels a little sad.
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Fans of Queen who can't stomach Freddie Mercury replacement Paul Rodgers owe it to themselves to check out "Star," a song from Extreme's upcoming Saudades Du Rock that has tight harmonies, searing riffs, and sneering vocals about "profit" and "fame" that sound more "Tie Your Mother Down" than "C-Lebrity." Sure they try to rhyme "star" with "for," but hearing them rip into the track, I want to take back every snide remark I've made about Gary Cherone. Though when the media player eventually hops to one of their earlier hits, I quickly change my mind. [MySpace via Metal Sucks]
