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Wendy Rhodes is a lover of rock 'n' roll and all things vegan. She has witnessed a green flash, kissed a live shark, and stood atop an active volcano. She is always open to new story ideas.

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Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik Puts Partying on South Beach Behind Him

By Wendy Rhodes
Jan 22, 2020

On tour in support of Goo Goo Dolls' latest album, the now sober Rzeznik speaks candidly about getting sober and dealing with over-zealous fans.
Billy Joel Delivered Music, Personal Touch to Sold-Out Hard Rock Live

By Wendy Rhodes
Jan 13, 2020

Billy Joel proved Friday night why he can still pack 'em in, pounding out hit after hit to a sold-out crowd at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Backed by a slew of talented musicians Joel told stories and cracked jokes, even letting the crowd choose some of the songs.
Rick Allen, Def Leppard's One-Armed Drummer, Also Tries Hand at Painting

By Wendy Rhodes
Jan 10, 2020

Rick Allen lost his left arm to a car accident in 1984. But that didn't stop his drumming and it didn't stop his art. Def Leppard was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year and Allen is currently touring the country with his one-of-a-kind mixed-media creations.
Poison’s Bret Michaels, at 56, Wants to Be "Bad-Ass Good Guy"

By Wendy Rhodes
Dec 2, 2019

Bret Michaels likes to party. Not chill-out-with-friends-and-smoke-a-joint kind of partying. Charlie Sheen-level partying.
Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart Drums to Own Beat in Mind-Blowing Paintings

By Wendy Rhodes
Nov 5, 2019

While many musicians create art, few can parallel the one-of-a-kind process developed by Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, who uses rhythm, science and sometimes drugs to create his inimitable masterpieces.

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