Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist SLASH is celebrating after his solo debut was named Album of the Year at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards on Wednesday (10Nov10).
The rocker's self-titled offering saw off competition from acts including Kiss, Iron Maiden and Wolfmother to win the prize at the ceremony, held at London's Roundhouse venue and hosted by Alice Cooper.
Australian stars AC DC picked up the Band of the Year honour, while Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones was given a standing ovation as he collected his Outstanding Contribution trophy.
Read more: Slash and AC/DC Among Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Winners
Spinner.com is reporting that 66 year old Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards proved he's still a 'Street Fighting Man' on Tuesday, threatening and attacking a Swedish journalist during an interview at a Paris hotel.
Read more: Keith Richards Attacks Swedish Journalist During Interview
Classic Rock magazine is reporting that Thin Lizzy are to release deluxe, expanded versions of three classic albums on January 24.
The albums in question are:
Jailbreak, Johnny The Fox and Live And Dangerous.
Read more: Thin Lizzy Due To Release Deluxe Versions Of Classic Albums
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