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Duff McKagan Kicked Out of Guns N' Roses Bootleg Shop in Japan

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:48:59 +0000

Duff McKagan isn't just a famed bassist for bands such as Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and Loaded, he's a hell of a storyteller as well. In McKagan's Seattle Weeky column, he tells a tale of being thrown out of a store in Japan for eating a lovely peanut-and-rice cracker mix, but here's the kicker … the shop McKagan was removed from specializes in selling bootlegged Guns N' Roses merchandise.

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Ex-Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan Form Supergroup

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:51:32 +0000

A new supergroup is in the works, Rolling Stone reports, and it features Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and onetime Screaming Trees' drummer Barrett Martin. The as-yet-unnamed unit still needs a vocalist, but the search is on for singers to help them crystallize their ideas and form some new ones.

Duff McKagan's Loaded Rolling Out 'The Taking' Film in 10 Vignettes

Chad Childers — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:21:39 +0000

Duff McKagan is taking a little different approach to promoting 'The Taking' album, as he's got a full-length film that goes along with the music. McKagan and his band Loaded intend to show off the new movie in a series of 10 vignettes that will roll out on the band's YouTube page.

Slash and Duff McKagan Perform Together at Slash's Seattle Show

Chad Childers — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 20:18:36 +0000

While there remains continual doubt about if and when Velvet Revolver will ever return to the stage with a new singer, it’s at least nice to know that the core group of former Guns N’ Roses members remain on a friendly basis. That was definitely on display Friday night (July 13) in Seattle when Duff McKagan dropped in on his old pal Slash for a performance at the Paramount Theatre.

Duff McKagan's Loaded Confirmed as Openers for Two Guns N' Roses Shows

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:31:56 +0000

Talk is always cheap where Guns N’ Roses are concerned, so if you’ve taken the rumors about Duff McKagan‘s Loaded serving as a support act on GN’R's current tour with a grain of salt, we definitely don’t blame you. But in this case, it turns out that the rumors were true: a little over a year after he made a surprise appearance at a Guns gig in London, McKagan’s crew will be hitting the road in support of the band he quit 14 years ago.

Guns N' Roses To Be Supported by Duff McKagan's Loaded at Upcoming Shows

Jon Wiederhorn — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:15:16 +0000

We’re still a long ways away from a full-scale Guns N’ Roses reunion, since Slash would still rather stomp on the olive branch than hand it to frontman Axl Rose, but some factions of the Guns camp are making nice. Rose will be sharing stages in the near future with former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, revealed Rose in his interview with ‘That Metal Show’ set to air Nov. 11.

Win 2 Tracks From Duff McKagan's Loaded

John Riggs — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:34:41 +0000

Seattle’s own Duff McKagan from G’n'R fame has a new album coming out April 19th on CD – or April 12th if you want to get on vinyl. Duff McKagan’s Loaded is gonna rock and we have a special 2 song download preview of the new album. Want to win yours? Just leave a comment [...]

McKagan Regrets Reunion

Kelly West — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:53:17 +0000

Duff McKagan wishes he hadn’t appeared with Guns n’Roses onstage in London last year, because it’s renewed anticipation for a classic lineup reunion he maintains will never happen. But the bassist is glad he got to reconnect with his former bandmate, even if he doesn’t quite remember the event clearly. McKagan sent shockwaves through the [...]

Duff McKagan Adds to Writing Resume

Kelly West — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:54:26 +0000

Picture by Getty ImagesDuff McKagan has added to his writing resume by launching a weekly column on ESPN.com. HIs first piece is titled "Why is that guy writing for ESPN," and in it he explains his connection to sports.