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July 30, 2009

CAMP FREDDY ? the all-star cover group consisting of Billy Morrison, Matt Sorum, Chris Chaney, Dave Navarro and Donavan Leitch ? will perform in honor of OZZY OSBOURNE at the festival launch tribute event September 10 at House of Blues. Other additions to the Sunset Strip Music Festival are multi-platinum hip-hop artist B REAL, Sunset Strip's tribute band to THE DOORS WILD CHILD, EULOGIES and local acts THE TENDER BOX and EARL GREYHOUNDThey join SSMF's previously-announced acts PEPPER, KOTTONMOUTH KINGS, SHWAYZE, LMFAO, SHINY TOY GUNS, UNWRITTEN LAW, THE DONNAS, FISHBONE, IGLU & HARTLY, THE RINGERS, THE PRICKS, NICO STAI and THENEWNO2.

West Hollywood's Sunset Strip has birthed countless music and entertainment careers, and it continues to blaze its own path as leading destination with a vibrant and entertaining landscape. The Strip's six signature music venues the Cat Club, House of Blues, Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Viper Room and Whisky A Go-Go will host dozens of various musical acts (exact venue schedules to be announced soon) in addition to the aforementioned Strip street closure on the closing day of the festival.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124498

http://www.ozzy.com/news/sunset-strip-music-festival-tickets-on-sale-now

OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Honored At The Sunset Strip Music Festival

August 19, 2009

The Sunset Strip Music Festival - taking place September 10th-12th - will honor the larger than life rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE as its Sunset Strip Icon 2009. The tribute actually begins this Thursday, August 20 when Osbourne?s immortal image will be unveiled on one of the largest billboards in Los Angeles. It will hang high above the Sunset Strip spanning 12-stories (6,500 square feet tall) off the east side of the famous 9000 Building directly across the street from The Roxy Theatre and Rainbow Bar & Grill. The new signage will be lit at night allowing for its viewing from miles away.

Next, on Thursday, September 10, Osbourne will be honored at a tribute event to kick off the three-day music festival. The tribute event honors icons that have made an impact on the legacy of The Sunset Strip. On Osbourne?s first US tour with BLACK SABBATH in 1970, the band performed a five-night stand (November 11th-15th) at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go.

?This expansive wall not only celebrates our honoree, Ozzy Osbourne, it also serves to welcome everyone to The Sunset Strip and is certain to be a very photographed component of this year?s music festival,? noted Todd Steadman, executive director of the Sunset Strip Music Festival.

SSMF 2009 also includes the first-ever street closure of Sunset Blvd on Saturday, September 12. There will be 40 plus music acts throughout the day performing on two stages set up on the street and on club stages within the street closure ? Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Cat Club and Whisky A Go-Go. Tickets are available now for a discounted price of $39.50.

Nice :)

From Billy Morrison...

September 10th - CAMP FREDDY @ The House Of Blues Los Angeles. It's the Sunset Strip Music Festival and we kick it off with a set at the opening night honoring of Ozzy Osbourne. And if that wasn't enough for me, apparently I am hosting the whole evening! Good Lord, I have no idea what that means, but I'm already nervous!!

From Ozzy Osbourne's Twitter, that's big...

#SSMF pays tribute to Ozzy!

http://twitpic.com/en8mm

From Billy Morrison...

I know that this event is an invite-only deal, but I wanted to post it anyway cos it's fucking cool! So don't go calling the HOB asking how much the tickets are.....cos there aren't any!!!

Billy

Poster: http://www.billymorrison.net/weblog/archives/OzzyInvite.html

OZZY OSBOURNE 12-Story Sunset Strip Art Wall Unveiled - Aug. 28, 2009

The Sunset Strip Music Festival ? taking place September 10-12 ? will honor the larger than life rock icon Ozzy Osbourne as its "Sunset Strip Icon 2009." The tribute actually began on Thursday, August 20 when Osbourne?s immortal image was unveiled on one of the largest billboards in Los Angeles (see photo below). It hangs high above the Sunset Strip spanning 12-stories (6,500 square feet tall) off the east side of the famous 9000 building directly across the street from the Roxy Theatre and Rainbow Bar & Grill. The new signage is lit at night, allowing for its viewing from miles away.

Next, on Thursday, September 10, Osbourne will be honored at a tribute event to kick off the three-day music festival. The tribute event honors icons that have made an impact on the legacy of the Sunset Strip. On Osbourne's first U.S. tour with BLACK SABBATH in 1970, the band performed a five-night stand (November 11-15) at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go.

CAMP FREDDY ? the all-star cover group consisting of Billy Morrison, Matt Sorum, Chris Chaney, Dave Navarro and Donavan Leitch ? will perform in honor of Ozzy Osbourne at the festival launch tribute event September 10 at House of Blues. Also scheduled to appear at the Sunset Strip Music Festival are KORN, CHRIS CORNELL, multi-platinum hip-hop artist B REAL, PEPPER, KOTTONMOUTH KINGS, SHWAYZE, LMFAO, SHINY TOY GUNS, UNWRITTEN LAW, THE DONNAS, FISHBONE, IGLU & HARTLY, THE RINGERS, THE PRICKS, NICO STAI and THENEWNO2.

"This expansive wall not only celebrates our honoree, Ozzy Osbourne, it also serves to welcome everyone to the Sunset Strip and is certain to be a very photographed component of this year's music festival," noted Todd Steadman, executive director of the Sunset Strip Music Festival.

The second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) also includes the first-ever street closure of Sunset Blvd on Saturday, September 12. There will be 40-plus music acts throughout the day performing on two stages set up on the street and on club stages within the street closure ? Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Cat Club and Whisky A Go-Go. Tickets are available now for a discounted price of $39.50.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126074

OZZY OSBOURNE TO Perform At SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL - Sep. 1, 2009

Rock legend OZZY OSBOURNE will now be opening AND closing the second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF), set for September 10-12. The three-day festival will kick off when Ozzy is honored at a tribute event Thursday, September 10 at the House of Blues and then Ozzy will perform the festival's final set Saturday, September 12. That's when, for the first time ever, the Sunset Strip (between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Blvd.) will be closed to host two concert stages. KORN, PEPPER, THE DONNAS and KOTTONMOUTH KINGS are among the 40 acts performing throughout the day.

Ozzy's appearance will mark his first full performance on the Sunset Strip in almost 40 years and his first ever as a solo artist. Back in 1970, BLACK SABBATH performed a five-night stand (November 11-15) at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go as part of their first U.S. tour. His career has spanned four decades and his music is as relevant today as ever. The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide ? 50 with BLACK SABBATH and as many as a solo artist ? and in 2003 was honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's "Walk of Fame."

Anticipation for Ozzy at the Sunset Strip Music Festival 2009 is already building: his immortal image is now displayed on one of the largest billboards in Los Angeles (see below). It hangs high above The Sunset Strip spanning 12-stories (6,500 square feet tall) off the east side of the famous 9000 Building directly across the street from The Roxy Theatre and Rainbow Bar & Grill. The signage will be lit at night allowing for its viewing from miles away.

On Saturday, September 12, there will be 40-plus music acts throughout the day performing on two stages set up on the street and on club stages within the street closure ? Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Cat Club and Whisky A Go-Go. Tickets are available now for a discounted price of $39.50.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/index.aspx

From Billy Morrison:

Just heard - they made tix available for Camp Freddy HOB show Sept 10th Ozzy getting honored. Call NOW!

about 2 hours ago from Twitterrific

FIREWIND's GUS G. To Perform With OZZY OSBOURNE At SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL - Sep. 7, 2009

FIREWIND guitarist Gus. G will play his second concert with OZZY OSBOURNE at the second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF), which will take place September 10-12. The three-day festival will kick off when Ozzy is honored at a tribute event Thursday, September 10 at the House of Blues and then Ozzy will perform the festival's final set Saturday, September 12. That's when, for the first time ever, the Sunset Strip (between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Blvd.) will be closed to host two concert stages. KORN, PEPPER, THE DONNAS and KOTTONMOUTH KINGS are among the 40 acts performing throughout the day.

Ozzy's appearance will mark his first full performance on the Sunset Strip in almost 40 years and his first ever as a solo artist. Back in 1970, BLACK SABBATH performed a five-night stand (November 11-15) at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go as part of their first U.S. tour. His career has spanned four decades and his music is as relevant today as ever. The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide ? 50 with BLACK SABBATH and as many as a solo artist ? and in 2003 was honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's "Walk of Fame."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126533

From Billy Morrison's blog (http://www.billymorrison.net/weblog/):

This week, we have the Sunset Strip Music Festival.... and Camp Freddy will be playing a short set at The House Of Blues on Thursday night at the Ozzy Osbourne Honors thing. I am also hosting that whole evening (nervous? me? YES!) as well as playing with the guys. But if anyone deserves to be honored, it's the Prince Of Darkness himself! So I am looking forward to the whole evening with a mixture of healthy nerves and excitement. I think we may even rehearse tomorrow night as well.... Jesus, we're taking this shit seriously!! And then on the final night (Saturday 12th), after Ozzy plays his outdoor set at the Strip, I will be DJing at the SSMF Aftershow Party at The Viper Room. It's free to anyone who has a ticket for the festival, so come down and rock out. I think it starts at Midnight.

A little slow to this one, but will Matt be playing with Camp Freddy tomorrow?  Motorhead doesn't have a show...do I need to change the title.:D

From Slash:

# Honoring Ozzy Osbourne with a lifetime achievement award on the Strip tonight. #fb

about 2 hours ago from TwitterBerry

# I stand corrected, I'm honoring Ozzy with a tribute from the Sunset Strip, my bad. #fb

about 2 hours ago from TwitterBerry

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Slash appears onstage at the 2nd Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival's Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the House of Blues on September 10, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

Photos:
http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&assetType=image&p=slash%20sunset%20music%20tribute&src=standard

So Matt wasn't there...

SLIPKNOT, SCARS ON BROADWAY, BILLY IDOL Members Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE Tribute - Sep. 11, 2009

Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT), Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY), Billy Morrison (THE CULT, CAMP FREDDY) and Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) are among the musicians who performed last night (Thursday, September 11) at a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California.

Fan-filmed video footage of the event can be viewed below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126776

Here is some video of Slash speaking at the event and some more photos...

SLASH, LEMMY, TOMMY LEE Honor OZZY OSBOURNE At SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL - Sep. 11, 2009

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126797

ACE FREHLEY Joined By SLASH During SUNSET STRIP Performance - Sep. 13, 2009

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was joined on stage by former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER axeman Slash last night (Saturday, September 12) during his performance at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California as part of the Sunset Strip Music Festival.

Ace's setlist was as follows:

01. Parasite
02. Deuce
03. Outer Space
04. Snow Blind
05. Sister
06. Getaway
07. Speedin' Back To My Baby
08. Shock Me (with smokin' guitar solo)
09. Rocket Ride

Encore:

10. Space Bear
11. Love Gun
12. Cold Gin (featuring Slash)
13. Black Diamond (outro)

A couple of photos of Frehley's performance can be viewed below (both pictures taken by T.J.Roe).

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126873

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqySPQcPmb4

A much better video...

Ace Frehley (feat. Slash) LIVE "Cold Gin"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9j79UxNLTQ