Tom, Gisele drop in Nov 27, 2008
Whole lotta love Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones paid a backstage visit to Extreme at the Boston band's gig in London this week. The rock royalty, who're rumored to be looking for a replacement for frontman Robert Plant, posed for a few pictures with Extreme bassist Pat Badger, drummer Kevin Figueiredo, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, and singer Gary Cherone. (Boston Globe)
This weekend's Aug 22, 2008
Extreme, the other funky metal band from Boston, topped the charts in 1991 with More Than Words, a McCartneyesque ballad, and then quietly disbanded five years later when guitarist Nuno Bettencourt abandoned ship and Gary Cherone took a gig as the new Sammy Hagar in Van Halen. But they're back now, having just released their first new album since the breakup, Saudades de Rock, which apparently translates as Nostalgic Yearning For Rock (a much better title). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Extreme returns with familiar look, fun-loving sound Aug 2, 2008
Local band Extreme performs at the Bank of America Pavilion on July 31 ... Extreme launched its first tour in more than a decade by hitting home turf and playing to an enthusiastic following last night at the Bank of America Pavilion ... What the house may have lacked in numbers it made up for in spirit, welcoming back Extreme (whose members did a test run in a Poughkeepsie, N.Y., nightclub earlier in the week) like returning heroes. (Boston Globe)
Novak 'in good spirits' Jul 29, 2008
Fortifying for his band's triumphant return this week to the Bank of America Pavilion, Extreme frontman Gary Cherone chowed down at the Kowloon the other night, eating sushi, twin lobsters with ginger and scallions, and hot and sour soup. Ernie Boch Jr. caught up with Joel McHale at Capital Grille after "The Soup" star's show at the Hampton Beach Casino. (Boston Globe)
One Day That Will Change Your Life: Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Jul 3, 2008
Then, that same night, they will all hit the stage to perform as the opening act for EXTREME (featuring all three of the band's original members -- Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone and Pat Badger) and KING's X.. "Every camper who goes through the Camp tells me the same thing -- that it changes their lives forever," says Camp Counselor Elliot Easton of The Cars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AUDIO: Songs of Scituate includes Bates tale May 29, 2008
After deciding he believed it, Cherone sat down and wrote the song with his brother Gary, who is known for his former band Extreme and stint with Van Halen. Cherone not only found information about the Bates sisters at the historical society. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Levine: Malden Musings Dec 21, 2007
Gary Cherone (of Extreme and Van Halen fame) played Dino s Restaurant on Medford Street (now the Beansprout) sometime in the early 1980s. He has sold more than 10 million albums since, and toured the world so kids, don t be discouraged if your next gig is in the lounge of a Chinese restaurant. (Malden Observer, MA)
Andrews sings some praises Dec 3, 2007
An Extreme night at BMAs ... With his once and future band Extreme back together, the sinewy singer from Malden said he's fired up about '08 ... Rapping with us at the packed after-party at the Hard Rock Cafe, Cherone said Extreme's new album is nearly done, and he, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, bassist Pat Badger, and drummer Kevin Figueiredo are eager to tour. (Boston Globe)
'Real Men Cry' Nov 27, 2007
Extreme: Let s just rock Motivated , they say, by a love of music not money, Extreme is getting back together ... (A Medford native, Geary is busy working with legendary band manager Irving Azoff in LA.) Extreme's first official gig with new drummer Kevin Figueiredo will be Saturday at the Boston Music Awards ... "But live, it didn't reflect where I wanted to go - it was more of a cabaret show than a rock show." The same will not be said of the reunited Extreme. (Boston Globe)
Extreme Reuniting For 2008 Album, Tour Nov 26, 2007
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Boston-based rock outfit Extreme is reuniting for its first studio album in 13 years and world tour in 2008, Billboard has learned ... Extreme now includes original members Bettencourt, frontman Gary Cherone and bassist Pat Badger, along with new drummer Kevin Figueiredo ... Extreme will perform Saturday (Dec. (MediaWeek.com)
Rock and roll reigns in tribute to Boston's singer Brad Delp Aug 20, 2007
In addition to their own hits such as "More Than Words," Extreme debuted a piano ballad that singer Gary Cherone and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt had co-written with Delp after his appearance at their reunion show at the same venue last summer. The night's most poignant and comic moments came during a film that Delp's daughter Jennifer had made for her father called "The Rock Star I Called Dad." Delp's friends and family recalled the man, not the multiplatinum arena rock star, who had a bone-dry... (Boston Globe)
VAN HALEN: Excerpts From Press Conference - Aug. 13, 2007 Aug 15, 2007
They work extremely hard to accomplish the things they have, and you will never understand one small fraction of that ... His bass parts were always extremely solid and very cool and always fit the song perfectly ... maybe wolfie can help Gary revamp Extreme. (Blabbermouth.net)
It's Official: DAVID LEE ROTH Rejoins VAN HALEN - Feb. 2, 2007 Feb 3, 2007
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - It's Official: DAVID LEE ROTH Rejoins VAN HALEN. SENTENCED "Buried Alive". (Blabbermouth.net)
After being relegated to the bench at Real, World Cup career scoring leader Ronaldo will look to extend his career at AC Milan. Jan 30, 2007
This makes about as much sense as when Van Halen hired former Extreme lead singer Gary Cherone to fill Sammy Hagar's shoes. Milan has not only been hit with an eight-point penalty in the wake of Italy's match-fixing scandal, but it's also currently plagued by injuries and quickly aging lineup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Van Halen, Roth To Reunite For Summer Tour Jan 25, 2007
Roth soon split with the band, and was briefly replaced by former Extreme frontman Gary Cherone in 1997. The ensuing album and concert tour was a flop, and Cherone left the band. (NBC 11, CA)
Sammy Hagar's Plans: Beach, Cruise, Sharing Stage With David Lee Roth? Jan 14, 2007
See, despite the fact that the former Extreme singer fronted Van Halen for nearly three years, and performed on 1998's Van Halen III, Cherone won't be coming to the HOF ceremony. It might have something to do with hurt feelings, but probably has more to do with the fact that Cherone isn't being inducted. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ronettes, Van Halen Going To Rock Hall Jan 9, 2007
But when Roth left the group, he was replaced by veteran rocker Sammy Hagar for the 1986 album "5150." Hager was briefly replaced with former Extreme singer Gary Cherone for 1998's "Van Halen III " but joined the group again after, among other things, a solo tour co-headlined by Roth. This year's class was voted on by 600 industry experts. (Click2Houston, TX)
