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2002
The Who Encore Series

To combat bootlegging , in 2002 the band began to release the Encore Series of official soundboard recordings via themusic.com.

Bon Jovi In spring 2002, the group entered the studio to begin recording their

In spring 2002, the group entered the studio to begin recording their eighth studio album. Bounce was influenced by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks , released on October 8, 2002. The album debuted at number two in both the U.S. and UK, but was the first album to sell…
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Stone Temple Pilots Altercation after last show

an altercation between Dean DeLeo and Weiland after the last show of Stone Temple Pilots’ fall 2002 tour

3 Doors Down The band’s second studio album, Away from the Sun , was released on

The band’s second studio album, Away from the Sun , was released on November 30, 2002, and peaked at number eight on the charts. The album produced the singles ” When I’m Gone “, ” Here Without You “, and ” The Road I’m On “. Away from the Sun…
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Godsmack Grammy nomination

” Vampires “, a song on the album, also earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 2002.

Great White By late 2002, following a relatively unsuccessful change in music

By late 2002, following a relatively unsuccessful change in music direction with his second solo album, Jack Russell contacted Kendall, who was struggling with irrelevancy. Kendall agreed to play some dates with Russell’s band. Billed as “Jack Russell’s Great White”, the tour was to consist primarily of classic songs from…
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Heart (band) returned to the road

In 2002, Ann and Nancy returned to the road with a brand-new Heart lineup including Scott Olson, Ben Smith, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez , and keyboardist Tom Kellock.

Enuff Z'Nuff Lead singer and songwriter Donnie Vie stopped touring with the group

Lead singer and songwriter Donnie Vie stopped touring with the group in 2002 out of frustration and to embark upon a solo career. Enuff Z’Nuff continued to tour in his absence as a “3-piece,” with their lead guitarist Johnny Monaco also serving as the band’s lead singer. Despite not touring,…
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Stone Temple Pilots Begun work on sixth album

the band had begun work on a sixth studio album in 2002

Hoobastank Losing My Grip

Hoobastank achieved international recognition, with the band touring Europe and Asia to support the record. ” Remember Me “, the third single, was a moderate hit, reaching No. 23 on the Modern Rock chart. The band recorded a song titled “Losing My Grip” for the soundtrack of the 2002 movie…
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