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Happy Birthday Glenn

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:08:53 -0400

Today is Glenn Hughes' birthday. The webmaster and family send their love and wish Glenn a truly Happy Birthday!

You can also send Glenn a greeting; simply drop in at the Fan Forum, post a birthday message and it'll be on it's way to him!

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Video Message from Glenn

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:05:28 -0400

Glenn has just left us all the first of perhaps many video messages. You like video messages? Be sure and let him know.

To view it, simply point your web browser to www.glennhughes.com

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Autobiography due in 2009

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:25:36 -0400

British author, Joel McIver, and co-writer of Glenn's autobiography (now due for publication in 2009) was this week's special guest on Bruce Dickinson's (Iron Maiden), BBC 6 Music radio programme, "Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show", which is scheduled for airing on Friday, August 15th at 9:00 p.m. GMT (1:00 p.m. PDT / 4:00 p.m. EDT); McIver's segment is featured from 11:00 p.m. GMT (3:00 p.m. PDT / 6:00 p.m. EDT).

Joel and Glenn have been working on the book for the last two years and, as the author tells Dickinson, "Glenn has led a life that you literally would not believe. He shouldn't be alive today. This book tells the story of his downfall and miraculous recovery to his current state of sobriety in full, technicolor detail with no punches pulled."

You can listen to the "Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show" live via the internet at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/bruce_dickinson/

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Gibson Reunited!

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:22:04 -0400

Glenn is working and reuniting with Gibson guitars after many years.

Glenn states: "It was all about the Gibson 335 whilst in Trapeze. The Medusa album was written with this instrument, in the pic I am playin' the Epiphone Elitist and will be playin' it on the Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp tour....they have sent me a Cherry Red Gibson 335.....You Are The Music...was written on a '71 Gibson Les Paul, so it should be obvious to everyone that I am goin' "home" to the sound that is appropriate for me....I am playin' more guitar now than ever...and I am honored to part of the Gibson family".

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The F U N K Emporium

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:21:16 -0400

The official GLENN HUGHES online store is now open for business!

http://www.thefunkemporium.com/

No longer will you need to ask a friend in a foreign land to buy merchandise for you from the latest tour! It's now all online to buy without even having to walkout your front door! In addition, you can find exclusive and only available on the GH website, GLENNHUGHES.COM and COAST TO COAST apparel.

Click the link to begin shopping!

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Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp Summer Tour

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:04:21 -0400

Glenn kicked off his time with the Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp Summer Tour with a sold out performance last night in New York City. Next stop is Cleveland!

During rehearsals for the opening night in New York both The New York Daily News and FOX News had some quality coverage including audio and video!

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follow me on Twitter

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:18:18 -0400

Hi Everyone,

So I want some tweets, so get Twittering right now! Yes folks, I've started up a page over at Twitter.com so you can follow me on an even more frequent basis.

I'll be posting a lot, especially when I'm on the road, so be sure and check it often.

http://twitter.com/glenn_hughes

More soon!

GH

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Message from Glenn

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:16:25 -0400

Hi Everyone,

What a Summer eh?

It has been a very busy time 4 me, with many stops in the UK, due 2 payin' my respects to Melville and his family....I miss him so much.

So we pick up the pieces and travel on this sojourn that is set out B4 us...God's in Charge, and there are NO mistakes in his Divine world.

I really enjoyed my shows in Norway with Jo Henning and the guys....its a beautiful country that has welcomed me with warmth and love...thanx.

New Zealand was fantastic...I was the only Singer @ a Guitar Festival....great reception, and I wanna thank Sonya and her staff 4 takin' good care of Anders and myself while we were there...never seen so much rain in all my life, hey, and I was born in the rainswept UK!!

Here @ home in LA for the weekend....gonna pop in 2 Toni and Guy and have the new GH haircut this afternoon....all the dogs will be groomed down on Belmont shore 2morrow....yes, when I'm home its all very domestic...just pottering around in the garden, checkin' on the trees/shrubs and flowers that I have planted...I used to watch my Father do the same proceedure as a young impressionable lad...who would have thought I would follow suit??!!

I go 2 Italia next week 2 play with Matteo, that's always fun (love Italy).

So, to all my USA fans, it will be nice to see you on the RRFC camp tour...I will be there to say hi 2 you all....I am really lookin' 4ward to playin' with my band in the States next year, I am rarin' 2 go.

Just remember that I really appreciate all the love that you continue to give me...it is the greatest gift in the world...and I love you back....yep, it's a love thang people.....

Keep it Funky...

G

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Live in Russia 2008

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:11:03 -0400

Glenn and his band will be returning to Russia in October to hand out the F U N K treatment in over a dozen cities! So don't waste anytime, check and see if your city is included and get those tickets ordered now!

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Melville

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:12:02 -0400

I am so very sad to report the passing of my oldest friend Mel. He drifted into his Golden sleep @ 10pm last night. He is now with his higher power...he has come home.

I will cherish his memory and all the things that Mel shared with me in his full and rich life...but most of all, he showed me to live like a man. He took my hand as a boy and walked me thru my earliest chapters as a young musician....he alone is responsible 4 my career as a working musician/singer-songwriter.

Let's all remember Mel with love in our hearts and he wanted you all 2 know how overcome he was with the Global outpouring of love 4 him...he said to me "I had no idea, how many people cared and loved me".....he was the man, he was my childhoodidol along with Jimi and Eric.

You are the Music.

I'll see you in the Garden one day and I will recognise you as my brother.....

G
xo

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Rockline in November

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:38:06 -0400

Glenn will be the featured artist on Rockline on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 at 11:30PM EDT / 8:30PM PDT.

He will perform an exclusive "plugged-in" set on the nationally syndicated radio show. Fans can talk live with Glenn by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625).

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Pass the peaches...

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:56:05 -0400

Hi Everyone,

I had an amazin' time on Part One of the European Tour....this has been the most rewarding one on many levels....the comaradarie between myself and my band and crew was second to none....lifelong memories people!

I want to thank all my fans who came out and raised the roof everynight......and again, welcome to the new, younger fans....you make the difference.

I have been @ my LA home for a week, now I head back to London this evening for a series of shows in Norway/Germany....then I'm off to New Zealand.

Wherever you are reading this in the world, I wish you love, and that your life is full of amazing experiences, and euphoric nirvana.

Pass the peaches...

Glenn

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New voice message from Glenn

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:37:51 -0400

Be sure and headover to GLENN's page on MySpace.com - he's just left a new voice message for everyone!

Lots of updates including news of USA dates, Summer gigs, FUNK tour part 2 and a whole lot more!!

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We Shall Be Free LIVE Video

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:02:30 -0400

Glenn has just made available live performance footage from the first leg of the European tour, of the song, "We Shall Be Free", filmed during his visit to Prague, Zlin and Budapest, on the "First Underground Nuclear Tour", that he and his band have just completed.

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Message from Glenn

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 09:08:15 -0400

Hi Funksters,

2 very hot shows in Belgium and Holland...great to see packed venues. A big shot of love to all of you, and welcome to all the younger fans @ these shows.

Last night during "Love Communion" it dawned on me that I am the only one from my ex band that is makin' solo records, and touring....I feel so strongly about "right now"...I have not got one foot in the past, and one in the future...it's all about this day, and this evenings show.

I have been hangin' out with my band, and meetin' fans. I have been gettin' my very important 8 hours of sleep everynight, a must 4 my voice.

Helmond 2nite, then Romania....THEN....2 the UK...gonna amp and Ramp it up for all you over there...it will be a celebration 4 me!!!!!

I wanna send out some love to my friend Steven Tyler. A big help and inspiration in my early sobriety.

We Shall Be Free...

GH

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USA/Japan F U N K release

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:54:55 -0400

King Records will be releasing F U N K in Japan in July. A USA release for the album is also imminent; Frontiers Records are finalizing a deal for the USA and as soon as we have the confirmed release dates, etc. we will let you know.

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Rare Deep Purple MK IV Pix

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:11:04 -0400

As PR man Keith Thompson was publicizing the forthcoming 2008 return to Liverpool gig, a photographer Alan Perry came forward with some photographs of the fateful 1976 gig which effectively saw the end of Mark IV.

Keith said: "I had only ever seen one grainy photo and heard one amateur recording of the gig on cassette tape so it was a true revelation when these came to light. More than anything though, we're all looking forward to what Glenn can do in 2008. From the evidence of the gigs I saw recently in Eastern Europe, I think the Liverpudlians will be impressed!"

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Liverpool - Now & Then

Fri, 30 May 2008 10:27:21 -0400

Rock legend Glenn Hughes recalls the last time he played Liverpool in March 1976 with Deep Purple and looks forward to returning on Saturday, June 7th with his own band, at the Carling Academy.

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Funk and Soul

Sun, 25 May 2008 07:48:03 -0400

Hi everyone,

On our way to Italia this beautiful Sunday mornin'...the fans in Slovakia and Slovenia, once again, were all groovin' to the new songs...did a lot of press 4 these shows, mainly TV...the hot topic was Funk and Soul...it has been a natural transition 4 me and my band.

4 fun @ soundcheck, we've been jammin' on some "Play Me Out" funkgems...which leads me to the Classic Rock magazine's review of the F U N K.

It made me laugh out loud...disowning my past, eh?!?! The chump that wrote the piece has never heard "You Are The Music", or "PMO"...I make music for Arts sake, and for you, my fans...NEVER 4 the media. Bowie, Zep, The Stones, the Peppers, have all gotten strange reviews, yeah sometimes there are critics that don't get it.

I'm havin' the time of my life in the Studio, and on Stage, well, we're on fire...I will always be controversial...call me an enigma...eccentric...but don't call me late 4 dinner...

Got F U N K everyone?

Peace love and cornbread.....

GH

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Message from Glenn

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:24:12 -0400

Hi everyone,

Don't you wanna get back to the grind!!

Everyday is a new day...another vital experience.

I am blown away @ seein' the young faces in the audience...it shows me that I have made some good choices in my musical direction....listenin' to fans after the shows, and what their take is on the new setist, has really opened the floodgates to move 4ward. After all, being a Solo Artist does come with its advantages, now having a larger selection of material to choose from is Paramount to my vision.

For those of you who have seen the new show...thanx for the beautiful response, some of you had not even heard any F U N K songs until the concert...hugs to you all for allowin' me to grow...this means the World 2 me.

Last night in Budapest there were many new fans, who were not DP fans, they are GH solo all the way....it is so refreshing to know that you are out there, you give me so much 2 look 4ward to.

In life we must be free...some of us don't let go...I want 4 nothin' other than to be centered, and have a conscious contact with my Higher Power...with this, anything is possible....the universe is waitin'.

It aint no fake, it's a way of livin'.

See you.....

GH

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No. 24 on UK Charts

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:12:01 -0400

First Underground Nuclear Kitchen has just entered the UK indie charts at No. 24. Glenn is currently playing to sold out audiences on his tour in support of the new solo album which was released on May 9th. [More]

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2008 F U N K Tour Underway!

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:09:59 -0400

The European run of the First Underground Nuclear Tour has begun! With a brand new set list - it's sure to excite both old and new fans around the world. You can now view some pictures from the shows. [More]

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Message from Glenn

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:06:13 -0400

Hi everyone,

We're just beginning the never ending tour...JJ, Luis, Anders, Matt, Carl and my crew are hard @ work. A reminder to everyone...there will be a lot of new F U N K songs played this year...these songs have re-energised my batteries...never B4 have I felt so invigorated @ the start of a tour...we are all ready to go.

4 me, the future is the future.

So, from today onwards in Oslo, it will be the First Underground Nuclear Tour....this thang is beyond funky....thanx 4 the love....hope you are all trippin' to the new toons.

We welcome all you new GH fans to the new site....I'll be posting regularly...and readin' your messages...same with my MySpace...I'll be answering some of your letters on MySpace as well.

Get on Board - Got Funk anyone?

Glenn

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Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp Summer Tour 2008 USA

Wed, 7 May 2008 18:23:43 -0400

Glenn is now confirmed to be part of the Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp Summer Tour 2008, as a camp counselor, throughout the USA this Summer.

He'll be at the following camp tour dates:

August 4 New York City - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
August 6 Cleveland - House of Blues
August 8 Detroit - TBA
August 9 Chicago - House of Blues
August 11 Nashville - Wildhorse Saloon
August 13 Atlanta - Center Stage
August 15 Orlando - House of Blues
August 18 New Orleans - House of Blues
August 20 Dallas - House of Blues
August 22 Phoenix - Marquee
August 23 Las Vegas - Hard Rock
August 25 San Francisco - The Fillmore
August 26 Los Angeles - House of Blues

Be sure and check www.rockcamp.com for more details.

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New Video - Love Communion

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:08:35 -0400

A new video for the song, "Love Communion", is now available on Glenn's YouTube channel. Taken from the soon to be released album, "F U N K". It also features Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums and Luis Carlos Maldonado on guitar. The song will be included on the CD when it is released. [More]

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