Mr Big will perform on October 10 at Palace Grounds, Bangalore, INDIA.

After a long break, Bangalore is preparing to host an international rock band. In a reunion concert, hard rock group Mr Big will perform on October 10 at Palace Grounds, and in Shillong on October 12. A third city is being considered for October 14.

The Indian concerts are part of the group’s Asian tour and will feature the original quartet — bassist Billy Sheehan (who was once with David Lee Roth), vocalist Eric Martin, drummer Pat Torpey and guitarist Paul Gilbert (Racer X).

Formed in 1988, Mr Big’s hits include `To be with you’ and `Just take my heart’ from their album `Lean into it’. Their self-titled debut album released in 1989 brought them considerable success in Japan, a market that has remained loyal to the band since the beginning. It was with their second album `Lean into it’ in 1991 that the band achieved commercial success in the US.

Mr Big Concert Tickets: Tickets will be available starting September 25. Call 23338982-84.

SPLIT AND REUNION

In 1997, Gilbert left the band to start a solo career He was replaced by former Poison guitarist Richie Kotzen Band split in 2002 due to personal issues, with all members moving on to solo Hopes of reunion were rekindled in 2008 after a show in West Hollywood On February 1, 2009, coinciding with Mr Big’s first album release in 1989, Paul, Eric, Billy and Pat officially announced the reunion. (– timesofindia.com)

According to reports, the band, fronted by Axl Rose, have already signed on to perform at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on November 7, 2009.

However, local promoters are in talks with people in Mumbai, Delhi and Shillong.

‘It is true that we are bringing Guns N Roses to India,’ Contactmusic quoted Raj Sinha, director of Rhapsody Inc., the company behind the confirmed Bengaluru concert, as saying.

‘As of now, I can tell you that the Bengaluru concert has been confirmed. We’re still in talks with people in Mumbai and Delhi, so let’s hope that works out. However, there is a good chance we can take the band to Shillong as well.

‘I can confirm that Axl Rose and Dizzy Reed will be there. DJ Ashba, their latest (addition), will be there. There will also be a person called Troy and two other members,’ he added. [rediff.com]

Guns N’ Roses

Real Name: W. Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler
Profile: Formed : 1985 // Los Angeles, CA, United States

Current Members

Axl Rose [B.William Rose] (vocals, keyboards, percussion, 1985-present)
Robin Finck (guitar, 1996-99, 2000-present)
Tommy Stinson (bass, 1998-present)
Dizzy Reed [aka Daren] (keyboards, backing vocals, drums, 1990-present)
Bumblefoot (guitar, 2006-present)
Chris Pitman (keyboards, 1999-present)
Richard Fortus (guitar, 2002-present)
Frank Ferrer (drums, 2006-present)

Former Members

Slash [Saul Hudson] (guitar, 1985-96)
Tracii Guns (guitar, 1985)
Rob Gardner (drums, 1985)
Steven Addler (drums, 1985-90)
Izzy Stradlin (rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, 1985-91)
Duff McKagan (bass, 1985-94)
Matt Sorum (drums, 1990-97)
Gilby Clarke (rhythm guitar, 1991-94)
Paul H. Tobias (guitar, 1994-2002)
Josh Freese (drums, 1998-2000)
Brain [aka Bryan Mantia] (drums, 2000-2006)
Buckethead (guitar, 2000-04)
Krys Baratto (bass, 2000)

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Bangalore: Over 14.5 lakh students will sit for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examination starting Monday at over 5,000 centres in the country and abroad.

According to an official release, 8.24 lakh Class 10 students and 6.37 lakh Class 12 students will take the exam. Last year, 7.65 lakh candidates appeared for the Class 10 examinations and 5.49 lakh for Class 12. Of the total number of Class 10 students this year, 3.36 lakh are female and 4.87 lakh male. In Class 12, there are 2.64 lakh female and 3.73 lakh male candidates. Among the candidates in special categories, 2,228 of Class 10 and 1,707 of Class 12 students will appear in 14 centres.

A CBSE official said this is the first time special educators have been brought in to address problems of differently abled children taking the exams.

- TIMES NEWS NETWORK