Travis Barker Settles Crash Lawsuit

alan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:33:19 +0000

Travis Barker recently settled the lawsuit against defendants Clay Lacy Aviation, Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Global Exec Aviation among others. The lawsuit stemmed from the jet crash that left him with severe injuries and four dead. The terms of their settlhttp://www.beattrend.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=3249&message=6ement are confidential, the drummer and the defendants struck a deal during a mediation session on November 18th as did Thelma Still, the mother of Travis’ bodyguard, Che Still. DJ AM’s estate are also suing for wrongful death as they fell that the accident led to his overdose in August which ultimately resulted in the entertainer’s death. The case is still pending.

New Smashing Pumpkins Member

Sam — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:53:25 +0000

Billy Corgan has hired a new drummer for The Smashing Pumpkins and the new kid’s only 19 years old. Mike Byrne sent the singer a demo tape of his drumming skills when the band made it known online that they were looking for a new drummer last Spring. Billy was reportedly blown away by the kid’s talents and put the Portland, Oregon native on a plane to LA for a live audition. Billy says that Mike “seemed to have that X-factor that all the great drummers have” and the singer is anxious to begin work on the band’s new album because he believes “in [his] heart he will push [him] to be a better musician.”

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Travis Barker Settles Crash Lawsuit

New Smashing Pumpkins Member