Sammy Hagar and Tom Jones Are Latest Names Floated for Aerosmith, Ozzy Has Number 2 Book, more

The Aerosmith rumor of the day has Sammy Hagar fronting the band for an upcoming world tour while Steven Tyler works out his personal life.  Classic Rock magazine reports that they have "a source" that the agreement is already in place.
MusicRadar.com talked to Hagar's manager, John Carter, who said "Good authority must mean The Enquirer because his Led Zep gig conflicts with the Aerosmith job,"

Joe Perry later told Classic Rock that he would seriously consider Tom Jones for the temporary position.  "He’s got a great set of pipes, so why not? I’ve played with him before, and know he could bring something extra to the band. We haven’t approached him yet, but if he were interested that would be great. Imagine the interest Tom would generate."

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The February 16 show by Yoko Ono and the new version of the Plastic Ono Band at the Howard Gilman Opera House in New York sold out immediately, so they have added a "dress rehearsal" for February 15.  It is doubtful that some of the guest artists will be present for the rehearsal show.

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Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography is officially a hit.  I Am Ozzy is currently the number 2 non-fiction hardcover on the New York Times' Best Sellers list.

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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth has changed the name of his autobiography from Hello Me...Meet the Real Me to Wake Up Dead: A Heavy Metal Memoir.  The book is due August 13 from HarperCollins.

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It looks like Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars have quite the affect on their fans.  A couple was ejected from the January 29 Motley Crue concert in Winnipeg, Manitoba for allegedly engaging in a sex act in the audience.  According to witnesses, the activity lasted for four songs and was cheered on by those around them until someone alerted security...and, yes, there is a tape of it floating around on YouTube.