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      <title>John 5 Explains What He Brings to Motley Crue – ‘I’m Playing It Just How It Was Recorded + Written’</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 04:46:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In an exclusive conversation, Tommy Lee and John 5 open up about Motley Crue's new song, "Dogs of War," and what it's like having John 5 in the band.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-interview-john-5-tommy-lee-new-music/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In an exclusive conversation, Tommy Lee and John 5 open up about Motley Crue&apos;s new song, &quot;Dogs of War,&quot; and what it&apos;s like having John 5 in the band.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-interview-john-5-tommy-lee-new-music/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rock + Country Collabs That Go Hard</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Check out 12 collaborations between rock and country artists that go hard, including songs by Zac Brown Band and Chris Cornell and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-country-artist-collaborations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out 12 collaborations between rock and country artists that go hard, including songs by Zac Brown Band and Chris Cornell and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-country-artist-collaborations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why Do John 5 + His Wife Rita Only Have Hairless Pets (Five Cats, One Dog)?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:21:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Come meet the furless family and learn more about them! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-john-5-wife-rita-have-hairless-pets-cats-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Come meet the furless family and learn more about them! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-john-5-wife-rita-have-hairless-pets-cats-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Band John 5 Thinks Would Be a ‘Perfect Fit’ to Tour With Motley Crue</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[His bandmate said the same. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/band-john-5-thinks-perfect-fit-tour-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[His bandmate said the same. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/band-john-5-thinks-perfect-fit-tour-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is John 5 Cursed? Guitarist Reveals Two Scary Flying Incidents With Motley Crue</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:52:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['Hopefully that good fortune / tragedy thing was just a coinkidink,' says the guitarist. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-5-cursed-two-scary-flying-incidents-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;Hopefully that good fortune / tragedy thing was just a coinkidink,&apos; says the guitarist. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-5-cursed-two-scary-flying-incidents-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why John 5 Found Recording New Music With Motley Crue So ‘Incredible’</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:57:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He said the songs are heavy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-john-5-recording-new-music-motley-crue-incredible/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He said the songs are heavy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-john-5-recording-new-music-motley-crue-incredible/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Nikki Sixx Recalls ‘Seamless’ Transition to John 5 in His First Motley Crue Rehearsal</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:33:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[No easing in period was required. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/nikki-sixx-recalls-seamless-transition-john-5-first-motley-crue-rehearsal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[No easing in period was required. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/nikki-sixx-recalls-seamless-transition-john-5-first-motley-crue-rehearsal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>John Corabi Says He ‘Can Relate’ to John 5’s Position in Motley Crue</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:48:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He shares how their experiences are similar. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-corabi-can-relate-john-5-position-band/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He shares how their experiences are similar. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-corabi-can-relate-john-5-position-band/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Setlist, Photos + Video – Motley Crue Rock London as Dogs of War, Play Beastie Boys Classic Live for First Time</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:54:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The not-so-secret show took place this past Friday, June 30. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/setlist-photos-video-motley-crue-london-dogs-of-war-play-beastie-boys-classic-live-first-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The not-so-secret show took place this past Friday, June 30. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/setlist-photos-video-motley-crue-london-dogs-of-war-play-beastie-boys-classic-live-first-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mars: Crue Are 'Trying to Take My Legacy Away'</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:49:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See the guitarist's latest remarks regarding his former bandmates.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/mick-mars-barely-played-on-last-three-motley-crue-lps-theyre-trying-to-take-my-legacy-away/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See the guitarist&apos;s latest remarks regarding his former bandmates.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/mick-mars-barely-played-on-last-three-motley-crue-lps-theyre-trying-to-take-my-legacy-away/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dolly Parton + Rob Halford Duet on Heavy New Song ‘Bygones’ Feat. Nikki Sixx + John 5</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:25:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Parton also released a cover of Heart's 'Magic Man' ft. Ann Wilson and Howard Leese. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/dolly-parton-bygones-rob-halford-nikki-sixx-john-5-song-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Parton also released a cover of Heart&apos;s &apos;Magic Man&apos; ft. Ann Wilson and Howard Leese. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/dolly-parton-bygones-rob-halford-nikki-sixx-john-5-song-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Text Mick Mars Sent John 5 When He Joined Motley Crue</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 15:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[John 5 opens up about leaving Rob Zombie, joining Motley Crue and the text message he received from Mick Mars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/text-mick-mars-sent-john-5-join-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[John 5 opens up about leaving Rob Zombie, joining Motley Crue and the text message he received from Mick Mars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/text-mick-mars-sent-john-5-join-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dolly Parton Announces Over 40 Special Guests on 30-Track Album ‘Rockstar’</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 18:26:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The album features nine original songs, 21 covers and a ton of guests. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/dolly-parton-rockstar-album-track-listing-guest-musicians/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The album features nine original songs, 21 covers and a ton of guests. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/dolly-parton-rockstar-album-track-listing-guest-musicians/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Motley Crue Confirm They Are In the Studio With Producer Bob Rock</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See photos from the sessions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-recording-in-studio-producer-bob-rock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>John 5 Has Played Guitar on Dolly Parton’s Upcoming Rock Album</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:04:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[John 5 joins Dolly's crew. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-5-played-guitar-dolly-parton-rock-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[John 5 joins Dolly&apos;s crew. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-5-played-guitar-dolly-parton-rock-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Nikki Sixx + John 5 Have Been ‘Writing Random Riffs,’ Could Motley Crue Release New Music?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:10:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The last new material they put out was for 'The Dirt.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/nikki-sixx-john-5-writing-riffs-could-motley-crue-release-new-music/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The last new material they put out was for &apos;The Dirt.&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/nikki-sixx-john-5-writing-riffs-could-motley-crue-release-new-music/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Setlist, Photos + Video – Motley Crue + Def Leppard Play First 2023 Show</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 16:45:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was also their debut show with guitarist John 5! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/setlist-photos-video-motley-crue-def-leppard-2023-show/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was also their debut show with guitarist John 5! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/setlist-photos-video-motley-crue-def-leppard-2023-show/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Motley Crue Share First Official Band Photo With John 5</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:30:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[That's a Motley crew. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-first-official-band-photo-john-5/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[That&apos;s a Motley crew. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-first-official-band-photo-john-5/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rob Zombie Appears to Confirm That Classic Guitarist Mike Riggs Has Rejoined the Band Full Time</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/mike-riggs-rejoins-rob-zombie-band/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:47:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's another chapter in Rob Zombie's career. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/mike-riggs-rejoins-rob-zombie-band/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s another chapter in Rob Zombie&apos;s career. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/mike-riggs-rejoins-rob-zombie-band/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Watch John 5 Play Nine Classic Motley Crue Songs on Guitar</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:40:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He shreds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-5-playing-motley-crue-songs-videos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He shreds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/john-5-playing-motley-crue-songs-videos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Trapp]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>John Corabi Doesn’t ‘Believe’ Motley Crue’s Mick Mars Statement, Calls John 5 ‘Brilliant’</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/motley-crue-mick-mars-john-5-corabi-doesnt-believe/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The former Motley Crue singer shared his thoughts on the matter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/motley-crue-mick-mars-john-5-corabi-doesnt-believe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The former Motley Crue singer shared his thoughts on the matter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/motley-crue-mick-mars-john-5-corabi-doesnt-believe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>John 5 Plays Motley Crue’s ‘Too Fast for Love’ for 41st Album Anniversary, His Cat Doesn’t Look Amused</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/john-5-plays-motley-crue-too-fast-for-love/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:12:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This cat has probably heard him play these riffs 1,000 times. <a href="https://wgrd.com/john-5-plays-motley-crue-too-fast-for-love/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This cat has probably heard him play these riffs 1,000 times. <a href="https://wgrd.com/john-5-plays-motley-crue-too-fast-for-love/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Got a Sneak Peek at John 5’s Motley Crue Chops</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/john-5-motley-crue-guitar-chad-kroeger-nickelback-vacation/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:40:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See what the Nickelback singer had to say. <a href="https://wgrd.com/john-5-motley-crue-guitar-chad-kroeger-nickelback-vacation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Why Nikki Sixx Says John 5 ‘Checks All the Boxes’ for Motley Crue</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/why-nikki-sixx-john-5-checks-boxes-motley-crue/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:45:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The guitarist was recently named Mick Mars' touring replacement. <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-nikki-sixx-john-5-checks-boxes-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The guitarist was recently named Mick Mars&apos; touring replacement. <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-nikki-sixx-john-5-checks-boxes-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fans React to John 5 Replacing Mick Mars in Motley Crue</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/fans-react-john-5-joins-motley-crue/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:59:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The longtime Rob Zombie guitarist steps into a new role. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fans-react-john-5-joins-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The longtime Rob Zombie guitarist steps into a new role. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fans-react-john-5-joins-motley-crue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here’s What John 5 Sounds Like Playing Motley Crue Songs</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/what-john-5-sounds-like-playing-motley-crue-songs/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He's covered the band a few times in the past. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-john-5-sounds-like-playing-motley-crue-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He&apos;s covered the band a few times in the past. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-john-5-sounds-like-playing-motley-crue-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Crue Officially Name John 5 as New Guitarist</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-lineup-john-5-guitar/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:13:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The rumors were true. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-lineup-john-5-guitar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The rumors were true. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-lineup-john-5-guitar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Tommy Lee Celebrates 60th Birthday With John 5, Chad Kroeger, John Travolta + More</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/tommy-lee-60-birthday-party-photos/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:53:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See photos from the big bash. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tommy-lee-60-birthday-party-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See photos from the big bash. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tommy-lee-60-birthday-party-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Guitar virtuoso first met Kiss icon in 1983. <a href="https://wgrd.com/john-5-gene-simmons-autograph/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A blown radiator couldn't stop it from finishing 4th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/john-5-sinner-car-nascar-race/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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