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In Pictures: Chickenfoot in San Francisco

Supergroup Chickenfoot kicked off their very brief '2011 Road Test Tour' in support of the band's sophomore album, 'Chickenfoot III,' Tuesday night (11/1) at San Francisco's Warfield Theatre. Photos of Chickenfoot live in concert at the kick-off of their "2011 Road Test Tour" last night, Tuesday November 1, 2011 at The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco.

Texas fire benefit to feature Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Dixie Chicks

Texas-bred country superstars Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Dixie Chicks are among the performers scheduled to appear at an Oct. 17 concert to benefit Central Texas wildfire victims. Texas-bred country superstars Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Dixie Chicks are among the performers scheduled to appear at an Oct. 17 concert to benefit Central Texas wildfire victims.

Coldplay, Joe Satriani settle lawsuit

Guitarist Joe Satriani has settled out of court his copyright infringement lawsuit against British rockers Coldplay, in which he alleged that the group ripped off one of his songs.

Featured Photos: Chickenfoot at The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA - May 17, 2009

What started off as a lark is now the band Chickenfoot. Featuring frontman Sammy Hagar and fellow Van Halen alum Michael Anthony on bass, along with guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, the group first got together while having fun and jamming at Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Coldplay denies Satriani's copyright claim in court

Coldplay denied in court this week that their song "Viva La Vida" was copied from Joe Satriani's song "If I Could Fly," according to published reports.

Coldplay responds to Satriani lawsuit

Coldplay issued a statement yesterday (12/9) in response to Joe Satriani's copyright-infringement lawsuit, saying any similarities between the guitarist's music and the band's song "Viva La Vida" is entirely coincidental.

Joe Satriani sues Coldplay for copying song

Joe Satriani filed a lawsuit last week against the members of Coldplay, claiming the band copied "substantial, original portions" of his 2004 song "If I Could Fly" for the hit "Viva La Vida," according to an Associated Press report.
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