LEE AARON:

LEE AARON: "I'm Sick And Tired Of Defending My Credibility..."

The following is an excerpt from a lengthy update that Canada's original 'Metal Queen', LEE AARON, has posted at her MySpace page:

"A friend just forwarded me a news item, stating that 'The Metal Queen will Rock Again!' And yet, there are no quotes to be found in the actual article from me promising a full on 'metal' extravaganza or anything close to that. I'm afraid those fans will be sorely disappointed. No fire and brimstone. No fog machine or flash pots. One angry letter writer complained that my jazz cred was out the window. Funny thing is, my entire band are all very credible jazz players (my pianist's latest recordings are up for a Juno and three National Jazz Awards), who just happen to love rock 'n' roll too, and are having a blast rehearsing the show right now.

I'm sick and tired of defending my credibility to either camp. Get over yourselves, folks. I certainly have. Life's too short and it's not that precious. Music is supposed to be fun. And it's not my job to keep you all happy. Get in line behind my two and three year old. Take a pill or something. Move out of your mother's house. Trust me; it messes with your perspective."

Read her full message at this location.

Aaron's guitarist Rob Hamilton recently issued the following update:

"I'll be going out sporadically with Lee Aaron spring and summer 2008 doing some of her "rock" stuff at some classic rock festivals and casinos across the country.

The first time we did this was the Rock The Fort Festival in Thunder Bay, June 16th 2006, a double bill with HEART. The show was a huge success with Lee and the band sounding great. The turnout was intense as well with over 40,000 tickets sold.

The next was in Mattawa, Ontario - July 29th for the Voyageur Days Festival.

Details are now being ironed out for some other shows for next summer and I'll keep y'all posted. And of course you all can check out Lee's site at http://www.leeaaron.com

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