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He sports a blue beard and plays a blue guitar in a band called Liquid Blue. But Michael Vangerov, known to his fans as “The Grovler,” wasn’t planning to add blue skin to the above list when he jumped out of a boat (in a bathing suit) into the icy ocean waters just off the coast of Greenland.

The Grovler leaped from the relative safety of a small fishing boat into below freezing waters (ocean water freezes at 28.4 degrees) right next to a large iceberg after receiving a $100 dare from band mate (vocalist) Scott Stephens.

“The water was a gorgeous blue color, the sun was out and it was a beautiful day in Greenland,” stated The Grovler, who has performed with his band Liquid Blue in 114 countries, a world-record. The eco-conscious group is one of the first musical acts to be “certified green”.

Once in the water, the guitar player smiled and swam away from the boat. But after just a few seconds he quickly felt the sting of the freezing water and rushed back to the vessel where he was helped back onboard.

“I wasn’t going to go in after him. He’s lucky to be alive,” said Liquid Blue singer Nikki Green. “He’s a little madman! I wouldn’t have done it for $10,000,” voiced DJ Layla Loxa, another long-time band member.

“The Grovler” is now fully thawed and once again touring with Liquid Blue. The band has shows in Laredo TX, Kansas City MO, Big Bear CA and Las Vegas NV in February.

View the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/liquidblueband#p/u/6/I8mJJ-p-L0Q

‘VH1 Rock Doc: Shine A Light’ Premieres on VH1, VH1 Classic, and Palladia on Friday, November 26th at 9PM*

VH1, VH1 Classic, and Palladia are shining a light on one of the most iconic rock bands of all time, The Rolling Stones, during Thanksgiving week.  Starting, Wednesday, November 24th at 9PM*, VH1 Classic will premiere two new programs that showcase the Rolling Stones’ “Exile on Main Street” era.  The Thanksgiving week programming caps off with the world television premiere of “VH1 Rock Doc: Shine A Light,” the 2008 documentary directed by Academy-Award winner, Martin Scorsese premiering on VH1, VH1 Classic and Palladia on Friday, November 26th at 9PM*

Wednesday, November 24th:

VH1 Classic is kicking off its Rolling Stones Thanksgiving feast with the pivotal documentary “Let’s Spend the Night Together” at 9PM*. The acclaimed film directed by Hal Ashby chronicles a performance from the Stones’ 1981 tour, including the major classics from their album “Some Girls” album, including “Just My Imagination,” “Beast of Burden,” and “Some Girls.”

Thursday, November 25th

After Thanksgiving dinner settle down for the rest of your evening with VH1 Classic and Palladia with the premiere “Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones” at 9PM*. This rarely seen concert footage from the band’s 1972 North American “Exile on Main Street” tour, draws from two concerts that took place in Texas and includes hits from their album as well as standards “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Satisfaction,” “Brown Sugar,” and many more.

Topping off the evening, VH1 Classic will bring fans “In Rehearsal: The Rolling Stones at Montreux” at 10:30PM*. Hosted by VH1 Classic Rock Night radio show host, Eddie Webb, this documentary shows unique and never-before-seen rehearsal footage depicts the band preparing for their appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1972. The documentary also features The Rolling Stones performing “Tumbling Dice”, “Loving Cup”, “Shake Your Hips” and a 3 minute long blues jam. (more…)

VH1 is giving viewers a backstage pass into the life of rock icon, Bret Michaels in the new docu-series, “Bret Michaels : Life As I Know It” premiering on Monday, October 18th at 10PM ET*. The half-hour series will give fans a never-before-seen look into Bret’s family life – the real center of his world from which he draws his unsinkable strength.

After the lights have dimmed on stage and the music stops for the night, Bret rolls off the tour bus right into the loving arms of his daughters Raine and Jorja, who affectionately refer to him as “Poppa Rocka.”  But raising two little girls and being a rock god doesn’t always go hand-in-hand, and now fans can get a peek at what keeps Bret going. Is it the hoards of wild fans, the glory of super stardom, or is it the unconditional love from his family? Watch as Bret juggles life on the road, his career, raising two kids and managing his on again off again relationship with their beautiful mom, Kristi.

“Bret is like family to us and has always been a huge hit on the network, headlining several series that have garnered record breaking ratings so we are tremendously pleased to be giving viewers a look into his life in his new series, ‘Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It,’” said Jeff Olde Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Production. “Seeing Bret not only as a rock star, but also in his real life with his kids and their mother gives real access to the life of a celeb who puts his family above all else.” (more…)