Previous Banana Happenings!
Below are a collection of older Banana announcements. For more recent Banana updates, visit the Banana News page.
C.C. Banana Interviews Eric Singer of Kiss!
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C.C. Banana Interviews the Stars of STAR WARS!
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C.C. Banana Stalks Kiss in NYC!
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C.C. DeVille Becomes First-Time Father!
Not content to have merely inspired a fruit in the form of C.C. Banana, C.C. DeVille has done one better and sired a fruit... of his loins! DeVille and girlfriend Shannon Malone recently gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Vallon DeVille Johannesson. Weighing in at a healthy 7 lbs. 2 oz. and measuring 21" tall, DeVille's firstborn came into the world on March 15... the very day of C.C. Banana's own birth! What are the odds, eh? C.C. Banana is honored to share his birthday with the littlest DeVille and sends his warmest regards to the proud parents.
C.C. Banana Featured in NEW YORK PRESS!
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C.C. Banana Interviewed by IGN!
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C.C. Banana Interviewed by Heavy News!
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C.C. Banana Featured on MTV News!
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C.C. Banana Interviews Gary Coleman!
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C.C. Banana Returns to New York Comic-Con!
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C.C. Banana Interviews Twisted Sister!
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C.C. Banana Reunites with C.C. DeVille!
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C.C. Banana Interviews Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot!
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C.C. Banana Interviews Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister!
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C.C. Banana Interviews Marq Torien of BulletBoys!
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C.C. Banana Interviews Jeff LaBar of Cinderella!
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Bananiversary Celebration: 5 Years of the Fruit!
Hard though it may be to believe, it's been 5 full years since rock & roll comic C.C. Banana was set loose upon an unsuspecting scene. On the fateful afternoon of July 6, 2001 an ordinary man gave way to become an extraordinary fruit. Donning a tattered old banana costume and inexplicably choosing to lampoon Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille, the newly christened C.C. Banana would soon make fast friends with the hard rock elite. This July, C.C. Banana commemorates 5 years of rock & roll irreverence with the appropriately named Bananiversary Celebration, a 5-star salute to the fabulous fruit. Find out what C.C. has in store!
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New C.C. Banana T-shirt Available!
Have you worn out your original C.C. Banana T-shirt by now? Or outgrown it from not getting enough fiber in your diet? Don't worry, we understand. Moreover, we can help! The Banana Boutique is proud to announce an exciting new design for the true Banana aficionado. These sleek black 50/50 blend T-shirts are emblazoned in yellow with a striking new C.C. Banana logo, inspired by the iconic album art of a certain band of electrical rockers. This new design is also the latest uniform worn by the members of C.C.'s support team Banana 7! Available in a variety of sizes, this awesome new design is available now!
C.C. Banana Offers "Peelaroid" Custom Photos!
For no other reason than because he thought it would be fun, C.C. Banana now offers personalized photographs taken just for you! Inspired by no lesser authorities than Bret Michaels of Poison and Beetlejuice of The Howard Stern Show, C.C. will gladly take a customized photograph to your exact specifications. Want C.C. Banana to say hello to your grandmother in Europe? No problem! Want him to dump your girlfriend because she cheated on you? Even better! You name it, C.C. will write out your message and immortalize it for the ages! Find out how you can order your own custom Peelaroid today!
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C.C. Banana Asks 10 Questions of Naked Beggars!
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C.C. Banana Visits Planet DeVille!
Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille, glam rock icon and inspiration to bananas everywhere, has at last staked claim to his very own corner of cyberspace. At the aptly named Planet DeVille, fans can explore the surreal world of this maverick musician by sampling his music, perusing his photo galleries and reading his latest interviews. They can also study his trademark guitar tabs or even take a virtual guitar lesson! Interestingly, the website reveals one of C.C. DeVille's favorite drinks to be a banana daiquiri and also features a special recipe for banana spice cake! Best of all, Planet DeVille produces original Poison comic strips, including this one referencing C.C. Banana! So grab your passport and pay a visit to the Planet today. Oh, and be sure to tell them C.C. Banana sent you!
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C.C. Banana Records Song for Tribute Album!
Disregarded his better judgment, C.C. Banana has bowed to popular demand and recorded his very first single! For this freshman foray into high fidelity, C.C. has chosen a rousing rendition of The Banana Splits theme, otherwise known as The Tra La La Song. This television favorite from the late 1960s will be featured on the Saturday morning cartoon tribute album Complete Balanced Breakfast, alongside the themes of such other beloved classics as Fat Albert, Inspector Gadget and Hong Kong Phooey. Head on over to the project's official website for more information on this loving tribute to the animated themes from days gone by!
Image of C.C. Banana Haunts Craig Gass' Website?
In an occurrence more bizarre than Jesus appearing on a piece of toast or the Virgin Mary gracing a grilled cheese sandwich, the face of C.C. Banana has miraculously materialized upon the website of comedian Craig Gass! No one seems to know how and no one is asking why, but the maniacal visage of the forbidden fruit has somehow infested every single page. Some call it divine intervention while others claim it to be an insidious new computer virus. Whatever the explanation, it's downright disturbing. Don't believe us? Click on over and see for yourself! Just don't say we didn't warn you.
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C.C. Banana Thanked on New Ted Poley Album!
Coming to you courtesy of Kivel Records, the voice of Danger Danger has returned to rock America! Ted Poley's latest CD Collateral Damage is an instantly memorable collection of melodic rockers and soulful ballads, full of punchy riffs and lush harmonies. More importantly, the album also boasts an impressive assortment of celebrity thank-yous! In addition to acknowledging the contributions of his primary collaborator Vic Rivera and thanking his friends in Kiss, Cheap Trick and FireHouse, Ted Poley extends his personal thanks to none other than C.C. Banana! Of course, Ted also sees fit to thank a strip club and a pizzeria for some reason, so perhaps he wasn't in his right mind when he drafted the list. Nevertheless, C.C. Banana is genuinely honored by this flattering gesture and hopes to one day return the favor. You know, just as soon as he learns how to write music.
Bananakin Skywalker Returns in Star Wars Documentary!
Surveying the state of Star Wars fandom, filmmaker Jeff Cioletti and Far Away Discourse Productions proudly present Galaxy's End: Revenge of the Myth. A follow-up to Jeff's original Star Wars documentary Millennium's End: The Fandom Menace, this bookend companion explores the emptiness and uncertainty left in the aftermath of the prequel trilogy. Returning for this latest effort are familiar faces from previous FAD Productions, including the unforgettable C.C. Banana! Again donning the robes and lightsaber of Bananakin Skywalker, C.C. doles out his intergalactic insanity and even belts out a popular showtune! Be on the lookout for a screening in your area and as always... May the Fruit be with you!
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C.C. Banana Invades New York Comic-Con!
Again branching out beyond his rock & roll roots, C.C. Banana recently hit the Jacob Javits Convention Center to attend the first ever New York Comic-Con! Decked out in his colorful new superheroic threads, C.C. was interviewed for the G4 TV program Attack of the Show and by the video crew of DCComics.com! He also conducted a few interviews of his own with Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, Infinite Crisis penciler Phil Jimenez and Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob fame. The Banana's spandex escapades were so well-received that they earned their very own headline at Cinescape.com! C.C. Banana would like to thank his new friends at the Buzzscope website, who were kind enough to host these interviews on his behalf.
Happy Holidays from C.C. Banana Claus!
C.C. Banana wishes his many friends, fans and family the happiest of holiday seasons. He'd also like to share with them a secret holiday adventure he recently had with the members of Twisted Sister! All will be revealed upon unwrapping this seasonal salutation...
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C.C. Banana Attends WAKING UP DEAD Premiere!
Furthering his reputation for appearing at the hippest of rock happenings, C.C. Banana was recently spotted at the New York City premiere of the hard-hitting biopic Waking Up Dead. This brutal examination of rock & roll excess captures 4 years in the life of Saigon Kick / Skid Row drummer Phil Varone, offering an unflinching look at one man's descent into his own shortcomings. On hand for the screening were director Fabio Jafet and Phil Varone himself, who had mercifully survived his harrowing ordeal! Interestingly, it turns out that both Fabio and Phil are faithful followers of C.C. Banana's adventures, so don't be surprised if C.C. invites them to a premiere of his own someday.
C.C. Banana Interviews Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns!
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C.C. Banana Hosts Latest MSX Event!
Returning for an encore performance, C.C. Banana recently took to the stage for the second coming of the Metal Sludge Extravaganza Tour! This time around, the MSX roster included the powerhouse Billy Morris Band, rising stars Fastback and the sweet & sexy Sugar! Headlining this new MSX Tour was Sunset Strip survivor Tuff, fronted by Metal Sludge mastermind Stevie Rachelle! Between bands, C.C. Banana entertained the assembled Sludgeaholics with sarcasm and song, ultimately joining everyone onstage during their show-closing jam. Without a doubt, this latest Metal Sludge Extravaganza upheld the grand tradition of sex, sludge and rock & roll!
C.C. Banana Interviewed on Talking Metal Podcast!
Famed VH1 metal experts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy have launched their very own podcast, and they've invited fellow rock scholar C.C. Banana to be their first guest! In this premiere installment of the Talking Metal series, C.C. discusses the legendary Backstage Banana video and also teases its planned follow-up, Split Happens! Additionally, the Banana tells of his recent misadventures on tour and even offers a few insights into his upcoming banana plans. Featuring the music of Richie Kotzen, Paisley Babelon and Queen V, this dynamic debut episode is now available for download at the official Talking Metal website!
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C.C. Banana Invades Rock Never Stops Tour!
Hot on the heels of his inspired infiltration of one big summer tour, C.C. Banana has hit the road to do it all over again! This time around, C.C. interrogates the members of 4 more hard rock heavyweights: Cinderella, Ratt, Quiet Riot and FireHouse! Due to an unfortunate series of banana calamities, this adventure almost ended before it began! Determined and undeterred, the fearless fruit went on to acquire 9 new irreverent interviews with the members of the various bands. Also featured are a few downloadable video clips from C.C. Banana's ill-fated attempt at documenting his adventure as a motion picture. For more interviews and more unanswerable rock trivia, check out this article today!
C.C. Banana Invades American Metal Blast Tour!
Metal mainstay W.A.S.P. is headlining its very own package tour this summer, though as ever the roster has already attracted its fair share of allegations and controversy. To get to the bottom of this metal mystery, C.C. Banana recently invaded their ranks to do some investigative reporting. Along the way he conducted a total of 9 asinine interviews with the bands on the bill, including members of Metal Church, W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns! As part of these inane interrogations, C.C. solicits their opinions of the latest rock news and even tries to stump them with trivia about themselves! As a special bonus, also included is an exclusive interview with the infamous W.A.S.P. mic stand! Slippery and surreal, you have to read it to believe it!
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C.C. Banana Chats with George Lucas! No, Seriously!
Though C.C. Banana has scored some impressive interviews in the past, this time the fabulous fruit has truly blasted into hyperspace! While attending the massive Star Wars Celebration III in Indianapolis, C.C. managed to slip in a question to the very father of the Force, filmmaker George Lucas! Not only did the Banana's unorthodox inquiry impress the main man himself, it also evoked an outrageous response from the thousands of assembled Star Wars fans! Widely reported by such websites as Cinescape.com, CountingDown.com and TheForce.net, this extraordinary encounter is accompanied by a sound clip documenting the historic exchange! Also included is a selection of photos chronicling C.C.'s adventures as Bananakin Skywalker! Peel the Force, everyone!
C.C. Banana Presents... MAUL STANLEY!
Just when you thought C.C. Banana was alone in his mission to annoy mankind, there appeared... another!

He's not Darth Maul. He's not Paul Stanley. But he is The Phantom Menace of the Park and he embodies the worst of both worlds. Recently the so-called Sithchild received a bit of exposure on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and in the Triumph the Insult Comic Dog DVD. He also appeared in the VH1 special When STAR WARS Ruled the World. Maul Stanley is about to descend upon the realms of both sci-fi and rock & roll in a big way, heralded by the ominous whisper... "You've got Maul."
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C.C. Banana Interviewed at LongHairedMen.com!
Observant fans of the fruit already know that beating beneath the banana skin lays the heart of a longhaired lad. As such, the unconventional comic recently earned himself a headline feature at LongHairedMen.com! In the past, LHM and sister site LHM Webzine have interviewed such longhaired legends as Neal Schon of Journey, fellow guitar hero Steve Vai and even Skid Row wild child Sebastian Bach. But this month the spotlight shines on none other than rock & roll fruit C.C. Banana! Featuring guest appearances by C.C.'s alter egos, this interview covers everything you need to know about the yellow fellow in 10 easy questions! A great primer for new Banana fans or a quick refresher for the faithful, it's a crash course in all things banana and beautiful!
See See Banana Banana in Danger Danger!
Though never in any serious jeopardy, C.C. Banana recently shared a stage with the band so nice they named it twice! Having at last reconciled with original vocalist Ted Poley and preparing for their return to the UK, the reunited rockers invited the big Banana to host their area warm-up show. This was C.C.'s first time working with Danger Danger veterans Bruno Ravel and Steve West, neither of whom could contain their excitement at having the Banana on board! C.C. proceeded to captivate the crowd with his patented brand of insanity and even accompanied the band in their encore of the MTV smash Naughty Naughty. Having survived his initiation into the Danger Danger zone, C.C. Banana is rumored to be collaborating with the doubly-named D2 on cover versions of Rebel Rebel and New York, New York.
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C.C. Banana Brings Jani Lane BACK-4-MORE!
Succeeding where lesser fruits had failed, C.C. Banana courageously cornered the elusive Jani Lane for his fourth and finest Metal Sludge interview! The slippery sleuth inquired about a number of hot-button topics, including Jani's unexplained absence from the Bad Boys of Metal Tour, his thoughts on no longer being in Warrant and his current feelings toward his former bandmates. Jani also responded to criticisms of his past performance record and even voiced a few grievances of his own. Experience the spectacle as the rock & roll fruit takes on the Warrant wunderkind in his official Back-4-More interview!
C.C. Banana Plays 20 Questions with Craig Gass!
A sure a sign of the comedy apocalypse, C.C. Banana has again joined forces with comedian Craig Gass! For this latest titanic team-up, the duo descended upon the Stand-Up NY comedy club for a top-secret yet history-making event: the first live 20 Questions for the Metal Sludge website! A new twist on an old favorite, this interview features downloadable video clips enabling readers to see and hear Craig's uncanny celebrity impressions! Not to mention the over-the-top antics of his potassium pal C.C. Banana! So unbuckle your funny bone and behold the brouhaha that is 20 Questions Live!
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Banana Birthday Blowout with Enuff Z'Nuff & White Lion!
Upon the evening of March 15th, C.C. Banana celebrated the anniversary of his birth by throwing himself a rousing rock & roll reception! And he invited the incomparable Enuff Z'Nuff and Mike Tramp's White Lion to join in the fun! The Banana Birthday Blowout was a night of music and mayhem attended by several hundred dedicated die-hards and hosted by their favorite fruit! If you missed out on this landmark celebration, details and photos have been preserved in this handy virtual scrapbook! It's a sweet and sensational salute to the fruit!
March 15th: Happy Birthday, C.C. Banana!
The Ides of March!

It's the day Julius Caesar was assassinated and the day Christopher Columbus returned safely to Spain after discovering America. More importantly, it is the day a certain yellow bundle of joy was delivered, draped in swaddling peel. So while you're pondering the best way to commemorate this momentous occasion, slip inside to see which other rock luminaries are fortunate enough to share their birthday with C.C. Banana!
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Comical Banana Gets Sirius on Satellite Radio!
C.C. Banana recently took to the digital airwaves of Sirius Satellite Radio, subjecting countless thousands to his trademark nasal whine. Following his scheduled feature interview, the fabulous fruit made several additional guest appearances, including stints on Maxim Radio and Jim Breuer Unleashed. C.C. sang a little, joked a little and even conducted a few impromptu interviews of his own! Also along for this rousing romp was banana buddy and '70s superstud Brian Travolta! Read on for all the delicious details!
C.C. Voted Most Bangable Banana of 2004!
After serving proudly as Sludgeaholic of the Year for the past twelve months, C.C. Banana has been subsequently honored by the female readership of the Metal Sludge website in response to the unlikely inquiry:

"Which of the following dudes would you bang?"

C.C. was up against some stiff competition in this year's Sludgeaholic Choice Awards, ranging from Bret Michaels of Poison to Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver. Even hunky WWE superstar Chris Jericho was relegated to second place by the Banana's undeniable sex a-peel! All by a margin of just ONE VOTE! As such, C.C. Banana thanks each and every one of you who helped make possible this narrowest of victories! Be sure to check out the complete results of this year's Sludgeaholic Choice Awards.
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C.C. Banana Hosts and Roasts in NYC!
Saying farewell to a friend is traditionally a somber affair. But when that friend is music industry mainstay Ken Gullic, the occasion is decidedly more festive! So before swapping beleaguered Brooklyn for beautiful Burbank, Mr. G threw himself a goodbye gala on December 19th at The Cutting Room in New York City! Naturally, C.C. Banana was on hand to entertain Ken's invited guests and poke some fun at the music man himself. Assisting in this lighthearted lampoonery was a motley assortment of musical misfits, including original Banana Guard Ron Albanese as Your Guide, David Lee Roth! Thanks to Ken Gullic for sponsoring this bittersweet bash and for enduring all the ribald ribbing. Ken, the east coast misses you already!
C.C. Banana Invades Ted Poley Concert!
C.C. Banana returned to the stage over the Thanksgiving weekend, teaming up with Danger Danger vocalist Ted Poley to entertain their loyal NJ fans! As host of the late night festivities, C.C. serenaded the audience with song parodies and even delivered his very first "metal monologue!" Also on tap that eventful evening was a surprise reunion with his former MSX Tour co-host, Metal Sludge legend Jim Bob Dwarf! Holiday happenings don't get any better than this fascinating and photo-filled feature!
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Bootleg Banana Appears on VH1's BANDS REUNITED!
Can it possibly be that there is yet another person interviewing rock stars while wearing a banana costume? Say it isn't so! Find out what your favorite fruit has to say about his unauthorized understudy!

Also, learn about an upcoming C.C. Banana live appearance!
C.C. Banana Undresses with Naked Beggars!
With hard rock headliners Cinderella presently on hiatus, bassist Eric Brittingham and guitarist Jeff LaBar have teamed up and stripped down with side project Naked Beggars! Having previously appeared in the Backstage Banana home video, Jeff had invited C.C. to pay the band a visit during their latest stop on the Gypsy Road. Fronted with fire and finesse by Eric's wife Inga and fueled by the considerable talents of guitarist Kris Casamento, keyboardist Kristine Brasuell and new drummer Shawn Hughes, Naked Beggars boast an infectious hodgepodge of classic, modern and southern rock with a subtle shot of blues. At their recent NJ performance, the band tore through a set of compelling originals and choice covers, including a few Cinderella classics. Best of all, the whole sonic shindig was kicked off with a rousing introduction by C.C. Banana (who mercifully never got undressed after all). To learn more, visit the official Naked Beggars website!
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ASK THE STARS featuring C.C. Banana!
Metal Sludge's renowned celebrity advice column returns! In the past, Ask the Stars has featured such guest experts as porn star Kendra Jade, the marvelous Butch Walker and Scott Ian of Anthrax. In this latest installment, C.C. Banana honors his obligations as reigning Sludgeaholic of the Year by answering a plethora of peculiar queries with his own unorthodox answers. As a bonus, along for the ride is C.C. Banana's old MSX rival Johnny Monaco of Enuff Z'Nuff!
C.C. Banana @ MySpace.com!
With MySpace.com slowly but surely taking over the internet, it was only a matter of time before it caught up with C.C. Banana. So even though he is virtually clueless as to its purpose or function, C.C. has created his very own MySpace.com profile. Be sure to pay him a visit, send him a message, join his friends and read his infrequently updated weblog.

Who knows? Maybe by the time you're done C.C. will have figured out how it all works.
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C.C. Banana Stars in SILENT BUT DEADLY 3!
What do you get when you combine Star Wars fans, Imperial Stormtroopers and a man in a banana outfit? We're not sure either, but it's pretty damn funny! Nearly a full year in the making, Silent But Deadly 3 is the third and final chapter in the award-winning short film series. Presented in glorious black & white, the Silent But Deadly films are an uproariously funny homage to the great silent comedies of yesteryear, complete with narrative title cards and old-tyme piano music. The climactic conclusion to this titanic trilogy is brought to you by the fine folks of Far Away Discourse Productions. Be sure to check out the film and witness the birth of Bananakin Skywalker!
Metal Sludge Undergoes Major Renovation!
C.C. Banana's home away from home, the magnificent Metal Sludge website is in the midst of a massive overhaul. With most of its content currently offline, several C.C. Banana features will be inaccessible for the duration. Your patience is appreciated while we await their triumphant return.
C.C. Banana Appears on The Classic Metal Show!
Be sure to catch C.C. Banana this Saturday night, July 31st on The Classic Metal Show! The interview will be broadcast live via internet radio between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM EST. Visit The Classic Metal Show website for details on how to tune in!

UPDATE! C.C. Banana's appearance on The Classic Metal Show is now available online! In this, his first live interview, C.C. details the monumental re-launch of his website and discusses his many exciting banana adventures, including his experiences hosting the Metal Sludge Extravaganza Tour. He also trades tales with host Wendell Neeley, sharing and comparing their respective encounters with Poison wild man C.C. DeVille! 17 minutes of fruit and fun is only a download away!
New Video in Production! C.C. Banana: SPLIT HAPPENS!
C.C. Banana returns this summer to shoot his next home video! Can he possibly hope to top the comedy cavalcade that was Backstage Banana? Find out what C.C. has in store!
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C.C. Banana Turns 3, Launches All-New Website!
Though lately all has seemed quiet in Bananaland, C.C. has in fact been working overtime on a top-secret project timed to coincide with the third anniversary of his momentous debut! Now that every last detail is at last slip-shape, C.C. Banana is proud to announce the launch of...

The all-new CCBanana.com!

Rebuilt from the ground up, it's the place to come for all the juiciest C.C. Banana happenings! Not bad for a 3-year-old, eh? Read on to learn more about what you'll find on this wonderful new website!
C.C. Banana Wins Sludgeaholic Choice Award!
2003 was a landmark year for C.C. Banana, from rock star captures to tour diary entries to MSX hosting duties. In acknowledgement of these and other noteworthy accomplishments, the readers of the Metal Sludge website have voted overwhelmingly to crown C.C. Banana...

Sludgeaholic of the Year 2003!

It's kind of like winning the Miss America pageant, without having to wish for world peace! C.C. Banana would like everyone to know that he is tremendously honored to receive this illustrious designation, and thanks you for your dedication and support! Be sure to check out the complete results of this year's Sludgeaholic Choice Awards.

Oh, and pay no attention to the other 5 categories in which he lost.
BACKSTAGE BANANA Reviewed!
The verdict is in on C.C.'s debut home video Backstage Banana, and it looks like it's a hit!

Electric Basement calls Backstage Banana "a piece of irreverent giddiness" and Metal Sludge says, "Don't be an asshole, go buy Backstage Banana right now!" Rave reviews have also arrived from Music Mayhem and Metal Exiles! Even websites like MelodicRock.com and Glam-Metal.com hyped the release of this exciting and unique project. Most recently copies of Backstage Banana were given to Alice Cooper and the members of Twisted Sister. If YOU haven't yet seen Backstage Banana... what on Earth are you waiting for?
C.C. Banana Featured in CLASSIC ROCK Magazine!
News of the rock & roll fruit has made its way across the pond! It seems those beautiful Brits have taken a shine to the big banana, featuring him in a recent issue of their premiere rock mag. On page 16, underneath a cover story on Aerosmith and Kiss, behind a feature on Led Zeppelin yet before one on Bon Jovi rests a choice nugget on C.C. Banana! Specifically, his infamous showdown with Sebastian Bach! Take a peek between the pages and see what they had to say!
C.C. Banana Performs Comedy with Craig Gass!
That's right, C.C. Banana has once again flexed his stand-up muscles, appearing with none other than the mighty Craig Gass! Craig is infamous for his many spot-on celebrity impersonations (including Gene Simmons and Sam Kinison), and is featured regularly on the Howard Stern radio program. A fan of C.C.'s wacky adventures, Craig had asked him to warm up the crowd in grand banana fashion at his recent Comedy Cabaret appearances near Philadelphia. Did the audiences fall for the fabulous fruit? Find out!
C.C. Banana Introduces an Evening with Bret Michaels!
C.C. Banana recently kicked off an evening of music and mirth at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in Times Square, NYC. Also on hand that night were American Anthem and local favorites Drag Citizen. Three great bands and one delicious fruit, culminating in a rousing performance by Bret Michaels of Poison! Learn what happened when the rock & roll banana met the rock & roll bandana!
C.C. Banana Re-Teams with Banana Guard!
When C.C. Banana made his surprise debut during Poison's Glam Slam Metal Jam, he was accompanied by longtime friend and journalist Ron Albanese. In this, their first collaboration since that fateful foray into fruithood, the potassium pair tackle such tasty topics as C.C.'s sordid comedy background, his future banana plans and even his newest alter ego. Always digging for the story behind the story, Ron peels back the layers to reveal the soul beneath the skin!
C.C. Banana Interviewed!
Though not normally one to "phone it in," C.C. Banana recently placed a call to Marie Braden at Electric Basement. This was his very first telephone interview and as such it tends to read like one massive run-on sentence! C.C. discusses everything from his Backstage Banana video to his showdown with Sebastian Bach to his short-lived pornography career. C.C. Banana even tells of an amusing encounter with actor John Stamos while on the set of "Howard Stern's Private Parts." You will believe that a man can ramble.
C.C. Banana Captures Kiss, Wins KissOnline Contest!
You heard right, flaming youth! After a marathon 9-hour wait on the soggy streets of New York City, C.C. Banana wrangled up a genuine Metal Sludge capture with The Hottest Band in the Land! And he even managed to win a cool Kiss jacket in the process! Read on to discover who enjoyed the encounter more: C.C. Banana or Kiss!
C.C. Banana Receives Rave MSX Reviews!
The Sludgeaholics have spoken!

C.C. Banana's performance at the Long Island Metal Sludge Extravaganza has been given a big yellow thumbs-up and here are the glowing reviews to prove it! The Banana rocked The Downtown alongside the other awesome acts on the bill, including Faster Pussycat, Enuff Z'Nuff and Pretty Boy Floyd! Find out what those in attendance had to say about C.C. and the rest of the rockin' July 4th festivities!
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The C.C. Banana Tour Diary Is Online!
Don't feel bad if you missed it! Now's your chance to catch up on C.C. Banana's most incredible online adventure yet! Buckle up and hang on tight as your host C.C. Banana chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the amazing MSX Tour!
C.C. Banana Hosts the Incredible MSX Tour! (3rd of 3)
Tour Diary Entry #3 maps out the MSX invasion of New York City! It recounts the details of C.C. Banana's ungodly resurrection, and reveals a uniquely intimate encounter with Faster Pussycat guitarist Brent Muscat!
C.C. Banana Hosts the Incredible MSX Tour! (2nd of 3)
Tour Diary Entry #2 documents the Metal Sludge Independence Day celebration on Long Island! This time around C.C. Banana not only gets to meet all the bands, he also gets groped by lots of enthusiastic female fans! C.C. also encounters the crafty John Monaco from Enuff Z'Nuff, and even sings his own special rendition of a Skid Row classic!
C.C. Banana Hosts the Incredible MSX Tour! (1st of 3)
Tour Diary Entry #1 chronicles the NJ Metal Sludge Extravaganza, part of the Meadowlands State Fair at Giants Stadium. This landmark event culminates in a banana mishap so unbelievable that it actually made the NY area TV news! A sound clip of this disturbing incident is also online, via a link at the bottom of the entry.
Splits
C.C. Banana Appears on MuchMusic USA / Fuse!
C.C. Banana made his live television debut on May 19th via the all-new Fuse TV network! Re-launching with a fresh new face and a hip new image, long-running cable channel MuchMusic USA kicked off their new format by broadcasting a live Fuse-A-Thon! Along for the ride was everybody's favorite Banana, assisting Uranium host and resident rock chick Juliya in the introduction of music videos. C.C. also made friends with the other Fuse VJs on the set that day, one of whom seemed more than a little taken with the fabulous fruit. Visit the all-new Fuse website to learn more about this exciting musical evolution!
C.C. Banana Honored by Metal Sludge!
Upon screening and enjoying his debut home video Backstage Banana, the fine folks at Metal Sludge have named C.C. Banana Sludgeaholic of the Month! Pretty swanky title, eh? This honor is accompanied by an entertaining new interview, complete with pictures and flattering editorial. Wanna learn what makes C.C. Banana tick? Find out!
C.C. Banana Returns in BACKSTAGE BANANA!
Backstage Banana is the most amazing C.C. Banana adventure yet, because you get to watch it unfold before your very eyes! Shot during the 2002 Hollyweird Tour, it features guest appearances by C.C. DeVille, Rikki Rockett, Kip Winger, Rod Morgenstein, Paul Taylor, John Roth, Jeff LaBar, Steve Brown and a banana boatload of other cool rock & roll people. This tape has been watched and enjoyed by members of Poison, Winger, Faster Pussycat and even the Metal Sludge website! If you like C.C. Banana's incredible adventures, you'll love this hysterical new video.
C.C. Banana Runs Afoul of Sebastian Bach!
What happens when the rock & roll fruit encounters the Skid Row screamer? What bizarre set of circumstances lead to this unlikeliest of showdowns? And what does any of this have to do with Gene Simmons of Kiss? All questions will be answered in this turbulent tale of man versus banana.