Cheech & Chong to be Honored by MPP

Cheech & Chong will be receiving the Trailblazer Award at the Marijuana Policy Project's 15th Anniversary Gala January 13 in Washington, D.C.

The event will honor the dedicated legislators, celebrities, and patients who have fought for an end to marijuana prohibition.

Reserve your tickets here.

Free Shipping on All Cheech and Chong Shirts

From now until Saturday at 12PM New York, Free Shipping on all Cheech and Chong shirts (US and Canada only). 

Order by Saturday at 12PM New York for Christmas delivery.

RIP Val Avery

Val Avery, the boss at the upholstery factory in Up In Smoke, died Saturday at his home in Greenwich Village. He was 85.

Avery has been in many other great films including Hud, Hombre, The Magnificent Seven and The Pope of Greenwich Village, as well as television shows like Columbo and Gunsmoke.

He will be missed.

Special Pre-Order: Nice Dreams and Things Are Tough All Over DVD Double Feature

Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams and Things Are Tough All Over DVDs are being put in a special Double Feature giftset at a great new price.

It is being released on December 29 for only $16.99.

Order Now

Natasha Marin to Perform in South Beach Next Friday

Natasha Marin, Cheech Marin's wife, will be performing at the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach Friday, September 18th at 6PM.

For those of you that don't know, Natash is a renowned Russian pianist.  The Ritz and the Center for Emerging Art are presenting a concert by candlelight with champagne and hors d’oeuvres.  Cheech Marin will be there.

Tickets are $80.  Call Lucia Gil at 786-276-4176 for reservations.

Pick up Santa Claus and His Old Lady

We've got more of Where There's Smoke, There's Cheech and Chong back in stock. It contains Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Santa Claus and His Old Lady. Cheaper than Amazon. Only $26.99!!!
We also have Big Bambu back in stock.

Purchase Here

Video: Danny Trejo Discuss Machete

Actor Danny Trejo discusses the film Machete in this video clip.  The film, which stars Danny Trejo, Rose McGowan, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal, Lindsay Lohan, Don Johnson and Jeff Fahey, is set to be released April 16.

Video: Interview with Tommy Chong and The Shades

Tommy Chong was in Calgary last weekend for a charity reunion of his first band, The Shades. There wasn't a big turnout. 

The Shades stopped by the Q107 studio for an interview and performed live.

Tommy discussed Josh Gilbert's film a/k/a Tommy Chong which details Tommy's wrongful incarceration.

Video: Asylum Interviews Cheech and Chong About Get It Legal Tour

During their recent visit to New York, Asylum's Anthony Layser interviewed Cheech and Chong about their Get It Legal tour. They said they are primarily doing this tour for the money.

Audio: Listen to the Weedmaster on NORML Show Live

I was on NORML Show Live last night discussing Cheech and Chong's hostile takeover of my Cheech and Chong Dot Com domain.
Thank you to Radical Russ.
-Ryan aka The Weedmaster.

Listen Here

Video: Tommy Chong @ Calgary Shades Reunion

Here is video of Tommy Chong at the Calgary Shades reunion last night. The place looks rather deserted.

Listen to the Weedmaster Live on NORML Radio this Evening

Hi everyone
I will be on NORML radio tonight at 9:30PM New York discussing Cheech and Chong's hostile takeover of my domain, Cheech and Chong Dot Com.

Ryan aka The Weedmaster

Listen Here

Tommy Chong Reunites with The Shades

Before Cheech and Chong and before Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers, Tommy Chong played guitar in a counterculture band from Calgary called The Shades.  When they played back in the 1950s, hoodlums would come out to see their show. The police chief even wanted The Shades to leave town.

This Sunday, The Shades with MC Tommy Chong will be reuniting for a show at Ranchman's in Calgary, Canada.  It will be filmed for a documentary about The Shades and preparing for the reunion.

Tommy Chong talks about The Shades.

www.cheechandchong.com is DEAD. Welcome to Cheech and Chong Fans Dot Com!

The site I created....The site that got Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong back together is gone.  Ownership has been switched over from me to them (by bureaucratic force).

And they didn't even put something on the new site.  The domain is just parked.  I guess Live Nation and the lawyers couldn't get their shit together in time.

Cheech and Chong Dot Com is DEAD!  Welcome to the real deal, Welcome to Cheech and Chong Fans Dot Com!

Goodbye Everyone!

Today is my last day as owner of Cheech and Chong Dot Com.  It was a great ride and a lot of fun over the years. I enjoyed interacting with fans and keeping fans informed.

It's shame that certain people were blinded by fame and fortune and didn't do the right thing.  Cheech Marin spearheaded the effort to take the domain from me, but Tommy went along for the ride.  It's strange because both Cheech and Tommy didn't object to me promoting their gigs over the past 10 years.

Two years ago, Cheech didn't want to be associated with Cheech and Chong.  He wanted nothing to do with drugs.  He objected to my having banners pointing to sites with "marijuana alternatives."  Cheech had his soon-to-be wife tell me, "i think the content of that advertising is a bit problematic for cheech's team. personally when i first googled cheech your site came up, but when i saw the home page i turned it off. the content of your site is much higher level and quality then you can assume when you see that ad for the first time. may be chong doent's mind it since he maintains more or less his old image, and though cheech can still do stand up easily, he has become so much more diverse, think of it-he is a hollywood actor, major art collector, golfer and now has a doctorate degree."

Life's about Karma so who knows what fate has in store for them.

See you on my new site www.cheechandchongfans.com.

Ryan

EVERYTHING 50% OFF

I'm trying to clear out as much as I can.
Everything is now half off.  This is while supplies last.
It will be deducted after your order ships.
This ends Tuesday at 3PM (New York).
This doesn't apply to orders which were placed before today (Monday).

All Cheech and Chong Shirts Half off

I'm trying to clear out some Cheech and Chong shirts.  All shirts are 1/2 off.  1/2 off will be refunded after your order ships.

While supplies last.  Offer ends 11:59PM EST on November 30th.

Tommy & Shelby Chong Interviewed by Arizona Daily Star

The Arizona Daily Star interviewed Tommy Chong and his wife, Shelby, who were promoting their upcoming show at the Desert Diamond Casino.

When asked about Cheech and Tommy, Shelby said "They're old and they're crabby, what can I say?"  Then, Tommy interrupted her, "But we're rich."

Tommy went on to say, "It's fun on the road, but it's more fun not being on the road. I don't know what goes faster, your life when you're working or your life when you're not working. It goes by pretty fast."

Read Here

Updated: Thanks for all your Support

I wanted to thank everyone for their support.  I've received thousands of emails from disgusted fans, reacting to the video I posted this morning.  Many had their own personal stories to share.

Read the comments on youtube.  They are very interesting.

By the way, one of the comments was left by ToughJewdotcom. ToughJewdotcom is Matthew Sugarman of wwllp.com….He's one of Cheech and Chong's many attorneys.  I found out who owned toughjew.com by going to networksolutions.com, clicking on "whois," entering "toughjew.com."  It's right there in black and white.

His comment is:
"You've only heard Ryan's side of the story not Ceech and Tommy's. Please keep that in mind. I know for a fact that Ryan was offered a very generous deal for the purchase of the website, but turned it down. ONLY when Ryan turned down the offer (that was reached after MONTHS of negotitations) did Cheech and Tommy file the case to have the domain name taken away from Ryan.

This could have worked out much much better for Ryan had he not been so greedy."

Yeah, he "knows for a fact" because he's one of the orchestraters. There was nothing generous at all about any of the proposals.  You can read all the udrp legal docs if you want. I'm all about freedom of information.

**Update: Their attorney, Matt Sugarman aka youtube's ToughJewdotcom, deleted his comment and account. He posted his comment under his new screen name, davesnothereman22.

Bad News for Cheech and Chong Fans

Cheech and Chong recently won cheechandchong.com from Ryan Tracy. Ryan Tracy, Mr Weedmaster, has owned and operated the site, with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong's blessing, since 1998. Only after reuniting, did they pursue gaining ownership of the domain. Rather than working out a deal, they bullied him. Ultimately, they opened a domain dispute with UDRP and won, leaving it's former owner high and dry.

On December 1st, ownership of cheechandchong.com will be transferred to Cheech and Chong. Ryan Tracy will move the site to www.cheechandchongfans.com.

In this video, Ryan, explains some of the details of the bullying by Cheech and Chong's lawyers, agents and managers.


These legal documents provide additional insight into the ordeal including personal emails. Email addresses have been blacked out for privacy reasons.

If you have any additional questions, email goodbye@cheechandchong.com.  This email address will be active until December 1.

Legal Documents
Cheech and Chong's filing with UDRP
My response.
UDRP panel decision.

These photos were taken at the The I Chong: Meditations from the Joint book tour and the first date of the Cheech and Chong: Light Up America tour, in Philly, respectively.

Video: Cheech and Chong on Fox Business Channel

Video of Cheech and Chong the Fox Business channel earlier this week. They revealed that they will be playing the Beacon Theatre in New York City next year.

Tickets for Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal Tour Now On Sale

Tickets to most of the announced Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal tour shows went on sale today at 4:20 local time.

Click on the links on top of this page.

Video: Cheech and Chong on The O'Reilly Factor

Last night, Cheech and Chong was on Fox New Channel's The O'Reilly Factor.

New T-Shirts in Stock

We have two brand new Cheech & Chong t-shirts in stock. They are available in sizes Small thru XXL. They look amazing.


Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke '78 T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• '78' refers to the 1978 release date
• color: sand


Cheech & Chong Love Machine T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• 'love machine' was a decal on Pedro's '64 Impala
• color: black

Purchase them here

Big Holiday Sale and Freebies

Hempy Holidoobies!

Sorry, the 30% off sale has ended, but we've got some other great things for you.

Very cool holiday stuff.

FREE LET'S MAKE A NEW D@PE DEAL CD or SLEEPING BEAUTY with every order of $100 or more ($10.99 value).
FREE A/K/A TOMMY CHONG DVD (in the special sm@keable wrapper) with every order of $200 or more ($16.99 value).
FREE KEYCHAIN with every order no matter how big or small your order.


Note: One free CD or DVD per address. While supplies last. For orders over $200, you do not receive the CD, you only receive the DVD. Offer expires Saturday, December 19h at 12PM New York.

Video: Cheech and Chong On Jimmy Fallon

Cheech and Chong were on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night.

Video: Cheech and Chong Speak to ABC News

Cheech and Chong spoke to ABC news about their 'Get It Legal' tour.  They said the tour is completely revamped with more music and comedy bits.  Cheech's son, Joey, is the DJ for the show.

They plan on doing 50 or 60 shows.

See Here

Limited Quantity of Cheech and Chong Los Cochinos CD in Stock

We have a very limited supply of the hard-to-find, out-of-print Cheech and Chong CD, Los Cochinos, back in stock. They are sealed, but the casing has a crack in it.

Purchase Here

Cheech and Chong On Jimmy Fallon Tonight

Cheech and Chong have been doing a media tour in NYC this week and last promoting their Get It Legal tour.

They will be on tonight's edition of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC (12:30AM New York).

Check your local listings.

Video: Cheech and Chong on Geraldo

Today, Cheech and Chong were on Geraldo at Large to talk about the legalization of pot and the second leg of their tour, Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal.

Buchanan Regrets Taking a Plea from Tommy Chong

Today is US District Attorney, Mary Beth Buchanan's, last day in office.  She says the only thing she regrets is taking a plea from Tommy Chong.

This is the same Mary Beth Buchanan that wrongfully sent Tommy Chong to prison for nine months for conspiracy to send bongs in the mail.

This is the same Mary Beth Buchanan that raided Spectrum Labs and confiscated a/k/a Tommy Chong DVDs.

This is the same Mary Beth Buchanan that prosecuted the makers of the Whizzinator.

Read Here

Comedy & Pop Culture Icons Cheech & Chong Confirm 2010 North American Tour: Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Comedy visionaries Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong announce their 2010 North American Tour, Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal, partnering with the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) to promote policy change through laughter. The Live Nation-produced tour will kick off on January 16, 2010 in Boulder, Colorado at the Macky Auditorium. Tickets for this must-see comedy tour of the year go on sale in select markets beginning at 4:20 p.m. on November 20, 2009 at LiveNation.com.

Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal is the follow-up to their hugely successful reunion tour, Cheech & Chong: Light Up America, where they performed together for the first time in over 25 years. The pop culture duo performed for more than 100 audiences and quickly became one of the most sought after shows of 2008-2009. Additionally, their performance in San Antonio, Texas was filmed by the Weinstein Company and will be released as Cheech and Chong's: Hey Watch This on 4/20 of next year.

"We had an amazing time last year reconnecting with each other and our fans in a way that felt like it was part of our DNA, we were meant to be together," said Cheech Marin. "In 2010 we are looking forward to doing more classic material that people haven't seen for years and years, performing more of our songs and introducing some new bits. We've had material brewing separately for the past 25 years," said Tommy Chong.

The Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal tour is scheduled to make 17 stops across North America including Boulder, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Bellingham, Portland, Santa Barbara, Tampa, Minneapolis, Rockford, Detroit, Louisville, DC, Bakersfield, Phoenix, and Fort Worth with Canadian stops in Regina, and Saskatoon. Additional dates to be announced soon. Chong's wife and comedy partner, Shelby Chong, will open all dates on the tour as well as DJ-Joey Mojo.

Successful beyond their wildest dreams, Richard "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Together, they represent a lifestyle and are the originators of the "stoner film" as a genre. Their phenomenal success included nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.

Because of the recent attention surrounding the laws in respect to marijuana, Cheech and Chong decided to name their upcoming tour "Get It Legal" in order to raise awareness for this important topic. By teaming up with a marijuana policy reform group such as MPP, Cheech and Chong are fusing comedy and activism as a means of bringing attention to the harm caused by marijuana prohibition and the urgent need for different, more sensible marijuana laws. "Want to make a change? Come to a Cheech and Chong show," says Tommy Chong. "It's time to get it legal, before it's too late."

CHEECH & CHONG: GET IT LEGAL 2010 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES


    Jan-16     Boulder, CO          Macky Auditorium Concert Hall
    Jan-22     Indianapolis, IN     Murat Theatre
    Jan-23     Baltimore, MD        Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
    Jan-30     Saskatoon, SK        TCU Place
    Jan-31     Regina, SK           Conexus Arts Centre
    Feb-11     Bellingham, WA       Mount Baker Theatre
    Feb-12     Portland, OR         Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
    Mar-5      Santa Barbara, CA    Arlington Theatre
    Mar-12     Tampa, FL            Tampa Performing Arts Center
    Mar-26     Minneapolis, MN      State Theatre
    Mar-27     Rockford, IL         Coronado Performing Arts Center
    Apr-03     Ann Arbor, MI        Michigan Theater
    Apr-09     Louisville, KY       Palace Theatre
    Apr-10     Washington, DC       Warner Theatre
    Apr-23     Bakersfield, CA      Fox Theatre
    Apr-24     Phoenix, AZ          Dodge Theatre
    Apr-30     Ft. Worth, TX        Bass Performance Hall

Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal Tour Kicks off January 16

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have partnered with the Marijuana Policy Project to champion pot legalization while provoking laughter. The comedy duo's 2010 tour, Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal, kicks off a 17-city itinerary January 16th in Boulder, Colorado

Tickets go on sale November 20 @ 4:20 local time via Live Nation link at the top of this page.

Cheech and Chong grossed $12 million on their 2008-09 Light Up America reunion tour.

Complete list of tour dates to be announced this week.

Cheech & Chong Holiday Sale Extended Thru Wednesday

The Cheech and Chong holiday sale has been extended thru Wednesday.

All Cheech and Chong items are 30% off. The 30% will be refunded after your order ships.
This is while supplies last. Discount does not apply to shipping and handling.

Be sure to pick up the double CD, Where There's Sm*ke, There's Cheech and Chong. It contains two essential, hilarious holiday trax, Santa Claus and His Old Lady, and Moe Money (featuring Rudolph). "Santa Claus is not a musician, Man."

Clemons Comments on Springsteen Opening for Cheech & Chong

In Clarence Clemons new book, Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales, Clarence recalls Bruce Springsteen and the East Street Band first gig. They opened for Cheech & Chong.

The promoter was expecting a folk singer. “We go out there with this entire band. They pull the plug on us halfway through the first song.”

HOLIDAY SALES HAVE BEGUN! Everything 30% off.

We decided to start the holiday sale early this year. All Cheech and Chong items are 30% off. The 30% will be refunded after your order ships.
This is while supplies last. Discount does not apply to shipping and handling.
SALE ENDS THIS SUNDAY.

Mary Beth Buchanan Resigns

Bush-appointed U.S. District Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan will finally leave her job on November 16. The U.S. District Attorney is SUPPOSED TO leave when a new President is elected. However, she initially refused to do so. She was a hard-core right winger who carried out Bush's anti-drug agenda.

This is the same Mary Beth Buchanan that wrongfully sent Tommy Chong to prison for nine months for conspiracy to send bongs in the mail.

This is the same Mary Beth Buchanan that raided Spectrum Labs and confiscated a/k/a Tommy Chong DVDs.

This is the same Mary Beth Buchanan that prosecuted the makers of the Whizzinator.

Mary Beth "loose cannon" (as Tommy Chong calls her) isn't saying what her future plans are.

Video: Tommy Chong on Smokeout Festival Expert Panel

This past Saturday, Cheech & Chong hosted and performed at the Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival. Earlier in the day, Tommy Chong participated in an expert panel on marijuana.

Tommy was with Cypress Hill's Lou Dog and moderators Steve Bloom and Shirley Halperin.

Here is some video of the event off YouTube.

Video: Fox News Interviews Cheech & Chong at Smokeout Festival

Fox News interviewed Cheech & Chong at this weekend's Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival regarding the legalization of marijuana.

This news report took place during Gerald at Large. Geraldo is a good friend of Cheech Marin.



CelebStoner has posted photos from the event.

XXL Up In Smoke Club and Happy Herb Shirts Are Back In Stock

The popular, but often limited, size: XXL Up In Smoke Club and Happy Herb Shirts are back in stock. Very limited supply.

We also have two brand new Cheech & Chong t-shirts in stock. They are available in sizes Small thru XXL. They look amazing.


Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke '78 T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• '78' refers to the 1978 release date
• color: sand


Cheech & Chong Love Machine T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• 'love machine' was a decal on Pedro's '64 Impala
• color: black

See Here

Audio: NORML Broadcasting Live from Smokeout Festival

NORML is broadcasting live from Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival. You can hear Cheech & Chong's performance beginning at 4:20PM Pacific Time.

There is a huge crowd out there and they're having a blast.

Listen Here

Audio: Interview with Shelby Chong About Cheech, Chong and the Reunion

The Standard interviewed Tommy Chong's beautiful wife, Shelby Chong, about how she begin touring with Tommy after Cheech & Chong broke up, how the reunion came about and more.

It's very interesting.

Listen Here

Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal Tour to Begin Next Year

Cheech & Chong revealed to The Standard that next year's leg of the tour will be called 'Get It Legal.' It will be based on Tommy Chong's wrongful incarceration, as well as poking fun at the nation's drug laws.

They also said they plan to return to the big screen next year.

Cheech & Chong will be at the Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival this weekend and Wendover next weekend.

Read Here

Tommy Chong, Josh Gilbert and Congressman Frank Talk Pot

The web site True/Slant interviewed the legendary Tommy Chong, a/k/a Tommy Chong Director, Josh Gilbert and Congressman Frank about the government and pot.

Among other things, Tommy says “I don’t think it is the government’s business to tell you how to spend your leisure time.” He goes on to say that the pot laws "are all corrupt. The DEA and the Justice Department create a criminal organization that’s licensed to take over someone else’s property. It’s like bouncers at a night club who start a fight so that they can keep their jobs."

According to Josh Gilbert, “So many U.S. agencies have a stake in [pot's] illegalization. The DEA’s budget is 80 percent marijuana.”

It's a great article.

Read Here

Set Times for Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival Announced

The set times for the 2009 Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival have been announced.

Cheech & Chong will be hosting on October 24th. The festival is at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA.

October 24th
Tommy Chong SmokeOut Musicians Session 1:30-2:30PM
Cheech & Chong Standup 4:10-4:40PM
Cheech & Chong Meet and Greet 5:20-5:50PM.

The event which was created by Cypress Hill will also feature Slipknot, deftones, Sublime, Pennywise, Bad Brains, Mix Master Mike and more.

Purchase Here

Tommy Chong to Participate in Smokeout Festival Expert Panel

Tommy Chong and Lou Dog will participate in a very special expert panel later this month at the Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival. Cheech & Chong are the hosts of the festival.

SATURDAY 10/24

1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
SmokeOut Musicians Session

For musicians, marijuana has long proved to be a source of creative inspiration. For listeners, music and marijuana is the perfect stoner cocktail. Smoke a joint, blunt or bong, and kick back and enjoy your favorite tunes. With so many great hip-hop and rock bands at the SmokeOut, we present this very special musicians' "rap" session about marijuana.
Tommy Chong, Lou Dog
Moderators: Steve Bloom, Shirley Halperin

Tickets are still available.

Tickets Still Available for This Weekend in Laughlin

Tickets are still available for this Saturday's Cheech & Chong: Light Up America show at the Harrahs in Laughlin, Nevada.

Tickets can be purchased from the Harrah's web site.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up America Coming to Tucson

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to Tucson, AZ.

Desert Diamond Casino
Tucson, AZ
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 08:00 PM

Onsale to General Public
Start: Wed, 10/14/09 10:00 AM MST
Click on the Ticketmaster link above.

Video: Comedian Tommy Chong on InnerVIEWS

This interview is a couple years old.

Comedic legend Tommy Chong sits down for a half-hour conversation with Ernie Manouse, and discusses his time in prison, his philosophy of life, his relationship with partner in comedy Cheech Marin, and the events that led to the creation of "Cheech and Chong." Every episode of InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse is available on DVD on houstonpbs.org.

Contest: Enter to Win Trip to Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival

Live Nation and Guerilla Union want to fly one lucky winner and friend out to sunny SoCal for the Ultimate high! That's right, here's your chance to get hooked up with two High Roller VIP Tickets to SmokeOut Festival (hosted by Cheech & Chong) where you'll catch Slipknot, Deftones, Cypress Hill, Sublime, Pennywise, Method Man, Redman, Bad Brains, Goodie Mob, Geto Boys and more!

Flyaway package includes air, hotel, ground transportation, 2 High Roller VIP tickets to BOTH days of the SmokeOut Festival, and a Meet & Greet with Cypress Hill and Deftones.

Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24
San Manuel Amphitheater

Enter Here

Audio: Classic Howard Stern Interview with Tommy Chong

Here is a classic Howard Stern interview with Tommy Chong from 1992. Tommy is on the phone, Pat Cooper is in the studio.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up America Coming to Milwaukee

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to Milwaukee, WI.

November 24
Potawatomi Casino/Northern Lights Theater
Milwaukee, WI

Tickets are on sale now.
Click on the ticketmaster link at the top of this page.

Video: Cheech Backstage at Comedy Fiesta

Here is video of Cheech Marin being interviewed backstage at the 106.7 Comedy Fiesta September 27th in Irvine, CA.

HUGE SALE!! START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING EARLY!!

Holy Smoke!

This is a very limited time, while supplies last, sale. Cheech & Chong's Still Smokin DVD is only $4.99. That's almost half price.

Purchase Here

AND...

While supplies last, we're offering a CD 2-Pack. You get both the Let's Make A New Dope Deal and Sleeping Beauty CDs for $14.99. That's a savings of over 30%.

Purchase Here

Video: Cheech & Chong Talk About Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival

The Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival web site posted this video of Cheech & Chong. Tickets are still available. It's October 23 & 24 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA.

Cheech and Chong on SmokeOut 2009

Tickets Still Available for Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival

Don't forget to pick up tix for Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, October 23 & 24 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA.

The second day of the festival (October 24) will be hosted by Cheech & Chong.

OCTOBER 23RD
GOODIE MOBB REUNION
GETO BOYS REUNION
HIEROGLYPHICS
DEVIN THE DUDE
SWOLLEN MEMBERS w/ MOKA ONLY
B-REAL
& SHORT DAWG

OCTOBER 24TH
SLIPKNOT
DEFTONES
CYPRESS HILL
SUBLIME
PENNYWISE
METHOD MAN & REDMAN
KOTTONMOUTH KINGS
K’NAAN w/ J PERIOD
BAD BRAINS
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
LIVING LEGENDS
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
MIX MASTER MIKE
DJ MUGGS
DIRTY HEADS
BIG B
HOSTED BY CHEECH & CHONG

Lineup Subject to Change

CANNIBUS CUP & MEDICAL MARIJUANA EXPO, OCTOBER 23RD & 24TH
Includes Hemp Industry Exhibits, Smokeout Glass Art Showcase, 4:20 Movie Night, Cypress Hill Meet & Greet, Celebrity Appearances, & MORE!

GET INTO THE VIP “VERY IMPORTANT POT SMOKER” PRIVATE PARTY!
Includes Exclusive Meet & Greet Sessions, 2 Drink Tickets, Smokeout Merchandise, an Opportunity to Hang Out with the Artists, your way in to the Official Pre-Party, Orchestra Pit Access, & MORE! Only Available with VIP Ticket Purchase.

TICKET PRICES (GRANTS ACCESS INTO EVENT FOR BOTH DAYS)
LAWN - $29.50
RESERVE 1 - $39.50
RESERVE 2 - $49.50 - $59.50
PIT/ORCHESTRA - $75.00
VIP - $249.00


Purchase Here

A/K/A Tommy Chong Special 'Rolled in Paper' Edition

Last year, the feds confiscated 10,000 of the A/K/A Tommy Chong DVD because of its controversial content about Tommy Chong's wrongful incarceration. After you watch the film, you'll realize why the feds didn't want you to see it.

A/K/A Tommy Chong director, Josh Gilbert, has released a Special 'Rolled in Paper' Edition of the A/K/A Tommy Chong DVD.

It's the same award-winning film, now wrapped in a smokeable wood cellulose paper wrapper.

New T-Shirts in Stock

We have two brand new Cheech & Chong t-shirts in stock. They are available in sizes Small thru XXL. They look amazing.


Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke '78 T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• '78' refers to the 1978 release date
• color: sand


Cheech & Chong Love Machine T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• 'love machine' was a decal on Pedro's '64 Impala
• color: black

Purchase them here

Cheech & Chong: Light Up America Coming to Iowa and Ohio

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to Ames, Iowa and Akron, Ohio.

We know they've been working on new material. Maybe, it will be part of these shows.

November 05
Stephens Auditorium
Ames, IA

November 06
EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Akron, OH

Live Nation & Radio Station Presale: 09/24/2009, 10:00 AM local time.
Public Onsale: 09/25/2009, 10:00 AM local time.

Click on the Live Nation link at the top of this page for more information.

Sony to Distribute Machete

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired most international distribution rights for Robert Rodriguez's "Machete."

One of the best and most underrated films of all time was 2007's Grindhouse. The film, which was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, was a double-feature inspired by the low-budget grindhouse films of decades past.

During the "intermission," fake movie trailers were shown. The most popular trailer was Machete. It stars Danny Trejo and Cheech Marin. Cheech Marin is Trejo's gun-toting priest vigilante brother. Memorable quote..."God forgives, I don't."

Story centers on a former Mexican police officer who turns the tables on the masterminds who double-crossed him. Rodriguez, who wrote the screenplay, co-directs with Ethan Maniquis.

Cast includes Danny Trejo, Rose McGowan, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal, Lindsay Lohan, Don Johnson and Jeff Fahey.

Cheech & Chong Working on New Material

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong told The Press Enterprise that they are writing new material.

It's possible that some of this material may appear at their Morongo show September 18th.

Pre-sale for Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival Begins Today at 10AM

Pre-sale for Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival Begins Today at 10AM PDT.

Set your alarm for tomorrow, 9/9/09 at 10AM—don’t miss your chance to be a part of the all day mind opening experience!

OCTOBER 23RD
GOODIE MOBB REUNION
GETO BOYS REUNION
HIEROGLYPHICS
DEVIN THE DUDE
SWOLLEN MEMBERS w/ MOKA ONLY
B-REAL
& SHORT DAWG

OCTOBER 24TH
SLIPKNOT
DEFTONES
CYPRESS HILL
SUBLIME
PENNYWISE
METHOD MAN & REDMAN
KOTTONMOUTH KINGS
K’NAAN w/ J PERIOD
BAD BRAINS
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
LIVING LEGENDS
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA
MIX MASTER MIKE
DJ MUGGS
DIRTY HEADS
BIG B
HOSTED BY CHEECH & CHONG

Lineup Subject to Change

CANNIBUS CUP & MEDICAL MARIJUANA EXPO, OCTOBER 23RD & 24TH
Includes Hemp Industry Exhibits, Smokeout Glass Art Showcase, 4:20 Movie Night, Cypress Hill Meet & Greet, Celebrity Appearances, & MORE!

GET INTO THE VIP “VERY IMPORTANT POT SMOKER” PRIVATE PARTY!
Includes Exclusive Meet & Greet Sessions, 2 Drink Tickets, Smokeout Merchandise, an Opportunity to Hang Out with the Artists, your way in to the Official Pre-Party, Orchestra Pit Access, & MORE! Only Available with VIP Ticket Purchase.

TICKET PRICES (GRANTS ACCESS INTO EVENT FOR BOTH DAYS)
LAWN - $29.50
RESERVE 1 - $39.50
RESERVE 2 - $49.50 - $59.50
PIT/ORCHESTRA - $75.00
VIP - $249.00


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Update: Cheech & Chong to Host 2009 Smokeout Festival

The pre-sale date has been pushed back to next Wednesday, Sept. 9th @ 10AM!

The password is: INSANE

THIS IS THE PASSWORD YOU WILL USE NEXT WEEK, WEDNESDAY, 9/9 @ 10 AM TO GET YOUR PRE-SALE TICKETS!

Tickets will be available via the Live Nation link at the top of this page.

Cheech & Chong to Host 2009 Smokeout Festival

Cheech & Chong will be hosting this year's Smokeout Festival which takes place October 23 & 24 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA.

The event which was created by Cypress Hill will also feature Slipknot, deftones, Sublime, Pennywise, Bad Brains, Mix Master Mike and more.

Pre-sale: September 4 @ 10AM local time.
Public-sale: September 12 @ 10AM local time.
Tickets will be sold via the Ticketmaster or Live Nation links above.

Cheech & Chong Green Bay Tix On Sale Tuesday

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

November 23
Oneida Casino
Green Bay, WI

Tickets go on sale: September 1, 10:00 AM local time.
Tickets are not sold through ticketmaster, they are sold through Ticket Star.

Video: Cheech and Natasha Marin Attend Extract Premier

Cheech and Natasha Marin attended the premiere of Mike Judge's new film, Extract, last night.

Plot: Extract, is the new movie from writer/director Mike Judge (“Office Space,” “King of The Hill,” “Beavis and Butt-Head”). Joel, played by Jason Bateman (“Juno,” “Arrested Development”), is one step away from selling his flavor extract factory and retiring to easy street when a freak workplace accident sets in motion a series of disasters that put his business and personal life in jeopardy. The film also stars Kristen Wiig (SNL, “Ghost Town”), Mila Kunis (“Forgetting Sarah Marshall”) and Ben Affleck (“He’s Just Not That Into You”).

Here is some random video of them entering the event.

Cheech Nominated for Best Actor Award

The largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization today announced that this years revamped 2009 ALMA Awards® will showcase more Latino talent in more arenas than ever before. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Executive Producer Eva Longoria Parker made the announcement at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, Longoria Parker s Latin-themed restaurant in Hollywood. Among the major changes to this acclaimed show is the addition of a co-host, the actor, comedian, and talk show host George Lopez.

Cheech is nominated for best film actor.

Actor
Alfred Molina, Pink Panther 2
Cheech Marin, Race To Witch Mountain
Freddy Rodriguez, Nothing Like the Holidays
Oscar Nunez, The Proposal
Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek; Crank: High Voltage
Efren Ramirez, Crank: High Voltage
Javier Bardem, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Joaquin Phoenix, Two Lovers
John Leguizamo, Nothing Like the Holidays
Luis Guzmán, The Taking of Pelham 123
Ramon Rodriguez, Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen

The 2009 ALMA Awards will tape September 17 at the Royce Hall Auditorium at UCLA and will air FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (8:00 to 10:00 p.m., ET/PT), on the ABC Television Network. Visit www.almaawards.com for more information.

If you like the ALMA Awards, you will love this years show because were bringing you more of what you love most, unique musical pairings and the best Latino entertainment, said Murguía. The ALMA Awards is one of the few opportunities in primetime to spotlight the Latino presence in entertainment, and we want to celebrate the impact Latinos had last year not only in film and television, but also in music and sports television.

I am proud that we will be able to pay tribute to a record number of Latino performers and just thrilled to have one of the funniest men on the planet, George Lopez, as my co-host this year. If you know me and you know George, anything can happen so tune in! continued Longoria Parker.

Video: Cheech & Chong at JV's Comedy Jam

Cheech & Chong were part of this past weekend's WiLD 94.9 JV's Comedy Jam. Cheech & Chong join Cedric the Entertainer, Tracy Morgan, Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, Greg Giraldo and more.

Here is video of JV interviewing Cheech and Tommy.

New T-Shirts in Stock

We have two brand new Cheech & Chong t-shirts in stock. They are available in sizes Small thru XXL. They look amazing.


Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke '78 T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• '78' refers to the 1978 release date
• color: sand


Cheech & Chong Love Machine T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• 'love machine' was a decal on Pedro's '64 Impala
• color: black

Purchase them here

On Sale Tomorrow: Cheech & Chong @ Power 106 FM Comedy Fiest

Just announced...
Cheech & Chong will be the headliners at the fifth annual Power 106 FM Comedy Fiesta.

Also performing:
Carlos Mencia
Gabriel Iglesias
Joel McHale, host of E!’s The Soup.

September 26
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Irvine, CA


Tickets go on sale: Saturday August 22 @ 10AM local time via this link.

Cheech Discusses their Tour and Special Guest at Morongo Show

As previously announced, the Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to Cabazon, California's Morongo Casino Resort and Spa on September 18.

In an interview with the Record Gazette, Cheech Marin says they did 133 shows last year. “We are not going to hit it as hard as we did last year." In the interview, he also says they've come up with new material which requires some rehearsal.

When asked if Cheech & Chong will be making another film, Cheech jokingly says “It might be a remake of ‘Pineapple Express’...It will be ‘Pineapple Express- the funny version.”

For this show, fans will gets something special, San Francisco's DJ Joey Mojo will be helping out with their songs.

Cheech has Completed Shooting Machete Scenes

Cheech Marin has completed shooting his scenes for the upcoming Robert Rodriguez film, Machete. His scenes were shot August 6th and 7th in Austin, Texas.

The film will be released in 2010.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up Canada Coming to Caesars

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up Canada tour is coming to Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

October 2
Caesars Windsor’s Colosseum
Ontario, Canada

Tickets go on sale: Friday, August 21 @ 12PM local time via the Ticketmaster link at the top of this page.

Natasha Rubin is Now Natasha Marin

Renowned pianist and Cheech Marin's gorgeous new wife, Natasha Rubin, informed us she has taken Cheech's name. She is now Natasha Marin (nice ring to it) and her website has been changed to www.natashamarin.com.

Congrats once again.

Photos: Cheech Marin and Natasha Rubin in Australia

A photographer put together this montage of Cheech Marin and Natasha Rubin photos from when the Cheech & Chong tour was in Australia a few months back.

Video: Cheech Marin Asked About Wedding

TMZ ran into Cheech Marin and Natasha Rubin at LAX. They asked him about the wedding. They asked what Tommy Chong gave them. He said he already smoked it.

Video: Bonus Clips from VH1's Lords of the Revolution: Cheech and Chong

Here are bonus clips not used in Lords of the Revolution: Cheech and Chong which aired on VH1 Tuesday.

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Seven Questions for Cheech & Chong...Cheech & Chong to Launch New Tour

LAist got to interview Cheech & Chong who were promoting tonight's VH1 special, Lords of the Revolution: Cheech & Chong.

Cheech points out an interesting coincidence. In their film Corsican Brothers, "I burn down the house and then we try to get our way back home. I go one way. He goes the other way. We end up meeting 20 years later. That's what really happened to us in our careers."

Chong says the key to their longevity is the film Up In Smoke. "The movie's a lot like a joint. It takes you on a timeless journey. We're timeless. We aren't driven by fads, we are a fad. A fad that will never go away. No matter how many bitchy reviewers would like it to go away."

When asked if Tommy got his a/k/a Tommy Chong DVDs back [The interviewer is referring to the DEA raid on Spectrum Labs, the company distributing the a/k/a Tommy Chong DVDs. Note: we have the DVDs in stock], he said "No. The government keeps everything. They destroy everything. The movie was a big hit, it was shown on one of the cable networks and was big with the critics."

Cheech also says they are going to launch a new tour.

It's a great interview. Read the entire thing here.

Video: Cheech Marin Marrying Natasha Rubin

TMZ has video of Cheech Marin marrying Natasha Rubin this past Saturday at their Malibu home. Tommy is seen pretend smoking a joint next to his wife Shelby. Don Johnson is also there.

Cheech and Chong Talk Pot, Marriage and Lords of the Revolution

PopEater interviewed Cheech & Chong today about pot, Cheech's marriage and VH1's Lords of the Revolution: Cheech & Chong (airs Tuesday).

When Cheech was asked if pot should be legalized, he responded "I think it'll be legalized sooner rather than later. It's a key towards our economic recovery."

When Tommy was asked who plays the best stoner in a movie, he responded "I like David Chappelle ('Half Baked') and definitely Seth Rogen ('Knocked Up' / 'Pineapple Express')."

Cheech, who got married to Natasha Rubin, this past weekend, said he's leaving later today for their honeymoon.

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It's Official: Cheech Marin and Natash Rubin are Now Married

During a sunset ceremony at their Malibu home, Richard 'Cheech' Marin married pianist Natasha Rubin.

Seventy-five people were in attendance including Don Johnson, Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Mencia and Geraldo Rivera.

Cheech Marin came down the aisle while Earache My Eye played.

The two have been dating for nearly five years. Natasha Rubin was born in St. Petersburg, Russia and moved to the United States in 1995. Natasha is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. This is Cheech's third marriage.

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Correction: Cheech Marin Will be in Machete

Contrary to an earlier interview with director Robert Rodriguez, Cheech Marin will be back as the priest in the film Machete.


Danny Trejo will, of course, play Machete

The film also stars Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal, Lindsay Lohan. Don Johnson and Jeff Fahey will have supporting roles in the film as well.

Production begins this week.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up America Coming to Green Bay

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

November 23
Oneida Casino
Green Bay, WI

Tickets go on sale: September 1, 10:00 AM local time.
Tickets are not sold through ticketmaster, they are sold through Ticket Star.

Video: VH1's 'Lords of the Revolution'

This is the trailer for the VH1 series 'Lords of the Revolution.'

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

The Cheech & Chong episode airs next Tuesday on VH1.

Review: Tommy Chong's Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography (Paperback Edition)

The paperback edition of Tommy Chong's book, Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography, will be released August 4th. Simon and Schuster were kind enough to provide us with an advanced copy to review.

When Tommy wrote this book, he and Cheech were still broken up. No one would have guessed that at this time last year Cheech and Tommy would announce they had buried the hatchet and would reunite for a tour.

In the paperback edition, Tommy adds a postscript chapter explaining the initial meetings he had with Cheech last year to discuss a reunion. Many of these meetings turned into arguments. Tommy details these meetings and arguments, as well as what it was like going back on tour with Cheech. It's very interesting and provides an inside glance at what went down behind-the-scenes.

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New T-Shirts in Stock

We have two brand new Cheech & Chong t-shirts in stock. They are available in sizes Small thru XXL. They look amazing.


Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke '78 T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• '78' refers to the 1978 release date
• color: sand


Cheech & Chong Love Machine T-Shirt
• photo from Up In Smoke
• 'love machine' was a decal on Pedro's '64 Impala
• color: black

Purchase them here

Cheech Won't Be in Machete

One of the best and most underrated films of all time was 2007's Grindhouse. The film, which was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, was a double-feature inspired by the low-budget grindhouse films of decades past.

During the "intermission," fake movie trailers were shown. The most popular trailer was Machete. It stars Danny Trejo and Cheech Marin. Cheech Marin is Trejo's gun-toting priest vigilante brother. Memorable quote..."God forgives, I don't."

Rodriguez and Trejo frequently hinted that a full-length Machete film was in the works.

Well, Machete begins filming in two weeks and Cheech is not in it. The film which will be directed by Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez will of course star Danny Trejo. However, the script was not sent to any of the original cast, not even Cheech.

Rodriguez says they are sending it to "big names," but would only confirm that Michelle Rodriguez has signed.

He also says that Jonah Hill (as Julio) and Lindsay Lohan (as senator's daughter) are considering the script. The rumor is that Robert Dinero (we believe as Cheech's priest character) has already signed.

Read More Here

Video: Tommy Chong Talks About Michael Jackson

Hollywood TV asked Tommy Chong about Michael Jackson.

Learn more about Tommy's relationship with Michael Jackson and read a new chapter about his reunion with Cheech in the paperback edition of Tommy Chong's Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography. Now available for pre-order.

New Cheech & Chong T-Shirts Coming Soon

We will be unveiling brand new Cheech & Chong t-shirts this weekend. They will be available in a wide range of sizes...S, M, L, XL, XXL...and will be ready to ship.

Check back later to see the new designs.

Up in Smoke Screening this Sunday

If you live in California, you may want to check this out. There is a screening of Up In Smoke at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery: 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard at Gower.

Gates 7:00 PM movie 8:30 PM
No reservation necessary
$10 donation tickets available at gate

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Cheech & Chong to be on the New Cypress Hill Album

B-Real of Cypress Hill posted on twitter that they "Had cheech and chong up in the studio today doing drops for the new cypress album.. Needless to say people were stoned in here.."

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Interview with Tron Artist

Creative Digital Motion interviewed Casey Basichis, the artist behind the Cheech & Chong remake of Tron. He shares a number of behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the film, including the politics involved. It's very interesting.

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Video: Interview with Tommy Chong About Influence of Media

Connected Life looks at the dark side of technology as they interview comedian Tommy Chong. Tommy discusses the control the media has over people.

Video: Interview with Cheech & Chong About Tron, a New Up In Smoke Movie and More

Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin discuss the history of "Cheech and Chong" and their recent reunion on stage and in Mean's Cinemash of "Tron." They also discuss the new movie their working on which will be a sequal to Up in Smoke.

Sorry, Microsoft doesn't allow direct links to their videos so you have to go here to get it.
Note: must use Firefox if you're on a Mac because Microsoft blocked access from Apple's Safari.

Cheech & Chong to Play WiLD 94.9 JV's Comedy Jam

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for WiLD 94.9 JV's Comedy Jam. Cheech & Chong join Cedric the Entertainer, Tracy Morgan, Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, Greg Giraldo and more.

August 22
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View, CA

Pre-sale: On sale now. Click on the Live Nation link at the top of this page. The password is 'wild'.

Public sale: Saturday, July 18 at 10AM PDT.

VH1 and VH1 Classic Premiere New Five-Part Week-Long Iconic Series 'Lords of the Revolution'

NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- They trafficked in sex, drugs, music, and subversive politics. They held peaceful protests and violent insurrections. They were the leaders of the most significant cultural transformations of the 20(th) century. From political heavyweights like the Black Panthers to cutting-edge cultural trendsetters like Andy Warhol's Factory crew to Harvard professor turned psychedelic advisor Timothy Leary -- they questioned authority, celebrated nonconformity, and dared to be different. VH1 Rock Docs premieres a new 5-part series "Lords of the Revolution" beginning on Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14 at 8pm* airing on VH1 and VH1 Classic. Narrated by Richard Belzer, each hour-long episode of "Lords of the Revolution" celebrates the counterculture icons of the '60s and '70s -- the legends who defied the social, political and cultural mores of their time including: Andy Warhol, Muhammad Ali, The Black Panthers, Timothy Leary, and Cheech and Chong.

Edgy, colorful, and visually dynamic, each hour long episode of "Lords of the Revolution" features rare archival footage and photos as well as new first-hand accounts and interviews including (to name a few), Betsey Johnson, Lou Reed, Bobby Seale, Sally Kirkland, James Cromwell, George Foreman, and Perry Farrell -- all combined to tell the compelling, dangerous and subversive stories of a revolution that continues to influence popular culture today.

"Lords of Revolution" Episodes include:

MUHAMMAD ALI AIRS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 10

In an era defined by protest and turbulence, perhaps nobody captured the attention of America in the late 1960s more so than Muhammad Ali. As heavyweight champion, Ali electrified the sports world with his sharp tongue and showmanship for flair. But out of the ring, his conversion to Islam and defiant refusal to fight in Vietnam thrust him into the center of a blistering political controversy. Ali never backed down and gave a voice to black America that helped galvanize the civil rights movement. He also fueled the anti-war movement, inspiring young adults to question the government and speak out. He spoke his mind freely, defended his religious beliefs with vigor, and willingly accepted the consequences of his actions, which later cost him his title and license to box.

CHEECH AND CHONG AIRS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

From the moment they broke onto the scene in the early 1970's, Cheech and Chong began redefining comedy. At a time when drug culture was still considered taboo, they boldly emerged from a cloud of pot smoke with a brand of humor that both championed and lampooned stoners everywhere, much to the chagrin of the establishment. A string of successful comedy albums and relentless touring established the duo as "the rock-n-roll comedians" whose popularity continued to soar as stoner culture seeped into the mainstream. Suddenly, there were head shops everywhere and by 1977 President Jimmy Carter was in favor of legalizing marijuana. Then came Cheech and Chong's first film, Up in Smoke, which became an instant classic, immortalized by pot smokers to this day, and launched a successful Hollywood career for the comedy duo as they continued the marijuana crusade until their breakup in 1985.

THE BLACK PANTHERS AIRS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

In the late 1960s, there were few radical groups more controversial than The Black Panthers. Led by the dynamic personalities of Bobby Seale, Huey Newton and Eldridge Cleaver, the Panthers boldly challenged white America to deliver justice and opportunity for all. Armed with guns and clad with berets and leather jackets, the Panthers advocated self-defense; initiated social service programs nationwide; and became a defiant symbol of Black Power. They also become a target as the FBI and police waged a bloody war to bring the party down.

TIMOTHY LEARY AIRS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

From the moment Harvard professor Timothy Leary ate magic mushrooms in 1960, his life would never be the same. Advocating the use of LSD and other mind-altering drugs to expand consciousness, Leary transformed himself from an eccentric Harvard professor into the leader of the 1960s psychedelic counter-culture movement. Leary's influence helped shape the music, fashion and politics of a new generation. He defied authority and fought the government at every turn, earning the title, in President Nixon's words, as "the most dangerous man in America."

ANDY WARHOL AIRS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

From 1964 - 68, Warhol's factory on East 47(th) Street provided a social arena for collaborative experimentation. Warhol developed an eclectic network of associates that spanned the worlds of poetry, fashion, film, photography, art, music and the drug culture. Speed freaks, drag queens, musicians, poets, superstars, fashion beauties, and avant-garde artists helped shape a scene unique in American history at a time when Warhol produced some of his most revolutionary work.

"Lords of the Revolution" is the newest entry in the Emmy Award-winning VH1 Rock Doc franchise. VH1 Rock Docs are feature-length documentaries that tell unique stories of artists and music from a wide range of genres, styles, and musical perspectives.

"Lords of the Revolution" is a production of VH1. Martin Torgoff is the writer and consulting producer. Ted Kim serves as supervising producer. Brad Abramson, Stephen Mintz, Shelly Tatro and Jeff Olde serve as executive producers for VH1.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 95 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Madonna and many more. Learn more at VH1Classic.com.

*All times ET/PT

Cheech & Chong Tron Spoof Debuts Tuesday

Mean Magazine brings you Cinemash — the exclusive digital series that lets celebrity talent mash up their favorite scenes from classic movies. In the show's premiere season celebrities Cinemash such films as Training Day, Dirty Dancing, Tron, Point Break, Sid and Nancy, Carrie, and Oldboy. After you've experienced the mash-up, get behind-the-scenes dish from the celebs about what movies they love and why. You can stream Cinemash episodes online.

JULY 14
Cheech & Chong Cinemash Tron
Writer and Director: Kashy Khaledi

The high-flying comedy duo get into a heated debate about the price of cannabis and decide to "Tron for it," launching themselves into the virtual world of the science fiction classic.

Tommy Chong says "I don't think you should watch anything like that straight. It'll have lasting, traumatic effects on you."

Cheech adds, "When I first saw it, I was shocked because I thought we were doing soft porn. And then, 'Oh, it's about finances; that's kind of hard-core porn,'."

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Happy Birthday Cheech Marin!

Actor/comedian/art aficionado Cheech Marin turns 63 today. Cheech was born July 13th, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA.

Happy Birthday Cheech!

Album Cover Artist Tom Wilkes Dies Unexpectedly at Home in California

Renowned album cover artist and designer Tom Wilkes died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, at his home in Pioneertown, California. He was 69.

Thomas E. Wilkes was born July 30, 1939 in Long Beach, California and was raised in southern California. He attended Long Beach City College, UCLA and the Art Center College of Design in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

In 1967 Wilkes was the art director of the Monterey International Pop Festival. He created all graphics and printed materials for Monterey Pop, including the program book and the festival’s psychedelic and iconic foil poster.

From 1967 through 1969, Wilkes was the art director of A&M Records. He was partner with Barry Feinstein from 1970 through 1973 in Camouflage Productions, which became record label Blue Thumb’s house art department.

He was partner in Wilkes & Braun, Inc. from 1973 through 1974, and art director of ABC Records from 1975 through 1977. In 1978 he started Tom Wilkes Productions and became President of Project Interspeak, a not-for-profit environmental and human rights organization devoted to planetary enhancement programs.

Wilkes designed and directed such hit record covers as Rolling Stones’ “Flowers” and “Beggars Banquet”, Neil Young’s “Harvest”, and George Harrison’s “Concert for Bangladesh” and “All Things Must Pass.”

He received a Grammy Award in 1974 for Best Recording Package for The Who’s rock opera “Tommy,” as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra & Choir.

Among his many album cover credits:

Janis Joplin - “Pearl”
Ike & Tina Turner - “Outta Season”
Eric Clapton - “Eric Clapton”
Dave Mason - “Alone Together”
Joe Cocker - “Mad Dogs & Englishmen”
Flying Burrito Brothers - “Gilded Palace of Sin”
John Prine - “John Prine”
Emmylou Harris - “Blue Kentucky Girl” and “Elite Hotel”
Leon Russell - “Stop All That Jazz”
REO Speedwagon - “You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish”
Various Cheech & Chong albums such as Big Bambu

In addition to creating hundreds of posters, logos, books, trade ads and illustrations, Wilkes produced and directed TV and radio spots, music videos, films, mixed media presentations and special events.

He recently completed a book of his artwork and memoirs, called “Tommy Geeked a Chicken,” and was negotiating publishing arrangements. At this time, plans are being made to proceed with publication of the book.

A memorial service will be held for Wilkes on Saturday, July 11th, in Orange, CA.

Cheech & Chong in Tron Spoof

Mean Magazine brings you Cinemash — the exclusive digital series that lets celebrity talent mash up their favorite scenes from classic movies. In the show's premiere season celebrities Cinemash such films as Training Day, Dirty Dancing, Tron, Point Break, Sid and Nancy, Carrie, and Oldboy. After you've experienced the mash-up, get behind-the-scenes dish from the celebs about what movies they love and why. You can stream Cinemash episodes online.

JULY 14
Cheech & Chong Cinemash Tron
Writer and Director: Kashy Khaledi

The high-flying comedy duo get into a heated debate about the price of cannabis and decide to "Tron for it," launching themselves into the virtual world of the science fiction classic.

Tommy Chong says "I don't think you should watch anything like that straight. It'll have lasting, traumatic effects on you."

Cheech adds, "When I first saw it, I was shocked because I thought we were doing soft porn. And then, 'Oh, it's about finances; that's kind of hard-core porn,'."

Watch Here

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