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Rumour Has It The Spice Girls Will Reform Next Year

There have been Spice Girls reunion rumors in so many forms and configurations the past few years that we’re not sure what to believe but, according to Britain’s NME, all five members are looking to record a new album next year and do a TV special.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, Spice Girls, UK

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Over 160 J. Geils Items To Be Auctioned

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Over 160 lots of musical equipment, memorabilia and personal property from the estate of Boston-area rock, blues and jazz musician J. Warren Geils Jr, founder of the Grammy-nominated J. Geils Band — will be featured in November Fine Musical Instruments auctions at Skinner.

Tagged as: 70s, J. Geils, rock, USA

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R.I.P. Early Elton John Producer Paul Buckmaster 1946-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Paul Buckmaster, the arranger, conductor and composer who was responsible for the lush backgrounds an numerous recordings, including the early albums of Elton John, has died at the age of 71.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, Paul Buckmaster, rock, UK

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Bret Michaels Records His First Christmas Song

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Award-winning singer songwriter Bret Michaels has recorded and produced a contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic “Jingle Bells.”

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bret Michaels, Christmas, Poison, rock, USA

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Barry Gibb, Rod Laver Arena, 2013, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

The Story of The Bee Gees To Become Broadway Musical

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Universal Pictures has announced that they have acquired the life story of the Bee Gees which they will develop, through their theater division, into a Broadway musical.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Barry Gibb, Bee Gees, Broadway, theatre, USA

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U2 To Receive MTV Global Icon Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

MTV is set to honor U2 with the Global Icon award at the 2017 MTV EMAs, one of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Mike Nesmith To Perform The Albums Of The First National Band

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In 1970, Michael Nesmith made it clear that he was exiting the Monkees to strike out on a solo career. John Ware of the band the Corvettes approached him to start a new band but Nesmith was reluctant, saying he would only do so if they could convince pedal steel player Red Rhodes to join

Tagged as: 70s, country, Mike Nesmith, The First National Band, The Monkees, USA

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Rodney Crowell performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda Melbourne on Thursday 25 June 2015. Photo Ros O'Gorman

Rodney Crowell Honored At Country Music Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The stars of country music gathered for the 55th annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Country Music Awards on Monday, November 6, at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Rodney Crowell, USA

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Nickelback To Play Vegas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After a nearly seven-year absence from Las Vegas, multi-platinum, chart-topping rock band, Nickelback, is returning to Sin City for an impressive five-night run at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Tagged as: 90s, Nickelback, rock, USA

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Mars Volta Bass Player Joins Marilyn Manson

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Marilyn Manson has just returned to the stage, five weeks after a stage set fell on him and broke his leg in two places. With him, he has a brand new bassist.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Marilyn Manson, rock, Twiggy Ramirez, USA

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The Beatles To Officially Release Christmas Singles

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe are wrapping up new, global Beatles releases for the holiday season.

Tagged as: 60s, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Morrissey Opens US Tour And Covers The Pretenders

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Morrissey opened his U.S. tour on Tuesday (October 31) night at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland with a 22-song set that included music from his new album, a Smiths song that has never been performed live and a Pretenders cover.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Morrissey, rock, The Smiths, UK

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Snoop Dogg Doubles Down On Toe-Tagged Trump Cover

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Earlier this year, Snoop Dogg released the video for his track “BadBadNotGood” which included the rapper pointing a gun at an actor with a mask of Donald Trump in clown face.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, rap, Snoop Dogg, USA

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U2 Reveals Album Details and Tour Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Songs of Experience, the 14th studio album from U2, will be released December 1st, 2017 by Interscope Records in the U.S. and via Universal Canada on CD, vinyl, digital download and across streaming platforms.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Anita Baker Comes Out Of Retirement For Cruise

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In January, Anita Baker made a number of social media posts that made it look as if she had retired from the music business.

Tagged as: 80s, Anita Baker, R&B, soul, USA

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U2 Songs Of Experience Tracklisting Appears

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It looks like a U2 fan site has leaked the track list for the band’s upcoming album Songs of Experience.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Michael Jackson Is Top Earning Dead Celebrity

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s become an annual Halloween tradition. No, not trick-or-treating and, no, not costumes and candy. It’s Forbes’ annual list of the top earning dead celebrities.

Tagged as: Michael Jackson, pop, rock, Tom Petty, USA

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Chrissie Hynde Apologises For Being “A Bit Of A Bitch”

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Pretenders fans in Dubai got a rather abbreviated show on Thursday (October 26) night when lead singer Chrissie Hynde took exception to concertgoers filming their show.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, rock, The Pretenders, USA

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Marcie Blane Is Still Alive

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Update: November 1, 2017 It seems that Marcie Blane has not died.

Tagged as: 60s, Marcie Blane, pop, USA

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Jay Z To Receive Grammy Salute To Industry Icon Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Clive Davis and the Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Sheraton New York Times Square, the evening preceding the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

Tagged as: 00s, Jay-Z, pop, rap, urban 90s

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R.I.P. Keith Wilder of Heatwave

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Keith Wilder, one of two singers, with his brother Johnnie, in the band Heatwave has died after suffering from a number of health problems at the age of 65.

Tagged as: 70s, disco, Heatwave, pop, USA

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Conway Savage Has Surgery For Brain Tumour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Conway Savage, the keyboard player for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, underwent brain surgery recently for a brain tumor.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Conway Savage, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, rock

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Flo & Eddie Lose Bizarre Copyright Case In Florida

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Things are turning against former Turtle’s members Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan in their pursuit of performance royalties for pre-1972 recordings.

Tagged as: 60s, Flo & Eddie, pop, rock and roll, The Turtles, USA

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Otis Redding Studio Albums To Be Packaged Up In New Box Collection

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Next year will be the 50th anniversary of Otis Redding topping the charts with his signature song, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay.”

Tagged as: 60s, Otis Redding, soul, USA

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John McEuen Leaves Nitty Gritty Dirt Band After 51 Years

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

John McEuen has announced that he has left the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band after 51 years and will embark on the road with a new band.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, John McEuen, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, USA

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Tori Amos photo, Ros O'Gorman photographer, noise11

Tori Amos Talks About Sexual Abuse By Photographer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The entertainment world continues to be rocked by allegations of sexual abuse and mistreatment by a number of high profile creative people and executives.

Tagged as: 90s, contemporary, Tori Amos, USA

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Metallica Set Attendance Record For London’s O2

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On Sunday (October 22) and, again, on Tuesday night (October 24), Metallica obliterated the old record for the biggest crowds in London’s 02 history.

Tagged as: 80s, metal, Metallica, rock, USA

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GWAR Guitarist Michael Derks Diagnosed With Cancer

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Mike Derks, the current longest running member of GWAR in the character of Balsac the Jaws of Death, has been diagnosed with Myelofibrosis.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Gwar, metal, Mike Derks, USA

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U2 Complete The Joshua Tree Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

U2’s acclaimed The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 came to a triumphant close in Brazil on Wednesday (October 25) night.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Pharrell Williams Named Chief Creative Officer For ROLI

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

ROLI, the UK startup that has created next-generation musical instruments, like the Seaboard and ROLI BLOCKS, has announced that Pharrell Williams is joining the team as Chief Creative Officer.

Tagged as: 00s, Pharrell Williams, pop, rap, USA

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Simple Plan To Play Sydney Exclusive First Time Performance of Complete ‘Still Not Getting Any’

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