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James Hetfield of Metallica at Powertrip photo by Richard Gilkerson

Metallica Perform Elton John’s Funeral For A Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding’ At Gershwin Prize Night

Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin are the recipients of the Gershwin Prize for 2024 and Metallica came out literally to sing their praises.

Tagged as: 70s, Bernie Taupin, Elton John, Funeral For A Friend, Gershwin Prize, Loves Lies Bleeding, Metallica, Miley Cyrus, UK

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The Libertines Land Their First No 1 in 20 Years in the UK

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The Libertines today land their first Official Number 1 album in two decades with All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade.

Tagged as: 00s, All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade, Libertines, punk, rock, UK

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Hozier Lands UK No 1 Single with ‘Too Sweet’

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It’s been a decade in the making, but Hozier today earns his first-ever Number 1 single in the UK with Too Sweet.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Hozier, Ireland, pop, rock

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Drake Dismissed From Astroworld Lawsuits

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Drake has been dismissed as a defendant in lawsuits relating to the 2021 Astroworld festival disaster.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Astroworld, Canada, Drake, rap

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Taylor Swift Returns To Tik Tok

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Taylor Swift’s music has returned to TikTok.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, pop, Taylor Swift, Tik Tok, USA

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The Choirboys Now Have A Whiskey and a Vodka

by Paul Cashmere

The Choirboys have their own whiskey and vodka but its limited to just 250 bottles a piece.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Choirboys, rock, Run To Paradise, vodka, whiskey

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Watch Lenny Kravitz ‘Human’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Lenny Kravitz will release his ‘Blue Electric Light’ album on May 24. The single ‘Human’ came out a few weeks ago and now there is a video.

Tagged as: 90s, Blue Electric Light, Human, Lenny Kravitz, rock, USA, video

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Joni Mitchell Performs Elton John’s ‘I’m Still Standing’

by Paul Cashmere

Music legend Joni Mitchell has performed Elton John’s ‘I’m Still Standing’ for Elton at his Gerswhin Prize award night.

Tagged as: Bernie Taupin, Elton John, Gershwin Prize, I'm Still Standing, Joni Mitchell, songwriting, USA

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Russell Morris The Real Thing Symphonic Concert To Be Released On DVD

by Paul Cashmere

The music video edition of Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ will be released on DVD through Ambition in June.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, classical, orchestra, rock, Russell Morris, Symphonic Concert, The Real Thing

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DJ Mister Cee Dead At 57

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Calvin LeBrun, better known as the legendary DJ Mister Cee, has passed away.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Calvin BeBrun, DJ Mister Cee, Notorious B.I.G, rap, USA

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Bring Me The Horizon’s Lee Malia To Miss Australian Tour

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Bring Me The Horizon’s guitarist Lee Malia is skipping the band’s Australian leg of their ‘NeX GEn Tour’ to spend time with his newborn.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Bring Me The Horizon, metal, rock, USA

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Watch Amy Winehouse ‘Tears Dry On Their Own’ Unseen Footage

by Paul Cashmere

A new lyric video for the classic single, ‘Tears Dry On Their Own’, the latest in an ongoing series of videos celebrating the genius of Amy Winehouse, is now available to view online.

Tagged as: 00s, Amy Winehouse, R&B, soul, UK

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$3 Million Beatles Collection Up For Auction

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Gotta Have Rock and Roll, a premier online auction house specializing in music, pop culture and sports memorabilia, is currently holding its Rock & Roll Pop Culture AuctionGotta Have Rock and Roll.

Tagged as: 60s, auction, Gotta Have Rock and Roll, The Beatles

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Hear Dolly Parton Cover Tom Petty’s ‘Southern Accents’

by Paul Cashmere

Dolly Parton has covered Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ‘Southern Accents’ for the Tom Petty tribute album ‘Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty’.

Tagged as: 20s, country, Dolly Parton, Petty Country, rock, Southern Accents, Tom Petty, USA

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Beach Boys Trailer Showcases Never Before Seen Footage

by Paul Cashmere

On May 24, Disney+ will premiere ‘The Beach Boys’ documentary with new interviews and never before seen footage.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Beach Boys, Disney, documentary, pop, rock, USA

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UB40 To Tour Australia With Eagle-Eye Cherry

by Paul Cashmere

Robin Campbell’s UB40 will return to Australia in October just months after his estranged brother Ali’s UB40 toured the country.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australian Tour, Eagle Eye Cherry, reggae, UB40, UK< Sweden

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First Joker: Folie à deux Trailer With Lady Gaga Premieres

by Paul Cashmere

The first official trailer for the Joker sequel, ‘Joker: Folie à deux’ with our first full look at Lady Gaga as villain Harley Quinn.

Tagged as: Harley Quinn, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker: Folie à Deux’, Lady Gaga, movie

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Sir Tim Rice On The ‘Miserable’ Lyrics of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo

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Sir Tim Rice has criticised the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift for their “miserable” and “me, me, me” lyrics.

Tagged as: 70s, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, theatre, Tim Rice, UK

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Ringo Starr To Release Another EP In April

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Ringo Starr has announced the first single, ‘February Sky’, from his forthcoming EP, ‘Crooked Boy’.

Tagged as: 20s, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Lulu performs at Hamer Hall on Friday 24 June 2016. This is the first time Lulu has toured Australia.

Lulu To Play One Last Time Ever At Glastonbury

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Lulu is set to perform at Glastonbury this summer for her last live gig.

Tagged as: 60s, Lulu, pop, UK

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Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell Team With John Foreman For The Songs of Elton John and George Michael

by Paul Cashmere

With Elton John now retired from touring and George Michael no longer with us, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell will perform the songs of Elton and George backed by John Foreman and the Australian Pops Orchestra.

Tagged as: 00s, Anthony Callea, Australia, Australian Pops Orchestra, contemporary, Elton John, John Foreman, pop, Tim Campbell

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Rhythm & Blues Legend Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry Dies Aged 87

by Paul Cashmere

Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, the Rhythm & Blues legend, has died at the age of 87.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Clarence Frogman Henry, rhythm & blues, USA

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Blues Legend Charlie Musselwhite To Tour Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Charlie Musselwhite is coming back to Australia again.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Charlie Musselwhite, USA

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John Farnham To Publish His Official Memoir

by Paul Cashmere

Following the success of the ‘John Farnham: Finding the Voice’ biopic, John will publish his official memoir in October.

Tagged as: Australia, book, contemporary, Hachette, John Farnham, pop, The Voice Inside

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Bogan Country Singer Morgan Wallen Arrested

by Paul Cashmere

Bogan Country music star Morgan Wallen has been arrested after allegedly throwing a chair off a sixth story building.

Tagged as: 20s, country, Morgan Wallen, USA

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Missy Elliott To Head Out On Tour

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Missy Elliott has announced her first ever headlining tour.

Tagged as: 90s, Missy Elliott, rap, USA

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Billie Eilish Announces Third Album

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Billie Eilish has announced her third album.

Tagged as: 20s, Billie Eilish, pop, USA

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New Pandemonium Details With Reduced Pricing And Offers To Existing Ticket Holders

by Paul Cashmere

The Pandemonium music festival will go ahead in Australia next week with Alice Cooper and Blondie but without Deep Purple and Placebo. As a result of the line-up changes, new offers have been made to compensate fans.

Tagged as: Alice Cooper, Australia, Blondie, music festival, Pandemonium

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Lookout Festival Plays To Capacity Crowds In Queensland With Incubus and Live

by Paul Cashmere

With all the doom and gloom in the live music industry right now, the all-new Lookout Festival is off to a fine start with 12,000+ concert goers heading to Sandstone Point and Gold Coast, Queensland on Saturday and Sunday for the Lookout Festival.

Tagged as: Australia, Duane mcDonald, Incubus, live, live music, Lookout Festival, music industry, Regional Touring

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Australian Promoter Garry Van Egmond Has Passed Way at Age 82

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s pioneer concert promoters Garry Van Egmond has passed away.

Tagged as: Australia, Garry Van Egmond, music industry, TEG, Van Egmond

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Jimmy Barnes at Red Hot Summer Bendigo April 27 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

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