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Leo Sayer Is Back To Full Health and All Set for UK Tour

Music legend Leo Sayer is back to “full speed ahead” mode for UK for a tour from September after the 2023 shows were suddenly postponed due to a sudden illness.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Leo Sayer, pop, rock, UK tour

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Lime Cordiale, The Black Keys, Bootsy Collins Added to SXSW

by Paul Cashmere

Sydney’s Lime Cordiale will showcase at the SXSW music festival in Texas in March as well as The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins.

Tagged as: Austin, Bootsy Collins, Lime Cordiale, music industry, SXSW, Texas, The Black Keys, USA

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Jason Donovan Strips Frank’n’Furter Naked for Acoustic ‘Sweet Transvestite’

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Donovan has taken the fishnets off Frank’n’Furter for an unplugged and acoustic version of ‘Sweet Transvestite’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Jason Donovan, rock, Rocky Horror Show, Sweet Transvestite, theatre

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The Whitlams Tex-Mex Remake of ‘You Sound Like Louis Burdett’

by Paul Cashmere

The Whitlams have a brand new Tex-Mex version of their ‘You Sound Like Louis Burdett’.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Australia, rock, The Whitlams, Tim Freedman, You Sound Like Louis Burdett’

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Melanie Safka Has Died At Age 76

by Paul Cashmere

American singer songwriter Melanie Safka, best known for the hits ‘Brand New Key’ and ‘Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)’, has died at age 76.

Tagged as: 70s, contemporary, Melanie, Melanie Safka, USA

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Bruce Dickinson Tells Noise11 The Mandrake Project is Not A Concept Album

by Paul Cashmere

In an all new interview with Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, Bruce discusses ‘The Mandrake Project’, his first solo album in 19 years and says it is not a concert record.

Tagged as: 80s, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, metal, Rain on the Graves, rock, The Mandrake Project, UK

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Rednex Anders ‘Dagger’ Sandberg Dies Aged 55

by Paul Cashmere

Anders Sandberg (aka Dagger) of Swedish dance group Rednex has died at the age of 55.

Tagged as: 90s, Anders Sandberg, Cotton Eye Joe, pop, Rednex, Sweden

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The Doobie Brothers To Play Three Month North American Tour With Steve Winwood and Robert Cray

by Paul Cashmere

The Doobie Brothers have announced 2024 dates across North America with Steve Winwood and Robert Cray joining them for selected shows.

Tagged as: 70s, Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray, rock, Steve Linwood, USA

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Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett To Tour USA Together

by Paul Cashmere

Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett will hit the road together trekking across the USA starting in June in Phoenix.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Alanis Morissette, Joan Jett, Morgan Wade, rock, USA

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Ryan Gosling Issues Statement About Gerwig/Robbie Oscar Snub

by Paul Cashmere

Ryan Gosling has spoken up about the ludicrous Oscar snub where he gets a nomination of Ken and Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig miss out for Barbie.

Tagged as: Academy Awards, Barbie, Margot Robbie, movies, Oscars, Ryan Gosling, USA

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Jon English and the Foster Brothers live 1981

Jon English Live Album Is Next In The ARCA Desk Tape Series

by Paul Cashmere

‘Jon English & The Foster Brothers at Billboard 1981’ will be the next release in the Australian Road Crew Association’s (ARCA) Desk Tape Series.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, ARCA, Australia, Australian Road Crew Association, Foster Brothers, Jon English, pop, rock

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Grammy Awards Best Original Song Nominations Include Mark Ronson, Jon Batiste and Billie Eilish

by Paul Cashmere

The Best Original Song category at the 2024 Academy Awards includes some heavy weight artists for a tight race.

Tagged as: Academy Awards, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, music industry, Oscars, USA

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Boney M Creator Frank Farian Dead At 82

by Paul Cashmere

Frank Farian, the producer who created Boney M and Milli Vanilli, has died at the age of 82 at his home in Miami.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Boney M, disco, Eruption, Europe, Frank Farian, Germany, la Bouche, Meat Loaf, Milli Vanilli, pop

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Daniel Bedingfield Is Making A Comeback

by Music-News.com

Daniel Bedingfield has announced he will embark on a comeback tour in April.

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Megan Thee Stallion Has A New Song Called ‘Hiss’

by Music-News.com

Megan Thee Stallion has another snake-themed tune on the way this Friday (26.01.24) called ‘Hiss’

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Megan Thee Stallion, pop, R&B, USA

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Melbourne Composer Robert J. Sedky Co-wrote Emmanuel Kelly ‘My Sky’

by Paul Cashmere

The co-write for a new song by Emmanuel Kelly song ‘My Sky’ goes to Melbourne composer Robert J. Sedky.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Emmanuel Kelly, My Sky, pop, Robert J Sedky

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Rick Wakeman Announces His Final American Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary keyboard player Rick Wakeman has announced that his upcoming run of shows in the Americas will be his last American shows.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, classical, Prog Rock, Rick Wakeman, rock, UK, Yes

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Foo Fighters Bring On Jack Black At First Show for 2024 in New Zealand

by Paul Cashmere

Jack Black popped up spouting his gut at the Foo Fighters show in Auckland, New Zealand in the weekend.

Tagged as: 90s, Foo Fighters, Jack Black, rock, Tenacious D, USA

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Billy Joel To Release First Single Since 2007 ‘Turn the Lights Back On’

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Joel will release rare new music this Friday. ‘Turn The Lights Back On’ will be Billy’s first new music since 2007 when he released two song, ‘All My Life’ and ‘Christmas In Fallujah’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Joel, contemporary, Turn The Lights Back On, USA

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Shalimar Fire Up For a UK Tour With Rose Royce

by Paul Cashmere

Disco stars Shalamar are embarking on ‘The Greatest Hits Tour’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, disco, pop, Rose Royce, Shalamar, UK, USA

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Stella Parton Sticks Up For Elle King After Dolly Parton Slur

by Music-News.com

Stella Parton had addressed Elle King’s drunken performance during a Dolly Parton birthday tribute event on Friday.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Dolly Parton, Elle King, Ron Schneider, Stella Parton, USA

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Walter Trout Has Oingo Boingo Bass Player John Avila For His Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Walter Trout fans will be in for a treat at his upcoming Australian shows. Oingo Boingo bass player John Avila will be in the Walter Trout band.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, blues, John Avila, Oingo Boingo, USA, Walter Trout

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Bruce Dickinson ‘The Mandrake Project’ Will Not Be A Series or Movie

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Dickinson’s the first solo album in 19 years ‘The Mandrake Project’ is an epic story that will be a Comic Book series and could be a movie and television series but it won’t be either of those.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, metal, rock, The Mandrake Project, UK

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David Lee Roth, Van Halen, Stone Music Festival, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

David Lee Roth Posts Incohesive 25 Minute Rant About Sammy Hagar

by Paul Cashmere

Original Van Halen singer David Lee Roth has posted an unhinged 25 minute rant about Sammy Hagar singing a song or two on his upcoming tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Lee Roth, metal, rock, USA, Van Halen

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Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las Dies At Age 75

by Paul Cashmere

Mary Weiss, the lead singer of 60s girl group The Shangri-Las, has died at age 75.

Tagged as: 60s, Mary Weiss, pop, The Shangri-Las, USA

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Paul McCartney Premieres New 4K Video of ‘Mamunia’

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney has premiered a new 4K upgrade for the video of the ‘Band on the Run’ song ‘Mamunia’ ahead of the 50th anniversary release of the album.

Tagged as: 70s, Band On the Run, Mamunia, Paul McCartney, rock, UK, Wings

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The Voice of Flinders Street Station Is Also The Voice of Sordid Ordeal

by Paul Cashmere

By day, Laurence Hewson is the mild-mannered railway station announcer “The Voice of Flinders Street Station”. By night, he becomes the voice of Sordid Ordeal.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Flinders Street Station, Laurence Hewson, punk, Sordid Ordeal

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TLC, Busta Rhymes and En Vogue Australian Tour Cancelled

by Paul Cashmere

The upcoming Australian tour for TLC, Busta Rhymes and En Vogue has been cancelled.

Tagged as: 90s, Busta Rhymes, En Vogue, pop, R&B, TLC, USA

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Brian Cadd Releases First New Music In Five Years ‘You Know What To Say’

by Paul Cashmere

Australian rock legend Brian Cadd has a new song for 2024. ‘You Know What To Say’ previews Brian’s upcoming album ‘Dream Train’.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Brian Cadd, country, Dream Train, You Know What To Say

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The Rolling Stones, Ros OGorman photographer, Rod Laver Arena

The Rolling Stones, Neil Young and Foo Fighters To Play New Orleans Jazz Fest

by Paul Cashmere

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 has an incredible line-up with The Rolling Stones, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Foo Fighters just some of the acts on the bill.

Tagged as: Foo Fighters, live music, music festival, Neil Young, New Orleans Jazz Fest, rock, Rolling Stones, USA

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On This Day In Music History 22 August

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 22 August:

August 22, 2025

Foo Fighters Have A New Drummer Ilan Rubin

Foo Fighters have found their next drummer. Foo Fighters has tapped Ilan Rubin for the gig, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

July 31, 2025

Dave Grohl Honors Taylor Hawkins on 30th Anniversary of Foo Fighters Album

Dave Grohl has paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking the 30th anniversary of the Foo Fighters' self-titled debut album.

July 4, 2025

Josh Freese To 10 Reasons He Was Fired From Foo Fighters

Former Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese was speculated the top 10 reasons he was fired from the band … and they are all pretty funny.

May 20, 2025

Foo Fighters Sack Josh Freese For No Reason and Without Notice

Dave Grohl appears to be continuing to drive Foo Fighters off the rails, with his latest knee-jerk being a sudden decision to fire new drummer Josh Freese just two years into his tenure.

May 17, 2025