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Slash and Erik Grönwall Join Michael Schenker For ‘Mother Mary’

Michael Schenker has lots of mates helping him pay tribute to his old band UFO with Slash and Erik Grönwall joining him for the first single ‘Mother Mary’.

Tagged as: 70s, Europe, Germany, metal, Michael Schenker, My Life With UFO, Slash

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French Singer Françoise Hardy Dies At 80

by Paul Cashmere

French pop singer Françoise Hardy has died at age 80 after a 20 year battle with cancer. Hardy was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer in 2004 and later laryngeal cancer.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Europe, folk, France, Françoise Hardy, pop

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Bruce Springsteen Postpones European Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Springsteen has postponed four shows on his current European tour due to “vocal issues”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bruce Springsteen, Europe, rock, USA

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D:A:D To Release 13th Album

by Paul Cashmere

Danish rock band D:A:D will release their 13th album ‘Speed of Darkness’ in October.

Tagged as: 80s, dad, Denmark, Disneyland After Dark, Europe, rock

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AC/DC Kick Off Power Up Tour In Germany #Setlist

by Paul Cashmere

On so it begins, AC/DC are back on tour for 2024 with the Power Up world tour kicking off in lesser-known location of Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Friday (17 May 2024).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, AC/DC, Australia, Europe, Germany, metal, Power Up, rock

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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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Kraftwerk at MCA Melbourne 8 December 2023 photo by Winston Robinson, Noise11

Kraftwerk to Perform Eight Complete Albums At Nine Shows In LA

by Paul Cashmere

Kraftwerk will take up residency at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in May to perform eights albums over nine nights with the series concluding with a ‘Best Of’ setlist.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, electronica, Europe, Germany, Kraftwerk

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Kraftwerk Beam Down Into Melbourne Captain’s Log Stardate 0812230830pm #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

I wasn’t quite prepared for the “strap in and enjoy the ride’ experience of Kraftwerk. I hadn’t seen them live since the Big Day Out of 2003. It was still light when they came in, in the tent (not the outdoor stage) and they were wearing suits. Someone at the time commented that it was like watching four businessmen in the Qantas Club sending emails to each other.

Tagged as: 70s, Australian Tour, electronica, Europe, Frontier Touring, Germany, Kraftwerk

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Plastic Bertrand’s Ca Plane Put Poi Singer Lou Deprijck Dead at 77

by Paul Cashmere

Belgian singer Francis ‘Lou’ Deprijck, has died at the age of 77.

Tagged as: 70s, Belgium, Europe, Francis Deprijck, Lou Deprijck, Plastic Bertrand, pop

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Il Divo Australian Tour Announced

by Paul Cashmere

Il Divo will return to Australia for shows in October and November 2023.

Tagged as: 00s, classical, Europe, Il Divo, opera, pop

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The Hives To Release First Album In 10 Years

by Paul Cashmere

The Hives has announced their first album in 10 years is on the way.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, alternative, Europe, rock, Sweden, The Hives

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Australian dates for girl in red

by Paul Cashmere

Norway’s Marie Ulven, aka girl in red, has two dates scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne in February 2023.

Tagged as: 20s, Europe, Girl In Red, Marie Ulven, Norway, pop

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Bjork Honors Her Late Mother On New Album

by Music-News.com

Bjork reflects on the death of her mum in songs on her new album.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bjork, electronica, Europe, Iceland, rock

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Andre Rieu Reveals Plans For New Year Cinema Event

by Music-News.com

André Rieu is celebrating the New Year by bringing his Dublin concert to cinemas across the UK.

Tagged as: 00s, Andre Rieu, Austria, classical, Europe

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Rammstein Take Out Restraining Order Against Viagogo

by Paul Cashmere

German metal band Rammstein have taken out a restraining order against ticket reselling company Viagogo.

Tagged as: 90s, Europe, Germany, metal, Rammstein, Viagogo

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Hanoi Rocks To Reform

by Music-News.com

Michael Monroe, who turned 60 in June, will celebrate the milestone with a bang at the Helsinki Ice Hall on September 23rd. Now Monroe reveals the big news: as the Grand Finale of the concert, the original line-up of Hanoi Rocks, one of Finland’s most significant rock bands of all time, will take the stage: Michael Monroe, Andy McCoy, Sami Yaffa, Nasty Suicide and Gyp Casino.

Tagged as: 80s, Europe, Finland, Hanoi Rock, metal, Michael Monroe, rock

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Andrea Bocelli To Perform In Australia In October and November

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Tuscan tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform in Australia in October and November.

Tagged as: Andrea Bocelli, Australia, classical, Europe, Italy, opera, TEG Van Egmond

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ABBA Attend Opening Night Of ABBA Voyage In London

by Paul Cashmere

All four members of ABBA, Agnetha, Frida, Benny and Björn, were together again this week for the opening of ‘ABBA Voyage’ at the all-new ABBA Arena in London.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Abba, Europe, pop, Sweden, Voyage

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Sigur Ros Announce Australian and New Zealand Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Sigur Ros will tour Australia and New Zealand in August.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, alternative, art, Europe, Iceland, rock, Sigur Ros

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Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

The Rolling Stones To Celebrate 60th Anniversary with SIXTY Tour For Europe

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones will head out across Europe in June and July to mark sixty years since their first show.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Europe, rock, Rolling Stones, SIXTY

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Iron Maiden Had A Ukraine Date Booked In May And Next Stop Was Moscow

by Paul Cashmere

Iron Maiden were to perform their first ever Ukraine show this May.

Tagged as: 80s, Airbourne, Europe, Iron Maiden, metal, rock, Russia, UK, Ukraine

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Neneh Cherry To Be Awarded Icon Awards

by Music-News.com

NME is excited to announce Neneh Cherry as the winner of this year’s Icon Award, following previous winners Courtney Love and Shirley Manson, in celebration of her continual ability to redefine music, fashion and culture over the past three decades. It is also shared today that Liam Gallagher’s Free Concert For NHS Workers has been named the Music Moment Of The Year, as a triumphant night that celebrated the heroes of the pandemic.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, DJ, Europe, Neneh Cherry, rapper, Sweden

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David Guetta Is Planning New Year’s Eve Broadcast From Abu Dhabi

by Paul Cashmere

David Guetta will stream a performance from Abu Dhabi on 1 January at midnight (Gulf Standard Time) / 7am for Australia (Eastern Daylight Saving Time).

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, David Guetta, DJ, EDM, Europe, France

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IMAGE ABBA Mo Cap Suits Portrait Credit Baillie Walsh

ABBA Nominated For Their First Grammy EVER

by Paul Cashmere

ABBA released their first single ‘People Need Love’ in 1972. 49 years later they have been nominated for their first ever Grammy Award.

Tagged as: 70s, Abba, Europe, Grammy, music industry, pop, Sweden

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Turbonegro Frontman Hank von Hell Dies Aged 49

by Paul Cashmere

Hank von Hell, the frontman for Turnonegro from 1994’s ‘Never Is Forever’ through to 2007’s ‘Retox’, has died at the age of 49.

Tagged as: 90s, Europe, Hank von Hell, Hank Von Helvete, metal, Norway, Turbonegro

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ABBA To Release ‘Voyage’ Christmas Song As Next Single

by Paul Cashmere

ABBA look set to enter the race for this year’s Christmas No1 with their first-ever festive song.

Tagged as: 70s, Abba, Christmas, Europe, Little Things, pop, Sweden, Voyage

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UK CHARTS: ABBA ‘Voyage’ Debuts At No 1 In UK

by Music-News.com

UK CHARTS: ABBA ‘Voyage’ Debuts At No 1 In UK

Tagged as: 70s, Abba, Europe, Sweden, UK charts, Voyage

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Germany Based Australian Mortlock Premieres ‘Ericeira’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

German based Mortlock has a very strong Australian connection. Michael Mortlock (aka Mortlock) is the son of Phil Mortlock, founder of Sydney based ORiGiN Music Group, past Head of Repertoire for Albert Music and in a past life, Managing Director for Warner Music Australia.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Deep Water, electronica, Ericeira, Europe, Germany, Michael Mortlock, Mortlock, ORIGIN Music Group, Phil Mortlock

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Baccara Singer Dies Maria Mediola Dies At Age 69

by Paul Cashmere

Maria Mediola, the singer with 70’s disco act Baccara, has died in Madrid at age 69.

Tagged as: 70s, Baccara, dance, disco, Europe, Maria Mediola, pop, Spain

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Frida Was The Only ABBA Member To Have A Solo Hit Globally

by Paul Cashmere

It is incredible considering the success of ABBA that only one member went on to have a solo hit. Frida (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) scored a no 3 hit in Sweden, no 5 hit in Australia, no 13 in the USA in 1982 with the Phil Collins produced ‘I Know There’s Something Going On’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Abba, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Europe, Frida, Phil Collins, pop, Sweden, Voyage

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Neil Young Reveals Tracklist for ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set

Neil Young has confirmed the third volume of his box set series ‘Archives Vol. III’ with 121 previously unreleased versions of his songs including 15 never before released songs spread over 17 CDs.

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