R.E.M.’s long-time touring member, the multi-instrumentalist Scott McCaughey, suffered a stroke recently and fans have raised money to help with his medical costs. McCaughey toured with the band from 1994 until their split in 2011 and played rhythm guitar, keyboards, provided backing vocals and occasionally contributed lead guitar. He is also the frontman of bands The Young […]
American singer and actor David Cassidy has passed away aged 67. A family statement read that “David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long”. He was hospitalised last week after multiple organ failures and was subsequently required to be
DID YOU KNOW? Pink got her name from the character “Mr Pink” in Quentin Tarantino’s film Reservoir Dogs Alecia Beth Moore, known as Pink is an American singer, songwriter and dancer who was signed to her first record label, Laface Records, with original R&B girl group Choice in 1995. At 16, Pink and her two
DID YOU KNOW? Bruno Mars comes from a family of musicians. His mother was a singer and dancer and his father performed Little Richard rock and roll music. Also his brother is the drummer in Mars’ band, The Hooligans. Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
Oasis member, Liam Gallagher has something to say regarding the recent scandals and sexual misconduct news in the entertainment industry. After the recent Harvey Weinstein comments have been released, Liam Gallagher decided to support the victims and voices coming out with the truth. Not only is this an issue in the film industry but it’s
In the early 1970s, Denis O’Regan smuggled a camera into concerts to photograph Paul McCartney and Queen. He was inspired to become a rock photographer the night he saw the Ziggy Stardust concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1973. Not only did this lead to O’Regan becoming Bowie’s tour photographer, it also proved he was
Mariah Carey and her long-term manager mutually decided to split up their management relationship. Carey’s now former manager named Stella Bulochnikov managed Carey for three years. They have parted recently due to various rumoured reasons including Carey’s difficult and manic attitude. Bulochnikov released a statement that they were unable to work together in a beneficial
American Singer, Dianna Ross, has been honoured with an American Music Awards (AMA) lifetime achievement award. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1944, she climbed to fame as part of ‘The Supremes’ trio as the lead vocalist. The band went on to be one of the most successful girl groups of all time and paved the
Linkin Park paid a heartfelt tribute to Chester Bennington, their late bandmate, when they dedicated their AMA (American Music Award) to his memory. Chester, 41, was found dead at his home in California on July 20. A coroner said the star apparently hanged himself. Mike Shinoda, the guitarist and founding member of the band thanked
Experimental musician, Matthew Herbert, has been given access to a grant from the UK Department for International Trade, for the purpose of touring Europe with his ‘Brexit Big Band’, in order to repair continental rifts caused by our decision to leave the European Union. He was one of the 12 artists who would each receive
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has passed away aged 64, following a difficult struggle with dementia, which was confirmed in 2014. Reports have stated that the Australian musician died peacefully on Saturday. Malcolm Young was a foundational element to the history of AC/DC – a rock and roll band who has sold over 200 million records
DID YOU KNOW? As well as co-writing “Diamonds” with singer Rihanna, Sia has also co-written songs for many recording artists, including Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Flo Rida. Her collaboration with Flo Rida “Wild Ones”, peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the tenth best-selling song of 2012 globally. Sia Kate Isabelle Furler,
DID YOU KNOW? Drake initially gained recognition as an actor on Canadian teen drama series “Degrassi: The Next Generation” in the early 2000s. He appeared in over 145 episodes but left in 2007 as he was intent on pursuing a career as a rapper. Aubrey Drake Graham, known mononymously as Drake, is a Canadian rapper,
Did you know? The Killers debut album “Hot Fuss” spent more weeks on the UK Albums Chart than any other that decade, 173 weeks in total. The Killers are an American Rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001 by members Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass), Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer
Did you know? In 2015 the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Rihanna has surpassed more than 100 million Gold & Platinum song certifications and is the first and only artist to do this. Rihanna is a singer, songwriter and actress. Born in St Michael, Barbados she grew up listening to reggae music
Did you know? Eminem is of English, German, Scottish and Swiss-German descent and named himself after his favourite chocolate, M&M’s. Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is the best-selling artist of the 2000s in the US and throughout his musical career, he has had
Rapper Lil Peep, real name Gustav Åhr, has died aged 21 after a reported drug overdose. The New York musician was a rising star that mixed emo with hip-hop, as he did in his debut album released in August. The music website Pitchfork called him “the future of emo”, back in January. Åhr died in
DID YOU KNOW? The name of the band derives from Bastille Day which is celebrated on 14th July and is the same day as Dan Smith’s (lead vocalist) birthday. Bastille are a British indie band which were formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed that he will be scrapping the controversial Form 696, which many critics have dubbed discriminatory in the past. The form was established in 2005 by the Metropolitan Police after a series of nightclub shootings in London, and the document subsequently required promoters to divulge the names and
George Ezra has stated that he will dedicate a performance in aid of the mental health charity ‘Mind’, at London’s Union Chapel in December. The British born 24-year-old singer/songwriter has announced that there will be a slew of special guests to accompany him on stage. He has been amassing donations from fans since a tour
