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John Giblin, bass legend, dies aged 71
We found out yesterday, that bass player extraordinaire, John Giblin, had passed awy on Sunday (14 May) at the age of 71, after 'a short...
jamesgeraghty
May 17, 2023
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Burt Bacharach dies age 94
Yesterday we lost the one of the most famous and distinctive songwriters of the last sixty years in Burt Bacharach, who passed away aged...
jamesgeraghty
Feb 9, 2023
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Jeff Beck: A Tribute
Well, this wasn't what I was going to be writing about today - but that can wait for another time. For a year that had already gotten off...
jamesgeraghty
Jan 12, 2023
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Jet Black - the Old Age Punk - dies at 84
Another sad bit of news coming in from the world of punk - drummer and founder member of The Stranglers, a.k.a. The Men In Black - Jet...
jamesgeraghty
Dec 8, 2022
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Mimi Parker, Low drummer and singer, dies aged 55
It was announced earlier today (6 November) that Mimi Parker, drummer, singer and co-founder of the band Low, has died, at the age of...
jamesgeraghty
Nov 6, 2022
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Animal Collective cancel EU tour
Experimental psych-folk band, Animal Collective have announced their decision to cancel their imminent tour of Europe. The band, from...
jamesgeraghty
Oct 10, 2022
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New Initiative for better disabled access to entertainment
A fantastic new initiative is being run by non-profit Accessible Festivals, that will provide free tickets for recreational experiences...
jamesgeraghty
Aug 30, 2022
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Pogues bassist, Darryl Hunt, dies
More sad news to bring you. After losing Motown legend Lamont Dozier yesterday, it was announced that long-time bass player with The...
jamesgeraghty
Aug 10, 2022
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Motown legend Lamont Dozier dies
Forever associated with the legendary Motown songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier died today, aged 81. A message...
jamesgeraghty
Aug 9, 2022
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Touring in Europe still a nightmare for UK bands
Two years after Brexit came fully into effect, UK bands are still encountering huge problems when trying to tour in Europe. A cross-party...
jamesgeraghty
Jul 19, 2022
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The Goon Sax announce split
With a message posted across social media, it was all over. After nine years and three albums, Brisbane band The Goon Sax have decided to...
jamesgeraghty
Jul 12, 2022
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Glastonbury is back!
After a two year enforced hiatus, the world's premier music festival is back with us! As ever, it isn't that straightforward. Three days...
jamesgeraghty
Jun 22, 2022
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Wembley Tribute for Taylor
The loss of Taylor Hawkins earlier this year at the age of just 50, is still reverberating around the musical world, but his family and...
jamesgeraghty
Jun 15, 2022
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Gabriel album out by end of year?
Peter Gabriel's long time drummer, Manu Katche, seems to have confirmed that he will release his first album in twenty years, by the end...
jamesgeraghty
Jun 5, 2022
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Julian Lennon covers 'Imagine'
Julian Lennon has released a cover version of Imagine, one of his fathers most famous songs. He had played it at a global fundraising...
jamesgeraghty
Jun 2, 2022
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Bruce Hornsby teams up with Danielle Haim
The king of mellow 80s pop, Bruce Hornsby, has been moving in some fairly cool circles in recent years. There has been work with Bon Iver...
jamesgeraghty
May 30, 2022
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Breaking: Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher dies
Sad news emerging this evening. Andy Fletcher, keyboard player with legendary band, Depeche Mode, has passed away today. A statement from...
jamesgeraghty
May 26, 2022
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Don McLean pulls out of Texas NRA event
Don McLean has pulled out of his planned appearance at the annual NRA (National Rifle Association) meeting in Texas, this weekend,...
jamesgeraghty
May 26, 2022
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Kurt's guitar sells for $4.5 million
The guitar that was said to be Kurt Cobain's favourite one, has sold at auction over the weekend for $4.5 million. The guitar, a 1969...
jamesgeraghty
May 24, 2022
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Album Title Track Day
So, apparently it is 'Album Title Track Day' or something like that - at least that's what it said in a Pixies tweet today. Well, whether...
jamesgeraghty
May 23, 2022
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