2008 – Cut Copy were at No.1 on the Australian album chart with ‘In
2008 – Cut Copy were at No.1 on the Australian album chart with ‘In Ghost Colours’ the Australian bands second album.
Month: March 2008
2008 – The Los Angeles Times apologised for claiming rap mogul Sean “Diddy
2008 – The Los Angeles Times apologised for claiming rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was involved in a 1994 shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. The LA Times, which published the original story on its website, initially said its claims were based on FBI records, witness accounts and other unnamed sources. The apology followed a […]
2008 – Richie Sambora was arrested in California on suspicion of drink driving. The 48 year-old
2008 – Richie Sambora was arrested in California on suspicion of drink driving. The 48 year-old Bon Jovi guitarist was arrested after a police officer noticed his black Hummer weaving in traffic lanes in Laguna Beach. He was ordered to appear in court on one count of driving under the influence. Probably misses the ‘Heather’!
2008 – during a North American tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
2008 – during a North American tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
2008 – Neil Aspinall, who ran the Apple Corps music empire for the Beatle
2008 – Neil Aspinall, who ran the Apple Corps music empire for the Beatles from 1970 – 2007 died at a hospital in New York from cancer aged 66. A school friend of Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison, he was regarded by some of the band as the “fifth Beatle” becoming he the Beatles’ […]
Happy Musical Easter
Classic Easter Songs of all time! The Story of Easter Easter is a time of springtime festivals. In Christian countries Easter is celebrated as the religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God. But the celebrations of Easter have many customs and legends that are pagan in origin and have nothing […]
2008 – a five-year legal row over the use of the Beach Boys’ name was settled
2008 – a five-year legal row over the use of the Beach Boys’ name was settled by two former members of the group. Mike Love had argued he was the only person allowed to perform under the name of the band and sued Al Jardine, whom he claimed was appearing as an unlicensed Beach Boys […]
2008 – Heather Mills’ evidence in her divorce case with Sir Paul McCartney
2008 – Heather Mills’ evidence in her divorce case with Sir Paul McCartney was “inconsistent, inaccurate” and “less than candid”, according to judge Mr Justice Bennett’s. His High Court ruling was revealed in full after Ms Mills was told she could not appeal against its publication. The full ruling was published a day after she […]
2008 – Gyroscope were at No.1 on the Australian album chart
2008 – Gyroscope were at No.1 on the Australian album chart with ‘Breed Obsession’ the Australian bands third studio album.
2008 – Janet Jackson was at No.1 on the US album chart with her
2008 – Janet Jackson was at No.1 on the US album chart with her tenth solo album ‘Discipline.’
2008 – six people were charged with conspiracy to defraud the Isle of
2008 – six people were charged with conspiracy to defraud the Isle of Wight Festival by trying to sell fake tickets and wristbands. A police investigation was launched after alleged counterfeit tickets were discovered at last year’s event, which was headlined by the Rolling Stones.
2008 – Peter MacBeth, a member of The Foundations who had the 1968
2008 – Peter MacBeth, a member of The Foundations who had the 1968 UK hit with Build Me Up Buttercup, was jailed for child sex offences. MacBeth sexually assaulted a young girl on four occasions over the course of six years and downloaded child porn from the internet. The 71-year-old was suffering from cancer and […]