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Author: Stu Sweatman

2021 – Mick Fleetwood sells his share of Fleetwood Mac recordings to BMG Read more

2021 – Mick Fleetwood sells his share of Fleetwood Mac recordings to BMG

2021 – The 73-year-old drummer – who founded the group in the 1960s – has agreed to the sale, which covers classic albums including ‘Tango In The Night’, ‘Rumours’ and ‘Tusk’. He said in a statement, “This is a wonderfully inspiring marriage between creative partners that understand all aspects of the business.” The agreement means […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 11:57 am
2021 – George Ezra has taken up birdwatching during the pandemic Read more

2021 – George Ezra has taken up birdwatching during the pandemic

2021 – The ‘Shotgun’ hitmaker has become a keen twitcher after his father bought him a book to identify different types, but those in his garden have been scared off by a squirrel. Speaking to Ollie MN on their ‘Phone A Friend’ podcast, he said: “I’ve got a feeder. “But once every hour or so […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 11:55 am
2021 – New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain dies aged 69 Read more

2021 – New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain dies aged 69

2021 – The 69-year-old musician – who was an original member of the band and stayed with them until they split for a second time in 2012 – had been battling cancer for over two years but passed away on Wednesday (13.01.21). A statement shared on his Facebook page by his wife, Wanda O’Kelley Mizrahi, […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 11:53 am
2021 – Celine Dion pays tribute to late husband on fifth anniversary of his death Read more

2021 – Celine Dion pays tribute to late husband on fifth anniversary of his death

2021 – Celine Dion has paid tribute to her husband Rene Angelil on the fifth anniversary of his death. The My Heart Will Go On singer’s spouse and manager passed away on 14 January in 2016, and Celine shared a sweet snap of her hand holding Rene’s on Instagram on Thursday. “Rene, it’s been 5 […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 11:50 am
2021 – Tim Bogert Dies: Bassist With Jeff Beck, Vanilla Fudge & Cactus Was 76 Read more

2021 – Tim Bogert Dies: Bassist With Jeff Beck, Vanilla Fudge & Cactus Was 76

2021 – Tim Bogert, who was part of such major acts as Vanilla Fudge and Cactus and later in the super-group Beck, Bogert & Appice, died today of cancer. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his former bandmate Carmine Appice. At his death, he was working with Beck and Appice on a forthcoming […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 9:01 pm
2021 – Arctic Monkeys in the ‘early stages’ of trying to ‘write a new record’ Read more

2021 – Arctic Monkeys in the ‘early stages’ of trying to ‘write a new record’

2021 – Drummer Matt Helders has revealed the group are working on a follow-up to 2018’s ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’, but the band have been “faced with various obstacles” amid the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “Being separated by the sea is one of them. “We’re all eager to do it – we would have […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 7:42 pm
2021 – Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato headlining Joe Biden inauguration special Read more

2021 – Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato headlining Joe Biden inauguration special

2021 – Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato will help to celebrate Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States during a star-studded TV special. The Can’t Stop the Feeling! hitmaker will be joined by collaborator Ant Clemons to perform their new song Better Days, while rocker Jon Bon Jovi will also be […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 7:16 pm
2021 – Paul McCartney: ‘Once I’ve finished with my song, I don’t mind who makes what interpretation of it’ Read more

2021 – Paul McCartney: ‘Once I’ve finished with my song, I don’t mind who makes what interpretation of it’

2021 – Sir Paul McCartney joins Nile Rodgers on Deep Hidden Meaning Radio on Apple Music 1. During the discussion, Paul McCartney tells Nile how he came to own Elvis Presley’s double bass, and his hopes for it to go to a museum after his death. Nile reveals how he had his first kiss with […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:16 pm
2021 – Sir Ringo Starr keen to hit the road again Read more

2021 – Sir Ringo Starr keen to hit the road again

2021 – The 80-year-old former Beatles drummer has been spending the Covid-19 lockdown recording music, painting and keeping fit at the Los Angeles home he shares with his wife, former Bond girl Barbara Bach, 73, but he’s ready to play some shows with his All Star Band now. Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Ringo […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:14 pm
2021 – Yungblud felt like he met David Bowie while performing a cover of ‘Life on Mars?’ Read more

2021 – Yungblud felt like he met David Bowie while performing a cover of ‘Life on Mars?’

2021 – The ‘cotton candy’ singer put his own spin on the late music icon’s 1971 hit for the virtual tribute concert, ‘A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day’, over the weekend to mark what would have been his 74th birthday, and he admitted it was like being on a different planet with the ‘Space […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:05 pm
2021 – Robbie Williams planning to release secret new Kylie Minogue duet as single Read more

2021 – Robbie Williams planning to release secret new Kylie Minogue duet as single

2021 – Robbie Williams has confirmed reports suggesting he and Kylie Minogue are in talks to record a secret new track, revealing he has “big plans” for the song. The pop pair first teamed up for the hit Kids two decades ago and now Robbie is counting on a reunion. “I have a song with […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:04 pm
2021 – Taylor Swift ties Michael Jackson’s U.S. albums chart feat Read more

2021 – Taylor Swift ties Michael Jackson’s U.S. albums chart feat

2021 – Taylor Swift has tied with Michael Jackson for the fourth most weeks at number one on the U.S. albums chart after taking Evermore back to the top. The pop star’s surprise follow-up to last year’s bestselling release Folklore was released in December, and spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:02 pm

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