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2021 – Paul Simon sells music catalogue to Sony Music Publishing Read more

2021 – Paul Simon sells music catalogue to Sony Music Publishing

2021 – Paul Simon has sold his back catalogue to Sony Music Publishing. The label now owns the rights to the music legend’s hits, including ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Mrs. Robinson’ and ‘Still Crazy After All These Years’. The Grammy-winner’s Simon and Garfunkel songs are also included in the deal. Simon said in a statement: […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 1:39 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
2020 – Bob Dylan has sold his entire catalog of songs Read more

2020 – Bob Dylan has sold his entire catalog of songs

2020 – Bob Dylan has sold his entire catalog of songs, which encompasses more than 600 songs over 60 years, in a “landmark agreement” with Universal Music Publishing Group. The agreement between Dylan and the company was announced Monday. It’s a major shift for the singer and songwriter, who has controlled much of his own […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:43 am
2020 – Sir Paul McCartney thinks The Beatles all had mental health problems Read more

2020 – Sir Paul McCartney thinks The Beatles all had mental health problems

2020 – The 78-year-old singer admitted he and his bandmates – Sir Ringo Starr and the late John Lennon and George Harrison – were more likely to mock their issues than have a discussion, but he thinks they came out of their global fame and its associated problems “reasonably well adjusted”. Asked if he thinks, […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:40 am
2020 – Paul McCartney teaming up with Idris Elba for BBC special Read more

2020 – Paul McCartney teaming up with Idris Elba for BBC special

2020 – Paul McCartney is to be interviewed by Idris Elba for an hour-long BBC special covering his incredible life and career. Idris Elba meets Paul McCartney will air on U.K. TV on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December. The show will also air as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and BBC […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:42 am
2020 – Jon Bon Jovi thankful his career has been a ‘rollercoaster’ rather than a ‘firecracker’ Read more

2020 – Jon Bon Jovi thankful his career has been a ‘rollercoaster’ rather than a ‘firecracker’

2020 – The 58-year-old rocker insisted it is better to endure the ups and downs that come with a long stint at the top because it has given him a real “appreciation” of everything he has than to have a “big quick pop” and suddenly burn out. He told Big Issue magazine: “Half of the […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:40 am
2020 – Eric Clapton and Van Morrison team up for anti-lockdown charity single Read more

2020 – Eric Clapton and Van Morrison team up for anti-lockdown charity single

2020 – Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are teaming up to release a charity single in protest of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and their effect on musicians. The track, Stand and Deliver, is released in support of Van’s Save Live Music campaign and will raise funds for the Brown Eyed Girl bluesman’s Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:38 am
2020 – Ozzy Osbourne terrified of catching Covid-19 amid emphysema battle Read more

2020 – Ozzy Osbourne terrified of catching Covid-19 amid emphysema battle

2020 – Ozzy Osbourne’s battle with emphysema has left him terrified of catching Covid-19. The star, who was virtually presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at GQ’s Men of the Year Awards on Thursday, tells the publication 2020 has been “the worst year of my life”. He’s been struck with multiple illnesses, injuries and is […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:32 am
2020 – Sir Paul McCartney wanted to play ‘Shake It Off’ with Taylor Swift at Glastonbury Read more

2020 – Sir Paul McCartney wanted to play ‘Shake It Off’ with Taylor Swift at Glastonbury

2020 – The Beatles legend has revealed he wanted to duet with the pop superstar as they were both set to headline the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, which was sadly cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking together for Rolling Stone magazine, Taylor said: “Wow, it would’ve been so fun to play Glastonbury […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 10:09 am
2020 – Angus Young thought AC/DC were done as a touring and recording band Read more

2020 – Angus Young thought AC/DC were done as a touring and recording band

2020 – Angus Young thought AC/DC were done as a touring and recording band after their final gig of their 2016 ‘Rock or Bust World Tour’. The ‘Highway to Hell’ rockers are back with their first studio album since 2014’s ‘Rock Or Bust’, ‘Power Up’, on Friday (13.11.20), and the founding member has admitted he […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 8:18 am
2020 – Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been voted the best song of all time Read more

2020 – Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been voted the best song of all time

2020 – A poll completed by 2,000 Brits to mark the launch of the new Sony Walkman player found the rock legends’ 1975 hit to be the nation’s favourite song by 43 per cent, followed closely behind in second place by Queen’s 1978 hit ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’. Despite the song’s popularity, Queen previously described […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 5:33 am
2020 – AC/DC unveil track-listing for comeback album ‘Power Up’ Read more

2020 – AC/DC unveil track-listing for comeback album ‘Power Up’

2020 – The ‘Highway To Hell’ hitmakers will release their 17th studio album on November 13, and they’ve marked the big news by lighting up famous London landmarks with their AC/DC signage, including Battersea Power Station, St Paul’s Cathedral, Marble Arch and the Tate Modern gallery. For their long-awaited follow-up to 2014’s ‘Rock Or Bust’, […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 1:41 am

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