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Michael Schenker Shares ‘Only You Can Rock Me’ With Joey Tempest and Roger Glover

Michael Schenker has previewed another track from the upcoming ‘My Life with UFO’. ‘Only You Can Rock Me’ features vocals by Joey Tempest of Europe and bass from Deep Purple’s Roger Glover.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Germany, metal, Michael Schenker, My Life With UFO, UFO

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Johnny Marr performs at the Forum in Melbourne. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Morrissey Wants A Smiths Reunion, Johnny Marr Doesn’t

by Paul Cashmere

Morrissey was clearly shaken into trying to activate a Smiths reunion following the impact of the Oasis reunion announcement by co-founder and lead guitarist Johnny Marr doesn’t want to know about it.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Johnny Marr, Morrissey, rock, The Smiths, UK

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Bryan Adams And James Arthur To Tour Australia and New Zealand in 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Bryan Adams will return to Australia in 2025 for his first tour since 2019. James Arthur will open for Adams.

Tagged as: 80s, Bryan Adams, Canada, James Arthur, rock

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Huey Lewis Thanks ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ For Using His Music

by Paul Cashmere

Huey Lewis has posted a message to the music supervisor for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ for including two Huey Lewis & The News songs in the movie.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Huey Lewis and the News, rock, USA

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The Cult Add Third Sydney Show

by Paul Cashmere

The Cult has exceeded expectations with a third Sydney show added to the Australian itinerary.

Tagged as: 80s, 8424, Australian Tour, metal, TEG Live, The Cult, UK

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Russell Malone photo from his Facebook page

Jazz Great Russell Malone Dies At Age 60

by Paul Cashmere

Jazz musician Russell Malone has passed away from a heart attack in Japan at the age of 60. Malone was touring in a trio with Carter and Donald Vega.

Tagged as: 80s, jazz, Russell Malone, USA

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Kate Pierson Premieres ‘Take Me Back To The Party’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

The B-52’s Kate Pierson has premiered a second song from her upcoming second solo album ‘Radio and Rainbows’. The new track is ‘Take Me Back To The Party’.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, B-52's, Kate Pierson, rock, USA

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Roger Taylor of Duran Duran photo by Ros O'Gorman

Roger Taylor of Duran Duran Posts Tribute To His Mother

by Paul Cashmere

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor has posted a tribute to his mother Jean who has passed away at the age of 88.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, disco, Duran Duran, pop, rock, Roger Taylor, synth, UK

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AC/DC Back In Back Awarded 27th Platinum Award

by Paul Cashmere

AC/DC ‘Back In Black’ is officially now the third biggest selling album of all-time in the USA.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, AC/DC, Australia, Back In Back, metal, rock

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Katherine Jackson Loses Legal Case Over Michael Jackson Catalogue

by Paul Cashmere

Katherine Jackson has lost an appeal against Michael Jackson’s estate over a proposed catalogue sale.

Tagged as: 80s, Michael Jackson, pop, USA

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U2 Sphere Show To Go To Cinemas

by Music-News.com

U2 are to release an “immersive” new concert film, which was shot during their Sphere Las Vegas residency.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, Las Vegas, rock, U2, UK

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Jackson Browne at MCA Melbourne 29 November 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Jackson Browne Covers Don Lee Heffington On Tribute Album For the Lone Justice Founder

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne is one of many artists who have recorded the songs of Don Lee Heffington for the tribute album ‘Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute To Don Heffington’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alt-country, Don Lee Heffington, Jackson Browne, Lone Justice, rock, USA

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Andrew Farriss Reveals His Support Acts

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss has added Bryce Sainty, Dana Hassal, Kyle Manning, the Davidson Brothers, Tori Forsyth and Claudia Tripp to his upcoming ‘Something Stronger’ Australian tour.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, Bryce Sainty, Claudia Trip, country, Dana Hassal, INXS, Kyle Manning, the Davidson Brothers, Tori Forsyth

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Nick Kontonicolas, Dawn DePhillips, Stephanie Wooten, Lynn Price and Stacey Schieffelin at the Journey, Def Leppard, Steve Miller Band concert New York 2024

Rock Legends Steve Miller, Journey and Def Leppard Treat New York To A “Live Music Masterclass”

by Noise11.com

Rock legend Steve Miller is currently touring North America with contemporary legends Journey and Def Leppard and Steve Miller is keeping up the pace. With three iconic acts on the bill this concert was essentially a “Rock Masterclass” . From the pulse of the audience with people dancing, people enjoying themselves, it was obvious the experience of all three bands, united energy at the five+ hour event. The Noise Network’s Chief Operating Officer Nick Kontonicolas was at the Queens, New York show at Citifields Mets baseball stadium.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Dawn DePhillips, Def Leppard, Joseph Wooten, Journey, Lynn Price, music industry, Nick Kontonicolas, rock, Stacey Schieffelin, Stephanie Wooten, Steve Miller, The Wooten Brothers, USA

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Russell Morris’ ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ Awarded Gold Record

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris has taken his new trophy “straight to the pool room”. Robert Rigby of Ambition Entertainment has presented Russell with an ARIA Gold Award for his 2014 album ‘Van Diemen’s Land’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, rock, Russell Morris, Van Diemen's Land

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Jack Russell of Great White Dies At Age 63

by Paul Cashmere

Great White lead singer Jack Russell has died from Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy.at age 63.

Tagged as: 80s, Great White, Jack Russell, metal, rock, USA

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The Wiggles Have Nearly Caught Up To Slim Dusty With Their 100th Album

by Paul Cashmere

The Wiggles have reached a milestone with the release of their 100th album ‘Wiggle and Learn’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, children's, pop, The Wiggles, Wiggle and Learn

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Greg Kihn of The Greg Kihn Band Dies At Age 75

by Paul Cashmere

The Greg Kihn Band founder and namesake Greg Kihn, best known for the hit songs ‘The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)’ (1981) and ‘Jeopardy’ (1983), has died at the age of 75.

Tagged as: 80s, Greg Kihn, Greg Kihn Band, rock, USA

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Alison Moyet To Play First Australian Dates Since 2017

by Paul Cashmere

Alison Moyet will return to Australia in May and June 2025 for her first dates in eight years.

Tagged as: 80s, Alison Moyet, electronica, pop, UK, Yaz, Yazoo

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Prince Guitar For Sale

by Music-News.com

gottahaverockandroll.com present’s Prince’s Owned & Played Yellow Schecter Cloud Guitar up for auction now! This particular guitar was part of Prince’s inventory and was used during performances and rehearsals. It was also a main part of testing due to it being a prototype for the Schecter range that he had commissioned for general sale.

Tagged as: 80s, Prince, rock, USA

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Stephen Fry To Perform In Australia In October and November

by Noise11.com

Stephen Fry wears many hats. He is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter and film director. In October and November he will head to Australia for performances.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, comedy, Stephen Fry, UK

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Madonna performs at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 12 March 2016. This is the first show of the Australian leg of her world wide Rebel Heart Tour.

Madonna’s Son Rocco Turns 24

by Music-News.com

Madonna has wished her eldest son a public happy birthday.

Tagged as: 80s, Lourdes, Madonna, pop, Rocco, USA

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A Flock of Seagulls Release First New Song Since 1995 ‘Some Dreams’

by Paul Cashmere

A Flock of Seagulls Release First New Song Since 1995 ‘Some Dreams’

Tagged as: 80s, A Flock Of Seagulls, Mike Score, pop, Some Dreams, techno, UK

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Rod Stewart Postpones More Shows As He Recovers From Covid

by Music-News.com

Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel two performances after contracting COVID-19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, rock, Rod Stewart, UK

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At 76 Kate Pierson of B-52’s Delivers A Very Tasty ‘Evil Love’

by Paul Cashmere

At age 76, former B-52’s singer Kate Pierson will release her second solo ‘Radios and Rainbows’ in September and has previewed the album with the song ‘Evil Love’.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, B-52's, Kate Pierson, rock, USA

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New Order Bernard Sumner – The Noise11 Interview Archive Series

by Noise11.com

Bernard Sumner of New Order, in the Noise11 Internet Archive series

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bernard Sumner, electronica, New Order, rock, UK

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Jesus and Mary Chain by Mary Boukouvalas_9

Jesus and Mary Chain, 4th August,2024 The Forum #REVIEW

by Anna-Maria Megalogenis

When the Jesus and Mary Chain played their first gigs forty years ago, they played with their backs to the audience, refused to talk to them and played for a total of 20 minutes. Fast forward forty years later to 2024, their disdain for their audience has dissipated and shows last considerably longer, much to our relief.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Jesus and Mary Chain, rock, Scotland, shoegaze, UK

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Journey Cancel UK Tour

by Music-News.com

Journey have cancelled their UK and Ireland tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Journey, Neal Schon, rock, USA

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Talking Heads Tina Weymouth – The Noise11 Interview Archive Series (2002)

by Noise11.com

The Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club Noise11 Interview from 2002 with Tina Weymouth.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, rock, Talking Heads, Tina Weymouth, Tom Tom Club, USA

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Jimmy Barnes Is Out Of ICU And On The Road To Recovery

by Paul Cashmere

Jane Barnes has updated us all on the health of Jimmy and so far so good. Jimmy is now out of Intensive Care.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, rock

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