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Metallica’s James Hetfield Will Play A Sheriff in ‘The Thicket’

by Paul Cashmere

Metallica’s James Hetfield has been confirmed to play the sheriff in the upcoming film ‘The Thicket’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, James Hetfield, metal, Metallica, rock, The Thicket, USA

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R.I.P. Australian Radio Legend Ron E. Sparks Dies Aged 72

by Paul Cashmere

Ron E. Sparks, one of Australia’s most respected and professional broadcasters, has died from cancer at age 72.

Tagged as: 2DAYFM, 2SM, 70s, 80s, Australia, radio, Ron E Sparks, Triple M, WSFM

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Paul Kelly To Tour North America With Keb’Mo and Shawn Colvin

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly is heading out on tour in North America with Keb’Mo and Shawn Colvin in September and October.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Dan Kelly, Paul Kelly, rock, songwriter

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Models and Boom Crash Opera Team For Double A Side Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Models and Boom Crash Opera will tour together again with the Double A Side tour with dates later 2024 and more in 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Boom Crash Opera, Models, rock

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Jon Bon Jovi’s Mother Dies At Age 83

by Paul Cashmere

Jon Bon Jovi has paid an emotional tribute to his mother following her death aged 83.

Tagged as: 80s, Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi, rock, USA

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Nikki Sixx Has A Say About New Motley Crue Music

by Music-News.com

Nikki Sixx has hit back at critics who poured scorn on Motley Crue’s new music.

Tagged as: 80s, Dogs of War, glam, John 5, metal, Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, rock, USA

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Herbie Hancock To Play Australia, New Zealand And Melbourne International Jazz Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Herbie Hancock will return to Australia as well as New Zealand in October and include a headline show for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Herbie Hancock, jazz, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Nicks Cancels Shows Due To Injury

by Music-News.com

Stevie Nicks has been forced to cancel concerns in Glasgow and Manchester after suffering an injury.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Fleetwood Mac, rock, Stevie Nicks, USA

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Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ Is Now On DVD

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris’ 2023 ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ will be available on DVD from this Friday 5 July 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, classical, orchestra, rock, Russell Morris, Symphonic Concert, The Real Thing

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And Now There Is A KC & The Sunshine Band Musical

by Paul Cashmere

After musicals about Tina Turner, Carole King, Whitney Houston and The Four Seasons now we have one about KC & The Sunshine Band.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, dance, disco, KC & The Sunshine, pop, USA, Who Do You Love

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Heart Postpone Tour While Ann Wilson Undergoes Cancer Treatment

by Paul Cashmere

Heart’s Ann Wilson has cancelled the band’s ‘Royal Flush’ tour after being diagnosed a cancer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Ann Wilson, Canada, Heart, rock, Royal Flush

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Willie Nelson To Resume Touring

by Paul Cashmere

Willie Nelson is resume touring this week after missing the first few weeks of the Outlaw Festival events.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, USA, Willie Nelson

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Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman

Andrew Farriss Premieres ‘Something Stronger’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss has premiered a music video for his new country song ‘Something Stronger’ ahead of his second album coming in 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, country, INXS, rock

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Craig Bloxom’s Reggaespys To Hit The Road Again

by Paul Cashmere

Craig Bloxom’s Reggaespys will head out for another lap of Australia in October.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, Craig Bloxom, pub rock, Reggae Spys, rock, Spy Vs Spy

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Tim Finn’s First Solo Album ‘Escapade’ Remixed and Remastered for 40th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

A new 40th anniversary of Tim Finn’s first solo album ‘Escapade’ will be released 23 August 2024.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Escapade, New Zealand, pop, rock, Tim Finn

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Kinky Friedman performs at Caravan Club. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Kinky Friedman Dead at 79

by Paul Cashmere

Texan singer songwriter, novelist, writer and even politician Richard ‘Kinky’ Friedman has died at age 79.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Kinky Friedman, USA

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Michael Jackson Was $500 Million In Debt At Time Of Death

by Music-News.com

Michael Jackson “owed $500 million at the time of his death”, according to court documents.

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

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The Cult Mark 40th Anniversary with ‘8424’ Australian Dates For November

by Paul Cashmere

The Cult will return to Australia for the first time in eight years in November as part of the ‘8424’ world tour, marking the 40th anniversary of the band.

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

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Megadeth Working On Next Record

by Music-News.com

Megadeth are “actively working” on their next studio album.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Megadeth, metal, rock, USA

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Prince Jackson Pays Tribute Father Michael Jackson

by Music-News.com

Prince Jackson paid tribute to his late father, Michael Jackson, on the anniversary of his death.

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

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Chuck D of Public Enemy. Photo by Ros O'Gorman.

Public Enemy To Tour Australia with A.B. Original

by Paul Cashmere

When Public Enemy performed in Australia in 2012, Prince turned up at their Melbourne gig. Its now been a decade sine Public Enemy last toured Australia (2014). The 2024 tour is part of the ‘On The Grid’ 35th Anniversary tour.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, AB Original, Chuck D, Public Enemy, rap, USA

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John Brewster Recorded All His Guitar Parts for ‘Ninety Nine’ Album In Hotel Rooms

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels cofounder and rhythm guitarist John Brewster had a close call when a heart attack put him out of action when The Angels started recording their new album ‘Ninety Nine’. John had to make up his parts later in hotel rooms while on tour on Red Hot Summer with Cheap Trick earlier this year.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, John Brewster, metal, Nick Norton, Ninety Nine, rock, Sam Brewster, The Angels

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David Foster To Play 75th Birthday Show At The Hollywood Bowl

by Music-News.com

David Foster is to celebrate his upcoming 75th birthday with a star-studded Hollywood Bowl concert.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Canada, contemporary, David Foster, songwriter

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Kylie Minogue Is Writing Her Autobiography

by Music-News.com

Kylie Minogue is writing her autobiography. Kylie has reportedly decided now is the right time to put pen to paper and look back on her life with the help of a ghostwriter after finishing her Las Vegas residency and scooping a lifetime achievement award at the Brits earlier this year because she is at the “pinnacle” of her career.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, autobiography, Kylie Minogue, pop

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Willie Nelson Misses First Outlaw Festival Show On Doctor’s Orders

by Paul Cashmere

Willie Nelson has been forced to miss the opening shows of his joint tour with Bob Dylan “on doctor’s orders”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Outlaw Festival, USA, Willie Nelson

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The Damned To Release Live Album

by Paul Cashmere

There is a new live album coming from The Damned featuring the original line-up of Dave Vanian (vocals), Brian James (guitar), Captain Sensible (bass), and Rat Scabies (drums).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, AD 2022, punk, rock, The Damned, UK

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Scorpions To Get The Biopic Make-Over

by Paul Cashmere

The story of Germany’s Scorpions will be told in an upcoming biopic due in 2025.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Germany, metal, rock, Scorpions

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Slash Teases A Very G N’ R 2025

by Music-News.com

Slash has declared “2025 is all about Guns N’ Roses”.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Guns n Roses, metal, rock, USA

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Queen Catalogue Sells For Almost $AUD2 Billion

by Paul Cashmere

Queen has sold their catalogue for $US1.27 billion ($AUD1.9 billion).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Queen, rock, UK

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Madonna Concertgoers Lawsuit Dismissed

by Music-News.com

A lawsuit against Madonna has been dismissed by the judge.

Tagged as: 80s, concert, Live Nation, Madonna, pop, USA

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