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Albert Hammond To Reunite With Girl Who Inspired His First Love Song

Albert Hammond was only 16 years old when he saw a girl in Gibraltar that inspired him to write his first song, Blue Boy.

Tagged as: 1970s, Albert Hammond, Art Garfunkel, Leapy Lee, Leo Sayer, pop, The Hollies, U.K.

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The La’s John Power Stars As Lennon In New Liverpool Musical

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Royal Court Liverpool are bringing back one of their most successful shows of recent times with a brand new star name. John Power (The La’s, Cast) will be making his theatrical debut in Bob Eaton’s fantastic musical ‘Lennon’.

Tagged as: 60s, 90s, Brit-pop, Cast, John Lennon, John Power, Liverpool, musical, pop, rock, The La's, The Royal Court, U.K., Yoko Ono

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Pet Shop Boys Preview Tour In Mexico

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Pet Shop Boys played a “preliminary” show for their 2013 Electric Tour on Saturday nght at the Cumbre Tajin Festival in Varacruz, Mexico.

Tagged as: 80s, Electric (Axis, electro-pop, Mexico, Pet Shop Boys, The Last to Die), U.K.

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Dave Davies Releases Sixth Solo Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Former Kinks member Dave Davies has announced the track list for his upcoming album I Will Be Me.

Tagged as: 60s, British Invasion, Dave Davies, Jonathan Lea, London, Muswell Hill, The Kinks, U.K.

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“Enjoy Life And What You’ve Got” Says Paul McCartney

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Sir Paul McCartney “couldn’t be bothered” to change anything in his life if he had a time machine.

Tagged as: George Harrison, John Lennon, Linda McCartney, Liverpool, Paul McCartney, pop, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, Time Machine, U.K., Yoko Ono

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Elton John Biopic On The Way

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rocket Pictures has chosen Michael Gracey to direct the film Rocketman, the biopic of Elton John.

Tagged as: 70s, Billy Elliot, Elton John, Evian, Hugh Jackman, Jim Henson Productions, Lipton, McCain, Michael Gracey, pop, rock, Rocketman, T-Mobile, The Greatest Showman on Earth, The Muppet Man, U.K.

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Victoria Beckham Declares She Won’t Sing Again

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Victoria Beckham will reportedly ‘not be performing with the Spice Girls again.’

Tagged as: David Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Girlband, Justin Bieber, Mel B, Mel C, pop, Spice Girls, U.K., Victoria Beckham

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Hurts Announce New Single And Tour Dates

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Hurts have announced they will release ‘Blind’, the second single from their new album ‘Exile’, on 12th May through Major Label and have announced a UK and European tour in October and November, which will be the bands biggest tour to date.

Tagged as: 2010s, Comic Relief, Graham Norton, Hurts, Huw Stephens, Jonathan Ross, Radio 1, synthpop, U.K., Zane Lowe

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Girls Aloud Confirm Split On Twitter

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Girls Aloud have called it quits.

Tagged as: Cheryl Cole, Girlband, Girls Aloud, Ireland, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, pop, Sarah Harding, U.K.

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Barbra Streisand Announces European And U.K. Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Barbra Streisand is bringing her live show to Europe in June with dates that include first time appearances in Cologne and Amsterdam.

Tagged as: Barbra Streisand, Chris Botti, Europe, Jason Gould, Roslyn Kind, tour, U.K., U.S.A. Singer, vocalist

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Bloc Party And Kraftwerk To Headline U.K. Latitude Festival

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This evening Latitude Festival unveiled the headliners and line ups for the 2013 festival with Bloc Party, Foals and Kraftwerk to headline the Suffolk Festival that runs from 18th – 21st July.

Tagged as: Bloc Party, indie, Kele Okereke, Kraftwerk, Krautrock, Latitude Festival, The Foals, U.K.

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Body Of Yes Guitarist Peter Banks Still Being Held By Coroner

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The body of Peter Banks, the original guitarist for Yes who died two weeks ago, is still being held by the coroner but that is finally about to change.

Tagged as: Cecilia Quino, guitarist, Nic Caciappo, Peter Banks, Prog Rock, U.K., Yes

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Peter Murphy In Custody After Hit-And-Run In Los Angeles

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Peter Murphy of the veteran band Bauhaus has been arrested in Los Angeles for a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Saturday.

Tagged as: Bauhaus, goth, Hit-And-Run, L.A., Los Angeles, Peter Murphy, U.K.

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Sneak Peek At New Rod Stewart Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rod Stewart returns with his first album of original songs in almost twenty years with Time, coming May 7 from Capitol Records.

Tagged as: new release, rock, Rod Stewart, Time, U.K.

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Heart And Jason Bonham Join Forces For U.S. Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

When Ann and Nancy Wilson met Jason Bonham at the Kennedy Center Honors, little did they know that they would be touring together and playing the music of Led Zeppelin.

Tagged as: 70s, Ann Wilson, Heart, Jason Bonham, Kennedy Center Honors, Led Zeppelin, Nancy Wilson, rock, U.K., U.S.A.

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Adele To Go For Driving Test

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Adele will apparently use her “downtime” to take her driving test.

Tagged as: 2010s, Adele, James Bond, pop, Simon Konecki, Skyfall, U.K.

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Harry Styles Has A Crush On Hollywood Starlet

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Harry Styles is reportedly “determined” to get to know “self-deprecating” star Jennifer Lawrence.

Tagged as: boyband, Cara Delevingne, Harry Styles, Jennifer Lawrence, Millie Brady, One Direction, Silver Linings Playbook, Taylor Swift, U.K.

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Mumford & Sons Enjoy Hugging Ritual

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Mumford & Sons have a group hug before going out on stage.

Tagged as: Ben Lovett, Folk Rock, Marcus Mumford, Mumford & Sons, Ted Dwane, U.K., Winston Marshall

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Justin Bieber Posts Lengthy Rant On Instagram

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Justin Bieber has blasted rumours he needs rehab, saying anyone who believes them is “stupid”.

Tagged as: Canada, Instagram, Justin Bieber, Lindsay Lohan, pop, U.K.

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Indie Sweethearts James Announce U.K. Forest Concert

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One of the most influential British indie bands, James, has announced an East Anglian summer concert performing as part of Forest Live, the Forestry Commission’s annual concert series.

Tagged as: Coachella, Forestry Commission, Glastonbury, Hard Rock Calling, indie, Isle Of Wight, James, Lollapalooza, Rock In Rio, Tim Booth, U.K.

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Adele Considers Bringing Up Son In The US

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Adele can reportedly ‘see the benefits of bringing up a child in the US.’

Tagged as: Adele, pop, Simon Konecki, U.K.

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Ed Sheeran Gets Flu On Eve Of Swift Tour

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Ed Sheeran has sparked fears he won’t be in perfect health for the start of his tour with Taylor Swift tonight, after tweeting he’s “flucinating”.

Tagged as: country, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, pop, Singer/Songwriter, Taylor Swift, U.K.

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Rick Rubin Discusses New Black Sabbath Release

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Black Sabbath is calling their new album 13, which they will release on June 11 via Vertigo/Republic.

Tagged as: Bill Ward, Black Sabbath, Brad Wilk, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Rage Against The Machine, Rick Rubin, rock, Tony Iommi, U.K.

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Deep Purple Release First Single From New Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Deep Purple’s new album, Now What?!, will be released in the U.S. on April 30 (April 29 in the U.K.).

Tagged as: All the Time in the World, Deep Purple, rock, U.K.

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Motörhead To Headline Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

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Motörhead will be headlining the Orange Amplification Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2013, to be held on Monday, June 17 at the Indig02 in London.

Tagged as: Asking Alexandria, heavy metal, Jason Newsted, Kvelertak, Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, Motorhead, Periphery, Pussy Riot, U.K., While She Sleeps

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Alvin Lee Of Ten Years After Dies Unexpectedly

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The news came early this afternoon on his official website that Alvin Lee, guitarist for Ten Years After, had died early on Wednesday at the age of 68.

Tagged as: Alvin Lee, Bill Graham, George Harrison, guitarist, Leo Lyons, Mick Fleetwood, Myron LeFevre, rock, Ronnie Wood, Steve Winwood, Ten Years After, The Beatles, the Jaybirds, U.K., Woodstock

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The Darkness Release New Video

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Currently racing round the UK on their first headlining tour since November 2011, THE DARKNESS have issued forth a video for the track ‘With A Woman’, taken from their top 5 album ‘Hot Cakes’ (released last August).

Tagged as: Dan Hawkins, Ed Graham, Frankie Poullain, Justin Hawkins, Lady Gaga, rock, The Darkness, U.K.

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My Bloody Valentine Are OFF

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The legendary band My Bloody Valentine have just returned with an excellent new album and are confirmed to perform at this year’s OFF Festival!

Tagged as: Axl Rose, Chinese Democracy, Guns n Roses, indie, Loveless, m b v, My Bloody Valentine, OFF Festival, shoe-gazing, U.K.

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Bruce Springsteen Gives City Of London Second Chance

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Either Bruce Springsteen wants to give the City of London a second chance or he’s promised to stay on time, but the singer and his E-Street Band have signed to appear for the second year in a row at London’s Hard Rock Calling festival.

Tagged as: Black Crowes, Boris Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, City Of London, Kasabian, Klaxons, London, London's Hard Rock Calling festival, Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, rock, Steven Van Zandt, The Cribs, U.K.

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Atoms For Peace Announce European Tour

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Following the release of their top 10 debut album Amok, Atoms For Peace today reveal a run of full-band live shows for July 2013.

Tagged as: Atoms For Peace, Flea, indie rock, Joey Waronker, Mauro Refosco, Nigel Godrich, Thom Yorke, tour, U.K.

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Thom Yorke performs Silent Night for Vegas fans

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Austin City Limits Day 3: Atoms For Peace, Lionel Richie, Tame Impala REVIEW

Following an overnight storm that cooled down the city, an estimated 75,000 punters descended on Zilker Park for the third and final day of the first sold out weekend of Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival for 2013 in Austin, Texas.

October 7, 2013