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Malcolm Young Reportedly Left Ac/dc Due To Suffering From Dementia
Only one day ago it was announced that the co-founder of Australia's most successful rock groups, AC/DC, Malcolm Young, has officially retired after a career spanning over four decades as the rhythm guitarist.Malcolm Young [L]...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 26 September 2014
Malcolm Young Leaves Ac/dc Due To Poor Health
One of the founding members of AC/DC, Malcolm Young, has announced he is leaving the band due to poor health. The exact nature of Young's illness has not been confirmed, but in a statement on...
By Hannah Woodhead in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 September 2014
Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love Voted Top Guitar Riff By Radio Listeners
Jimmy Page's guitar sequence on Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love has been voted the Greatest Guitar Riff of all time in a new U.K. poll.The song topped a list of 100 riffs put together by...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 26 August 2014
Soundgarden Songs Get Lullaby Makeover
Reunited rockers Soundgarden have become the latest band to feature on a lullaby compilation.Songs recorded by Chris Cornell and his bandmates have been turned into soothing tracks for babies by maestros at Twinkle Twinkle Little...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2014
Police Offer Reward For Information About Ac/dc Manager's Killer
Lawmakers in Australia have offered up a $100,000 ($92,800) reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of former Ac Dc manager Crispin Dye's killer.Dye was robbed and beaten to death in Sydney...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 August 2014
Delta Goodrem Brushes Off Marlon Wayans' Dancing Criticism
Australian singer Delta Goodrem has brushed off critical comments from comedian Marlon Wayans after he poked fun at her lack of rhythm while attending a Beyonce and Jay Z concert in Los Angeles over the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2014
Lars Ulrich Fuels Ac/dc Glastonbury Rumour
Metallica star Lars Ulrich has fuelled rumours rock veterans Ac Dc will headline Britain's iconic Glastonbury festival next year (15).The Enter Sandman hitmakers headlined at the annual event last month (Jun14) and drummer Ulrich admits...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2014
Bryan Ferry Made Honorary Doctor Of Music At Alma Mater
Veteran British rocker Bryan Ferry returned to his alma mater in Newcastle, England on Friday (11Jul14) to receive an honorary doctorate.The Roxy Music icon graduating from Newcastle University with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2014
Brian Johnson Sends Best Wishes To Hospitalised Malcolm Young
Brian Johnson has sent his best wishes to his Ac Dc bandmate Malcolm Young as he battles ill health in hospital.The band was rumoured to be on the verge of a split earlier this year...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 July 2014
Brian Johnson Hints At Ac/dc Tour
Ac Dc will bounce back from the departure of guitarist Malcolm Young by returning to the road by the end of the year (14), according to frontman Brian Johnson.The band was rumoured to be on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Malcolm Young Taking Break From Ac/dc Due To Health Issues
Guitarist Malcolm Young, who is co-founder of the iconic rock group, is taking time off from AC/DC to focus on his health. The Australian rockers made the announcement on their band's Facebook page Wednesday (April...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2014
Ac/dc Verging Towards Retirement Amidst Health Concerns
The iconic rock & roll band, AD/DC, could be close to calling it a day very soon. The Australian rockers, who have been on top of the rock music world for the past 4 decades,...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2014
Aaron Paul Sets New Car Race Record After Braking Bad
Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has set a new track record on U.K. motoring show Top Gear after almost wiping out halfway through his lap.The actor appeared on the British Tv show on Sunday (02Mar14)...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2014
Ac/ac Dc Fans Launch Campaign For Christmas Number One
Ac Dc fans have launched a campaign to drive the band's rock anthem Highway To Hell to the top of the British charts this Christmas (13).A social media campaign has been set up on websites...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2013
Hugh Jackman Thrills With Top Gear Driving Challenge
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman wowed British Tv presenter Jeremy Clarkson as he showed off his driving skills on hit motoring show Top Gear, landing in third place on the programme's leader board.The Australian actor appeared...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2013
Ac/ac Dc Fans Launch Kickstarter Campaign For Bon Scott Statue
Fans of Ac Dc have launched a $77,500 (£50,000) fundraiser to generate cash for a monument honouring late frontman Bon Scott in his hometown in Scotland.Sculptor John MCKenna was commissioned last year (12) to design...
By WENN on 14 May 2013
Billy Joel Built Bruce Springsteen A Bike
Billy Joel built his rocking pal Bruce Springsteen a new motorbike after The Boss fell in love with the Piano Man's one-of-a-kind Kawasaki.Joel recalls Springsteen visiting his garage in the middle of winter some years...
By WENN on 15 April 2013
Green Day Bounce Back With Fun-packed California Warm-up Show
Green Day returned to the stage on Sunday night (10Mar13) for the first time since frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's meltdown at a festival in Las Vegas last year (Sep12).The rocker spent months in rehab battling...
By WENN on 11 March 2013
The Grammy Hall Of Fame List For 2013 Marks Its 40th Year
Since 1973, the Grammys have been inducting particular recordings that have stood the test of time into their hall of fame. The list doesn't only include music and one of the most famous hall of...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2012
Billy Joel & Ac/dc To Be Honoured At Grammy Hall Of Fame Celebration
Classic tracks by Billy Joel, Ray Charles and Ac Dc are to be added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013.In total, 27 tunes will be inducted into the museum during the 40th Anniversary...
By WENN on 21 November 2012
U-turn For Ac/dc Over Itunes Snub; Is Nothing Sacred?
"Maybe I'm just being old-fashioned, but this iTunes, God bless 'em, it's going to kill music if they're not careful.” The words of AC/DC’s Brian Johnson to Reuters a month ago. How we praised these...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 20 November 2012
Ac/ac Dc Join Itunes After Years Of Opposition
Australian rockers Ac Dc have finally agreed to make their back catalogue available for download on iTunes.com after years of opposition to the Apple music store.The veteran stars were among the few big names who...
By WENN on 19 November 2012
Ac/dc Give In To The Digital Age And Sell Music On Itunes
AC/DC - one of the biggest bands to resist the transition into the digital age of music - have allowed their entire back catalogue of rock music to be sold by e-distribution giants Apple, via...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 19 November 2012
Bon Scott Monument To Be Erected In His Hometown
A monument honouring late Ac Dc star Bon Scott is to be erected in his hometown in Scotland.Born in Kirriemuir, the singer passed away at the age of 30 in 1983 and now community members...
By WENN on 21 September 2012
Starship Guitarist Mark Abrahamian Dies After Gig
Starship guitarist Mark Abrahamian has died, aged 46, after suffering a heart attack following a gig in Nebraska on Sunday (September 2, 2012). The band, previously known as Jefferson Starship, announced the news on their...
By Lew Irwin on 05 September 2012
Brian Johnson Lands Radio Show
Ac Dc star Brian Johnson has turned U.K. radio host after landing his own show.The 64 year old has signed a deal with bosses at Bbc Radio 2 to front Brian Johnson's Rockers and Rollers...
By WENN on 27 August 2012
Foo Fighters Remain Defiant Over Noise Complaints
Rockers the Foo Fighters have shrugged off controversy over their gig in Northern Ireland on Tuesday (21Aug12) after hundreds of residents complained about the noise.The band headlined the first night of the Tennent's Vital festival...
By WENN on 23 August 2012
Angus Young Named Greatest Australian Guitarist
AC/DC's Angus Young has been named Australia's greatest ever guitarist.The 'Highway to Hell' rocker ranked Number One on Australian Guitar magazine's list of best ever Australian guitarists.Tommy Emmanuel, Cold Chisel's Ian Moss, Chris Cheney from...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 May 2012
Slayer Launch Red Wine
Heavy rockers Slayer have launched their own brand of red wine.The Cabernet Sauvignon, called Reign In Blood, has a "tough and uncompromising taste" and is currently only on sale in Sweden and online. The Slayer...
By WENN on 05 April 2012
Drew Barrymore Launches Her Own Brand Of Wine
Actress Drew Barrymore has launched her own fine wine.The Charlie's Angels star teamed up with California-based distributor Wilson Daniels to create a crisp, dry and fruity white Pinot Grigio made of grapes from northern Italy....
By WENN on 20 February 2012
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