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Ub40 Release Nhs Charity Single
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro have released 'Lean On Me' to raise money for the NHS Charities Together Urgent Covid-19 Appeal.The bandmates decided to record a cover of the classic Bill Withers song to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2020
Stevie Wonder Planned To Jam With Bill Withers Before His Death
Stevie Wonder was planning to hit the studio with late soul legend Bill Withers before his passing.The 'Isn't She Lovely' singer had been in constant contact with the 'Ain't No Sunshine' hitmaker right up until...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2020
Bill Withers Dies Aged 81
Bill Withers has passed away.The iconic musician - whose legacy includes classic hits like 'Lean On Me', 'Ain't No Sunshine' and 'Lovely Day' - died on Monday (30.03.20) from heart complications at the age of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2020
D'angelo Cancels Bill Withers Tribute Gig Due To Medical Reasons
The Untitled (How Does It Feel) star was scheduled to hit the stage at Carnegie Hall alongside Ed Sheeran and Aloe Blacc on Thursday (01Oct15), but he underwent treatment for an undisclosed ailment...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2015
Ed Sheeran And D'angelo To Lead Bill Withers Tribute Concert
The British singer and the R&B star will be among the artists performing at the event, aptly titled Lean on Him, during which musicians will recreate Withers' classic 1973 album, Live at Carnegie...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2015
Lorde To Judge International Songwriting Competition
Lorde, Tom Waits and Kesha are set to judge the International Songwriting Competition.The 18-year-old 'Royals' hitmaker along with the iconic singer/songwriter and 'Tik Tok' singer are among some of the many high profile artists who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2015
Green Day Crash Into Rock'n'roll Hall Of Fame With Emotional Speeches And Powerful Gig
This year's inductees into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, Joan Jett and Ringo Starr, definitely fall within the "about time" category. And they aren't the only ones. The 2015 inductees also include the cool kids...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 19 April 2015
Green Day To Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Green Day, Ringo Starr and Lou Reed are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.The 'Basket Case' hitmakers will be enshrined at the 30th annual...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 December 2014
Final Countdown: American Idol Announces Top 13 Hopefuls
American Idol gave its top 25 contestants a serious reality check on Thursday (March 1, 2012), with the numbers being cut down to just 13. It was the end of the line for 12 singing...
By Lew Irwin on 02 March 2012
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