Latest Midge Ure News
Ultravox Bassist And Vienna Co-writer Chris Cross Dead At 71
Midge Ure has led tributes to his Ultravox bandmate and ‘Vienna’ co-writer, Chris Cross, who has died aged 71.The new wave group’s bassist – whose real surname was Allen - sadly passed away on March...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2024
Ultravox Star Chris Cross Dies
Ultravox star Chris Cross has died.The musician passed away on March 25 at the age of 71, but his death wasn't confirmed until Monday night (01.04.24) and no more details have been revealed. The news...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 April 2024
Sir Bob Geldof Issues Warning About New Musical Based On Story Of Live Aid: ‘It Better Not Be S***!’
Sir Bob Geldof is warning a new musical based on the story of Live Aid “better not be s***”. The Boomtown Rats frontman, 71, is set to see the story immortalised on stage of how...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 October 2023
Midge Ure Is Not Bitter About Joe Dolce Chart Battle
Midge Ure is convinced his chart battle with Joe Dolce actually made Ultravox's hit 'Vienna' a bigger success in the long-run.The new wave band's track was pitched against Joe's 'Shaddap You Face' in the race...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 September 2023
Midge Ure: The Day You Don't Pinch-yourself Meeting Your Idols Is The Day To Give It All Up
Midge Ure says successful musicians who say they no longer get starstruck meeting their heroes might as well "give it all up".The former Ultravox and Visage star - who co-organised the charity concerts Live Aid,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 August 2023
Midge Ure Confesses: I Was An Absolute D*** At Height Of Fame
Midge Ure has confessed that fame went to his head and turned him into an "absolute d***".The former Ultravox and Visage musician - who co-organised the charity concerts Live Aid, Band Aid and Live 8...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2023
Stars Pay Tribute To Kraftwerk Co-founder Florian Schneider
Midge Ure, Matty Healy, and Alex Kapranos have led tributes to Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider, after he passed away aged 73.The multi-instrumentalist - who played synthesiser, vocoder, flute, sax and performed vocals in the pioneering...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2020
Midge Ure Snubbed Bob Geldof's Wedding
The former Ultravox frontman, who helped Geldof create the Live Aid charity concert in the 1980s and co-wrote Do They Know It's Christmas? with him, decided against travelling to the French Riviera to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2015
Midge Ure Missed Bob Geldof's Wedding
Midge Ure missed Bob Geldof's wedding. Although the Live Aid founders have been close friends for years, Midge admitted he didn't make it to Bob's wedding to French actress Jeanne Marine in September because he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 October 2015
Bob Geldof: Band Aid Isn't A Good Song
Bob Geldof doesn't think Band Aid is a good song - but insists it doesn't matter because it's saved millions of lives.The Boomtown Rats singer and Midge Ure wrote, recorded and released 'Do They Know...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2015
Kylie Minogue Praises 'Courageous' Boy George At Ivor Novellos
Kylie Minogue praised Boy George for writing ''courageous'' songs as she presented him with the Outstanding Contribution to British Music prize at The 60th Anniversary Ivor Novello Awards.The 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2015
One Direction Take Band Aid First Line
One Direction have been given the opening lines of Band Aid 30's 'Do They Know It's Christmas Time?'.The star-studded charity single - which will raise money for the fight against the Ebola virus - was...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 November 2014
Pete Townshend Rocks Prince's Trust Gala
Pete Townshend and Boy George topped an impressive bill at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night (23.11.11). The pair were joined by veterans including Chris de Burgh,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Midge Ure And Thornton For Opera Reality Show
Live Aid hero Midge Ure and former Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton are training to become opera stars for a U.K. reality TV show.Erasure singer Andy Bell and Britain's 2009 The X Factor winner Joe...
By WENN on 12 May 2011
Bob Geldof Blasts Christmas Single
Bob Geldof has blasted charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' as one of the "worst songs ever".The former Boomtown Rats singer and charity campaigner co-wrote the festive staple - which was recorded by a...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2010
Queen Rock Prince's Trust Concert
Veteran rock stars QUEEN led performances at a royal charity concert in London on Wednesday night (17Nov10), taking to the stage with KEANE frontman TOM CHAPLIN and MIDGE URE.The band thrilled the crowd with a...
By WENN on 18 November 2010
Mccartney Honours Ure On Graduation Day
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has honoured musician MIDGE URE and actor JONATHAN PRICE by making them Companions of the arts institute he helped create in 1996.The former Beatles star hosted graduation day at the Liverpool Institute...
By WENN on 31 July 2010
Ure To Hold Charity Concert For Cancer-stricken Karn
Live Aid hero MIDGE URE is to host a charity concert in support of musician MICK KARN, who is struggling financially following a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this year (10).The former Japan and Dalis Car...
By WENN on 16 June 2010
Mayall Gets Obe
British blues legend JOHN MAYALL has become the latest celebrity named in QUEEN ELIZABETH II's birthday honours list. The guitar great, who was a mentor to PETER GREEN and ERIC CLAPTON, has been named...
By WENN on 14 June 2005
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