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Suggs: I'm Writing Songs For New Madness Album
Suggs has started writing songs for a new Madness album.The 53-year-old singer has revealed the band are heading into the studio this summer to start recording their 11th studio LP.Suggs has rediscovered his passion for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 March 2014
Roger Daltrey Blames War Rationing For Height
The Who rocker Roger Daltrey is convinced he knows the reason for his small stature - he blames World War Ii food rationing for his stunted growth.The diminutive singer stands at just five feet five...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 26 February 2014
The Who To Record New Album
The Who could soon reunite to release a new album. Frontman Roger Daltrey claims guitarist Pete Townshend has ''about 90 songs'' for a new record and he wants to stick to the band's iconic sound.Roger...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2014
Eminem Demands $2 Million For Super Bowl Gig?
Eminem reportedly demanded $2 million to perform at the Super Bowl.The 'Monster' rapper - real name Marshall Bruce Mathers - is believed to have been asked to play a concert at the NFL Owners Party...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2013
One Direction Trump The Rolling Stones In Ticket Battle
One Direction have beaten the Rolling Stones in the 2013 tour ticket battle. Ticket marketplace Viagogo has revealed 'The X Factor' boy band were the most searched-for act for gig tickets , despite competition from...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 December 2013
Roger Daltrey Still Suffering Gary Glitter Eye Injury
The Who star Roger Daltrey is still suffering the ill effects of an eye injury he sustained while performing with Gary Glitter almost 15 years ago.The veteran band was preparing a live rendition of its...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2013
The Who Announce Anniversary Tour, Set To Be Their Last
It’s the circle of life… and rock music. Some bands have put up new albums this year, while the Who have just announced their retirement. The English rockers, who began their career together (more or...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2013
The Who To Retire From Live Performances
Veteran rockers The Who are to retire from the stage after one last world tour to mark their 50th anniversary.Surviving members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, who formed the band in 1964, are planning a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2013
Stars Turn Out For Freddie Mercury Benefit Gala
The Who star Roger Daltrey and former Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm were among the famous faces who turned out to honour late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury at a charity gig marking his 67th birthday.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2013
Eminem Headlines Second Day At Reading Festival
Eminem referenced his battle with drug addiction during his Reading Festival set last night (24.08.13).The iconic rapper was headlining the second day of the event and told fans he couldn't ''get f***ed up'' with them...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2013
Nine Inch Nails' & David Lynch Get Creepy With 'Came Back Haunted' [Video]
Industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails have teamed up with prolific filmmaker David Lynch for their new music video for 'Came Back Haunted.' After going on hiatus in 2009, the band's return was announced by lead...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2013
Roger Daltrey: 'Nobody Can Compare To The Who'
Roger Daltrey doesn't think any band could compare to The Who during their heyday. The group's frontman is confident the British rockers had the best sound around in the 1970s and insists people only preferred...
By Clive King on 16 June 2013
Hendrix 'Copied' Townshend
Roger Daltrey claims Jimi Hendrix ''copied'' Pete Townshend's original guitar playing style. The Who frontman insists his fellow bandmate is one of the most unique guitar players ever seen, so much so that Hendrix -...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2013
Roger Daltrey: Muse Are Like The Who
Roger Daltrey thinks Muse are a modern version of The Who. The 69-year-old singer - who fronts the 60s rockers - is a huge fan of the 'Supremacy' hitmakers, particularly when they perform live,...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2013
Roger Daltrey Hints At The Who 50th Anniversary Shows
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has teased fans by hinting the band is eyeing a 50th anniversary tour next year (14) following the success of The Rolling Stones' comeback gigs.The Pinball Wizard hitmakers formed in...
By WENN on 12 June 2013
Mick Jagger Predicts Rain During Rolling Stones UK Gigs
Sir Mick Jagger predicts it will rain when the Rolling Stones play in the UK this summer.The 'Brown Sugar' group are headlining Glastonbury festival at the end of June, followed by two shows of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2013
Famous Venue Where The Beatles Played Burns Down
A famous venue where The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who once played has partially collapsed after a fire.The legendary bands performed at the Ritz Ballroom in Kings Heath, England before the club was...
By WENN on 27 March 2013
The Best And The Worst Performances In Super Bowl History (Videos)
The Super Bowl half-time entertainment shows have slowly evolved into one of the biggest deals in the entertainment industry. Get it right, get richer (you’ll already be rich, if you’re performing at the Super Bowl,...
By Hayley Avron on 31 January 2013
Are The Who Going To Play Glastonbury 2013?
Now that the Coachella line-up has been revealed, the rumour mill can churn on towards the next major music festival in the western hemisphere, Glastonbury Festival, with eager gossip mongers eyeing up bands’ touring schedules...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2013
The Who To Play Quadrophenia On UK Tour
The Who have announced their UK and Ireland arena tour dates, in which they will play their album 'Quadrophenia'.The 'My Generation' rockers are set to play ten dates across June - starting in Dublin and...
By Clive King on 28 January 2013
Pete Townshend Wins Les Paul Award
The Who star Pete Townshend was honoured with the prestigious Les Paul Award at the 28th annual Technical Excellence & Creativity (Tec) Awards on Friday (25Jan13).The rocker was selected for the prize, named after electric...
By WENN on 28 January 2013
George Michael's Back In The Studio, But After The Olympics, Who’S Listening?
George Michael is working on a new album, according to his Twitter feed today (January 25, 2013). The pop star, who made it big in the ‘80s as part of Wham! and went on to...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2013
Out Now - Us Albums Releases: 12-12-12 Concert Compilation Features Who's Who Of Rock, Aaron Neville Makes Blue Note Debut,
It’s a real mixed bag for the biggest album releases today and the most popular is bound to be the accompanying CD release to the 12-12-12Benefit Concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The tracklisting reads...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2013
Cary Elwes To Direct The Who Manager Biopic
Actor Cary Elwes is stepping behind the camera to direct a biopic about the man who discovered British rock group The Who.The Princess Bride star will make his directorial debut with the story of late...
By WENN on 14 December 2012
Bruce Springsteen And The Rolling Stones Among The Lineup Of Sandy Benefit Concert
A slew of New York natives, as well as plenty of Brits performed at last night’s 12-12-12 benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy, which ripped through the city in October.Bruce Springsteen, a Jersey man...
By Victoria Pavlova on 13 December 2012
Rolling Stones Join Music Heavyweights For Biggest Sandy Benefit
The Rolling Stones have joined Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Paul Mccartney and Eric Clapton on the bill for next week's Superstorm Sandy benefit at New York's Madison Square Garden.The reunited rockers' decision to team up...
By WENN on 07 December 2012
Happy 70th Birthday, Jimi Hendrix! Is It Too Late To Become A Hendrix Fan?
Jimi Hendrix, in action, in his heydayHappy Birthday, Jimi Hendrix! Today, Jimi Hendrix would have been celebrating his 70th birthday, had a tragic turn of events not resulted in his death on September 18, 1970.He...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 27 November 2012
Roger Daltrey Pays Tribute To The Who's Late Former Manager
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has paid tribute to the band's former manager Chris Stamp following his death on Saturday (24Nov12).Stamp, 70, lost his battle with cancer at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City...
By WENN on 25 November 2012
Pete Townshend Uses Alternative Medicine To Help With Tinnitus
The Who star Pete Townshend has turned to all-natural health remedies to help deal with his ongoing hearing issues.The 67 year old has been suffering with tinnitus, a ringing in the ears, for many years...
By WENN on 21 November 2012
Pete Townshend And David Walliams Nominated For Book Awards
The Who rocker Pete Townshend and funnyman David Walliams are set to compete for prizes at Britain's National Book Awards along with J.K. Rowling and Fifty Shades Of Grey writer E. L. James.Townshend's memoir, Who...
By WENN on 13 November 2012
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