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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
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
Ultravox's Vienna Is Top 1980s Hit
Ultravox's pop anthem Vienna has been named the most popular song of the 1980s in a new poll.The 1981 hit, which spent four weeks in second place on the U.K. singles chart without ever reaching...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2014
Ultravox Hit Named U.k.'S Best Ever Number Two Track
Ultravox's 1981 hit Vienna has been voted the U.K.'s best ever number two single.The song by the British new wave band topped a poll conducted by chiefs at BBC Radio 2 and the Official Charts...
By WENN on 02 January 2013
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
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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