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Duran Duran's Andy Taylor, 62, was diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer in 2018 - but has revealed he is now asymptomatic. Speaking to The Times, the guitarist said he had been given a round of medical intervention, which sees radioactive chemicals given intravenously.

Thania Garcia Bernie Marsden, the original guitarist for English hard rock band Whitesnake, died “peacefully” on Aug. 24, according to a social media post from his family.

Ethan Shanfeld Alice Cooper recently came off a two-month tour with his Hollywood Vampires bandmate Johnny Depp, yet he says they never spoke about Depp’s widely publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. “I don’t think it was ever mentioned on the tour because nobody cared,” Cooper said in an interview with Vulture. “I never watched a moment of the trials.

Carlos Santana fans were in for more than they bargained for during a recent concert.

Luis Miguel’s tour has just concluded its run in Argentina. Before departing for his next round of concerts in Chile, Luis Miguel did a sweet gesture for his fans, surprising them since he’s known for being quite reserved.Meet Luis Miguel’s faithful guitarist, Kiko CibrianPaloma Cuevas and Luis Miguel are inseparable on his world tourLuis Miguel’s suave suits: photos over timeA video captured by fans showed him getting out of his car, flanked by his security team. While his team appeared to advice him against greeting fans, Luis Miguel approached them and greeted them, interacting with a group of fans that couldn’t believe their luck.

“Barbie” director Greta Gerwig is giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s Ken and his Ken-ergetic musical number.

Trivium frontman Matt Heafy has confirmed that the band will be taking a hiatus after their scheduled run of live shows.The singer-songwriter and guitarist confirmed the upcoming break in a new interview, and recalled the reasons why the members are looking to put the metal band on pause after their upcoming tour dates.“Normally we are always, we’re so open with everything — we show everything we do, we talk about everything — but the one thing we are always secretive about is the records,” he began, talking with EMP at the Summer Breeze Festival.“But this time I can say that we’re just going on a proper break this time. Because we’ve done 10 albums of ‘album-tour, album-tour.'”He continued: “This time, when this tour cycle ends, we’re gonna take a true break, and instead of working on music, we’re actually gonna work on building our Hangar studio, so that way when it comes time to make records, we can do that again.

sellin’ my soul” for “bullshit pay“. He also lambasts politicians and the “rich men north of Richmond” who “just wanna have total control“.The song raises societal problems like homelessness and the country’s mental health crisis, but also sees Anthony punch down on the “obese milkin’ welfare“, singing that that “if you’re 5-foot-3 and you’re 300 pounds / Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds.”The country track has been praised on social media by right-wing media figures including Dan Bongino and Matt Walsh.

Bruce Springsteen has announced that he has been forced to postpone two of his US tour dates after being “taken ill”.The cancelled tour dates affect both of his upcoming shows in Philadelphia, set to be held at Citizens Bank Park.The announcement arrived on his social media accounts last night (August 16), just hours before he was set to take to the stage for the first of the Pennsylvania headline gigs. It also announced that the second of the two scheduled shows, set to take place tomorrow (August 18), would also be postponed.“Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed,” the update read.“We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled shows.”Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed.We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled…— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) August 16, 2023At time of writing, no updates have been shared on any rescheduled dates or possible changes to the venue.

Coldplay is facing a lawsuit from their former manager.

Coldplay are being sued by former manager Dave Holmes, according to legal documents recently filed in the U.K. A rep for Coldplay confirms to Variety that the band and Holmes quietly parted ways 12 months ago after working together for 22 years — nearly the group’s entire professional career. They now continue to be managed by the team of Phil Harvey, Mandi Frost and Arlene Moon, who worked with them and Holmes for many years.

Andy Taylor of Duran Duran fame has been battling cancer since 2018, but thanks to a new treatment, he has some hopeful news to share. Nearly a year ago, Taylor missed the band's induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame due to his failing health, and in his place he sent a letter explaining his diagnosis and how proud he was to have been able to survive long enough to see the accomplishment.

There’s no doubt that Kingston Rossdale has some musical talent, being the son of musicians Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, and don’t forget about his stepdad, Blake Shelton.

Founding Duran Duran member and guitarist Andy Taylor claims a new drug treatment is working in his battle with Stage 4 prostate cancer.

EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has set worldwide release plans for Mr. Jimmy, a documentary it’s acquired on Japanese guitarist Akio Sakurai, who has dedicated his life to honoring the music of Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. The film directed, produced and edited by Peter Michael Dowd will hit theaters globally on September 1st, opening in the U.S. against the Denzel Washington-led The Equalizer 3, Vertical’s thriller The Good Mother starring Hilary Swank and Olivia Cooke, and Strand Releasing’s French-language climbing drama The Mountain.

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has said a drug he is taking to treat his prostate cancer has extended his life by five years.Taylor, 62, opened up about living with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer during an interview back in January. He had been diagnosed with the disease around four years prior.

The Band guitarist and singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson has died. He was 80.The news was confirmed on Wednesday night (August 9) via The Band’s management on social media.

Martin Scorsese is paying tribute to his friend and collaborator, The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson.Robertson died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 80.«Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work,» Scorsese said in a statement to ET. «I could always go to him as a confidante.

The world is mourning the loss of Robbie Robertson, who died Wednesday at 80.

Martin Scorsese is paying tribute to his friend and collaborator, The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson.Robertson died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 80.«Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work,» Scorsese said in a statement to ET. «I could always go to him as a confidante.

Turnstile had the honour of throwing the first pitch at the Orioles baseball game on Tuesday, August 8 in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Orioles game against the Houston Astros was held at Oriole Park in Camden Yards. Turnstile walked out to the mound with guitarist Pat McCrory throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

Martin Scorsese's films, died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 80.Born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1943, Robertson started playing guitar at age 10, and when he was 16, joined The Band drummer Levon Helm in The Hawks, the backing band for rockabilly star Ronnie Hawkins.

Robbie Robertson, co-founder and guitarist of The Band, has died at the age of 80.

Robbie Robertson, The Band guitarist, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 80.

Robbie Robertson, the brilliant founding guitarist of The Band who also wrote many of its most famous songs and whose final farewell show with the group was memorialized in Martin Scorsese’s landmark documentary The Last Waltz, died today in Los Angeles. He was 80.

Luis Miguel is on tour. The beloved artist and icon has experienced strong sales over the course of his 2023 tour, resulting in its expansion into 2024. The tour has added more sates and locations to please his large horde of fans.

Bob Dylan, and takes direct inspiration from his iconic track ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’.The single was recorded at Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville, North Carolina, and sees the indie guitarist put his own unique spin on the 1973 classic – replacing the stripped-back structure with his distinctive vocal tone and a collection of reverb-drenched guitars.“I was spending a lot of time watching John Daly videos and came across a rendition he does of Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’,” said Lenderman, discussing the reasons behind his reimagining of the song.“Daly’s version includes an extra verse about golfing. My ‘Knockin’ became a staple of the MJ Lenderman & The Wind live set and it felt like a good idea to re-record it professionally.” Check out the track below.‘Knockin’ will appear on an upcoming 7” single, as well as Lenderman’s previous single ‘Rudolph’.

Poisoned, a new film on Netflix, is an investigative documentary looking into the unsavoury side of food manufacturing including how it manages foodborne pathogens such as E.Coli.The film, which is based on Jeff Benedict’s book Poisoned: The True Story Of The Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed The Way Americans Eat, explores how pathogens have had fatal consequences for consumers.One viewer wrote online: “Just watched Poisoned on Netflix.

With nearly 40 years in the music business, British rockers Def Leppard know a thing or two about what makes a band stay united. "We can turn it on and off. We’ve always said, ‘Leave your ego in the dressing room,’" lead singer Joe Elliott told People magazine of the group's ability to check themselves.

The Linda Lindas have released a new single, titled ‘Resolution/Revolution’ – listen to it below.The rock band – comprised of guitarists Bela Salazar and Lucia de la Garza, bassist Eloise Wong, and drummer Mila de la Garza – shared the new track alongside a new video last week.‘Resolution/Revolution’ was inspired from Salazar’s Pantera and Judas Priest-listening binge, the band explained via a press statement: “Bela had been rocking out to a lot of Pantera and Judas Priest when we started writing ‘Resolution/Revolution.’ She came in with a riff and as we worked together, it morphed into composition about making small dents in big problems to make a difference in the long run.”Watch the video for The Linda Lindas’ ‘Resolution/Revolution’ below.‘Resolution/Revolution’ marks the band’s second single of the year, following ‘Too Many Things’ in April. Both tracks come after the band released their debut album ‘Growing Up’ last year.‘Growing Up’ scored a four-star review from NME‘s Mia Hughes, who wrote: “The album’s finest moment is its title track, where, over crunchy Paramore-esque guitars, Lucia weaves a moving narrative of camaraderie and a determination to enjoy this turbulent time in life.

Michaela Zee John Gosling, a former keyboard player for the Kinks, has died. He was 75. Gosling joined the Kinks in 1970 and stayed in the band until 1978.

Descendents have cancelled a European tour after frontman Milo Aukerman suffered a “mild heart attack”.The legendary Californian punk band were set to hit the road this year for a series of dates, but they have now been cancelled in order for the frontman to rest and recover.“We are truly sorry, but we have to cancel the upcoming European shows,” the band told fans in a statement.“Our singer, Milo, had a mild heart attack last night. He’s doing fine, and is expected to make a full recovery from surgery, but will need a few weeks to recover before we can hit the road again.”A post shared by Descendents (@descendents)In 2021, Descendents released their first studio album in five years, ‘9th & Walnut’.

Eagles co-founding member Randy Meisner is being remembered by former bandmates after he died at the age of 77 Wednesday. The Eagles said on their official Facebook page Meisner died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band.

Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello has become an honorary Italian citizen and been given the keys to his ancestral hometown.The guitarist was the subject of a ceremony in the town of Pratiglione last weekend (July 23), where mayor Giovanni Trucano presented Morello with his citizenship.It was revealed that the star’s great-great-grandfather Carlo left Pratiglione to live in the United States in the late 1800s.Morello said on Instagram: “I just became an honorary Italian citizen & received the key to the city of the Morello ancestral hometown of Pratiglione, Italy!“Bands played! Children frolicked! Dozens of Morello cousins partied! The mayor wore blue! Awesome guitar statue erected in town square next to the memorial for local partisans who died fighting the Nazis! Grazie, Pratiglione!”A post shared by Tom Morello (@tommorello)Last year, Morello and Rage Against The Machine had to cancel dozens of reunion tour shows in the wake of de la Rocha injuring his leg onstage in July.In a following interview, Morello then said that Zack de la Rocha performing injured is still “more compelling” than practically all frontmen in the history of music.“Well, the irony is that I had just recovered from a ruptured achilles,” Morello said of the incident. “I was in rehearsals on crutches.

Randy Meisner, whose soaring voice powered the Eagles massive hit “Take It To the Limit,” died Wednesday night from complications caused by chronic pulmonary disease, a statement from the band said. Meisner was a founder of the band.

The Goo Goo Dolls are back on the road!