Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, have announced their debut album to mark what would have been his 60th birthday.Rourke died last May after “a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer”, as confirmed in a statement from ex-bandmate Johnny Marr. He was 59 years old.Today (January 17) would have been Rourke’s 60th birthday, and Blitz Vega have marked the occasion by revealing that their debut album ‘Northern Gentleman’ will see the light of day on April 26.“The album is a diary of the last seven years of the journey that Andy, the band and I went on recording this music as Blitz Vega,” the band’s Kav Sandhu said in a statement of the record, which features guitar from Marr and is something he said he “promised” Rourke he would release.“Every song tells a story and personally takes me back to a memory of recording that song.
What would you most like to change in your life this year?
29.12.2023 - 14:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The year 2024 is finally here and the time has come for us to think about changes, big or small, that we’d like to make in our lives in the months ahead.
For some people, it can be to eat more healthy and get more exercise (once the Christmas and Hogmanay goodies are all polished off, of course!) or simply to have a more positive mindset.
Other goals can be a bit more ambitious, such as getting a house or a new job, or bringing a new member of the family into the world.
Whatever you want to achieve this year, we’d love for you to share it with us in the survey below.
Are you planning on saving more money to put towards a big holiday? Maybe adopting a new furry friend?
Take our survey below and let us know what your big plans are.
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Here’s to a healthy and prosperous new year to all!
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Tough question!!!
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Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi And Choreographer Fatima Robinson Discuss Why ‘The Color Purple’ Is An Important Piece Of Literature, And What It Takes To Bring Musicals To Life On Screen
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Sandra Bullock fulfills her promise to Bryan Randall on what would have been his 58th birthday
Sandra Bullock fulfilled a promise she made to Bryan Randall this Sunday by releasing his ashes in a Wyoming river on what would have been his 58th birthday. The photographer passed away on August 5 after a three-year private battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells that control muscle movements.Sandra’s sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, shared a touching video on Sunday, December 31, on Instagram along the Jackson Hole’s Snake River.
Sandra Bullock honors late partner Bryan Randall’s final wish on what would’ve been his 58th birthday
The movie star’s sister and Food Network host, Gesine Bullock-Prado, made an Instagram post on Saturday, claiming that Sandra honored his wishes and spread his ashes at Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.“Happy birthday, Bry. Sandy brought you to the river, just as she promised,” Bullock-Prado, 53, wrote along with a video of the still water. The Post has contacted a rep for Bullock for comment.
Sandra Bullock Spreads Late Partner Bryan Randall's Ashes on What Would Have Been His 58th Birthday
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Talk to strangers, wash your belly button and stroke a dog: 30 simple things you can do to make your life better in the New Year
Good luck to everyone starting their New Year's resolutions today. But if you're not feeling up to making a big daunting pledge the good news is there are lots of little changes you can make that will hopefully improve your health and happiness in 2024.
Who Are You Most Excited to Get New Music From in 2024? Vote in Our Poll!
2024 is right around the corner, and the new year is going to bring amazing new music! With releases on the docket from some A-list artists, we want to know who you are most looking forward to hearing from.
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They came ready today!
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