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Jerry Miller, one of the most influential musicians in the San Francisco music scene of the 1960s, died Saturday night in Tacoma, Washington, at age 81. No cause has been given.

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SZA, Steely Dan, R.E.M., Trey Anastasio, Carrie Underwood and Many More Light up 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The Songwriters Hall of Fame, which staged its annual awards ceremony on Thursday night, is an institution and an event unlike any other in the music industry, even though many of its elements are hardly unique and many things about it have barely changed over decades, and possibly since it launched in 1969. Indeed, we say many of the same things about the ceremony in an article very similar to this one every year — it’s a combination of an awards show, a family reunion and a trade event that is invite-only yet features a mind-blowing array of Grammy-level, once-in-a-lifetime performances and tributes, always held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York’s Times Square.

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Eric Clapton on Roger Waters’ political views: “It takes a lot of guts, and he suffers from it terribly”

Eric Clapton has shared his stance on Roger Waters‘ outspoken political views, saying that it “takes a lot of guts” and has seen him “suffer from it terribly”.The Pink Floyd icon has made headlines countless times in the past for his often-unfiltered political opinions – namely his criticism of the State of Israel.Just a matter of months ago, he faced multiple accusations of anti-Semitism after speaking out on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Co-op Live to face first major test after opening with Man City final day fixture clash

The much-anticipated Co-op Live arena finally opened this week after weeks of delays and cancellations, with the budget ballooning over £400m.

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David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78

David Sanborn, the six time Grammy-winning alto saxophonist who played at Woodstock, composed music for the Lethal Weapon movies, played in the SNL and Late Night with David Letterman bands and worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to David Bowie, died Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications. He Was 78.

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Queen of soft rock? Mary J. Blige reveals early bond to Elton John ahead of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Mary J. Blige knows how to rock too.So don’t tell her she doesn’t belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where she will be forever enshrined after being announced as one of the 2024 inductees last month.The nine-time Grammy winner has actually always had a soft spot for some rock.“When I was growing up….

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Listen to Brian Wilson’s touching posthumous duet with Glen Campbell on ‘Strong’

Brian Wilson has recorded a posthumous duet with the late Glen Campbell, on a version of the latter’s song ‘Strong’ – listen to the track below. The song is taken from Campbell’s upcoming album, ‘Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions’, which is out on April 19. The record sees a host of music luminaries join forces with the singer, including Elton John, Dolly Parton, Carole King, Eric Clapton and Daryl Hall.

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Watch Bruce Springsteen enlist Tom Morello for two tour debuts

Bruce Springsteen has enlisted the help of Tom Morello to perform two songs for the first time on his ongoing tour – see the performances below.This past weekend (April 7), Springsteen brought the ongoing Springsteen & E Street 2024 tour to the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California. Springsteen and co.

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Eric Clapton extends 2024 tour, adds Hollywood Bowl concert. Get tickets

Eric Clapton celebrated his 79th birthday on March 30.To ring in the occasion, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer added a handful of shows with special guest Jimmie Vaughan to his 2024 tour calendar.While more dates may be announced, the guitar legends officially announced they’ll perform in Mexico City (Oct. 3), San Diego (Oct.

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‘The Bear’ star Jeremy Allen White is favourite to play Bruce Springsteen in ‘Nebraska’ film

The Bear star Jeremy Allen White is reportedly being eyed to portray Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming film about the making of the singer’s 1982 album ‘Nebraska’.According to Deadline Hollywood, White is the favourite to play a young Springsteen in the film – reportedly titled Deliver Me From Nowhere – which was announced this January. Deadline notes that an negotiations with White have not begun, and that popular film house A24 is in talks to board the project.Scott Cooper – who directed the Jeff Bridges-led Crazy Heart, Black Mass, Antlers and more – is slated to direct the upcoming film.

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Pattie Boyd memorabilia collection sells for almost £3million at auction

George Harrison and Eric Clapton, has sold for almost £3million at auction.The collection included letters from when she was in a “love triangle” with Harrison and Clapton, along with artwork, photos and more.The internationally famous fashion model has been cited as the inspiration behind classic rock songs like ‘Something’, ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’.The full collection sold for a total of £2,818,184 at auction, which was led by the original artwork Clapton chose for the cover of Derek and the Dominos’ 1970 album ‘Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs’.The artwork was estimated to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000, but went for £1,976,000 after a prolonged bidding battle, according to The Guardian.The collection went on public display at auction house Christie’s London headquarters, before going up for sale.How Pattie Boyd inspired some of the 20th century's greatest love songs. As mementoes from the iconic rock muse's collection come to Christie's, the model-turned-photographer looks back on her relationships with two legendary songwriters.

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Mark Knopfler’s new ‘Going Home’ video reveals “who’s who” of star collaborators

Mark Knopfler‘s Guitar Heroes have shared the official video for the new version of ‘Going Home’, which reveals a “who’s who” of guest collaborators on the track.The star-studded re-recording of Knopfler’s 1983 solo single was released last Friday (March 15), with all funds raised being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.Clocking in at almost 10 minutes, the new take on the Local Hero theme song sees the Dire Straits frontman join forces with rock icons including the likes of Queen‘s Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.Additionally, the Guitar Heroes’ take on ‘Going Home’ includes the last ever recording by the late Jeff Beck – which he laid down for the single shortly before his death in January 2023.Knopfler also enlisted The Beatles‘ Ringo Starr on drums, Sting on bass and The Who frontman (and Teenage Cancer Trust patron) Roger Daltrey on harmonica.Arriving today (March 22), the music video for ‘Going Home’ reveals who plays which parts on the collaborative charity single.

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Listen to Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Brian May and more’s star-studded cover of Mark Knopfler’s ‘Going Home’: “It brings you to tears”

Mark Knopfler’s re-recorded version of his song ‘Going Home’ has been shared, starring contributions from some of the biggest names in the rock world. Check it out below.After being teased earlier this year, the track officially dropped today (March 15), and sees all funds raised being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.A new take on Knopfler’s solo hit, the 2024 edition runs across nine-minutes, and sees the Dire Straits frontman join forces with rock icons including Queen‘s Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and many more.It also includes the last ever recording by guitar virtuoso, Jeff Beck – which he laid down for the track shortly before his death in January 2023.As well as the truly astonishing number of renowned guitarists on the track, Knopfler also enlisted The Beatles’ Ringo Starr on drums, Sting on bass, and The Who frontman (and Teenage Cancer Trust patron) Roger Daltrey on harmonica.The charity track was recorded at British Grove Studios in West London, and produced by Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher.

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‘Layla’ muse Pattie Boyd to auction letters Eric Clapton wrote to steal her from George Harrison

George Harrison and Eric Clapton. In fact, Clapton tried to woo Boyd with secret love letters while she was married to Harrison — when the two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were best friends.

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Pattie Boyd reveals “love triangle” letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton

George Harrison and Eric Clapton.Boyd, who was an internationally famous fashion model, was a muse to both musicians and has been cited as the inspiration behind multiple classic rock songs, including ‘Something’, ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’.And now, Boyd, aged 79, has decided to sell some of the letters along with a range of other possessions via the auction house Christie’s.Boyd first met Harrison on the set of 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night, eventually marrying the guitarist in 1966. Harrison was friends with Clapton and the latter would regularly spend time at their Surrey home, with the two seemingly striking up their own relationship.

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Sir Rod Stewart and Johnny Depp deliver surprise gig and raise cash for animal charity

Johnny Depp and Sir Rod Stewart thrilled crowds at the weekend with an onstage collab to raise cash for charity.

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New York Times names Manchester as one of the best places to visit in the world in 2024

Manchester has been named among the best places to visit in 2024 by The New York Times in its annual guide. The US publication has listed 52 places to travel to in the coming year, with the likes of Paris, Singapore and Florida also making the cut.

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George Harrison collaborator David Leland dies aged 82

George Harrison, Paul McCartney and the Travelling Wilburys over his five-decade career, has died at the age of 82.Per a press release from his representatives, Leland passed away on Christmas Eve surrounded by his family. No cause of death has been mentioned.Leland initially trained as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama and later moved into stage management and direction at the Crucible Theatre.

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Legendary Greater Manchester nightclub which was one of Britain's longest-running set for demolition

A nightclub that was one of the country's longest-running and which saw the likes of Sir Elton John and Eric Clapton grace its stage is set to be demolished.

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David Leland, ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Concert for George’ Filmmaker, Dies at 82

Naman Ramachandran David Leland, the British writer, director and actor whose credits include “Wish You Were Here,” “The Borgias” and more, died on Dec. 24, according to his agents Casarotto Ramsay & Associates. He was 82.

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UK’s favourite guitar riff revealed in new TV survey

Sky Arts have revealed the UK’s favourite guitar riff in a brand new three part documentary series, titled, Greatest Guitar Riffs, which aired on November 24.A poll of 2000 music fans votes was carried out to find out the nation’s favourite riff, and included in the top 40 were Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’, Arctic Moneys’ ‘Do I Wanna Know’ and Pharrell William’s ‘Happy’.But the top choice was revealed as ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ by Guns N’ Roses. The track, which was released in June 1988, quickly topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the rock band’s only US Number One single.It came in at number 88th on Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time list in 2021, and is clearly still a favourite of the UK public.‘Purple Rain’ by Prince was the runner-up, with ‘Sultans Of Swing’ by British rock band, Dire Straits, coming in at third place.Director of Sky Arts, Phil Edgar-Jones, spoke on the series saying: “Whether its’ the late, great Jimi Hendrix, the stalwarts such as Iron Maiden and Led Zeppelin, or the new artists coming through, rock n’roll will never die.”“There’s new talent coming through constantly.

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