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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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2023 Grammys: In Memoriam segment leaves fans in tears as Quavo pays tribute to Takeoff
Late musical stars such as Takeoff, Christine McVie and Loretta Lynn were honored at Sunday's 2023 Grammy Awards from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The expansive segment began with Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to Lynn - who died at the age of in October at 90 - in singing Coal Miner's Daughter.Quavo remembered his Migos bandmate Takeoff performing Without You in a collaboration Maverick City Music. He performed in front of a microphone stand that was draped with a necklace belonging to the late performer.The emotional tribute drew a number of responses on social media less than four months after Takeoff was fatally shot at the age of 28 in Houston.   Details: Late musical stars such as Takeoff, Christine McVie and Loretta Lynn were honored at Sunday's 2023 Grammy Awards from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, as Quavo was among the stars to perform Quavo was by the side of Takeoff, who was his nephew, in the incident outside of the 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston, which was triggered by an argument over a dice game. Multiple people on social media said they were brought to tears in watching the segment dedicated to the late musical artist, whose real name is Kirsnick Khari Ball.  Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood paid tribute to late bandmate Christine McVie, following her death at 79 late last year, in a performance of Songbird with Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow. Among the other artists who died in the past year who were remembered at Sunday's proceedings, in graphics on a screen on the stage, included David Crosby, Naomi Judd, Olivia Newton-John, Jeff Beck, Ramsey Lewis, LIsa Marie Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Earth Wind & Fire's Fred E.
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Johnny Depp ‘totally devastated’ after friend Hi Ho Silver Lining’s Jeff Beck dies aged 78
Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp, 59, has been left “totally devastated” by the death of Jeff Beck, according to reports.The Hollywood star was reportedly by the late musician’s bedside the day before he died.The Hi Ho Silver Lining star sadly died in hospital on Tuesday after “suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis”, his family confirmed.Johnny, who had been touring with Jeff over the summer, apparently joined a close group of “other rock stars” in visiting the musician before he died.A source told People: “They had a really tight friendship, they were extremely close, and he got even closer over this past summer when they were touring together.“The sickness came on really quickly, and it all deteriorated rapidly in the last couple of weeks.“Johnny is still processing this news. He’s devastated,” the source added to the publication.Express.co.uk have contacted Johnny Depp’s representatives for comment.The late musician and Johnny recently completed a sold-out tour after taking their hit album 18 on the road.The news of Jeff’s death was announced on his official Twitter page and tributes have since come pouring in.In view of the musician's 157,000 Twitter followers the statement read: "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing.“After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday.“His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."One of the first stars to share their condolences was Kiss frontman Paul Stanley, who wrote: "WOW.
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Johnny Depp is greeted by fans as he steps out in Boston ahead of his concert with rocker Jeff Beck
Johnny Depp was greeted by enthusiastic fans as he stepped out in Boston Thursday. The 59-year-old sported an eclectic look that included a blue cotton jacket, a striped button down shirt and gray pants. The actor added some splashes of color with green sneakers, and an aubergine belt.  Eclectic: Johnny Depp, 59, sported an eclectic look that included a blue cotton jacket, a striped button down shirt and gray pants as he stepped out in Boston Thursday where he was set to play a show with rocker Jeff Beck, 78The Pirates of the Caribbean star placed a blue page boy cap over his long dark hair. His graying beard was cropped close to his face. The star has joined rocker Jeff Beck, 78, on tour. The duo were scheduled to play in Boston Thursday and are set to play across the US through November 12.  Splashes of color: The actor added some splashes of color with green sneakers, and an aubergine belt. The Pirates of the Caribbean star placed a blue page boy cap over his long dark hair Many of the fans who waited for a glimpse of the actor held signs for inviting him to come speak with them.The Black Mass star obliged and signed autographs.The actor has recently wrapped work on the film, Jeanne du Barry, in which he plays King Louis XV of France.
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