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Brian May and Roger Taylor announce line-up and tour dates for ‘official tribute band’ Queen Extravaganza
Brian May and Roger Taylor have confirmed the line-up of their ‘official tribute band’ Queen Extravaganza and announced a run of tour dates for 2024.Queen Extravaganza has been touring together for over a decade and features a line-up that was hand-picked by May and Taylor to perform their music.May and Taylor have now confirmed that the line-up for next year’s tour includes Nick Radcliffe on guitar, François-Olivier Doyon on bass, George Farrar on drums and Alirio Netto and Gareth Taylor on vocals.You can see the full list of 2024 dates below and buy your tickets here.FEBRUARY26 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall27 – Bradford, St George’s Hall28 – Newcastle, O2 City HallMARCH1 – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo2 – Derby, Arena4 – Swansea, Arena5 – Bristol, Beacon6 – London, Eventim Apollo8 – Stockton, Globe9 – Manchester, O2 Apollo10 – Oxford, New Theatre12 – Eastbourne, Congress Theatre13 – Ipswich, Regent Theatre15 – Plymouth, Pavilion16 – Bournemouth, International Centre 17 – Truro, Hall For Cornwall19 – Dublin, Olympia Theatre21 – Belfast, Waterfront HallMeanwhile, in other Queen news, an auction took place earlier this week saw over 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal possessions sold off, which May admitted was “too sad” to think about.The auction saw handwritten lyrics for some of Queen’s most famous songs, jewellery worn by Mercury, and his collection of artwork go under the hammer.In a social media post, May said of the action: “Freddie’s most intimate personal effects, and writings that were part of what we shared for so many years, will go under the hammer, to be knocked down to the highest bidder and dispersed forever.“I can’t look.
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Foo Fighters confirm Josh Freese as new touring drummer
Foo Fighters have confirmed Josh Freese as their new touring drummer.The news was confirmed during their Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts livestream on Sunday (May 21) in which the band prepared for their comeback tour and delivered “a few surprises”.Since the band confirmed that they would be continuing to make music in January following the sudden passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022, many famous sticksmen have been linked with the gig.Both Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron and Rufus Taylor (son of Queen’s Roger Taylor) denied speculation that they were involved in the band’s new project, and Freese has now been confirmed as the band’s new drummer.Freese has previously played drums for Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Devo and more, and fans had anticipated his announcement as the new Foos live drummer recently cancelled planned gigs with The Offspring and Danny Elfman.Foo Fighters’ tour begins next week (May 24) in New Hampshire.Foo Fighters officially have a new drummer !! Welcome Josh Freese !! pic.twitter.com/gcXGMGCV0H— Giuseppe Mercadante (@itsmercadante) May 21, 2023The band are set to head out on a series of headlining concerts in the US between August and October, with festival shows at Boston Calling, Bonnaroo, Riot Fest and more also confirmed.They have also announced a live show in Brazil with Wet Leg and Garbage in support.Last week (May 12) the Foos also teased fans in the UK by suggesting that a new string of live shows are “forthcoming and soon-to-be-announced”.The band also recently shared ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first
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Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service and more to play Riot Fest 2023
Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service and more have been announced to headline Riot Fest 2023 – see the full line-up below and buy tickets here.The festival will return to Chicago’s Douglas Park across the weekend of September 15-17 and also welcome the likes of The Mars Volta, Turnstile, Queens Of The Stone Age, Death Cab For Cutie and more.Rounding out a stacked line-up are the likes of The Breeders, Death Grips, The Gaslight Anthem, 100 gecs, Warpaint, PUP, Jehnny Beth, Code Orange, Tegan and Sara, Kim Gordon and many more.See the full line-up for Riot Fest 2023 below.Tickets are on sale now here.ICYMI: The Riot Fest 2023 lineup is here! We'll see you September 15-17, 2023 at Douglass Park in Chicago. Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/NE1pfAnPKa pic.twitter.com/e1vHlNpwlo— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) May 19, 2023This week, Foo Fighters shared ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’ — and announced a free global streaming event.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first new material since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.
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