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Amanda de Cadenet is thrilled to still have ex boyfriend Keanu Reeves in her life.

Mark Hoppus revealed on Wednesday that the depression he suffered after being diagnosed with cancer robbed him of his will to live.The 50-year-old Blink-182 bassist recalled one time after his lymphoma diagnosis when he was 'in the living room crying' as he told his wife Skye, 'I don’t know if I can do this,' according to a new interview with People.But the darkest depths of the musician's depression have since receded, and he has been getting back into the swing of his old life since doctors declared him cancer-free in September 2021. Dark days: Mark Hoppus, 50, revealed in an interview with People from Wednesday that he had contemplated suicide at the darkest parts of his cancer journey; seen in November 2021Hoppus explained just how 'dark' his thoughts had gotten after making his tearful confession to his wife.'She was like, "Well, what are you going to do, kill yourself?" And that’s exactly what I was thinking.

Mark Hoppus is open to performing with his old bandmate again.

Shaun Ryder is convinced his tragic brother and bandmate Paul will live forever as “energy”.The devastated Happy Mondays frontman – who says he was haunted by two ghosts weeks before his sibling’s death – expects to see Paul’s spirit one day. Shaun, who turns 60 later this month, said: “I’m sure if our kid was buzzing about, he’d f*****g let me know.READ MORE: Happy Mondays star and Shaun Ryder's brother Paul Ryder dies hours before gig“Energy – it’s always here.

Read more: Gogglebox's Georgia Bell shares picture of 'perfect' baby boy new arrivalFollowing news of his death, tributes began to pour in from others in the music industry. Former Oasis guitarist Andy Bell said: "Really sad news about Paul Ryder, RIP. "His thoughts were echoed by Ian Brown, front man of The Stone Roses, who tweeted: "Rest in peace Ryder.

Pantera have announced plans to reunite for a tour in 2023.Singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown have signed a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates next year, reports Billboard.“We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic band and bringing their music back to the fans,” agent Peter Pappalardo said in a statement.No dates have yet been announced for the band’s first tour in 20 years and it is unclear who will perform with the surviving members.Pantera, formed in 1981 and disbanded in 2003. In 2004 guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot dead at the Alrosa Villa in Ohio.In 2018, Darrell’s brother, Vinnie Paul, died aged 54 from severe coronary artery disease and an enlarged heart.In an interview in 2019, Anselmo teased the possibility of a Pantera tribute tour with Brown and guitarist Zakk Wylde, a longtime friend of the band.“Well, Zakk is a busy man … We spoke about it maybe one time,” Anselmo told Chile news outlet Humo Negro.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has expressed his desire to play Popeye in a live-action movie if another one ever gets made.Taking to Twitter this past weekend, the musician and actor – who recently starred as a bounty hunter in Disney+‘s new Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi – pitched the idea of him taking on the role of the much-loved cartoon sailor.“If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man,” he tweeted on Sunday (June 19).If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man.— Flea (@flea333) June 19, 2022Although he’s predominantly known as the bassist for the California rock titans, Flea has been acting in TV shows and major motion pictures for decades.Some of his most notable roles include Back To The Future II and III, The Big Lebowski, Baby Driver, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, The Chase, My Own Private Idaho, and he’s voiced characters in The Simpsons, Family Guy and American Dad.Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye initially started off in 1929 as a comic book. The character made its way to the big screen in a 1980 with the release of a live-action musical directed by Robert Altman and starring Robin Williams as the titular character.Whether a new Popeye movie is in the works is not known at this point, but judging from the responses to Flea’s tweet it looks like people would be into the idea.Hollywood Heights actor Meredith Salenger was among those in his replies, telling the bassist: “Robert Altman’s was one of my favs.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEpix has announced an upcoming four-part docuseries titled “My Life as a Rolling Stone.” Tied to the band’s 60th anniversary, each episode will focus one of the band’s four core members (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and the late Charlie Watts). The series premieres on August 7.“My Life as a Rolling Stone” is directed by Oliver Murray (who helmed “The Quiet One” the recent documentary on longtime Stones bassist Bill Wyman) and Clare Tavernor (“Keith Richards: A Culture Show Special”), and executive produced by Steve Condie, senior VP of content at Mercury Studios.

Twitter to John Such, who departed from the band in 1994.  His death was first reported by Variety. No details on when or how he died were immediately available.

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Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. He was 70.

The music world is mourning the loss of Alec John Such, the founding bassist in the American rock band Bon Jovi, who died at age 70. Jon Bon Jovi took to Instagram to share the sad news, writing, “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the frontman said. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band … To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him — He was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media today (June 5). A cause of death is as yet unknown.“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” Bon Jovi posted. “He was an original.

A.D. Amorosi Howie Pyro  — bassist, DJ and longtime veteran of the New York punk and underground scenes — died Tuesday due to complications from Covid-19-related pneumonia after a lengthy battle with liver disease.

Mark Hoppus is getting back out into the public following his year-long battle withlymphoma cancer.Looking like a large weight had been lifted off his shoulders, the Blink-182 bassist and co-vocalist looked happy and healthy as he walked with his wife and friends out of a restaurant in West Hollywood on Saturday night.During a brief interview with a TMZphotographer, the rocker shared his optimism for his life moving forward, declaring that he's 'glad to be here' and 'I'm just getting back out into it.' Mark Hoppus looked happy and healthy as he walked out of a West Hollywood restaurant with his wife Skye Everly on Saturday night, sharing that he's 'glad to he here'During his slow walk back to his parked vehicle, the Feeling This star revealed that he's looking forward to getting back with his band.'I most wanted to get back out into the studio and get back to playing music, and get off of my couch,' he said with a big beaming smile on his face. When asked if he had new music to release, he shot back, 'Hopefully soon.

Deftones have officially unveiled their new touring line-up, with bassist Fred Sablan making his debut on the first night of the band’s long-awaited North American tour with Gojira.Sablan, who is best known as the former bassist for Marilyn Manson, kicked off his tenure with Chino Moreno and co. at the band’s Portland show at the Moda Center on Thursday night (April 14).It comes after Vega announced last month that he had officially left Deftones.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has finished the first draft of an autobiography, though he can’t quite decide what to call it. There are currently five options and, on Twitter earlier this week, he invited fans to let him know which of those five they prefer.Talking about the autobiography in an interview with Cleveland.com last year, Butler said: “I started out because, when my parents died, I always wished I’d asked them a lot more things… I don’t really know much about my mum and dad, because they were always just there.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed that he’s finished the first draft of his forthcoming autobiography.The musician confirmed over a year ago that he’d written half of the book, which he hopes will offer his grandchildren an insight into his illustrious career with the Ozzy Osbourne-led metal band.“[It’s] been fun going through stuff – old times and growing up in Birmingham, and all that,” Butler explained at the time. “I’m right in the middle of doing that at the moment.”Taking to Twitter last night (April 6), the bassist told fans that he’d “just turned in the 1st draft of my book” and was now thinking of potential titles.“So far, I have: Into the Void, Basses Loaded, Past Forward, What The Butler Did [and] Bassic Instinct,” he wrote, adding: “Feel free to send me which of those you think would suit my #autobiography.”You can see that tweet below.Just turned in the 1st draft of my book so I’m now thinking of titles.

The bassist of No Doubt, Tony Kanal, has been granted a temporary restraining order over a man who trespassed on his property who reportedly believes Heath Ledger is alive and living there.The 51-year-old musician filed for a restraining order over a man namedGeorge Leonardopoulos who he claims has terrorized his family over the past few months with impromptu visits at his Los Angeles area home according to documents obtained by TMZ on Monday.Perhaps the most alarming thing was an incident last week whereLeonardopoulos came to their front gate and buzzed the intercom to tell Kanal's wife Erin Lokitz that he used to live there with the previous owner of the property actor Heath Ledger. Tough times: No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal filed for a restraining order over a man named George Leonardopoulos who he claims has terrorized his family over the past few months with impromptu visits at his Los Angeles area home according to documents obtained by TMZ Gone too soon:Perhaps the most alarming thing was an incident last week where Leonardopoulos came to their front gate and buzzed the intercom to tell Kanal's wife Erin Lokitz that he used to live there with the previous owner of the property actor Heath Ledger (seen in November 2006)The bandmate of Gwen Stefani said in the documents that he had purchased the home from Ledger in 2005 before the actor's death in 2008 and thatLeonardopoulos apparently did live at the house and strangely told them that he thinks Ledger is still alive on the premises.

Deftones bassist Sergio Vega has confirmed rumours that he has left the band. The split comes, he says, following a contract dispute.