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It’s with a heavy heart that we have to tell Outlaws fans about the passing of our former guitarist Freddie Salem….Posted by Outlaws on Monday, September 23, 2024The late guitarist and vocalist left The Outlaws in 1983 after the group were dropped by Arista Records. He had initially stepped in to replace original member Henry Paul, who departed the line-up in 1977.However, Paul remains a current member of The Outlaws following numerous stints in the band.

The music world is in mourning as American rock legend Freddie Salem has passed away at 70 due to 'complications due to cancer', his former band, The Outlaws, confirmed.The sad news of the guitarist's passing was shared on his Facebook page this Monday with a heartfelt message: "This morning, the heavens parted for the arrival of a legend. Rock on high, Freddie Salem. Until we meet again." His former bandmates also took to social media to express their sorrow.

you’ll be able to buy yours here. A pre-sale is set to take place at the same time on Thursday (26) via Ticketmaster.In a statement, guitarist Mick Box said: “Who can believe next year is 55 years since the band started? And I know many of you have been with us since the beginning.

Freddie Salem, who played guitar and sang for The Outlaws in the late 1970s and ’80s, has died of cancer. He was 70.

Michaela Zee Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell is seeking medical treatment after his onstage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro at the band’s Sept. 13 concert in Boston, according to the singer’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell.

A post shared by katja virtanen (@katja_virtanen_)A post shared by MuchMusic (@muchofficial)A post shared by Pure Country Radio (@purecountryca)lang was inducted alongside Gilles Godard, and joins the likes of Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot and Anne Murray in the institution.The singer got her artistic break when she, keyboardist Stu Macdougal, drummer Dave Bjarnason, guitarist Gary Koligar and bassist Farley Scott formed The Reclines in 1983 as a Patsy Cline tribute band, recording their debut single ‘Friday Dance Promenade’ that year.In 1985, lang won a Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist, and with The Reclines she recorded three albums: 1984’s ‘A Truly Western Experience’, as well as ‘Angel With A Lariat’ in 1987 and ‘Absolute Torch And Twang’ a year later.lang had substantial solo success in the late-’80s and ‘90s, including hits such as ‘Constant Craving’, ‘If I Were You’ and ‘Crying’ with Roy Orbison. Other high-profile collaborations would come with Tony Bennett, The Killers, Elton John and Ann Wilson.The singer has been a prominent LGBTQ+ rights campaigner ever since coming out as a lesbian in 1992, often donating to HIV/AIDS care and research.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer REO Speedwagon has announced that the group will cease touring at the end of the year due to “irreconcilable differences” that arose between bassist Bruce Hall and lead vocalist Kevin Cronin. The band, consisting of Hall, Cronin, guitarist Dave Amato, touring keyboardist Derek Hilland and drummer Bryan Hitt, made its announcement on its official site, detailing the process behind what led to the group’s retirement from live performances.

Tito Jackson, the founding guitarist of iconic ’70s hitmakers The Jackson 5 that featured a young Michael Jackson and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died Sunday after reportedly having a heart attack while driving. He was 70.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has shared a cryptic Instagram post suggesting he has left the band following an altercation with frontman Perry Farrell on stage at a show in Boston on Friday night (September 13).The legendary Los Angeles alt-rock band had recently returned to their original quartet of Farrell, Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery, and released their first new music together in 34 years, in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’.However, during the Boston show, problems began during ‘Mountain Song’ when Farrell began shouting at Navarro. The tension on stage reportedly worsened during ‘Three Days’ and while they were playing ‘Ocean Size’, Farrell approached Navarro and shoved him before attempting to throw a punch.

The band members of Jane’s Addiction are speaking out and cancelling a show after a fight erupted onstage during a recent performance.

Perry Farrell throwing a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro and abruptly ending their set. The band offered a “heartfelt apology” and said it is canceling its next concert, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but gave no further details about the remainder of the tour, which is scheduled to continue through October 16.

Eric Clapton has some choice words to say about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.The veteran singer-songwriter was speaking in an interview with The Real Music Observer when he made the comments, in which he criticised the exclusion of some influential artists, like the late guitarist J.J. Cale.Clapton said, of his own inductions into the Hall, “I came to that thing, whatever it is. I think of it as a frat boys club that happened to lure [me] in.“I think the fact that they had [former Atlantic Records president and Hall Of Fame chairman] Ahmet Ertegun was the ticket for me.

You might think that with the original Oasis band getting back together, the demand for Gallagher brothers tribute acts would decrease.

Jet have made a comeback with their first single in 15 years, ‘Hurry Hurry’.The Australian rockers have been playing the song live on their recent 20th anniversary tour in their home country, but the track has now got a proper release. It is coming out alongside the B-side ‘Un’avventura’, which features vocalist and guitarist Nic Cester performing in both English and Italian, having lived in Italy for the past 15 years.“‘Hurry Hurry’ is our first single in 15 years and a little appetiser while we continue to work on our upcoming album,” Cester said.

MJ Lenderman has released a sardonic new single called ‘Wristwatch’ – take a listen to it down below.The Wednesday guitarist is due to release his fourth solo album ‘Manning Fireworks’ tomorrow (June 6) via ANTI-, and has shared the final teaser from the record called ‘Wristwatch’. So far, Lenderman has released the singles ‘Rudolph’, ‘She’s Leaving You‘ and ‘Joker Lips‘ in anticipation of the album.‘Wristwatch’, meanwhile, sees Lenderman address someone who’s told him he has a “funny face” and has “wasted my life away”: “Well / I got a beach home up in Buffalo / And a wristwatch that’s / A compass and a cell phone / And a wristwatch that / Tells me you’re all alone”.Despite this, the song ends with Lenderman admitting he would “still take your Amazing Grace” and that he has “a wristwatch that tells me / I’m on my own”.Take a listen to ‘Wristwatch’ down below:NME spoke to Lenderman about his upcoming record in August, with the musician telling us about witnessing the positive reaction to 2022’s ‘Boat Songs’.

Justin Bieber is back in the studio after three years away.According to rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Mk.gee in an interview with The New York Times, he’s been working on new music with none other than Justin Bieber. While Mk.gee did not reveal much about their planned collaboration, he suggested that Bieber is now “searching” for his next phase in music.Mk.gee added about working with Justin Bieber: “Anything that comes out of his mouth: That’s pop music.

Don’t fret: He will rock you again.

Queen guitarist Brian May, 77, has revealed he's suffered a stroke and was rushed by ambulance to hospital. It left him unable to properly use his left arm.The musician made the announcement on his personal website and Instagram page this morning (Wednesday, September 4). "I hope you’re all well out there.

Brian May had a medical setback, suffering a “minor stroke” that left him unable to “control” his arm.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Queen lead guitarist Brian May is on the road to recovery after he suffered a “minor stroke” last week where he lost temporary control over his arm. In a video posted to his website, the 77-year-old said that he was taken to the hospital after he began experiencing stroke symptoms, but that he’s on the mend thanks to help from his healthcare team.

Susanna Reid and Ed Balls were forced to halt Wednesday's Good Morning Britain with a breaking news update regarding Brian May. The Queen guitar legend was hurried to hospital after suffering what he described as a 'minor stroke'.