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Blur Thrill Fans With Comeback Show
British rockers BLUR have reunited on stage for the first time in almost a decade - playing the first date of their comeback gigs at a tiny venue in Essex, England.The Britpop pioneers announced their...
By WENN on 15 June 2009
Gallagher's Delight At Blur Comeback
OASIS rocker LIAM GALLAGHER is happy the band's arch rivals BLUR have reformed - because it will spell the end of the KAISER CHIEFS.The outspoken singer has been locked in a bitter war-of-words with Blur...
By WENN on 29 May 2009
Independent Record Stores Fight Back
Over 50 independent record shops across the UK participated in the day, with special events planned in some stores, including gigs and exclusive vinyl and CD releases.In addition, the Rough Trade chain of stores revived...
By Contributor on 18 April 2009
Graham Coxon Previews New Album
Graham Coxon has previewed material from his new album at the South by Southwest festival.The former Blur guitarist played an acoustic set at the event in Austin on Thursday including a number of songs from...
By Contributor on 20 March 2009
Radiohead And Robbie Calling For Musicians' Rights
Robbie Williams and members of Radiohead, Blur and Pink Floyd are meeting to launch a group aiming to secure better rights for musicians.The Featured Artists' Coalition (FAC) is calling for greater transparency in recording contracts,...
By Contributor on 11 March 2009
Alex James 'Snubbed Coldplay'
Alex James has admitted he passed on signing COLDPLAY to his record label in the 1990s because he did not think they were anything special.Chris Martin's band have gone on to be one of the...
By Contributor on 23 January 2009
Chris Martin: We Ripped Off Blur
Chris Martin has said that a Blur song was the first inspiration for the band when they began recording their new album.According to the singer, Sing from BLUR'S debut album LEISURE was a starting point...
By Contributor on 08 August 2008
James Disgusted By Jagger
BLUR star ALEX JAMES is disgusted by veteran rockers like SIR MICK JAGGER, who still party as hard as a twentysomething. The Blur bassist is happy he quit living the life of a rock star...
By WENN on 11 July 2007
Sham 69 Frontman Slams Embrace World Cup Song
SHAM 69 frontman JIMMY PURSEY has dismissed EMBRACE's official England soccer World Cup anthem WORLD AT YOUR FEET as "embarrassing". Sham 69 are releasing their own World Cup song, HURRY UP ENGLAND, a reworking of...
By WENN on 02 June 2006
Datsuns Were Prepared For Backlash
Cult rockers THE DATSUNS were prepared for the critical mauling given to their 2004 second album OUTTA SIGHT/OUTTA MIND, because the hype surrounding them had been so intense. The New Zealand four-piece were so lauded...
By WENN on 03 May 2006
Kerr Urges Gallagher To Forget Kensit And Reclaim His Career
SIMPLE MINDS star JIM KERR has urged OASIS frontman LIAM GALLAGHER to get over his divorce from actress PATSY KENSIT if he wants to win back the band's fans. Kerr also married and divorced...
By WENN on 08 August 2005
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