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Famous Venue Where The Beatles Played Burns Down
A famous venue where The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who once played has partially collapsed after a fire.The legendary bands performed at the Ritz Ballroom in Kings Heath, England before the club was...
By WENN on 27 March 2013
The Best And The Worst Performances In Super Bowl History (Videos)
The Super Bowl half-time entertainment shows have slowly evolved into one of the biggest deals in the entertainment industry. Get it right, get richer (you’ll already be rich, if you’re performing at the Super Bowl,...
By Hayley Avron on 31 January 2013
Are The Who Going To Play Glastonbury 2013?
Now that the Coachella line-up has been revealed, the rumour mill can churn on towards the next major music festival in the western hemisphere, Glastonbury Festival, with eager gossip mongers eyeing up bands’ touring schedules...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2013
The Who To Play Quadrophenia On UK Tour
The Who have announced their UK and Ireland arena tour dates, in which they will play their album 'Quadrophenia'.The 'My Generation' rockers are set to play ten dates across June - starting in Dublin and...
By Clive King on 28 January 2013
Pete Townshend Wins Les Paul Award
The Who star Pete Townshend was honoured with the prestigious Les Paul Award at the 28th annual Technical Excellence & Creativity (Tec) Awards on Friday (25Jan13).The rocker was selected for the prize, named after electric...
By WENN on 28 January 2013
George Michael's Back In The Studio, But After The Olympics, Who’S Listening?
George Michael is working on a new album, according to his Twitter feed today (January 25, 2013). The pop star, who made it big in the ‘80s as part of Wham! and went on to...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2013
Out Now - Us Albums Releases: 12-12-12 Concert Compilation Features Who's Who Of Rock, Aaron Neville Makes Blue Note Debut,
It’s a real mixed bag for the biggest album releases today and the most popular is bound to be the accompanying CD release to the 12-12-12Benefit Concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The tracklisting reads...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2013
Cary Elwes To Direct The Who Manager Biopic
Actor Cary Elwes is stepping behind the camera to direct a biopic about the man who discovered British rock group The Who.The Princess Bride star will make his directorial debut with the story of late...
By WENN on 14 December 2012
Bruce Springsteen And The Rolling Stones Among The Lineup Of Sandy Benefit Concert
A slew of New York natives, as well as plenty of Brits performed at last night’s 12-12-12 benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy, which ripped through the city in October.Bruce Springsteen, a Jersey man...
By Victoria Pavlova on 13 December 2012
Rolling Stones Join Music Heavyweights For Biggest Sandy Benefit
The Rolling Stones have joined Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Paul Mccartney and Eric Clapton on the bill for next week's Superstorm Sandy benefit at New York's Madison Square Garden.The reunited rockers' decision to team up...
By WENN on 07 December 2012
Happy 70th Birthday, Jimi Hendrix! Is It Too Late To Become A Hendrix Fan?
Jimi Hendrix, in action, in his heydayHappy Birthday, Jimi Hendrix! Today, Jimi Hendrix would have been celebrating his 70th birthday, had a tragic turn of events not resulted in his death on September 18, 1970.He...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 27 November 2012
Roger Daltrey Pays Tribute To The Who's Late Former Manager
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has paid tribute to the band's former manager Chris Stamp following his death on Saturday (24Nov12).Stamp, 70, lost his battle with cancer at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City...
By WENN on 25 November 2012
Pete Townshend Uses Alternative Medicine To Help With Tinnitus
The Who star Pete Townshend has turned to all-natural health remedies to help deal with his ongoing hearing issues.The 67 year old has been suffering with tinnitus, a ringing in the ears, for many years...
By WENN on 21 November 2012
Pete Townshend And David Walliams Nominated For Book Awards
The Who rocker Pete Townshend and funnyman David Walliams are set to compete for prizes at Britain's National Book Awards along with J.K. Rowling and Fifty Shades Of Grey writer E. L. James.Townshend's memoir, Who...
By WENN on 13 November 2012
Confusion Reigns On First Night Of The Who Tour As Pete Townshend Walks Off Stage (Photos)
"Where's Pete gone?" Confusion reigned on the first night of The Who's tourThe first night of The Who's tour in America got off to a shaky start in Sunrise, Florida last night (November 1, 2012)...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2012
Pete Townshend Contemplated Suicide After Child Porn Arrest
The Who rocker Pete Townshend was so distraught when he was branded a "paedophile" following his 2003 arrest he contemplated suicide.The star was investigated by police after he used a credit card to access a...
By WENN on 29 September 2012
Pete Townshend Admits Child Pornography Investigation Was "Insane"
Pete Townshend, The Who guitarist has admitted in a recent interview that his decision and method in investigating child pornography was insane, but has also felt vilified by comments about him since, after the incident...
By Contributor on 28 September 2012
Pete Townshend: I Paid $7 For Child Pornography Images
Pete Townshend has broken his nine year silence on the child pornography scandal that threatened to derail his career. The legendary guitarist with The Who was arrested for downloading images of abused children, though has...
By Michael West on 28 September 2012
Pete Townshend Finally Breaks Silence On Child Porn Scandal
A mere nine years after the story first broke, Pete Townshend has broken his silence over the child pornography scandal at last, giving the ‘full’ story of events in his upcoming autobiography Who...
By Michael West on 28 September 2012
Iggy Pop And Dave Davies To Appear On The Who Tribute Album
Rock legends Iggy Pop, Dave Davies and Todd Rundgren will all appear on a new tribute album dedicated to The Who.A 16-track record, Who You Are, features a host of musicians performing their own renditions...
By WENN on 14 September 2012
Record Sales Rocket After Olympics Music Celebration
Stars including The Who, Spice Girls, Queen, and Elbow have seen a spike in sales of their back catalogue after their music was used in the London Olympics closing ceremony.A host of music legends were...
By WENN on 14 August 2012
Was George Michael Right To Play New Song At Olympics Closer?
George Michael was among the names to see off the Olympic Games in London on Sunday night, and, like groups like The Who, The Spice Girls and The Pet Shop Boys, he was expected to...
By WENN on 14 August 2012
Jessie J 'Blown Away' By Closing Ceremony
Jessie J admits she was ''blown away'' by the London 2012 Closing Ceremony last night (12.08.12).The 24-year-old singer performed three songs at the prestigious event at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London, and was...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2012
Spice Girls Reunite At London Closing Ceremony
The Spice Girls reunited to perform at the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympics tonight (12.08.12).The 90s girl band - made up of Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Mel C -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2012
George Michael 'Rehearsing Like Crazy' For Olympics Concert
George Michael has confirmed he will play the Olympics closing ceremony 2012. The British pop-star - who cancelled a wave of concerts at the end of last year after falling ill with pneumonia...
By Lew Irwin on 07 August 2012
Gary Barlow's Baby Tragedy Casts Doubt Over Olympics Performance
Following the tragic loss of his and wife Dawn's fourth child, Take That man Gary Barlow 's appearance at the closing concert of the Olympics Games at Hyde Park in London this week is in...
By WENN on 07 August 2012
George Michael Nervous About Olympic Performance
George Michael is a ''bit nervous'' about performing at the Olympics closing ceremony.The 'White Light' hitmaker's appearance at the London 2012 spectacle on Sunday (12.08.12) marks his return to the stage following a life-threatening bout...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Gary Barlow Unsure Over Olympics Gig After Baby Dies
Gary Barlow is doubtful for the Olympics closing ceremony concert after his baby daughter Poppy died at birth over the weekend. The Take That star, 41, released a statement late on Monday, saying, "Dawn and...
By WENN on 07 August 2012
Pink Floyd To Perform With Ed Sheeran At Olympics
Pink Floyd will perform with Ed Sheeran at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games. 'The A Team' hitmaker will take to the stage with the psychedelic legends to perform their track 'Wish You Were...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 August 2012
Spice Girls To Reunite At Olympics
David Beckham may not have made the Olympic soccer team as he had hoped, but his wife Victoria will make an appearance at the London Olympics with the other four members with the long-ago disbanded...
By Lew Irwin on 24 July 2012
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