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Archive for the ‘Op Ed’ Category

September 26th, 2008

Led Zeppelin Tour Now On? | Reports Suggest Robert Plant Has Come On Board

Led Zeppelin could be about to tour once again, with reports suggesting that a full reunion is now back on the cards after lead singer Robert Plant finally agreeing to come on board. There has been no official word from the band as of yet, but if this is true, it could see Led Zeppelin […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 6 comments

September 24th, 2008

George Michael’s Penchant For Drugs & Toilets | Is This The End Of His Career?

George Michael’s latest arrest in a public toilet on suspicion of drug possession is just the latest in a long line of embarrassing and quite openly illegal acts committed by the British singer. But he always seems to comes back from them. Could this finally be the incident that kills his career?

I’ve never really been […]

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September 23rd, 2008

Blur Reunion Rift Continues | Damon Albarn Claims “Blur Is Over” - Coxon Responds

It’s been almost a year since I last wrote about Blur, mainly because the band doesn’t exist at the moment after going on an indefinite hiatus in 2003. Last October saw the four original members of the band meet up for lunch but that was as far it went, with no hint of a studio […]

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September 18th, 2008

Snow Patrol In Happy Record Shocker? | ‘A Hundred Million Suns’ Is Change Of Direction

Snow Patrol are, without doubt, one of the best bands to emerge from the UK over the past few years. But, what has stopped me falling completely and utterly head over heels in love with them is that the songs are all so sad. Seriously, cheer up will you, it might never happen.
The Scottish and […]

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September 15th, 2008

John Lennon Gay Claims Rubbished By Paul McCartney - But They Did Sleep Together

John Lennon was gay is the claim made by Philip Norman, the author of a new book about the dead Beatle titled John Lennon: The Life. He puts forward the theory that John Lennon wanted to have a gay relationship with his Beatles band mate Paul McCartney.
Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono and McCartney himself had helped […]

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September 15th, 2008

Cliff Richard Scores Top 10 Hit With ‘Thank You For A Lifetime’ | Six Decades Of Success

I don’t know how many of my non-British readers or non-over the age of 40 readers are going to know who I’m talking about in this post, but here goes nothing. Sir Cliff Richard has notched up a top ten hit with his new single, Thank You For A Lifetime. Why is this news? Because […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 2 comments

September 12th, 2008

Noel Gallagher Responds To Toronto Stage Attack | Oasis Cancel New York Gig

Noel Gallagher was assaulted by a fan at the V Festival at Toronto Island Park, Canada, on September 7th. The man rushed the stage midway through Oasis’ headlining set and pushed the guitarist to the floor during Morning Glory.
Noel landed awkwardly on his monitor speakers and suffered from a suspected fractured rib and some ligament […]

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September 11th, 2008

Adele’s ‘Chasing Pavements’ Banned In US For Being A Gay Anthem?! - Sheer Madness

I love America, and the majority of the American people I have met both online and in real life. But, when I hear a story such as this, I can’t help but lose a bit of respect for the country and its inhabitants.
Chasing Pavements by Adele is an absolutely brilliant song, and deserves to be […]

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September 9th, 2008

Elbow Win 2008 Nationwide Mercury Music Prize | Beating Radiohead, Adele, Estelle

Elbow have won the 2008 Nationwide Mercury Music Prize, beating the likes of Radiohead, Adele, Estelle, and bookies favourite Burial. The Manchester band won the annual music industry award for their fourth album, The Seldom Seen Kid.
The prize was contested by 12 of the best of British acts from this year, all of whom were […]

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September 8th, 2008

Amy Winehouse Booed At Bestival Festival | She Turns Up Late And Cuts Show Short

Why change the habits of a lifetime? Amy Winehouse certainly looks to feel that way, as she turned up late once again for a scheduled festival appearance. The festival in question this time was Bestival on the Isle Of Wight, which had already been a wash out thanks to rain and set cancellations.
The trouble for […]

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