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May 7th, 2008

The Police Split Up Again - Legendary British Band To Play Final Show Ever In New York

The Police reunited last summer after years of not playing together, or even being civil to one another. This was after they acrimoniously split in 1984 due to arguments. And now they’re doing it again - no not arguing (as far as we know) but splitting up for the second and final time.

They are currently […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

March 29th, 2008

Robert Plant Leaves Door Open For Further Led Zeppelin Shows - More One-Offs?

Ever since legendary British rock pioneers Led Zeppelin reformed for a one-off gig at the 02 Arena in London last December, there has been speculation over further plans for a full tour.
Firstly guitarist Jimmy Page gave the fans who had missed out on the London show hope (and there were many, including me), hope by […]

By Dave Parrack -- 2 comments

December 12th, 2007

Led Zeppelin Triumph At Reunion Concert

No, I wasn’t there… unfortunately, but I’ve read all I can on the fans and critics reviews, and need to give my report on how the much anticipated reunion concert went.
It’s London, it’s December 10th 2007, and it’s freezing cold, but no-one cares because the remaining members of Led Zeppelin are about to take to […]

By Dave Parrack -- 3 comments

December 6th, 2007

Robbie Williams’ Mum Predicts He Will Rejoin Take That At Some Point In The Future

Ever since Take That announced their intention to get back together, fans and music industry pundits alike have been wondering if and when Robbie Williams would join his old sparring partners to become a five piece again.
It hasn’t happened yet, but doesn’t seem to have badly affected Take That’s comeback, with them looking fitter, and […]

By Dave Parrack -- 1 comment

December 6th, 2007

Led Zeppelin To Play Epic Set Two Hours Long At London 02 Arena On December 10

The Led Zeppelin reunion gig is only a few days away now, with it’s rescheduled date of December 10 approaching fast.
Jimmy Page has now promised those people fortunate enough to have got tickets a great show.
He spoke to Q magazine about the forthcoming concert, and revealed some nuggets of information about what ticket holders […]

By Dave Parrack -- 2 comments

November 23rd, 2007

The Spice Girls Are Grandmas In PVC! | At Least According To Reverend & The Makers

The Spice Girls may have had a very successful comeback in terms of ticket sales for their world tour, but their comeback single ‘Headlines’ bombed, despite being in aid of the Children In Need charity, and they got some heat last week for miming rather than singing live on television.
Now, John McClure, lead singer of […]

By Dave Parrack -- 1 comment

October 24th, 2007

The Spice Girls - Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) | Comeback Single Receives Premiere

The Spice Girls new single, and comeback song was premiered on radio stations around the world this week. Here is the song on YouTube, with ermmm a picture to accompany it.
Look, it’s not the video is it, that hasn’t been released yet, but it should be fun, if the making of it is anything […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

October 6th, 2007

Blur Reunion Happens | Damon Albarn & Co Do Lunch… But No Plans For A Comeback

The fabled Blur reunion that has been rumoured for months now has finally happened, but all it consisted of was a pleasant lunch and nothing more.
The four original Britpop band members met up again on Monday Oct 1st for what has been described as “an enjoyable lunch” but there’s no hint that they will ever […]

By Dave Parrack -- 4 comments

September 29th, 2007

Led Zeppelin Full UK Tour Won’t Be Happening - Robert Plant Reveals Bad News

Robert Plant has dashed the hopes of everyone who failed to get a ticket for the one off Led Zeppelin reunion concert in November by stating there will be no full tour forthcoming.
The Led Zeppelin frontman told the Daily Express:
“We need to do one last great show, because we’ve done some shows, and they’ve […]

By Dave Parrack -- 3 comments