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Don Mclean: Modern Songwriters Don't Have Brains
Don McLean says computers have destroyed modern songwriters' brain cells.The 'American Pie' hitmaker believes the ability to write a classic has been taken away from the current crop of music-makers because technology has "prevented young...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2021
Damon Albarn Teases Gorillaz's Bad Bunny Collaboration
Gorillaz have teamed up with Bad Bunny on an upcoming song.Damon Albarn has revealed he and the 27-year-old Puerto Rican rapper recorded a reggaeton track together in Jamaica, which will act as the first single...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 September 2021
Sir Paul Mccartney To Share Previously Unseen Lyrics To Unrecorded Beatles Song In New Book
Sir Paul McCartney is set to share never-before-seen lyrics to an unrecorded Beatles song, 'Tell Me Who He Is', in his upcoming lyrics book.The 79-year-old music legend has unveiled the 154 songs featured in 'The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 August 2021
Two Rare Handwritten Beatles Setlists Set To Go Under The Hammer
Two rare handwritten setlists by The Beatles are expected to fetch between $150,000 and $250,000 at auction.The memorabilia is set to go under the hammer at Bonhams auction house on October 28.The first songs list...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2021
John Mayer Gets 'Honest' Feedback From Shawn Mendes
John Mayer gets "honest" feedback from Shawn Mendes.The 'Gravity' hitmaker thinks the 22-year-old singer is "remarkable" and they regularly trade new music with one another because they know they can rely on each other not...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2021
Rare Beatles Demo Goes To Auction
A rare Beatles demo recorded at Abbey Road has gone to auction.The unheard collection - which contains early versions of 'I am the Walrus', 'Fool on the Hill' and 'I Me Mine' - was left...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 July 2021
The Beatles' Psychic Bond
Sir Ringo Starr says The Beatles were the best band in the world because of their "psychic" connection. The iconic Liverpool group's drummer has insisted no other act can top the 'Hey Jude' hitmakers -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2021
Sir Paul Mccartney Join Forces With Rick Rubin On Hulu Series
Sir Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin have joined forces on the upcoming Hulu documentary series, 'McCartney 3, 2, 1'.The former Beatles legend will be interviewed by the legendary music producer for the upcoming six-part series,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2021
Sir Paul Mccartney Honoured With Royal Mail Stamp Collection
Sir Paul McCartney is being honoured with a collection of stamps by Royal Mail.The 78-year-old music icon's solo career will be celebrated with a set of 12 postage stamps featuring photographs from the making of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2021
Ringo Starr Says Come Together Is His Favourite Beatles Track
Sir Ringo Starr thinks 'Come Together' "worked perfectly" for The Beatles.The 80-year-old musician - who starred in the legendary group alongside John Lennon, George Harrison and Sir Paul McCartney - has revealed that the 1969...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 May 2021
Steven Van Zandt: Me And Bruce Springsteen Were Misfits Obsessed With Rock And Roll
Steven Van Zandt and Bruce Springsteen bonded as they were both "misfits" who saw "rock and roll as a religion".The 70-year-old guitarist has served as Springsteen's right-hand man in the E Street Band since 1975...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2021
Taylor Swift Breaks Chart Record Set By The Beatles
Taylor Swift has broken a chart record set by The Beatles after her re-released version of 'Fearless' took the number one spot in the Official Albums Chart.The 31-year-old singer scored her third chart-topping album in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2021
Sir Ringo Star Hails Billie Eilish's 'Incredible' Musical Talent
Sir Ringo Starr has hailed Billie Eilish "incredible" and "a beautiful human being".The Beatles legend presented the Record of the Year award to the 19-year-old pop phenomenon at Sunday's (14.03.21) Grammy Awards.And the 'Love Me...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 March 2021
Celeste Says Success Has Given Her More Freedom
Celeste thinks the success of her first album has given her more freedom to experiment.The 26-year-old star topped the UK album charts with her debut record, 'Not Your Muse', and Celeste admits her early success...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2021
Gene Simmons: Rock Is Dead
Gene Simmons has claimed rock is "dead".The KISS rocker insists there has been no true rock artists since 1988, whereas before then there was the likes of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Stones and Pink...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2021
Stella Mccartney Wants Retailer's Waste To Make Clothes
Stella McCartney wants to use other retailer's waste to make clothes.The 49-year-old fashion designer - the daughter of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney - recently launched a sustainable collection made from what was left from...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 09 February 2021
Taylor Momsen Slams Sexism In Rock Music
Taylor Momsen has slammed sexism in rock music.The former 'Gossip Girl' actress fronts rock band The Pretty Reckless and admits she has always been told about "misogyny and sexism in music" but she feels it...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 February 2021
Phil Spector Dies Aged 81 Of Coronavirus Complications
Phil Spector has died aged 81 of coronavirus complications.The legendary music producer - who worked with some of the world's biggest artists including Tina Turner, The Beatles and The Ramones and was the creator of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2021
Mary Mccartney To Direct Tell-all Abbey Road Studios Doc If These Walls Could Sing
Mary McCartney is set to direct 'If These Walls Could Sing’, an upcoming documentary about Abbey Road Studios.The Beatles are synonymous with the iconic recording space in St John’s Wood, London, which was renamed in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2021
Short Songs For The Shortest Day: When Brevity Is A Necessity You'll Want This Playlist
When time is of the essence and you need a quick fix you require some succinct songs to get you through the day. On the shortest day of the year your time is precious but...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
Peter Jackson Gives Fans Preview Of The Beatles: Get Back Film
Peter Jackson has given fans a sneak preview of the upcoming Beatles film, 'The Beatles: Get Back'.The hotly-anticipated documentary, which features 56-hours of never-before-seen footage of the iconic Liverpool band, is set to hit cinemas...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney Predicts No 2021 Glastonbury
Sir Paul McCartney doesn't expect to be headlining Glastonbury next year.The 78-year-old Beatles legend had been due to top the bill at the musical extravaganza this June but it was cancelled due to the coronavirus...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 December 2020
Dizzee Rascal Vows To Stick Around As Long As Sir Paul Mccartney
Dizzee Rascal is planning on having as long a career as Sir Paul McCartney.The 'Bonkers' rapper looks up to The Beatles legend, who is still releasing music and playing shows at the age of 78,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2020
Paul Mccartney 'Finishes Work On Final Album In Trilogy'
Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly finally finished the third in a trilogy of solo albums.The Beatles legend - who released his debut solo LP 'McCartney' in 1970 and followed with 'McCartney II' a decade later...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney Drops Cryptic Clues About Mccartney Iii
Sir Paul McCartney has been dropping hints about the release of 'McCartney III'.After The Beatles split, the 78-year-old musician released ‘McCartney’ in 1970 and followed it up with ‘McCartney II’ a decade later.Just recently eagle-eyed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2020
John Lennon's Imagine Piano Sent To Strawberry Field Exhibition By George Michael Estate
John Lennon's piano used to compose and record his 1971 solo hit, 'Imagine', is on display at Liverpool's Strawberry Field exhibition in honour of the late Beatles legend's 80th birthday (09.10.20), courtesy of the estate...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 October 2020
Paul Mccartney: Not Reuniting With John Lennon Would've Been Heartache
Sir Paul McCartney is thankful he got to reunite with John Lennon before his passing.The Beatles legend has admitted he would have been heartbroken if he hadn't reconnected with the group's late frontman before his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 September 2020
Taylor Swift Breaks Billboard Record Previously Held By Whitney Houston
Taylor Swift has broken a Billboard 200 chart record previously held by the late Whitney Houston.The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker's latest LP, 'folklore', has returned to the top of the US chart, and has now...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2020
John Lennon's Killer Apologises To Yoko Ono
John Lennon's killer has apologised to Yoko Ono.Mark David Chapman - who murdered the Beatles legend in New York in 1980 - was denied parole for the 11th time last month, and a transcript of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 September 2020
New John Lennon Biography Exploring Final Year Of His Life
A new John Lennon biography will explore the final year of his life.Drawing on new interviews, music historian Kenneth Womack's book 'John Lennon 1980: The Last Days In The Life' is set to delve into...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 September 2020
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