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U2 Top Live Poll
U2 have been named the Greatest Live Band currently performing, in a new US poll. The Irish rockers beat IGGY POP's reformed THE STOOGES, acclaimed ARCADE FIRE and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS to top...
By WENN on 07 August 2006
Yorke Calls For Blair Resignation
Outspoken RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE is urging voters to overthrow British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR for his unclear stance on the Middle East conflict. The singer posted a furious message on the band's website calling...
By WENN on 02 August 2006
Yorke Upset About Pixies 'Feud'
Sensitive RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE was so upset by the way his 2004 Coachella Festival comments about the PIXIES were misconstrued he lost sleep for a month. The rocker feared he'd upset one of his...
By WENN on 01 August 2006
Yorke Blasts Critics On Website
RADIOHEAD star THOM YORKE has vented fury at critics who have dismissed his debut solo effort by writing a 'poem' on his website. The singer, whose album THE ERASER has been nominated for this year's...
By WENN on 28 July 2006
Metallica Embrace Itunes
Rockers METALLICA have finally ended their iTunes holdout and are letting the online music store sell some of the band's records. The first single-song Metallica sale on the Apple site took place on Tuesday (25JUL06),...
By WENN on 27 July 2006
Shakira And Muse Continue To Top Euro Charts
SHAKIRA's collaboration with WYCLEF JEAN continues to sit atop the European singles chart for the seventh week in a row, while MUSE are still number one in the continent's albums chart. Shakira and Jean's HIPS...
By WENN on 24 July 2006
Now! That's What I Call Beating Yorke To Number One
The latest installment of US hits compilation NOW! THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC has wrecked RADIOHEAD star THOM YORKE's dreams of taking his debut solo album to number one in America. Now 22 beat Yorke's...
By WENN on 20 July 2006
Mercury Music Prize Favours Muse And Monkeys
MUSE and ARCTIC MONKEYS have been tipped as the hot favourites to win this year's (06) Nationwide Mercury Music Prize after nominations were announced in London this morning (18JUL06). The 12 acts in the running...
By WENN on 18 July 2006
Allen And Muse Top UK Charts For Second Week
British newcomer LILY ALLEN is sitting atop the UK singles chart with her debut release SMILE for the second week in a row. The 21-year-old's hit track continues to keep SHAKIRA FT WYCLEF JEAN's HIPS...
By WENN on 17 July 2006
Mason Proud To Be An Influence
PINK FLOYD drummer NICK MASON is flattered the band have left such a lasting legacy on music and inspired other acts to follow in their experimental footsteps. The rockers are credited with influencing bands like...
By WENN on 10 July 2006
Plan B Deny 'Ripping Off' Radiohead
Rockers RADIOHEAD upset British rapper PLAN B when they banned him from using PYRAMID SONG as a backing track. Plan B, real name BEN DREW, had to re-write MISSING LINKS in two days because...
By WENN on 30 June 2006
Radiohead's Guest From The White House
Crusading RADIOHEAD rocker THOM YORKE was speechless when he spotted one of US President GEORGE W BUSH's daughters at his New York City gig on Thursday (15JUN06) - as the band are famed for their...
By WENN on 19 June 2006
Yorke: 'I'm An Environmental Hypocrite'
Campaigning RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE has confessed he is a hypocrite, because it's impossible for him to be a world-travelling rock star without damaging the environment. Yorke is a vocal ambassador for the charity Friends...
By WENN on 19 June 2006
Yorke Stalls On New Recording Contract
RADIOHEAD are keeping record giant EMI sweating over their future, by refusing to sign a new contract until their next album is complete. After the release of their last LP, 2003 release HAIL TO THE...
By WENN on 19 June 2006
Surprises In Store At Bonnaroo
The fifth Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival in Tennessee, the world's most successful festival, was all about surprises this weekend (15-18JUN06) as TOM PETTY, BRIGHT EYES and former GRATEFUL DEAD star PHIL LESH served up...
By WENN on 19 June 2006
The Who To Unveil Leeds University Plaque
THE WHO will unveil a commemorative blue plaque at legendary English venue Leeds University when they launch their UK tour there tomorrow (17JUN06). The plaque will pay tribute to the concert venue, where The Who...
By WENN on 16 June 2006
Bonnaroo Sell Out Makes Tennessee Festival World's Best
US rock show BONNAROO has become the world's top-grossing festival after selling out in record time. The three-day event, which takes place in Tennessee this weekend (16-18JUN06), failed to sell out in 2005 and promoters...
By WENN on 12 June 2006
Stars Help Gainsbourg Prepare First Album In 20 Years
A host of stars including PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER and AIR are helping CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG record her first album in two decades. Gainsbourg, the daughter of legendary French singer SERGE GAINSBOURG and actress JANE BIRKIN,...
By WENN on 06 June 2006
Oasis Produce 'Greatest Album Of All Time'
British rockers OASIS have created the Greatest Album Of All Time after their debut LP DEFINITELY MAYBE was voted top in a poll of UK music fans. The collection, which boasts hit singles LIVE FOREVER...
By WENN on 01 June 2006
Radiohead Distance Themselves From British Politician
RADIOHEAD have rubbished claims by a British politician alleging they altered their set list at a recent gig to include his song request. Conservative Party leader DAVID CAMERON attended an acoustic gig, doubling as a...
By WENN on 30 May 2006
Radiohead Star Thanks Fans
RADIOHEAD drummer PHIL SELWAY has thanked fans for their support following the death of his mother. The band were forced to axe a gig in Amsterdam, The Netherlands following the tragedy so Selway could grieve...
By WENN on 25 May 2006
Albarn Hit Out At Rock 'Do-gooders'
GORILLAZ star DAMON ALBARN is fed-up of "hypocritical" rock stars who campaign for human rights, because he believes they are only increasing their own star power. Albarn, who is currently establishing a charity programme to...
By WENN on 15 May 2006
Thom Yorke: 'I'm Sticking With Radiohead'
RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE insists he will juggle his upcoming solo project with his frontman responsibilities with the CREEP band. Yorke's solo album THE ERASER will be a step away from the anguished indie sound...
By WENN on 14 May 2006
Radiohead Ditch Dutch Gig
RADIOHEAD had to cancel their scheduled concert in Dutch capital Amsterdam on Wednesday (10MAY06) after a sudden family bereavement. The mother of bassist COLIN GREENWOOD died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, forcing the CREEP rockers to...
By WENN on 12 May 2006
Radiohead Residencies A Treat
RADIOHEAD will treat US fans to a series of residencies when they tour America this summer (06). The PARANOID ANDROID superstars are expected to play multiple nights in Montreal, Toronto, Chicago and Philadelphia. The British...
By WENN on 10 April 2006
Radiohead Warn Over Falsely Advertised Gig
RADIOHEAD are advising their British fans not to buy tickets to a London concert that will not take place. The PARANOID ANDROID band are playing a UK tour in May (06), but an advertised gig...
By WENN on 06 April 2006
Radiohead: 'We Often Think Of Disbanding'
RADIOHEAD have considered splitting up a number of times, because not one of the five bandmembers enjoys the superstar-level of fame they have achieved. Frontman THOM YORKE admits he'd rather not be a part of...
By WENN on 05 April 2006
Yorke Slams British Record Industry
RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE has slammed the British music industry, calling them "a bunch of f**king retards". The CREEP hitmaker claims radio and record companies in the UK are stupid for not grasping the idea...
By WENN on 04 April 2006
Yorke Apologises To Ticketless Fans
RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE has issued an apology to fans who were left ticketless for an upcoming tour when the band's official website crashed. The KARMA POLICE hitmakers are performing at a string of European...
By WENN on 23 March 2006
Radiohead Dismiss Breakdown Rumours
LATEST: RADIOHEAD have dismissed reports they are buckling under the strain of writing their first studio album in three years, insisting they are committed to producing a great record. Frontman THOM YORKE sparked panic among...
By WENN on 22 March 2006
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