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1 million in 4 days??? #samtompkins #howtosavealife #thefray
Sam Tompkins is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist well known for his acoustic covers and looping performances shared across social media. This YouTube Short spotlights his rendition connected to “How to Save a Life” by The Fray, with the title flagging the clip’s rapid climb to 1 million views in just four days. The tags…
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The 1993 lyric Steven Tyler threatened to quit Aerosmith over: “One of my favourite lines of all time”
In his memoir *Does the Noise In My Head Bother You*, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler recalled nearly quitting the band in 1993 over a lyric in the song ‘Fever’ from their album *Get a Grip*. Bassist Tom Hamilton objected to the line, but Tyler insisted it stay exactly as written, illustrating how fiercely protective he…
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Ted Hodgkinson To Leave Southbank Centre & Join Hay Festival As Creative Director
Ted Hodgkinson, the Southbank Centre’s long-serving director of literature and spoken word, is leaving the London institution to take up a newly created role as creative director of Hay Festival. He will join Hay’s executive team in the autumn, taking responsibility for the festival’s artistic and creative strategy and public programming, as it prepares for…
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The drummer who rejected Led Zeppelin and spent the rest of his life regretting it
An article for Far Out Magazine recounts how drummer Mac Poole was offered the chance to join what would become Led Zeppelin, but turned it down and reportedly spent the rest of his life regretting the decision. The story matters as a footnote to rock history, illustrating how close the band’s now-iconic line-up came to…
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Looks like the David Bowie technique worked out!
This YouTube Short pokes fun at a wardrobe or styling choice by comparing it to David Bowie’s iconic use of mismatched or striking visual presentation, suggesting the person featured has pulled off a similarly bold look with success. The title’s cheeky framing implies a transformation or styling moment caught on camera, with the “technique” likely…
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Savage Garden’s Darren Hayes’ Career Celebrated at Music In The House Gala
Darren Hayes, former frontman of Savage Garden, was honoured with the Excellence in Community Award at the 17th annual Music In The House gala in Sydney on 25 August, a Support Act fundraiser recognising his advocacy on mental health, resilience and LGBTQIA+ representation alongside his musical achievements. The award, presented by longtime friend Claire Marshall…
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‘We met Princess Margaret and she was paralytic!’ My wild life onboard the Adam and the Ants Antmania rollercoaster
Marco Pirroni, guitarist and co-songwriter of Adam and the Ants, reflects on the band’s meteoric rise in a new interview tied to his memoir, “Your Money or Your Life: From Punk to Prince Charming.” He joined Adam Ant in early 1980 after the original Ants defected to Malcolm McLaren’s new project Bow Wow Wow, and…
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Why Henry Rollins hates the Grammys: “I don’t need a trophy”
Henry Rollins has long expressed disdain for the Grammy Awards, arguing that ranking art through a competitive awards system is fundamentally misguided. Despite winning a Grammy himself, for Best Spoken Word Album in 1995 for Get in the Van, Rollins has said he sees no value in the trophy itself, framing the idea of declaring…