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Nikki Sixx: I’ve Played Bass on Every Mötley Crüe Album Despite Rumors

  • Nikki Sixx says he played bass on every Mötley Crüe album.
  • Greg Leon’s account prompted questions about *Theatre of Pain*.
  • The band’s Las Vegas residency is scheduled for March 2027.

Nikki Sixx says he played bass on every Mötley Crüe album, responding to renewed questions about whether he performed on the band’s 1985 record *Theatre of Pain*. The claim matters because conflicting accounts from former band members have fuelled doubts about his role as the group’s bassist. The…

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NICKO MCBRAIN: IRON MAIDEN Will Continue ‘Until Somebody Else In The Band Says, ‘I Can’t Do It Anymore”

  • McBrain expects Iron Maiden to continue while members feel able.
  • Simon Dawson has replaced him as touring drummer.
  • McBrain may guest on a few songs on a future album.

Nicko McBrain says he expects Iron Maiden to continue until another band member feels unable to carry on. The former drummer, who retired from touring in 2024, believes the group still has the energy to perform, while adjusting song tempos to support their longevity. McBrain, 74, said his…

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Born 89 Years Ago Today in the Bluegrass State, the Country Music Pioneer Who Helped Turn a Song Into a Tennessee State Anthem

  • Sonny Osborne was born 89 years ago in eastern Kentucky.
  • The Osborne Brothers helped bring bluegrass to new audiences.
  • “Rocky Top” became a Volunteers rallying song and Tennessee state song.

Banjo prodigy Sonny Osborne, born in eastern Kentucky on 29 October 1937, helped reshape bluegrass with his brother Bobby as the Osborne Brothers. Their best-known song, “Rocky Top”, became a rallying cry for the University of Tennessee Volunteers and was later adopted as a Tennessee state song. Osborne…

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In 1963, Brian Epstein tried to interfere with a Beatles session. John Lennon reminded him of his place

  • Epstein’s musical suggestion prompted a sharp reply from Lennon.
  • The exchange took place during a 1963 Beatles recording session.
  • Martin later said Epstein appeared hurt and fell silent.

Brian Epstein helped the Beatles secure early opportunities and a record deal, but John Lennon objected when the manager offered musical advice during a 1963 recording session. The incident illustrates the boundary the group drew between Epstein’s business role and their creative decisions. Producer George Martin later recalled…

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‘It Hasn’t Made Any Difference’: Gears of War PS5 Cancellation Fails to Boost Xbox

  • Gears exclusivity has not reversed Xbox’s hardware decline.
  • UK Xbox sales fell 22% in October.
  • E-Day reportedly sold about 400,000 copies worldwide.

Microsoft’s decision to keep Gears of War: E-Day off PlayStation has not halted the decline in Xbox hardware sales, according to industry analysts cited in the article. The figures suggest the exclusivity move has yet to attract enough players to Xbox, raising doubts about its value as a…

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance defends generative AI

  • Zacky Vengeance says he embraces generative AI.
  • He disclosed that an AI programme helped write his statement.
  • The debate includes creative jobs, data use and environmental costs.

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has defended generative AI after a fan criticised AI-made artwork. He said he embraces the technology, arguing that it can expand creative possibilities, while also claiming some designers he worked with became complacent and were replaced. Vengeance said one of his statements was…

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Who plays the harmonica on Simon and Garfunkel’s 1969 song ‘The Boxer’?

  • Charlie McCoy played the bass harmonica on “The Boxer”.
  • Its low sound thickens the song’s arrangement.
  • McCoy was a prominent Nashville session musician.

Simon & Garfunkel’s 1969 song “The Boxer” features a bass harmonica played by Nashville session musician Charlie McCoy. Its low, brassy sound adds weight to the arrangement, helping to bind the song’s parts together and reinforcing its distinctive folk-rock atmosphere. The harmonica is subtle, sitting alongside Bob Moore’s…

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All 11 Beatles Songs With Ringo Starr on Lead Vocals, Ranked

  • The article ranks 11 Beatles songs with Ringo Starr on lead vocals.
  • Starr sang early rock’n’roll covers as well as songs by Lennon and McCartney.
  • His sore throat during “Matchbox” recording led to a brief tour replacement.

The article ranks all 11 Beatles songs on which Ringo Starr sang lead, arguing that his contribution to the band’s sound is often underappreciated. It traces his vocal roles from early rock’n’roll covers to songs written by band members, including tracks that suited his distinctive voice. Several selections…

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“I Heard It When Toby Sang It, but I Listened When Ella Sang It”: Country Fans Call Ella Langley’s Rendition the “Best Cover Ever”

  • Ella Langley covered Toby Keith’s “Wish I Didn’t Know Now”.
  • Fans praised her performance online.
  • The cover drew attention to a lesser-known part of Keith’s catalogue.

Ella Langley performed Toby Keith’s “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” for a large crowd, prompting enthusiastic reactions online. Her rendition has brought renewed attention to a song that is less celebrated than some of Keith’s biggest hits and offered fans a moment to remember his legacy. The song,…

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Cheap Trick to pause touring after November dates, with no retirement announced

  • Cheap Trick are taking their first touring break in 50 years.
  • The pause follows their November All Washed Up shows.
  • The band says it is for rest, not health reasons.

Cheap Trick will take their first break from touring after completing their November dates, following about 50 years on the road. The band said the pause is for rest after decades of touring and is not due to health concerns; they have not announced a retirement. The remaining…

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