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Turnstile benefit concert draws 60,000 and raises over $221,000

  • Turnstile’s Washington benefit drew about 60,000 people.
  • The campaign raised more than $221,000, beating its $150,000 target.
  • Proceeds support relief work in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.

Turnstile drew an estimated 60,000 people to a free benefit concert on the National Lawn in Washington, D.C., raising funds for relief efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon. The event surpassed the band’s $150,000 fundraising target, with its official campaign recording more than $221,000. Held on 24 October,…

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Val Kilmer lobbied hard for the 1990 role “everyone in town wanted”. He still didn’t get it

  • Kilmer wanted the lead in *Goodfellas*.
  • Scorsese chose Ray Liotta, backed by De Niro.
  • Many stars competed for the part.

Val Kilmer pursued the lead role of Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 film *Goodfellas*, but Scorsese cast Ray Liotta instead. The story highlights the fierce competition for the part and the contrast between the studio’s reported preference for other stars and the director’s decision to back Liotta.…

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Pulp on their full circle moment with the Mercury Prize and Brian Eno nearly throwing their prize money away

  • Pulp performed for War Child at the 2026 Mercury Prize.
  • They donated their £25,000 1996 prize to the original ‘Help’ album.
  • Brian Eno nearly threw away the cheque by mistake.

Pulp performed ‘Begging For Change’ at the 2026 Mercury Prize ceremony in Newcastle, representing ‘Help(2)’, a charity compilation supporting War Child. The appearance brought the band back to a cause linked to their 1996 Mercury win for ‘Different Class’, when they donated the £25,000 prize money to the…

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The only performer Billy Joel considered better than Mick Jagger: “The most dynamic show I’ve ever seen”

  • Billy Joel ranked James Brown above Mick Jagger as a showman.
  • He praised Brown’s energetic performances and tight band.
  • Brown’s stage style influenced Jagger and Michael Jackson.

Billy Joel said James Brown was the greatest showman he had seen, rating him above Mick Jagger. The comment highlights Brown’s influence on rock performance and the way his singing, movement and command of the stage set a standard for later artists. Joel praised Brown’s distinctive singing, stage…

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3 Classic Country Songs That Remind 70s Teens of Being Young

  • Three country songs are linked to teenage memories of the 1970s.
  • Donna Fargo’s song reached No. 11 on the US Hot 100.
  • The Bellamy Brothers’ hit peaked at No. 3 in the UK.

The article looks back at three country songs that it says resonated with teenagers in the 1970s. Their appeal crossed beyond country audiences, reflecting the era’s mix of romantic ballads, soft rock and pop. Donna Fargo’s “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.” reached No. 1 on the…

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Wade Bowen Is Texas Music

  • Wade Bowen released a vulnerable album recorded six years earlier.
  • The 10-track record adds a rock edge to his Texas country sound.
  • A deluxe edition of Lost Hotel is due for its 20th anniversary.

Wade Bowen has released a long-shelved album recorded with songwriter Sean McConnell, revisiting a difficult period in his life and career. The Version of Me You Get matters as a rare, especially vulnerable turn for a Texas country artist known for honky-tonk songs, with a stronger rock edge…

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Watch: BLAZE BAYLEY Plays Special ‘IRON MAIDEN Anniversary’ Set In Norwich During Fall 2026 U.K. Tour

  • Bayley revisited his Iron Maiden years in Norwich.
  • The set included songs from his time with the band.
  • He is due to join Iron Maiden members in the Rock Hall.

Blaze Bayley played a special Iron Maiden anniversary set with his solo band at The Brickmakers in Norwich on 22 October. The performance revisited songs from his 1994–99 tenure as the band’s singer, giving fans a chance to hear material from that period live. The fan-filmed concert runs…

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Elvis Costello on Getting His Stage Name and Writing ‘Alison’

  • Costello reflects on writing his debut songs.
  • A 104-track edition includes unreleased material.
  • He links “Red Shoes” to the transition into adulthood.

Elvis Costello has revisited the making of his 1977 debut, *My Aim Is True*, as a 104-track anniversary edition brings together unreleased songs and live recordings. The collection highlights the range of his early songwriting and prompts him to reconsider lyrics he has performed for decades. Costello says…

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FEAR FACTORY’s PETE WEBBER Shares Drum-Cam Video Of ‘Roboticist’ Performance From Pittsburgh During Fall 2026 Tour

  • Pete Webber posted live drum-cam footage of “Roboticist”.
  • The performance was filmed in Pennsylvania on 21 October.
  • The single is Fear Factory’s first release with Silvestro and Webber.

Pete Webber has shared drum-cam footage of Fear Factory performing “Roboticist” at Preserving Underground in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on 21 October. The video offers a close view of the band’s live performance of its latest single, which is the first release featuring singer Milo Silvestro and Webber. Released…

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The guitar Mark Knopfler knew was too good for him: “I can’t take this”

  • Knopfler’s most treasured guitar was a gift from Tony Joe White.
  • White played it on ‘Rainy Night in Georgia’.
  • Knopfler takes it to every recording session.

Mark Knopfler says the guitar he treasures most is a blonde Gibson ES-330 given to him by fellow guitarist Tony Joe White. Although Knopfler initially felt he could not accept an instrument with such a history, he now takes it to every recording session. White had used the…

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