Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May is also an avowed wildlife activist. The rock legend is set to host the U.K. documentary, Brian May: The Badgers, The Farmers And Me, which will air on BBC Two on Friday, August 23. The program tracks May over his decade-long examination of Britain’s bovine tuberculosis crisis, and documents his vocal opposition to the controversial badger cull which was implemented to help curb the spread of the disease in cattle. “I don’t blame people for being suspicious of me in the beginning, because, you know, I’m a guitarist,” May said of his involvement in the cause. “You know I’m a rock star. What am I doing? Why would I have some contribution to make? I came in to save the badgers. I now realize that to save the badgers, you have to save everybody because it’s a mess. It’s a tragic human drama where people’s hearts are broken.” (Blabbermouth)
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Styx has announced that they will be playing a week-long residency at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas that will take place in early 2025. As part of those series of shows, the Chicago rock veterans will be performing their multi-platinum, Billboard Top 10-charting 1977 album, The Grand Illusion, in its entirety, along with other…
Styx Announces 2025 Las Vegas Residency
Styx has announced that they will be playing a week-long residency at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas that will take place in early 2025. As part of those series of shows, the Chicago rock veterans will be performing their multi-platinum, Billboard Top 10-charting 1977 album, The Grand Illusion, in its entirety, along with other…
In an Instagram statement on Monday (September 16), REO Speedwagon made the surprising announcement that the band will stop touring due to infighting within the group. The disagreement stems from bassist Bruce Hall’s extended absence from the group following his recent back surgery, with frontman Kevin Cronin continuing to tour as Speedwagon in Hall’s absence…
REO Speedwagon Announce That They Will Stop Touring Due To “Irreconcilable Differences”
In an Instagram statement on Monday (September 16), REO Speedwagon made the surprising announcement that the band will stop touring due to infighting within the group. The disagreement stems from bassist Bruce Hall’s extended absence from the group following his recent back surgery, with frontman Kevin Cronin continuing to tour as Speedwagon in Hall’s absence…
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Morrissey Claims Johnny Marr Now Owns The Smiths Trademark, Can Choose New Vocalist
On Monday (September 16), Morrissey shared a statement on his website titled, “THE PLOT THICKENS,” which claims that his former bandmate, guitarist Johnny Marr, has “successfully applied for 100% trademark rights / Intellectual Property ownership of The Smiths name.” Morrissey disclosed that the move frees up Marr to “tour as The Smiths using the vocalist…
Jane’s Addiction announced on Monday (September 16) that they were canceling all remaining dates on their current North American tour. The move follows an onstage altercation in Boston on Friday (Sept. 13) where frontman Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro. The group’s Instagram statement reads, “The band have made the difficult decision to take some…
Jane’s Addiction Cancel Tour Due To Perry Farrell’s Behavior, He Issues Public Apology
Jane’s Addiction announced on Monday (September 16) that they were canceling all remaining dates on their current North American tour. The move follows an onstage altercation in Boston on Friday (Sept. 13) where frontman Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro. The group’s Instagram statement reads, “The band have made the difficult decision to take some…