On Wednesday (May 21), Robbie Williams announced the details of his upcoming album, BRITPOP, which is set to be released this autumn via Columbia Records. “I set out to create the album that I wanted to write and release after I left Take That in 1995,” Williams writes, calling the era “the peak of Britpop and a golden age for British Music” while revealing that he’s “worked with some of my heroes on this album.” One of those idols is Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, who is featured on the album’s lead single, “Rocket.” Williams is hitting the road on an extensive U.K. and European headline tour this summer, highlighted by a two-night stand at London’s 60,000-capacity Emirates Stadium on June 6-7. Earlier this year, Williams notched his 15th No. 1 record on the U.K. Album Charts with the soundtrack to his biopic, Better Man, tying him with The Beatles for the most British chart-topping albums of all-time. (Billboard)
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Dolly Parton has taken part in an unlikely collaboration with Mötley Crüe on a new, 40th anniversary version of their 1985 hit, "Home Sweet Home." The pairing between the country music superstar – who recorded her vocals in Nashville in April – and the Los Angeles rock band will benefit Covenant House, a charity aiding…
Dolly Parton Teams Up With Mötley Crüe On 40th Anniversary Version Of “Home Sweet Home” Benefitting Covenant House
Dolly Parton has taken part in an unlikely collaboration with Mötley Crüe on a new, 40th anniversary version of their 1985 hit, “Home Sweet Home.” The pairing between the country music superstar – who recorded her vocals in Nashville in April – and the Los Angeles rock band will benefit Covenant House, a charity aiding…
Patrick Walden, guitarist for the British rock group Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46. The band was founded in 2004 by Pete Doherty after he was kicked out of The Libertines, and featured Walden on guitars alongside Doherty on vocals, Drew McConnell on bass, and Gemma Clarke on drums. The group announced Walden’s…
Patrick Walden, Guitarist In Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles, Dead At 46
Patrick Walden, guitarist for the British rock group Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46. The band was founded in 2004 by Pete Doherty after he was kicked out of The Libertines, and featured Walden on guitars alongside Doherty on vocals, Drew McConnell on bass, and Gemma Clarke on drums. The group announced Walden’s…
During an appearance on Today on Friday (June 20), Machine Gun Kelly confirmed that it was, in fact, Bob Dylan narrating his recent album announcement trailer for Lost Americana. “A magician never reveals his secrets,” MGK said about how the unlikely collaboration ultimately came together, before admitting that it was the result of “pure desperation.…
Machine Gun Kelly Credits “Pure Desperation” In Getting Bob Dylan To Narrate His Album Trailer
During an appearance on Today on Friday (June 20), Machine Gun Kelly confirmed that it was, in fact, Bob Dylan narrating his recent album announcement trailer for Lost Americana. “A magician never reveals his secrets,” MGK said about how the unlikely collaboration ultimately came together, before admitting that it was the result of “pure desperation.…
In a new interview with i Paper, Pete Townshend addressed The Who's tumultuous split with their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey. The rock legend described the situation as "a mess," while expressing uncertainty about the specifics of the ordeal. “I will miss Zak terribly. But quite what the story is, I don’t f—king know. I really…
Pete Townshend Gives Public Response To The Who Parting Ways With Zak Starkey
In a new interview with i Paper, Pete Townshend addressed The Who’s tumultuous split with their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey. The rock legend described the situation as “a mess,” while expressing uncertainty about the specifics of the ordeal. “I will miss Zak terribly. But quite what the story is, I don’t f—king know. I really…