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Freddie Mercury's London home up for sale for over €30 million

The Queen frontman left the eight-bedroom villa and all his possessions to his close friend and ex-girlfriend, Mary Austin.

19/03/2024

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AI Elvis Presley to debut on stage in the UK

Elvis is set to be brought back to life virtually as part of a new immersive concert experience coming to the UK.

04/01/2024

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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies

Rudolph Isley was one of the founding members of The Isley Brothers and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

13/10/2023

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Culture Re-View: Anniversary of Elvis' death - the 5 songs he inspired

16 August 1977: The King of Rock and Roll dies

16/08/2023

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WATCH: Vigil for Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor

Tributes stream from political leaders to pop stars for singer Sinead O'Connor, who was remembered for her powerful voice and willingness to court controversy.

28/07/2023

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Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner dies in Los Angeles aged 77

Meisner was in the band when they released 'Hotel California' in 1976, one of the most popular songs in rock history, but left a year later to launch a successful solo career.

28/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: On this day in 1977, Elvis performs for the last time

On June 26th, 1977, the world witnessed a bittersweet moment in music history as Elvis Presley, often hailed as the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ took to the stage for his final performance in Indianapolis.

26/06/2023

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Culture Re-View: Rolling Stones founding member leaves the group

9 June 1969 - Brian Jones officially leaves the Rolling Stones after developing a serious drug problem

09/06/2023

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Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s guitar goes up for auction

The musical artifact is going under the hammer and is expected to fetch an estimated €73,000.

05/05/2023

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Photographer Richard Bellia showcases work devoted to passion for rock

Fans of Richard Bellia's works are in for a treat. The famous French photographer has opened a gallery in Annonay which showcases his best and most famous photos as well as many unpublished treasures.

16/02/2023

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29th Rockin' Race Jamboree takes place in Terremolinos, Spain

Pimped-up Cadillacs, greaser quiffs, cat eye shades and Stetson hats: the 29th edition of the "Rockin' Race Jamboree" festival of rock'n'roll in in the streets of the Andalusian town of Torremolinos.

05/02/2023

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Duran Duran's original guitarist Andy Taylor was absent for the band's induction into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles this weekend...

07/11/2022

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Goodness Gracious: Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies, aged 87

The "wild man" of rock 'n' roll died at his home in Tennessee. Controversial on-stage and off it.

28/10/2022

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The Rolling Stones make Lyon rock fans roar with delight

There were thrills, beer spills and perhaps a few bass-induced bellyaches in France's third biggest city Lyon as the Rolling Stones came to town

22/07/2022

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Cast of Jimi Hendrix's penis goes on show in Iceland

The museum has had a plaster cast of the guitarist's member donated 52 years after his death.

16/06/2022

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Bruce Springsteen is touring in Europe in 2023

#BruceSpringsteen has announced that he and the #EStreetband are touring Europe next year.

24/05/2022

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Dee Snider is down with Ukrainians using 'We're not gonna take it'

The 1984 hit is a staple protest song, but will Ukrainians take it on?

02/03/2022

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Rolling Stones honoured with UK stamps featuring iconic perfomances

The Stones celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, after their drummer Charlie Watts died in August 2021, aged 80.

11/01/2022

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Meet the rock photographer who put The Charlatans in a lake

Tony (AJ) Barratt travelled the world photographing music's most influential artists for over a decade. Here, we explore some of his best shots and the stories behind them.

12/12/2021

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Euroviews. Bernie Sanders in 2020 is having a rock star moment (literally) ǀ View

With any good performer, a semblance of skill, talent, charisma, stage presence, endurance, or an amalgam of all of these assets is necessary for a good show. But sometimes, none of that matters. Sometimes enough people in the audience just need to like you more than the last act.

09/03/2020