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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I might die if I stop', says Rod Stewart as he opens up on his health & touring
He also told how he stays silent for up to 10 hours before gigs FOREVER YOUNG 'I might die if I stop', says Rod Stewart as he opens up on his health & touring Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR Rod Stewart has said he fears he will die if he gives up touring. The 80-year-old music legend is about to embark on a world tour and has said he has no plans to retire from performing. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Rod Stewart said he fears he will die if he packs in touring Credit: Getty 2 He and former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood will take to the stage at Glastonbury this year Credit: Redferns The Maggie May singer said having to take to the stage every night gives him a reason to get up in the morning and encourages him to keep fit and healthy. Sir Rod told how he has seen many friends pass away shortly after giving up work and he doesn't want the same thing to happen to him. He has dates lined up all over the world this year including the Legends slot at Glastonbury next month. He said: "I enjoy going out on tour now more than I've ever done at this ripe old age of 80. "I'm doing seven concerts in Vegas and then I am everywhere around the world. "I'm playing Athens, Germany, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Rio, it goes on and on and on. "It keeps me fit. You have got to be fit to do it. "I would probably die if I didn't do it. I have seen so many guys that have to give up their career and retire and they have got nothing to wake up in the morning for. "I don't know what they do with themselves. They must get up and go 'What do I do today? Down the betting shop? Have a drink?' I don't know." Speaking on the That Peter Crouch podcast, Sir Rod also told how he stays silent for up to 10 hours before gigs to protect his voice. Rod Stewart parties with Rolling Stones legend as he celebrates 80th birthday He said he indulges in his passion for model railroading while refusing to speak to anybody. He said: "I warm up for about an hour and I warm down for about three quarters of an hour after every show. "I also have to not talk too much. If my voice feels a little like it's not there I close down and go silent for 10 hours during the day. "That's where the model railroading comes in handy because I take it on the road with me. "If I have got to build a factory I have cases, paints and tools and the hotel will give me a special room to be a workshop." Sir Rod has confirmed he will take to the stage with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood at Glastonbury. Earlier this week the singer, who is married to former model Penny Lancaster, said he was "absolutely flabbergasted" to be presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by his children. The father-of-eight was introduced to the stage at the American Music Awards by five of his grown-up children.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Metallica's Career-Defining Single Leaps Into A New Peak Position
Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' hits a new peak at No. 3 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, more ... More than 30 years after its release from the band's 1991 self-titled album. MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 14: James Hetfield of Metallica performs on stage at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on July 14, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Javier Bragado/Redferns) For more than 30 years, Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' has remained a staple in the hard rock world. The group is one of the most popular and successful acts in the genre, and the single — taken from its self-titled 1991 album — is a standout in one of the most valuable catalogs in rock history. As the tune nears its thirty-fifth birthday, it not only continues to appear on multiple Billboard charts, but it also climbs to a new peak on one of them. This week, 'Enter Sandman' bolts from No. 12 to No. 3 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, leaping nearly 10 spaces. That No. 3 spot now marks the all-time high for 'Enter Sandman' on Billboard's ranking of the most-streamed hard rock cuts in the U.S. After an incredible 260 weeks — exactly five years — on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs list, 'Enter Sandman' hits its highest peak yet. It stands as Metallica's longest-running success on the tally, as the track has spent more time on the streaming-only tally than all other charting wins from the band combined. Just one other single by Metallica has risen to an even loftier position on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart. 'Master of Puppets' reached the summit when it debuted at No. 1 in July 2022. It spent a total of six weeks cumulatively running the show. Metallica has sent five tunes to the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart – a surprisingly small sum for a band so popular – and three of them have cracked the top 10. In addition to 'Master of Puppets' and 'Enter Sandman,' 'Lux Æterna' debuted and peaked at No. 7 in December 2022. Only two tracks are keeping Metallica from securing another No. 1 on the tally — and both are by the same act. Sleep Token appears at Nos. 1 and 2 this week with 'Caramel' and 'Emergence,' respectively. Both compositions have already led the Hard Rock Streaming Songs ranking in the past. As 'Enter Sandman' climbs on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs tally, it dips on two other Billboard charts this frame. The track slides from No. 1 to No. 4 on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales list and falls from No. 3 to No. 14 on the slightly broader Rock Digital Song Sales chart.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Everything you need to know ahead of summer gigs at St Anne's Park
It's set to be a stunning summer of music, with some of the hottest gigs of the season kicking off across the weekend. St. Anne's Park is one of the venues boasting an impressive lineup this summer, with a handful of major acts taking to the stage in Clontarf. If you're heading for a day of fun in the sun and epic tunes from Friday, here's everything you need to know! It's set to be a stunning summer of music, with some of the hottest gigs of the season kicking off across the weekend. Pic: Mariano Regidor/Redferns Friday May 30th: Inhaler, Blossoms, Gurriers, Scustin Saturday May 31st: The Lumineers, Michael Marcagi Sunday June 1st – Rew!nd: Billy Ocean, The Boomtown Rats, ABC, Matt Goss, Boyzlife, Midge Ure, Tiffany, Toyah, Jerry Fish, Something Happens ABC, Matt Goss, Boyzlife, Midge Ure, Tiffany, Toyah, Jerry Fish, Something Happens Wednesday June 4th – Macklemore, Rudimental, Allie Sherlock Friday June 6th – Stereophonics, James Bay Saturday June 7th – The 2 Johnnies, Vengaboys, Basshunter Sunday June 8th – The Corrs, Imelda May, Natalie Imbruglia St. Anne's Park is one of the venues boasting an impressive lineup this summer, with a handful of major acts taking to the stage in Clontarf. Gates open at 5pm for most gigs, with the shows starting at 6pm. This is except for Rew!nd where gates are 2pm and the first act is 3pm. There is strictly no queuing allowed prior to gates opening. Patrons are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. If patrons do turn up early they will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site. If you're heading for a day of fun in the sun and epic tunes from Friday, here's everything you need to know! Pic: Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns Due to safety precautions, there are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs/stools permitted on site. Patrons are being advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. Any items left at entrances/in surrounding areas will also be removed and disposed of accordingly. Bags larger than A4, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, e-scooters and e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. Please see full details of prohibited items here. Gates open at 5pm for most gigs, with the shows starting at 6pm. There will be two routes of entry – the BLUE and GREEN route. You may enter through whichever of these is most convenient for you. Please note: both routes require an approximate 1.3km walk from park entrance to concert arena. • GREEN ENTRANCE: Sybil Hill onto main avenue. • BLUE ENTRANCE: All Saints Road, via Tennis court entry. There is no entry or exit from Mount Prospect Avenue. Organisers are advising patrons to book their return travel in advance and to give at least an extra 2 hours travel time to and from the venue. Traffic and parking delays are set to be evident on the day, with patrons being encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. By DART: The DART will run services to and from the concerts each day. Please alight at HARMONSTOWN DART station. By BUS: Dublin Bus run services that will bring you within walking distance of the concert site. From Abbey St Lower – 6, H1, H2, H3. More info here. There is also no public parking at this event, the car parks in St Anne's are not open to the public during events. There is one box office / guestlist point on the main avenue, adjacent to where the GREEN and BLUE routes meet. Under 16's MUST be accompanied at all times by a Parent/Guardian over 25, who takes full responsibility and remains with them throughout the event. Those under 16 who are unaccompanied will be refused entry without refund. The promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without refund to anyone who fails to comply. Recommended no under 5's. The 2 Johnnies is 14+.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nirvana Charts A New Single, 30 Years After Breaking Up
Nirvana's Live at the Tunnel, Rome debuts at No. 94 on the U.K. Official Physical Singles chart, ... More marking the band's seventh entry on the tally. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994) performing with American grunge band Nirvana at Palasport, Modena, Italy, 21st February 1994. (Photo by Raffaella Cavalieri/Redferns/Getty Images) It's been more than 30 years since Nirvana disbanded following the death of frontman Kurt Cobain, yet the grunge icons continue to regularly appear on rankings in many Western markets. In fact, it's more common to see the band charting than not, with Nirvana often scoring a bestselling song and album at the same time. No new music is expected from the long-defunct rockers, but Nirvana still manages to land a new hit in the United Kingdom this week. A rarely-discussed short collection debuts on the Official Physical Singles chart, a list that ranks the bestselling individual songs and, in this case, very short EPs available in any physical format in the U.K. This week, Live at the Tunnel, Rome, Italy, 23 Feb 1994 opens at No. 94 on the roster. The live recording gives Nirvana its seventh career placement on the Official Physical Singles chart. The band didn't reach the ranking until a year after it disbanded, when 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' finally appeared. Nirvana wouldn't return to the tally until 2013 — nearly 20 years later — with 'Heart-Shaped Box,' which still stands as its lowest-charting title, as it peaked at No. 97 on the 100-spot tally. It's only been less than a year since 'Sliver' earned the group another win on this roster. The Live at the Tunnel EP was recorded during a show at a venue named Tunnel in Rome. The band played on February 23, 1994, as its lengthy title explains. Around that time, Nirvana's European trek was cut short, partially due to Cobain's declining health. He was hospitalized for what appeared to be a suicide attempt while in Italy and spent time in both a hospital in the capital city. Tragically, the singer-songwriter died just a little more than a month later. The concert immortalized in this brief release aired as a tribute on Italian television, and it remained a thing of legend for many years — especially among die-hard super fans who seem to know everything about Nirvana. Nirvana's EP is back in the spotlight, at least in part, due to the story of the band's final shows in Italy being told in a new documentary. Italian music journalist Daniela Giombini recounts her tale of booking the group in her country before the rockers made it big, and then later on when they were the most famous in the world, in her new film, Rome As You Are. The movie was released just months ago in theaters in the European nation.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Freddie Mercury's 'secret love child' took a DNA test to prove paternity
A woman who claims she is Freddie Mercury's daughter had a DNA test to prove her paternity (Picture: Pete Still/ Redferns) A woman who was last week revealed as Freddie Mercury's 'secret love child' took a DNA test to confirm her paternity. After being diagnosed with AIDS in 1987, the lead singer of rock band Queen died from complications from the disease aged 45 in 1991. Throughout his life Mercury – born Farrokh Bulsara – had relationships with both men and women, having once stated he was bisexual. However a few days ago, 34 years after his death, it was revealed the musician allegedly fathered a child after having a brief fling with a friend's wife. In a new book titled Love, Freddie, written by biographer Lesley-Ann Jones, the so-called secret daughter, who was born in 1976 and is only referred to as 'B', speaks out for the first time. After facing questions about the claims, Jones has shared a defiant message on social media. The Queen frontman allegedly fathered the woman after a fling with a friend's wife (Picture: Pete Still/ Redferns) 'To those 'demanding' to see proof of a DNA test, otherwise they won't believe it – please rest assured that the requisite verification was obtained, legal teams have been involved, but that such measures are private & not shared publicly. Thank you,' she posted on X. 'Before that comment, she had also shared: 'I'm so grateful for all the love for my forthcoming book Love, Freddie! Pre-orders drove it to the top of THREE Amazon charts this w-e, & it's not even out for another 12 weeks! Thank you all. 'And to those insisting Freddie Mercury's diaries were 'faked with AI', that his daughter 'doesn't exist! & that I've made the whole thing up: wait & see! His true story, told in his own words, is incredible. I love him all the more for it. You will too.' It was previously believed only Mercury's Queen bandmates, parents, sister, and former partner, Austin, knew about the child's identity. Mercury died aged 45 from complications from AIDS in 1991 (Picture: Rob Verhorst/ Redferns) He had a long-standing friendship with ex-partner Mary Austin, who apparently knew about his daughter (Picture: Dave Hogan/ Getty Images) In the book B shares in a handwritten letter: 'Freddie Mercury was and is my father. 'We had a very close and loving relationship from the moment I was born and throughout the final 15 years of his life He adored me and was devoted to me. 'The circumstances of my birth may seem, by most people's standards, unusual and even outrageous.' However, she went on to write that it 'never detracted from his commitment to love and look after me'. The woman was born the year after Queen's massive success with Bohemian Rhapsody (Picture: Richard E. Aaron/ Redferns) The woman, who is now aged 48 and works in medicine in Europe, said the decision to reveal herself was 'my decision alone'. She also claimed Mercury gave her 17 volumes of his personal journals before his death. Although Jones said she was doubtful when B first reached out to her, the author told the Daily Mail she was 'absolutely sure she is not a fantasist'. She said the woman 'never asked for money' and 'does not want recognition'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
