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The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
How a rock band's gunpoint robbery quickly became politicised
Sports Team, a British indie rock band, were robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, while touring the U.S. in December 2024. Masked thieves broke into their van while they stopped at a Starbucks, stealing personal items after pointing a gun at them. Lead singer Alex Rice said the band had a song on their new album, Boys These Days LP, called "Bang Bang Bang" that eerily predicted the incident. Rice expressed his belief that "America is the greatest country in the world" but finds the gun culture a "blind spot". He said the incident quickly became politicised when media outlets like Fox News sought to connect it to debates around defunding the police. UK band robbed at gunpoint on US tour say 'America is the greatest country in the world'
CTV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Burton Cummings excited to return to Edmonton
Burton Cummings will return to Edmonton to play at the Fan Park in Ice District. The famous musician talks about touring in Edmonton and Canada in the 60s, being a musician and what he plans to play at the show.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Olly Murs gives health update as he sees doctor within hours of rushing off mid show
OLLY Murs has given fans a health update, after he saw a doctor within hours of rushing off stage mid-show. The Sun was first to reveal last night how the singer, 40, shocked fans when he had to abandon his sold-out Glasgow gig. 6 6 6 6 Last night, Olly, who is currently touring the UK, appeared on stage at the Hydro Arena ready to wow the crowd. But after just six songs and 20 minutes into the gig, he announced, "My voice has gone," before calling off the rest of the performance. Taking to Instagram, a heartbroken Olly gave fans a health update, where he apologised for abandoning the show. Addressing fans last night, with a very croaky voice, he said: "Glasgow firstly, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry I had to walk off after six shows. I've never done this in 15 years. "Most of the time, as singers, you can kind of get through it if your voice is not 100 percent "But I walked out tonight (on stage) thinking my voice is great. "Yeah maybe I felt a little bit run down but I didn't think I couldn't do the show, I wouldn't have come out otherwise. "So to walk out after six songs, like I said on stage, I'm so sorry. "15 years I'm never done this, but as you can tell from my voice, it just sounded rubbish and it's unfair for you guys who have spent all that money, you deserve the best show. Continuing, he said: "I'm so sorry from the bottom of my heart. Olly Murs breaks silence on baby two 'I didn't expect it to happen this quick' "So I'm going to see a doctor tonight, which is great, so I'll give you guys an update as soon as I know anything. "Obviously I'm going to try my absolute best to make these shows possible at the weekend. "Again so sorry to everyone tonight and apologises from the bottom of my heart. Olly ended by saying: "But yeah, gutted." RUSHED OFF STAGE Fans were left shocked when after 20 minutes into the gig, Olly rushed off stage. He finished Kiss Me Like You Mean It, when he stunned the packed Hydro crowd and said: "This has never happened to me before but you can hear my voice is going. "I want to give you the concert you deserve so I can't go on. "I'm going to come back, but I need to go now." There was then a stunned silence and lights went up before the crowd realised it wasn't a joke. 6 Fans, who had shelled out upwards of £57.55 for tickets, were left bewildered as the venue abruptly switched on the lights and directed everyone out the door. One disappointed attendee told the Scottish Sun said: "We were just getting into it after catching Blue as the support act. "He sang five songs, then suddenly stopped. "He said he'd figure something out, but before we knew it, we were being told to leave. "There was still at least an hour left – now we don't know what to do with ourselves!" 6 CANCELLED GIGS Olly had previously revealed he was forced to cancel two UK gigs just last month. The pop star apologised to fans with tickets to his Hull and Brighton arena shows in a statement after a stomach bug had "ripped through" his band. And in February, he was forced to cancel his Dubai show at the last minute after being struck down with a throat infection.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Rock Band's New Drummer Makes Powerful Statement
The Who's new drummer Scott Devours has issued a statement on Instagram following the news of his new role, and he's paying tribute to the legendary band's history int he process. Devours, who was previously Roger Daltrey's solo band drummer, was named The Who's new drummer after Zak Starkey's firing. Devours did not take his new role lightly. 'It's hard to express the tsunami of emotions that I'm processing since that incredible news,' he wrote. 'The amount of positivity thrown my way has been overwhelming, I truly thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Also, please don't ask me for tickets, lol.' In his post, Devours acknowledged that fans might feel "gutted" by Starkey's departure, admitting that, as a devoted fan himself, he's also grappling with the loss and feeling the weight of it. 'In my world, there are no bigger shoes to fill than those behind Pete and Roger,' Devours wrote. 'The weight of this responsibility is enormous and I am feeling every ounce of it. What I want to say to all of the fans is that I will do everything I can to honor the legacy of The Who, Zak, Kenney Jones, Simon Phillips and the memory of the great Keith Moon. For my name to even be mentioned in a sentence like that literally sends shivers down my spine and I know I need to earn this honor. Since this is the last time Pete and Roger will be touring the US, playing the greatest songs ever written, I will be giving them every second of my time, every beat of my heart, and every drop of my sweat and blood. This is my ultimate goal.' In the meantime, Starkey is speaking out on his firing from the band. In a lengthly Instagram post. Starkey expalined he was fired from The Who two weeks after being reinstated. Starkey said he was asked to make a statement explaining his departure was due to other musical endeavors. 'I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit the who to pursue my other musical endevours this would be a lie,' Starkey wrote. 'I love the Who and would never had quit. So I didn't make the statement ….quitting the Who would also have let down the countless amazing people who stood up for me (thank you all a million times over and more) thru the weeks of mayhem of me going 'in an out an in an out an in an out like a bleedin squeezebox.' Despite his firing, Starkey expressed fondness for his former band members. Legendary Rock Band's New Drummer Makes Powerful Statement first appeared on Men's Journal on May 22, 2025
CBC
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How Saya Gray turned voice notes into critical acclaim
Saya Gray began playing in bands as a teenager, eventually touring with Daniel Caesar and even Willow Smith. While she was on the road, she began crafting an album out of voice notes. She's now a few years into a critically acclaimed solo career.
