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Joy Division stars reflect on Ian Curtis’ suicide during 42nd anniversary event

Members of the band Joy Division have called for better mental health support during a panel in the Houses of Parliament marking 42 years to the day since their frontman Ian Curtis killed himself. Curtis died in 1980 aged 23 on the eve of the ...

18 May 2022 at 23:10

Pretenders shock Glastonbury fans with surprise guests Johnny Marr and Dave Grohl

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Pretenders shock Glastonbury fans with suprise guests Johnny Marr and Dave Grohl

The Pretenders treated fans to a star-studded Glastonbury set which featured guest appearances from Johnny Marr and Dave Grohl, as well as a greeting from Sir Paul McCartney. The US-British rock band were a surprise addition to the Park ...

26 Jun 2023 at 06:37

Music

Johnny Marr issues warning over use of The Smiths songs at Trump rallies

Johnny Marr has hit out at the use of songs by The Smiths at Donald Trump rallies. The British guitarist said he “never in a million years” thought this would be an issue and hinted he would take legal action. Responding to a tweet ...

24 Jan 2024 at 08:47

Morrissey: Andy Rourke will never die as long as his music is heard

Morrissey has said his former bandmate Andy Rourke “will never die as long as his music is heard”. The former frontman of The Smiths said Rourke “didn’t ever know his own power” in an online tribute. It was announced on Friday ...

19 May 2023 at 21:29

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Full line-up announced: BLK and Johnny Marr among headline acts for Sea Sessions

Full line-up announced: BLK and Johnny Marr among headline acts for Sea Sessions Sea Sessions has officially announced the full lineup for this year’s festival and tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 1. With just over 16 ...

27 Feb 2024 at 16:33

Music

Johnny Marr on getting ‘tired’ of rock and how going solo felt liberating

Johnny Marr has said going solo felt “liberating” after years of forming and playing in groups. The 60-year-old musician has a new collection of songs out called Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr, showcasing his past 10 ...

20 Nov 2023 at 00:01

George Michael jacket and Amy Winehouse hairpiece among items to be auctioned

A jacket used by George Michael in a music video and a beehive hairpiece worn by Amy Winehouse are among items of music memorabilia being put up for auction. More than 200 items, including guitars, handwritten lyrics, ...

10 Oct 2023 at 12:40

Johnny Marr pays tribute after The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59

The Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marr has paid tribute to his former bandmate Andy Rourke. Writing on Twitter on Friday morning, Marr said bassist Rourke, 59, died “after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer”. He ...

19 May 2023 at 10:13

Politicians and music: Which songs have been used and do they need permission?

The pop group behind New Labour’s 1997 victory anthem Things Can Only Get Better has joined many other artists in requesting political parties refrain from using their songs. D:Ream said they would deny any ...

01 Jun 2024 at 18:57

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Sea Sessions in Bundoran had ‘very nice crowds who enjoyed themselves'

A local councillor has praised the local organisers of the Bundoran Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival over the weekend as well as those who attended the popular Surf and Music festival, held over three ...

25 Jun 2024 at 13:33

Music

Johnny Marr: I turned down Smiths reunion and acted to protect band’s legacy

Johnny Marr has said he turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths. The guitarist and co-songwriter also said he stepped in to “protect the legacy” of the band’s name in a trademark row ...

17 Sept 2024 at 22:03

Music

Celine Dion’s team condemn Trump for using My Heart Will Go On at campaign rally

Celine Dion’s team has hit out at Donald Trump for using her classic song My Heart Will Go On during a presidential campaign rally. The Oscar-winning song from 1997 film Titanic was played during an ...

10 Aug 2024 at 21:13

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