U2 want own video game nowOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Members of rock band U2 have revealed they are desperate to follow in the footsteps of other bands like The Beatles and Metallica and have their own video game. Bassist Adam Clayton admits he and his bandmates are impressed with the recently-released "The Beatles: Rock Band", which allows fans to play along to the Fab Four's greatest hits and they want a piece of the action themselves, reports tourdates.co.uk.
Delhi-based band reach grand finale of rock festSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - Delhi based rock band Seize Her has reached the grand finale of the 24th edition of Independence Rock (I-Rock) - which will be held in Mumbai. "I am speechless.
Lennon's wife barely knows Beatles' songs!September 14th, 2009 LONDON - Late Beatle legend John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has revealed she barely knows the band's songs and only realised their music is "special" when she recently revisited their back catalogue. Avant-garde artist Ono met Lennon in 1966 at the height of the Fab Four's fame and was wed to the rock legend until his death in New York in 1980.
Guns N' Roses to tour IndiaSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - American rock band Guns N' Roses is planning a tour of India in November. The heavy rockers, fronted by Axl Rose, have signed on to perform at the Palace Grounds in Bangalore Nov 7, reported contactmusic.com.
Yoko Ono fan of British band Take ThatSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Yoko Ono, widow of Beatles legend John Lennon, was all praise for the British band Take That as she presented them best band trophy at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Thesun.co.uk reports that Ono revealed she is a fan of the band and that their song "Shine" is her favourite.
Bandmates share mysterious connection, says U2 guitaristAugust 13th, 2009 LONDON - The Edge, guitarist of the acclaimed rock band U2, claims he and his band mates - Bono, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen - have a "mysterious" connection when they perform together. "I'm acutely aware of what Adam and Larry and Bono are doing, whether or not we catch each other's eyes.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers to jam after two yearsAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - After being apart for two years, members of American alternative rock band Red Hot Chilli Peppers are set to reunite in October. Drummer Chad Smith insists he and his bandmates plan to "jam" together soon, ending reports of a split, reports contactmusic.com.
Backstreet Boys eying comebackJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Grammy nominated American boy band group Backstreet Boys are pinning high hopes for their second shot at fame with a comeback and this time they want to be as big as the English rock legends Rolling Stones. The 'nineties pop group who enjoyed a string of hits including "Quit playing games with my heart" and "Show me the meaning of being lonely" have reformed their association minus former bandmate Kevin Richardson, reports contactmusic.com.
Jim Carrey to become a grandpa soonJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor and stand-up comedian Jim Carrey will soon be a grandfather as his rock musician daughter Jane Carrey is expecting her first child. "I am very excited.
Hip-hop group Outlandish to perform in IndiaJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Denmark-based award winning hip-hop group Outlandish is to perform in India. Formed in 1997 by Isam Bachiri (of Moroccan descent), Waqas Ali Qadri (of Pakistani descent) and Lenny Martinez (of Cuban and Honduran descent), the trio have delivered hits like Aicha, Walou, Look into my eyes and Rock all day.
Aerosmith drummer writes bookJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer has written a book about his struggles with drug abuse and his band mate Steven Tyler. Kramer spent the past four years working on the book with writers William Patrick and Keith Garde, contactmusic.com reports.
AC/DC, Iron Maiden in world's best band nominationsJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran rock bands AC/DC and Iron Maiden are to go head-to-head for the honour of best band in the world in Classic Rock magazine's 2009 awards. AC/DC are nominated in three categories - Band of the Year, Event of the Year, and Album of the Year for their disc 'Black Ice', while, Iron Maiden are also up for Band of the Year, alongside Metallica, Faith No More, and Kings of Leon, reports femalefirst.co.uk..
Kurt Cobain's bass guitar auctioned for 29,166 poundsJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary rock band Nirvana's frontman Kurt Cobain's bass guitar was sold at an auction in New York for 29,166 pounds. The guitar was used to record his early demos, according to the authenticity certificate.
Iron Maiden awarded best British band awardJune 16th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Iron Maiden won the best British band trophy for the second year in a row at the Metal Hammer Golden God awards here. Femalefirst.co.uk reports the Run to the hills hitmakers were also handed over the ceremony's highest honour -- the Golden God award.
Robbie Williams settles arguments of ex-bandmatesJune 6th, 2009 LONDON - British pop singer Robbie Williams settled all the arguments between his ex-band members who worked for the album Take That. The Angels singer quit the group back in 1995 to pursue a solo career.
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