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The Clash - Clash Drummer Raffles Mini Cooper The Clash drummer Topper Headon is to sell his prized Mini Cooper in order to raise funds for the charity Strummerville. The Clash have an enduring place in the pantheon of rock mythology. Formed by three punks tired of the bloated excesses of prog rock, the band were thrilled by primitive r'n'b as well as a good dose of reggae. Ditching their original drummer Terry Chimes upon the release of their seminal first album, the band then hooked up with Topper Headon. The diminutive Headon had previously acted as a jobbing musician around London, and his wide musical knowledge drove The Clash... Morrissey - Johnny Marr and Morrissey reunion The guitarist � who quit The Smiths in 1987 because of differences with the singer � admits the legendary band are unlikely to reform, but he hasn�t ruled out working with the 'First of the Gang to Die� star again. Asked about the possibility of the duo ever sharing a stage again, Johnny told BANG Showbiz: 'I doubt it very much, unless he�s interested in guesting with one of the bands I�m in, so I don�t think that�s going to happen really for some reason. 'Modest Mouse are on a hiatus at the moment but we�re a real bunch of super-grown ups... Lily Allen - Lily Allen needs a man Lily Allen is reportedly “desperate” for a man in her life. She has supposedly resorted to begging friends to set her up with new men because she doesn’t like attending showbiz parties by herself. A source says, “Lily hates being single " she needs a man in her life. She feels insecure going to events and hates turning up without a man. She wants someone to hold her hand for all the red carpet events she attends. She’s even asking friends to set her up on dates. She can’t seem to meet anyone, and it’s making her miserable.” The snitch adds, “Lily’s... The White Stripes - White Stripes Tour Film Due The White Stripes are due to release a new documentary which records an intimate portrait of the band's 2007 tour of Canada. The butt of jokes in their native United States, The White Stripes seem to have taken Canada to their heart. In 2007 the band vowed to tour every province and territory in the country, travelling the lengthy and breadth of the country. Perhaps it's the red and white in the nation's flag, or perhaps it's because the Canadian border sits across the river from Detroit. Whatever, The White Stripes succeeded in their bizarre tour, finishing with a historic,... Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse Is Moving To St. Lucia Our favorite crackie, Amy Winehouse, is reportedly taking up permanent residence in St. Lucia. Amy has been staying on the island to try and get herself together, and St. Lucian officials have confirmed her plans to try and stay there for good. A source said, “Amy loves St. Lucia and never wants to leave. She thinks the island has done her the world of good and she’s writing more than ever.” An island official said, “We are aware of Amy wanting to live here on a permanent basis. We have received an application and are looking into it.” It’s not just... DROPKICK MURPHYS - News : DROPKICK MURPHYS Added To AEROSMITH's Boston Concert Accoring to The Boston Globe, DROPKICK MURPHYS have been added to AEROSMITH’s June 16, 2009 concert at the Comcast Center in Boston, Massachusetts. AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry told The Boston Globe he’s been focused these days on healing from his recent knee surgery. "That wasn’t exactly what I’d call a trip to Newbury Street," he said of the infections and physical therapy that made for a bleak winter. Perry said the experience made him feel close to fellow knee surgery survivor Tom Brady, although Perry joked that Brady’s recovery looked more enjoyable in the media than his own. "So... IGGY POP - Iggy Pop slams intelligent musicians IGGY POP has revealed that he hates rock stars who "think they've got brains". The legendary singer - dubbed 'the godfather of punk' for the sound he created with garage band The Stooges - has blasted pretentious musicians for airing their "dull" opinions. He said: "These fellas asked me to do a video announcement for my new album. "I took great pains not to think first because the thing I can't stand is a rock star who thinks he's got brains. They're always so damned dull. "Anyone from Smashing Pumpkins to - what's the one with Fred Durst? Limp Bizkit. And there are a... Misfits - The Misfits announce worldwide tour The Misfits have announced a bunch of shows this summer including festival appearances in Spain, France, Sweden, Germany and Finland with additional dates in Italy, Ireland and England. The band will be playing the USA this fall, and some of those dates have been announced so far. I’m sure by the time Halloween time comes ...Social Distortion - Social Distortion / Civet / The Strangers Social Distortion have added some US and Canadian dates for a tour to kick off this summer. The tour, which will also be supported by Civet and Strangers, is going to be the follow-up to their European jaunt as well as their first full-scale tour with new drummer Atom Willard (Rocket From The Crypt, The Offspring and Angels and Airwaves), who joined the band last month.Rumors of an impending new Social Distortion album have been swirling since 2006 Though no official title and release date have been revealed, frontman Mike Ness noted last summer that... Ramones - Rockers Honor Joey Ramone's B-Day in NYC It's not everyday that you find the Supersuckers, Fishbone, and a bunch of bagpipe players together in the same room. But then again not everyday is Joey Ramone's birthday. More Ramones on SPIN.com:>> Joey Ramone: Too Tough to Die>> The Definitive Guide to Ramones TributesTuesday night, the ninth annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash brought together a slew of bands and Ramone's family and friends for a party at New York's Fillmore East to celebrate the life of the shy, 6' 3" singer who changed rock'n'roll -- a life cut short by lymphoma at the age of... |
