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Music News
Chris Cornell's Widow Shares Previously Unheard Song For His Birthday
Vicky Cornell is celebrating her late husband Chris Cornell's birthday. The widow took to Instagram Reels to share a video that was sound tracked by a previously unheard recording of Chris singing Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." In the caption she said she's grateful for the fans who are keeping his legacy alive and would like to celebrate his genius as an artist who redefined music. She also teased that there more unreleased music in the vault by saying "as you can hear, there's more to come." Chris would have turned 60 on July 20th.
Metallica Learns To Press Vinyl
Metallica is learning more about making records from Furnace Record Pressing. The band shared a video of themselves learning to press vinyl while creating their own copies of "Ride The Lightning." They also shared a full video tour of the facility. The band has a majority interest in Furnace Record Pressing, which has produced more than five million pieces of Metallica vinyl since 2014.
Metallica Tickets Being Sold At Dirt-Cheap Prices
With the next leg of Metallica’s “M72” stadium tour kicking off in just over a week, one would expect scalpers to be charging exorbitant prices for last-minute tickets. And one would be wrong. Tickets for the trek – which kicks off August 2nd in Foxborough, Massachusetts – are being peddled on sites like Vivid Seats for as low as $30 apiece. Tickets for the band’s August 11th show at Chicago’s Soldier Field can be purchased for as little as $61, while tickets for the August 16th and 18th performances at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium are going for as low as $50, per the ticket broker’s website. For the tour, Metallica will play two nights in each city – one show on Friday, the other on Sunday. They promise no songs will be repeated.
Metallica Launches Digital Burton Exhibit
Metallica is sharing their highly anticipated digital Cliff Burton exhibit in their Metallica Black Box online museum. "Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton," is the first part of the exhibit and features pictures, personal letters, interviews and video content in honor of the late bassist's life and career. The Metallica Black Box is exclusive to members of Metallica's Fifth Fan Club, which is free to join at Metallica.com.
Pink Floyd Concert Getting Stereo Mix
A classic Pink Floyd concert is getting the stereo mix treatment from Alan Parsons, the engineer of the band’s classic album “The Dark Side of the Moon.” Parsons confirmed on Facebook that he worked on 5.1 and Dolby Atmos mixes of “Pink Floyd: Live at Earls Court in London 1994,” which features the band playing "The Dark Side of the Moon" in its entirety. According to the post, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour personally requested Alan handle the mixes, and Gilmour then approved them. Parsons said, “It was a fantastic experience to go back to the songs I knew so well from the original album. Remixing this amazing live performance was a real treat.”
Neil Young To Perform At Farm And Following Tour Cancellation
Neil Young is set to perform at this year's Farm Aid festival in the fall. The event is going down in Saratoga Springs, New York on September 21st. Young will be joined by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews. Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and Southern Avenue are also a part of the lineup. Neils appearance will mark his first concert since canceling his summer tour with Crazy Horse. Tickets will be available starting July 26th.
Duff McKagan Not Worried About AI
Duff McKagan isn’t worried about AI when it comes to Guns N’ Roses. In a new interview, the bassist said, “As far as music goes, for a rock band like Guns N’ Roses it doesn’t apply. I don’t think it could. There’s nothing better than sitting down and writing a song on an acoustic guitar. There’ll never be anything better than that. I see there’s Al art on Instagram on Guns N’ Roses, and some of the stuff’s great, and my skin always looks amazing in it. I’m like: ‘I like this AI, my hair! That coat! I wish I had that coat!’ But in seriousness, I don’t know enough about it. As far as it applies to music, I don’t see it at all.” Earlier this year, Guns N’ Roses released an AI-generated music video for their new single “The General.”
AC/DC Shares Pro-Shot Video
AC/DC is sharing some new professionally filmed video. The band posted video of "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" from their Sunday show in Bratislava, Slovakia. Their "Power Up" European tour marks AC/DC's first with their new touring lineup of singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and the latest addition to the group's touring lineup, bassist Chris Chaney. The 24-date trek will run through August.
Bon Jovi Releasing Greatest Hits Album On Vinyl
Bon Jovi are continuing to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The band recently announced that their compilation "Bon Jovi: Greatest Hits" will be released on a black vinyl this fall. There will also be a limited edition "smoke" colored vinyl that comes with one of three unique lithographs. The album was originally released in 2010 and includes the band's biggest hits like "Runaway," "Living on a Prayer," and "Bad Medicine." Bon Jovi's "Greatest Hits" album will be out on September 13th.
Bruce Springsteen, Elton John Heading to Toronto International Film Festival
Some music superstars are making their way to the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Bruce Springsteen and Elton John are expected at the event, which will include 63 films. Other Hollywood celebrities attending include Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett, and Will Ferrell. The Boss is expected at the World Premiere Gala of “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band,” a documentary look at the behind-the-scenes preparation for his latest tour. “Elton John: Never Too Late” will also have a gala slot at the festival, which John will attend. The film is described as "a riveting and highly intimate portrait of a musical icon and trailblazer." The full TIFF schedule will be unveiled on August 13.
John Mayall Dead At 90
John Mayall, who was recently announced as a 2024 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is no longer with us. The news was confirmed Tuesday by Mayall’s verified Facebook page, which said, “It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home yesterday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by loving family.” Mayall was 90. He fronted a group called the Bluesbreakers in its earliest incarnation, on keyboards, harmonica and occasional guitar. At various times, the Bluesbreakers included Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, later of Cream; Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac; and Mick Taylor, who played five years with the Rolling Stones. Throughout his career, Mayall also collaborated with notable musicians including Joe Walsh, Steve Van Zandt and Alex Lifeson.
Iron Maiden To Drop Song Nicko McBrain Can't Play Anymore
Iron Maiden is implementing some new rules to address the fact that Nicko McBrian can't play like he used to. In January of 2023, the drummer suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed. During a recent concert with his side project Titanium Tarts, McBrian told the crowd that he's not the "old Nicko" anymore but at least he's got a part of him still. He went on to reveal that his Iron Maiden band mates said if he can't do a certain part of a song, they just won't play it. He said "Caught Somewhere In Time" is just one song he's unable to play like he used to.
Lemmy's Dressing Room To Be Recreated
Bloodstock Open Air festival in the UK is recreating Lemmy’s dressing room. Organizers say you’ll not only be able to pay your respects to the Motorhead frontman, but you can also see a specially created bust containing Lemmy’s ashes, and a host of genuine personal items including his iconic hat, boots, bass guitar, and hand-drawn pictures, as well as handwritten lyrics, dressing room paraphernalia, and a never-seen-before selection of his personal photos. The bust of Lemmy will be unveiled on the main stage Friday in a special "Lemmy Forever" ceremony before being placed in Lemmy’s dressing room.
Ian Paice Talks Deep Purple
Ian Paice is addressing the fact that Deep Purple is largely considered to be an underrated rock band in America. In a new interview, the drummer said, "Yeah, well, there's no logical reason to it. There's times when you are the flavor of the month and times where you're not the flavor of the year. You just have to accept that. And that can change with a border crossing. You can go from Germany to France and in one country you're bigger than the other one. I don't think we've actually seriously worried about any one particular market, although everybody understands the U.S. is incredibly important. It is the biggest market. And if you can get it on your side, it makes life a lot easier. But we're lucky that we do have the rest of the world." He went on to say, "We have a great deal of fun, and we keep saying it could be one, two years and that fun won't be there anymore. And so every day we can get on stage and be part of this circus, this glorious rock and roll circus, is a good day. We've been blessed with a life which has been superb to us and given us so much enjoyment, looked after our families. You can't say anything negative about it. It's been good, and I want it to be good for a little while longer."
Songs Get Slower As Musicians Age
The tempo of songs released by many popular musicians decreases as they age. A new study out of the University of Jyväskylä in Finland shows that the tempo increases until the musicians are in their early 30s and then steadily declines, falling below their teenage level when they reach their 50s. Geoff Luck from the University of Jyväskylä says, “We saw this very clear downward trend. We are confident that tempo really does decline over the lifespan.”
Lifestyle
Bankrate’s Best & Worst States For Retirement
·The best state to retire in the U.S. is Delaware, according to a new report from Bankrate.
·They ranked states on five key metrics: affordability, overall well-being, access to health care, weather and crime rates.
·West Virginia comes in second, followed by Georgia, South Carolina and Missouri.
·Alaska is the worst state to retire, followed by New York and Washington.
Study: The Date Kids Reach Peak Boredom During Summer Break
·As much as kids love summer vacation from school, they all get bored eventually and new research pinpoints when it’s the worst.
·According to a new study of 1,000 parents of school-age children, kids reach peak boredom by August 1st.
·They’re not afraid to tell their mom or dad about it and complain an average of five times a week about being bored during summer break.
Wednesday is National Tequila Day
Today is the day to celebrate responsibly – and it’s also probably good idea to make sure you’ve downloaded the Uber app. Why? Your after-work happy hour is likely to be an experience. Tequila actually has some health benefits – that is, if you’re not taking marathon shots of it. So what exactly is it? Tequila was first distilled in the 1500-1600's in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and the city of Tequila was established in about 1656 . This is where the agave plant grows best.
Sports
Team USA Has Its Flag Bearers
Both of Team USA's flag bearers have now been chosen. It was announced today that U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff will be the female flag-bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, joining four-time NBA champion LeBron James. The 20-year-old Gauff will be the first U.S. tennis player to carry the flag while James will be the first men's basketball player to be honored with the role.
Winter Games Returning To Salt Lake
The Winter Games are returning to Salt Lake City in 2034. The International Olympic Committee made the announcement this morning. Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall have been in Paris meeting with committee members to bring the games back to the city that hosted them in 2002.
USA Women's Basketball Team Dominates Germany In Exhibition
The U.S. women's basketball team put together a dominant performance in the USA Basketball Showcase in London. The Americans beat Germany 84-57 yesterday in their second tune-up leading up to the Paris Olympics. Team USA will begin Olympic competition against Japan on Monday.
Team USA Men's Soccer Starts Olympic Play
Team USA men's soccer kicks off it run in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. The team plays host nation France in the first of three group stage matches. The United States and France are in Group A along with Guinea and New Zealand.
NFL, NFLPA Have Discussed 18-Game Regular Season
The NFL could soon be expanding its regular season. The executive director of the NFL Players Association told the Washington Post that the union has had discussions with the league at a "very high level" about adding an 18th regular-season game to the schedule. He added that the talks have not reached formal negotiations. Earlier this year, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" that he would prefer to replace a preseason game with another regular season game. The commissioner also said he envisions a schedule that would see the Super Bowl played the day before the Presidents Day holiday.