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Friday Music News Quick Hits

Caleb Followill NOT fired from Kings of Leon

Nathan has laughed off the rumours that the Quiet Brother has been sacked.  The official story is that Caleb has been told by doctors to rest his aching vocal chords for a solid month.

Here’s Nathan’s message to fans:  “BREAKING NEWS: Kings Of Leon has kicked Caleb out and Jared and Matt will be taking over lead vocals. Where do people come up with this shit? Hilarious.”

 

Kanye and Jay-Z Score with Watch the Throne

Number one on every iTunes Music Store in the universe.  See?

 

Financial Crisis Could Kill Sale of EMI–For Now

With the markets in turmoil–and with Citigroup’s stock under seige (the bank is the current owner of EMI’s assets), the fate of EMI will most likely be put on hold.  Details here.

 

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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