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Random music news for Monday, September 16, 2024

Steve-O of Jackass fan has reversed his decision to get breast implants. I can feel your disappointment. Meanwhile, in music news for September 16, 2024…

  1. There will be lots of gossip like this over the coming weeks. The Foo Fighters have one more show on this tour, too. That could be an interesting appearance.
  2. Don’t be surprised if we hear a big deal to sell Pink Floyd’s catalogue to Sony this week for £400 million or more. Just sayin’.
  3. This is why Trump and the MAGA types are freaked out by Taylor Swift. Very freaked out. And by that, I mean very, very freaked out.
  4. There’s a new demand by artists in the US for governments to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes.
  5. The vibe in Linkin Park v2.0 is “instantly different.”
  6. Want a waterproof Rolling Stones Bluetooth speaker? You’re in luck.
  7. Spotify is bringing out a new album release video interview series called “Countown To.”
  8. Well, this must have been embarrassing, Janet Jackson.
  9. Social media has brought down the barriers between performer and fan. That’s starting to look pretty dangerous.
  10. Lady Gaga to her former Debbie Downer classmates: “Nyah, nyah, nyah!”
  11. Jon Schaffer of the band Iced Earth was arrested and charged with January 6 crimes. His sentencing will be next month.
  12. Someone just paid US$170,000 for the guitar Noel Gallagher played on Definitely Maybe.
  13. Eric Clapton: Not a fan of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  14. A new law designed to better protect concertgoers from terrorism is being debated in the UK. It’s called Martyn’s Law and follows the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.

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BONUS: When they taught the recorder back in your old music class, did they teach you this? (Via Tom)

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Alan Cross

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One thought on “Random music news for Monday, September 16, 2024

  • Jane’s Addition s/b renamed to “Perry’s Punchup”!

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