Random music news for Thursday, November 23, 2023
It’s American Thanksgiving, so most all the news sites there aren’t offering much. I, however, am not constrained by American traditions. As a result, I am able to provide music news for November 23, 2023, as usual.
- That car crash on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge yesterday involved a New York man and his wife driving a $300,000 Bentley. They were on their way to the KISS show in Toronto--which had been canceled because Paul Stanley has the flu.
- In case you missed it, the Rolling Stones’ 2024 stadium tour is being sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons.
- There’s growing evidence that Banksy is actually Rober Del Naja of Massive Attack.
- Neil Young is boycotting
TwitterX over Elon Musk and the antisemitic tweet. - Despite what we heard last week, metal doesn’t deter killer whales from attacking boats.
- Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge has a new signature guitar.
- Mark Knopfler is going to auction some of the guitars used on Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms album.
- Prince’s “Purple Rain” puffy shirt sold at auction for US$33,000.
- Shock poll: Taylor Swift is the most popular public figure in America. Like I said, I’m shocked.
- Wait: Mozart had a castle with a dungeon? And it’s for sale?
- RIP Mars Williams, sax player for the Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses. It was a rare form of cancer.
- Are these the 30 most influential guitarists of all time? (Via Rick J)
- Tupac’s people have to deal with a new copyright infringement charge over the song “Dear Mama.”
- Headline: The Beatles Are Still Charting the Future of Pop. It Looks Bleak.” Discuss.
- The recorded music industry has been growing like crazy over the last few years. Now there are cuts. Here’s why.
- AC/DC reportedly going to to play a limited number of shows in 2024.
BONUS: Why does red wine cause headaches? Scientists may have finally figured that out.
BONUS BONUS: Gotta post this, of course…