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Random music news for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

A study says that if our dogs live longer, so will we. I’m SO behind this new research--and it looks promising for longer-living dogs. Music news for January 30, 2024, is almost as good.

  1. A Memphis rapper named Slick Rick was found decapitated.
  2. If Taylor Swift endorses a presidential candidate (and it would probably be Joe), a study says that she could influence the US presidential election. I believe it.
  3. Here’s yet more info on the new features being added to Apple CarPlay as part of iOS 17.4.
  4. Morrissey is under a doctor’s care for exhaustion. This is why he recently canceled two shows in LA.
  5. Fans of Britney Spears are trolling Justin Timberlake, if you care.
  6. This is a no-brainer when you think about it: U2 will make an appearance on The Grammys from The Sphere in Las Vegas.
  7. Sir Ozzy? Sir Rob Halford? Why not? (Via Tom)
  8. Cliff Wiliams will be sitting out any AC/DC shows this year. A replacement will be announced soon.
  9. Joni Mitchell is slated to peform at The Grammys next week.
  10. Netflix is worried about AI, too. Here’s why.
  11. Middle-aged? Worried about your brain health? Play and instrument or sing!
  12. Did Snoop smoke some bad weed?
  13. StubHub is being accused of underestimating how many fees it adds to sales. This is all part of a lawsuit.
  14. A new and interesting guitar pedal has come out of…Newfoundland?
  15. Pharrell Williams is getting the biopic treatment. It will be told through Lego.

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BONUS: Why are so many robots white? Did I just open up a can of worms here?

BONUS BONUS: Iron Maiden as a marching band. (Via Ed)

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3 thoughts on “Random music news for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  • Quick correction for you!

    Story #8 above needs an edit. Cliff Burton is the Metallica bass player who passed back in 1986!

    Cliff Williams is the AC/DC bass player.

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  • For #8, I think that you meant Cliff Williams…Cliff Burton has been sitting out on sets for quite some time now.

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  • #8: I think Cliff Burton will be sitting out most shows this year………

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