Random music news for Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hey, whatever happened to Ronald McDonald? Asking for a friend. Ponder that while you go through music news for June 6, 2023.
- Matt Schulz, singer for Cage the Elephant, copped a plea in a gun charge.
- RIP Cynthia Weil, a hugely successful songwriter for Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow and more. (Via Rick J)
- Ed Sheeran’s copyright problems over “Thinking Out Loud” aren’t over. There’s going to be an appeal.
- More Oasis reunion gig rumours: Etihad Stadium in Manchester in 2025.
- Go-Go’s a no-no.
- How do those LED wristbands they hand out at concerts work? Like this. (Via Sean)
- There seems to be an inexhaustible supply of “lost” Beatles photos. (Sean again)
- Want to join James Hetfield’s cigar club?
- Here’s a preview of Dee Snyder’s novel called Frats.
- Uh, Google? You’ve mixed up these bands. Actually, this is kinda funny.
- Get ready for this: Mick Jagger turns 80 next month.
- Gotta love these Indonesian women. VERY metal. (Rick J again)
- Coldplay has helped plant 5 million trees.
- Gross, dude.
BONUS: If you’re of a certain age, this was your life every Saturday morning.