Random music news for Tuesday, October 29, 2024
One more week until the US presidential election and then, I fear, the real weirdness will begin. Meanwhile, distract yourself with some music news for October 29, 2024.
- Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno died alone, penniless, and in social housing.
- Rapper Lil Durk was arrested in Florida over some kind of hitman plot.
- This is the best Rickroll EVER. Thank you, AI! (Via Tom)
- How were Queen Elizabeth’s corgis controlled when they got bad? With a blast of bagpipes.
- Geddy Lee has a new book coming. This one will be about his extensive collection of baseball memorabilia. (Via Christopher)
- Guerilla gigs are on the rise. Here’s why. (Via Sean)
- Are these the best basslines of all time? (Rick J again)
- More drama for Tim Lamebesis (As I Lay Dying) and his wife.
- Every one of One Direction albums is back in the UK Top 40 since the death of Liam Payne.
- Adele suffered hearing loss in her left ear after an infection.
- Fatboy Slim owns a cafe in Sussex. It was ordered closed after an infestation of rats.
- Getting married and looking for a first dance song? You might want to read this.
- Is hair metal back? Maybe.
- This Australian artist claims that his ex-manager “drugged him for years.”
- SKAlooween?
BONUS: The origins of electronic music,
11. Rats? Westies are the solution!