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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.

  1. Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno died alone, penniless, and in social housing.
  2. Rapper Lil Durk was arrested in Florida over some kind of hitman plot.
  3. This is the best Rickroll EVER. Thank you, AI! (Via Tom)
  4. How were Queen Elizabeth’s corgis controlled when they got bad? With a blast of bagpipes.
  5. Geddy Lee has a new book coming. This one will be about his extensive collection of baseball memorabilia. (Via Christopher)
  6. Guerilla gigs are on the rise. Here’s why. (Via Sean)
  7. Are these the best basslines of all time? (Rick J again)
  8. More drama for Tim Lamebesis (As I Lay Dying) and his wife.
  9. Every one of One Direction albums is back in the UK Top 40 since the death of Liam Payne.
  10. Adele suffered hearing loss in her left ear after an infection.
  11. Fatboy Slim owns a cafe in Sussex. It was ordered closed after an infestation of rats.
  12. Getting married and looking for a first dance song? You might want to read this.
  13. Is hair metal back? Maybe.
  14. This Australian artist claims that his ex-manager “drugged him for years.”
  15. SKAlooween?

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One thought on “Random music news for Tuesday, October 29, 2024

  • 11. Rats? Westies are the solution!

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