Random music news for Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The monkey had a bullet-proof vest? Please discuss after you check out music news for June 22, 2022.

Marcus Mumford is going solo from Mumford & Sons. What does that mean for the future of the group?
Britney Spears’ father says he got a US$15 million advance to write a book.
Could Nigeria be the next hot scene for rock? Possibly. (Via Andrew)
These members of a Ukrainian band have reunited after the Russian invasion. (Via Sean)
Glastonbury is back this weekend but half the trains to the site have been canceled due to a strike…
…and EasyJet is cutting flights to the UK affecting many more international festival-goers.
Maybe Paul McCartney will let people use some of the cars in his collection.
Our devices are spying on us. A lot.
If you’re wondering where some of Lemmy’s ashes have gone, here’s your answer.
Wait: Elvis was almost cast in a Willy Wonka movie? And The Godfather? Apparently, yes.
And is Flea going to be in a Popeye movie? Maybe.
Like death metal? How about some Cannibal Corpse whisky?
Another American mass shooting, this time at a concert in DC.
Elton John is planning to auction a “Rocket Man” NFT.
Fatboy Slim is offering mental health DJ classes.