Random Music News for Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Damn. I missed Einstein’s birthday yesterday. Go here to catch up. And now, the music news…
- Brian Johnson is not feeling very good about being sidelined from AC/DC due to his hearing issues. Do you blame him?
- When I was in a band, I wished my parents would come see us play. But then there’s this guy who took things waaaaaaayyyyy too far in the other direction. (Via Danny)
- Someone finally found John and Yoko’s stolen wedding photos from 1969.
- Elvis Presley may have been dead since 1977, but that’s not going to stop him from touring the UK for the first time.
- Stop it, Bieber. Just stop it. (Via Irish Alan)
- The car crash that killed all four members of the British indie band Viola Beach (and their manager) continues to be weird and mysterious. What really happened?
- Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Kanye Twitty. Make this a Family Guy bit! (Via Tom)
- Podcasts: More popular than ever.
- What’s happening over at Sonos? Let’s ask the CEO.
- Uh-oh. Was there a leak revealing the entire lineup of the Guns ‘N Roses reunion?
- CBS, which has been in the radio business since the 1920s, is thinking about selling or spinning off their radio division. Uh-oh.
- If you’re an artist, here are nine things to look for when it comes to your streaming music statement.
- Apple Music is now streaming DJ mixes and mashups.
- Sir George Martin had a quiet private funeral.
- Knowing Sir George’s sense of humour, he would have loved this. (Via Tom)
- Prepare for the Whitney Houston doc on Showtime.
- Keith Emerson’s death has been officially ruled a suicide.
