UPDATE: Are Apple’s AirPods giving you cancer? Yes, it’s one of those stories. (Or is it?)
March 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
NOTE: Yesterday a story starting bouncing about the Internet about how we were all gonna die of brain cancer because
Browsing the "Cancer" Tag
Random music news for Saturday, November 3, 2018
November 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Why is daylight saving time still a thing? Let’s get rid of it. Seriously. Although I do like the extra
Elvis Costello battling “very aggressive” cancer
July 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Elvis Costello has apologized for canceling a European tour, but I think we can all forgive him because he revealed
Nile Rodgers is a lucky guy
January 2nd, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Getting a case of E. coli might’ve saved Nile Rodgers’ life. Or at least his kidney. Last summer, when he
Random Music News for Saturday, September 10, 2016
September 10th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
At least I think it’s Saturday. I started writing this post after a 15-hour flight from Toronto to Taipei. Good
The New York Times on Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip
May 26th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The news about Gord Downie’s incurable brain cancer is not only national news, but it’s also attracting international attention. Even
#CourageforGord: Paying it Forward
May 26th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
In the song “Are We Family,” from The Tragically Hip’s 1998 release Phantom Power, Gord Downie sings “Are we family,
The Summer of Gord Is Upon Us
May 24th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that The Tragically Hip will be setting out on the road this summer. Hearing
Breaking: Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie has Terminal Brain Cancer
May 24th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
In a statement released by the legendary band very early this morning, The Tragically Hip share some pretty shocking and
Random Music News for Wednesday, April 6, 2016
April 6th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Why is that line from Pink Floyd’s “Time” going through my head today? I need to distract myself with some
Study: AC/DC’s Music Might Cure Cancer
April 4th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
When I first saw this story at MedicalNewsToday.com, I looked at the date. Surely it had to be an April
“Blackstar” = Cancer Lesion? A David Bowie Mystery (With an Elvis Presley Bonus Clue)
January 13th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Little is known about the cancer that killed David Bowie. although some reports say it was cancer of the liver.
David Bowie Dead of Cancer at Age 69 [WITH UPDATES]
January 12th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
No. It can’t be. Bowie is not supposed to die. Ever. David Bowie passed away Sunday, January 10, two days
Random Music News for Thursday, December 31, 2015
December 31st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Day 365 of the year. I will be in bed by 10:30 because New Year’s Eve is the most over-hyped
Tinfoil Hat People, Pay Attention: Did the CIA Assassinate Bob Marley?
October 6th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
[Note: This is an article I wrote for Nightflight.com. You should check out that site for 80s and 90s material.
A Terrifying Music Video About Cancer from Stromae
September 17th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
This comes from Stromae. Can you think of another music video that features cancer as its subject matter? And it’s
Random Music News for Saturday, July 4, 2015
July 4th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Remember when there weren’t fears about a terrorist plot on July 4? A good list: 10 songs that were stolen.
Singer/Songwriter Ambre McLean Donates Proceeds From New Single To Canadian Cancer Society
March 29th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
By Juliette Jagger Acclaimed singer/songwriter Ambre [yes, that’s how you spell her name] McLean is set to release a brand
Scary News: Iron Maiden Frontman Bruce Dickinson Battling Tongue Cancer
February 19th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
News out of the UK today revealed that Bruce has a cancerous tumour on the back of his tongue. It
Morrissey’s Got Cancer? Sadly, Yes.
October 7th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Mozzer fans have been suspicious and concerned for his health for some time now. The tour cancellations, the repeated infections,
Olivia Chow Throws the Horns For Toronto Heavy Metal Cancer Benefit
June 19th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
By Andrew Epstein Headbanging For A Cure was started in 2012 by Jess Carter and Tristan Biggar (frontman of long-running
Bob Marley Soccer Gear (And How Soccer Contributed to His Death)
June 19th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Bob Marley’s brand is stronger now that when he was alive and his estate’s merchandising tentacles spread everywhere from headphones
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