Classic Bands Archives — Page 22 of 125

The Cult to Release 40th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of Debut Album “Dreamtime”

The year was 1984, and from England’s vibrant music scene emerged The Cult, shedding its old name and taking flight like a butterfly from its chrysalis. Their story is now…

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Adam Ant Announces 40-Date “Ant Music 2024” North American Tour with Special Guests The English Beat

New wave icon Adam Ant and special guests The English Beat are set to embark on the “Ant Music 2024 North American Tour.” This extensive 40-date journey, celebrating Adam Ant’s…

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Echo & The Bunnymen Announce “Songs to Learn & Sing” North American Tour for 2024

Liverpool post-punk heroes Echo & The Bunnymen have announced their 2024 “Songs to Learn & Sing Tour” across North America, highlighting the very best from their illustrious career. This tour…

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Shane MacGowan of The Pogues Passes Away at 65

In the cold winter nights the old town it was chillBut there were boys in the cafes who’d give you cheap pillsIf you didn’t have the money you’d cajole or…

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The Jesus and Mary Chain Debut Video for “jamcod” From Forthcoming New Album “Glasgow Eyes”

The Jesus and Mary Chain are revving up for an exciting new year with the release of their upcoming album “Glasgow Eyes” on March 8th, via Fuzz Club. Not ones…

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Requiem For Geordie Walker of Killing Joke: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away At 64

Kevin “Geordie” Walker’s incredible life has sadly come to a close. For the last four decades, the guitarist for Killing Joke was anything but conventional, garnering widespread acclaim for his…

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Experimental Outfit Taipan Tiger Girls Release “Live at the Melbourne Town Hall”

Melbourne’s Taipan Tiger Girls made an indelible mark on the independent music scene with two critically acclaimed and quickly sold-out albums under the banner of It Records: their eponymous debut…

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Mars Williams of The Psychedelic Furs Passes Away at 68

Mars Williams, a celebrated musician known for his phenomenal talent on the saxophone and contributions to iconic bands like The Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses, passed away at the age…

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French Post-Punk Legends Corpus Delicti Return in Their Video for “Chaos”

Hailing from the picturesque city of Nice in 1992, French post-punk ensemble Corpus Delicti was born, comprising Sébastien on vocals, Franck wielding the guitar, Chrys handling the bass, and Roma…

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L.A. Story, or A Tale of Two Drummers — An Interview with Lol Tolhurst and Budgie

In the midst of the pandemic’s somber days, a delightful beacon of nostalgia and camaraderie shone through in the form of the “Curious Creatures” podcast. This aural treasure, hosted by…

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