Rock Star News

[-dlc-]

So rather than create a thread for each, there have been a few notable developments in the music world and I thought it would be good to have a thread for these events.

 

Of course, Taylor Swift backing Harris (despite going against her friend, Brittany). Shake if off, Donald. 

 

And other, rather shocking (for me) news about Dave Grohl and his new baby. Delivered by someone other than his wife of many years. Sigh, why Dave? You're one of the good guys.

 

Lastly, this really awesome story about Jon Bon Jovi. I know he's been known to do charitable acts but this level of interaction saved someone's life. And he is amazing for doing this.

https://people.com/jon-bon-jovi-saves-woman-in-crisis-on-bridge-new-video-footage-8710714

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

 

[Gurn]

"We can be heroes, just for one day"

[Toni Zamboni]

Paula Abdul cancels Canadian tour, citing recent injuries

Singer says she must take six to eight weeks for recovery from 'minor procedure'

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/paula-abdul-cancels-tour-1.7314794

 

[JoeyJoeJoeJr. Shabadoo]

4 minutes ago, Toni Zamboni said:

Paula Abdul cancels Canadian tour, citing recent injuries

Singer says she must take six to eight weeks for recovery from 'minor procedure'

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/paula-abdul-cancels-tour-1.7314794

 

That's the best news I've heard all day 

[Drive-By Body Pierce]

[Ballisticsports]

Bonne Acte Bon Jovi

 

 

My good neighbour of my back fence played in Trooper and was inducted the other day with a star on the street

 

Trooper inducted into B.C.'s Entertainment Hall of Fame in fan ceremony

Lead singer Ra McGuire was joined by Brian Smith, Tommy Stewart, Doni Underhill, Frank Ludwig, and Harry Kalensky

[Gurn]

22 hours ago, Ballisticsports said:

Trooper inducted into B.C.'s Entertainment Hall of Fame

They were the first rock concert I ever went to.

I just checked out their discography, and am surprised that they did so poorly- topping out at #7 for "Janine"

To me, so many of their tunes were great.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trooper_(band)

[Ballisticsports]

I wouldn't say they did poorly,

There was A LOT  of good music during their heyday from world bands, with new releases each day (still  stations that only play those era's)

I had seen lots of their concerts, before having a member live behind me,

 

Lol I remember one year (long ago) he was on his balcony relaxing in the summer, and I cranked up my Trooper play list and left, he phoned me about 3/4 hour later and asked me to turn it off   

I said something to the effect im not at home, You want me to PLEASE COME HOME?, 

IT hasn't BEEN A LONG TIME, I was just  having SOME GOOD CLEAN FUN and RAISING A LIL HELL,

I'll be back as soon as THE MOMENT THAT IT TAKES me to return

[nuckin_futz]

The Jane's Addiction tour appears to be going well.

 

Perry Farrell attacking Dave Navarro.

 

Hopefully The Cult behave better when I see them next week.

 

 

Edited Saturday at 07:31 AM by nuckin_futz

[Canuck Surfer]

 

[Canuck Surfer]

Apologies @-dlc- ; i did not read the OP when I posted above...  

 

Do important people step out of themselves and do what Jon did!

 

[RupertKBD]

On 9/12/2024 at 9:04 PM, Ballisticsports said:

I wouldn't say they did poorly,

There was A LOT  of good music during their heyday from world bands, with new releases each day (still  stations that only play those era's)

I had seen lots of their concerts, before having a member live behind me,

 

Lol I remember one year (long ago) he was on his balcony relaxing in the summer, and I cranked up my Trooper play list and left, he phoned me about 3/4 hour later and asked me to turn it off   

I said something to the effect im not at home, You want me to PLEASE COME HOME?, 

IT hasn't BEEN A LONG TIME, I was just  having SOME GOOD CLEAN FUN and RAISING A LIL HELL,

I'll be back as soon as THE MOMENT THAT IT TAKES me to return

 

Over the years, I've played a bunch of Trooper songs.....Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time always gets the crowd going, even though it's not my favorite Trooper song to play. I prefer General Hand Grenade, or Santa Maria. (which BTW, was written right here in Prince Rupert)

 

Others I've played are Raise a Little Hell, Real Canadians, Loretta, Boys in the Bright White Sports Car and Two For the Show....Fun fact: The opening solo from Two For the Show was played by Randy Bachman, who produced the album. (Not sure what Smitty was doing that day)

 

Here's an underappreciated cut from their first album:

 

 

[nuckin_futz]

Not exactly a 'rock star' but a musician and a member of a pretty influential music family.

 

Tito Jackson, Founding Member of the Jackson 5, Dies at 70

 

Tito Jackson, who along with brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon was a founding member of the iconic family group the Jackson 5, died Sunday at age 70.

 

News of the death was first reported by Entertainment Tonight, which said word of Tito’s passing came from Steve Manning, a longtime friend and associate of the Jackson family. Manning told ET that he believed Tito suffered a heart attack while driving on a road trip, adding that the cause of death was officially undetermined. People magazine confirmed the news with Tito’s nephew, SIggy Jackson.

 

more in link https://www.yahoo.com/news/tito-jackson-founding-member-jackson-053536187.html

[NewbieCanuckFan]

Not really notable but interesting story where two people you wouldn't think have anything in common do!  And are old friends!

 

Natalie Portman talks about her friendship with Britney Spears https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7555561/Natalie-Portman-talks-friendship-Britney-Spears.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton

 

[Gurn]

On 9/14/2024 at 12:30 AM, nuckin_futz said:

The Jane's Addiction tour appears to be going well.

 

Perry Farrell attacking Dave Navarro.

 

Hopefully The Cult behave better when I see them next week.

 

 

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/jane-s-addiction-guitarist-dave-navarro-breaks-silence-after-perry-farrell-fight-with-cryptic-post/ar-AA1qDQc1?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has shared a cryptic message to his Instagram, following a dramatic on-stage brawl involving his bandmate, singer Perry Farrell.

At the US rock band’s show at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston on Friday (13 September), Farrell was seen in fan-shot footage aggressively approaching Navarro during a rendition of their 1988 sing “Ocean Size”.

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In the second, he shared a shot of him taken by photographer Sonny Crockett, showing him onstage holding an acoustic guitar with a Jane’s Addiction sticker on the back.

“Goodnight...” he wrote.

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more at link.

[Optimist Prime]

On 9/14/2024 at 12:30 AM, nuckin_futz said:

The Jane's Addiction tour appears to be going well.

 

Perry Farrell attacking Dave Navarro.

 

Hopefully The Cult behave better when I see them next week.

Ian and Billy have had their on stage fisticuffs well in the past. They are both content now to play out their years with guaranteed sellout money venue after venue. Don't get me wrong, I love the Cult, from the Death Cult days to now, but they realize their livelihoods depend on selling out a venue and delivering the product. Here in Victoria the only tickets left were incredibly expensive, like 1100 bucks when i looked. Must have been backstage passes?

Also, kind of expected behaviour from Farrell isn't it?

[nuckin_futz]

1 hour ago, Optimist Prime said:

Ian and Billy have had their on stage fisticuffs well in the past. They are both content now to play out their years with guaranteed sellout money venue after venue. Don't get me wrong, I love the Cult, from the Death Cult days to now, but they realize their livelihoods depend on selling out a venue and delivering the product. Here in Victoria the only tickets left were incredibly expensive, like 1100 bucks when i looked. Must have been backstage passes?

Also, kind of expected behaviour from Farrell isn't it?

 

I dunno I was under the impression Farrell was a pretty soft spoken Buddhist. Mind you I have seen 2 Buddhist  monks fist fighting over cigarettes in Thailand. So maybe my perception of them is skewed.

 

I'm a long time Cult fan so am pretty excited. Though looking at their set list leaves me a little disappointed. Only 16 songs and lots of notable omissions. Then you see a 70 year old Bruce Springsteen banging out 30 songs a night.

1 hour ago, Gurn said:

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/jane-s-addiction-guitarist-dave-navarro-breaks-silence-after-perry-farrell-fight-with-cryptic-post/ar-AA1qDQc1?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has shared a cryptic message to his Instagram, following a dramatic on-stage brawl involving his bandmate, singer Perry Farrell.

At the US rock band’s show at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston on Friday (13 September), Farrell was seen in fan-shot footage aggressively approaching Navarro during a rendition of their 1988 sing “Ocean Size”.

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In the second, he shared a shot of him taken by photographer Sonny Crockett, showing him onstage holding an acoustic guitar with a Jane’s Addiction sticker on the back.

“Goodnight...” he wrote.

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more at link.

 

In light of the drama that took place over the weekend, Jane's Addiction has canceled the rest of its 2024 and announced a hiatus in a new statement.

 

During the band's performance in Boston on  Sept. 13, frontman Perry Farrell had a confrontation with guitarist Dave Navarro that turned physical. The singer was escorted off the stage by crew members, and the band issued a statement apologizing for the incident on social media the next day.

 

In the post, the group announced the cancelation of their Sept. 15 show in Bridgeport, Connecticut. However, in two new statements the band shared on social media today (Sept. 16), they've canceled the rest of the tour and revealed that they are taking a break as a band.

 

"To all the fans, the band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group. As such, they will be cancelling the remainder of the tour," the statement reads, adding that refunds will be given to ticket holders at the point of purchase.

 

A second statement was shared in a post on Navarro's personal Instagram, signed by himself, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins.

 

"Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current U.S. tour. Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs," the post reads.

 

"We deeply regret that we are not able to come through for all our fans who have already bought tickets. We can see no solution that would either ensure a safe environment on stage or reliably allow us to deliver a great performance on a nightly basis. Our hearts are broken."

 

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

6 minutes ago, nuckin_futz said:

"We deeply regret that we are not able to come through for all our fans who have already bought tickets. We can see no solution that would either ensure a safe environment on stage or reliably allow us to deliver a great performance on a nightly basis. Our hearts are broken."

 

Not even this? 

Spoiler

[Satchmo]

In happier news, with no breakdowns or fistfights, Radiohead have gotten back together and have started rehearsals. No news on a tour or recording but at least they are all in the same room again and jamming out on their old tunes.

[Bounce000]

There's a rumour that Rockstar game's GTA 6 will be delayed to 2026.

 

Am I doing this right?

Edited Monday at 06:14 PM by Bounce000

[Warhippy]

1 hour ago, nuckin_futz said:

 

I dunno I was under the impression Farrell was a pretty soft spoken Buddhist. Mind you I have seen 2 Buddhist  monks fist fighting over cigarettes in Thailand. So maybe my perception of them is skewed.

 

I'm a long time Cult fan so am pretty excited. Though looking at their set list leaves me a little disappointed. Only 16 songs and lots of notable omissions. Then you see a 70 year old Bruce Springsteen banging out 30 songs a night.

 

In light of the drama that took place over the weekend, Jane's Addiction has canceled the rest of its 2024 and announced a hiatus in a new statement.

 

During the band's performance in Boston on  Sept. 13, frontman Perry Farrell had a confrontation with guitarist Dave Navarro that turned physical. The singer was escorted off the stage by crew members, and the band issued a statement apologizing for the incident on social media the next day.

 

In the post, the group announced the cancelation of their Sept. 15 show in Bridgeport, Connecticut. However, in two new statements the band shared on social media today (Sept. 16), they've canceled the rest of the tour and revealed that they are taking a break as a band.

 

"To all the fans, the band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group. As such, they will be cancelling the remainder of the tour," the statement reads, adding that refunds will be given to ticket holders at the point of purchase.

 

A second statement was shared in a post on Navarro's personal Instagram, signed by himself, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins.

 

"Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current U.S. tour. Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs," the post reads.

 

"We deeply regret that we are not able to come through for all our fans who have already bought tickets. We can see no solution that would either ensure a safe environment on stage or reliably allow us to deliver a great performance on a nightly basis. Our hearts are broken."

 

Pffft thats just he says Jane says

 

[RupertKBD]

"irreconcilable differences" between Kevin Cronin and Bruce Hall have caused REO Speedwagon to announce that next year will be their last as a touring act:

 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment/music/heartbroken-reo-speedwagon-to-quit-touring-in-2025/ar-AA1qImxk?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e502b89408b64811a979f898e15da632&ei=22

 

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REO Speedwagon says the band will end its touring days at the end of this year, blaming irreconcilable differences between members bassist  Bruce Hall and vocalist Kevin Cronin.

The 1960s rock outfit best known for hits like Can’t Stop This Feeling Anymore , Keep on Loving You , Roll With the Changes and many more, addressed the reasons for the split in a post to their official website telling fans a “ complex situation” arose between Hall and Cronin as the former recovered from back surgery.

After Hall stepped away last fall, Matt Bissonette replaced him as part of the touring group. But Hall only intended his absence to be temporary.

“I f it were up to just him, he’d be back on tour… but it’s not up to just him. The consensus opinion was that he had not recovered sufficiently to be able to perform at the level the fans have come to expect,” the quintet wrote in a statement.

 

 

I give the boys credit for lasting as long as they did, (especially Cronin, who could still hit all the notes) but for my money, they were never the same after guitarist Gary Richrath passed away....

[RupertKBD]

This should go in the Notable Passings thread, but it also belongs here. Longtime Eagles collaborator, JD Souther has passed away.

 

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John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

Souther, who collaborated on some of the Eagles' biggest hits, such as “Best of My Love," “James Dean,” "New Kid in Town," and “Heartache Tonight,” died Tuesday at his home in New Mexico, according to an announcement on his website.

 

 

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