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Music firm Chrysalis ends takeover talks
4/14/2008, Reuters

David Bowie, Blondie and Gnarls Barkley publisher Chrysalis Group Plc said on Tuesday it had ended talks with would-be buyers after rejecting a 104 million pound ($205.4... more >

Report: EMI, Warner Chappell bidding for independent UK label Chrysalis
1/18/2008, AP

EMI Group, which recently outlined a painful restructuring plan, has made a bid for independent music label Chrysalis Group PLC, a newspaper reported Friday. The report in... more >

Rocker donates to Jena 6 defense fund
9/19/2007, AP

David Bowie has donated $10,000 to a legal defense fund for six black teens charged in an alleged attack on a white classmate in the tiny central Louisiana town of... more >

Punk icon Iggy Pop turns 60, dives off stage
4/21/2007, Reuters

Iggy Pop marked his 60th birthday on Saturday just like any other respectable senior citizen would. The eerily athletic "Godfather of Punk" stripped down to a tight pair... more >

They Might Be Giants plot July for next disc
4/4/2007, Reuters

Veteran rock duo They Might Be Giants will return July 10 with their first new "rock" album in three years, "The Else." The 13-track Universal release was produced by the... more >

David Bowie unveils festival
3/27/2007, Yahoo! Music

David Bowie has announced the provisional lineup for his upcoming High Line Festival. Arcade Fire, Air, Deerhoof, the Polyphonic Spree, Secret Machines, and Ricky Gervais... more >

Bowie Takes the High Line
3/27/2007, E! Online

David Bowie's always been a space oddity. But little did we know he's into urban oddities as well. After much buzz, the erstwhile Ziggy Stardust has finally... more >

Bowie brings Arcade Fire, Gervais to NY festival
3/26/2007, Reuters

David Bowie will bring hot indie band Arcade Fire, English comedian Ricky Gervais, and an 87-year-old spoken-word poet to the inaugural High Line Festival, which will take... more >

No fun? Iggy's reunited Stooges play cybercast
3/20/2007, Reuters

A frustrated Iggy Pop barked at camera operators and grew tired of answering questions from fans during a "secret show" with his reunited punk band the Stooges in Los... more >

All hail the new indie rock mainstream
3/18/2007, Reuters

Arcade Fire's "Intervention" is most likely the only Coolest Song there will ever be that waits a minute and a half for the drums to enter. The Montreal-based band is... more >

Coldplay Heating Up Studio
3/5/2007, E! Online

Is it a rush of hype to the head or is Coldplay on verge of issuing some "genius" new music? The Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling rockers have announced... more >

Sean "Diddy" Combs breached name deal, court says
2/28/2007, Reuters

A British court ruled on Wednesday that U.S. rap star Sean "Diddy" Combs had breached an agreement with a London-based record producer not to use the alias "Diddy"... more >

Death permeates Grammy lifetime achievement awards
2/11/2007, Reuters

Music greats such as Joan Baez, The Doors and The Grateful Dead won lifetime achievement awards on Saturday, although many of those honored did not live long enough to... more >

Rapper Q-Tip readies new album, jazz reissue
1/19/2007, Reuters

Having toured last year with his A Tribe Called Quest mates for the first time since 2000, Q-Tip is back on the solo beat. The New York-based rapper is gearing up for the... more >

Mellencamp, Jones albums among early '07 releases
1/1/2007, Reuters

Billboard presents a look at the music you'll be hearing a lot about in the first quarter: JOHN MELLENCAMP "Freedom's Road" (Universal, January 23) Mellencamp's first... more >

Brazilian a world champ with Bowie covers album
12/25/2006, Reuters

The songs of David Bowie were given a Portuguese makeover by Brazilian artist Seu Jorge, and his album became a surprise success on the year-end Top World Albums... more >

French rock bands cross Channel to boost careers
12/3/2006, Reuters

In the Windmill, a dingy pub in south London, a rock band with a smouldering male singer is on stage, driving the sweating crowd wild with raw guitar riffs. Another night... more >

David Bowie to guest on 'Spongebob'
10/11/2006, Yahoo! Music

David Bowie is to star in a forthcoming episode of SpongeBob Squarepants, it has been announced. The rock 'n' roll legend confirmed news of his appearance in the cult... more >

Bowie hits "SpongeBob" Holy Grail
10/11/2006, Reuters

British rock legend David Bowie's career will take a dive next year -- as he joins the cast of the popular underwater cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants for a guest... more >

Beloved by musicians, Santa Barbara Bowl turns 70
10/10/2006, Reuters

Attracting big-name acts like Rod Stewart, the Eagles, Norah Jones, Def Leppard, Tony Bennett, Santana and David Bowie to a tertiary market might be unusual for some venues,... more >

Reich hopes music keeps reporter Pearl's name alive
9/29/2006, Reuters

Composer Steve Reich does not expect his memorial piece for Daniel Pearl to stop what he calls the "medieval religious war" that claimed the reporter's life. He just wants... more >

Rock stars lend tunes to covers album
9/3/2006, Reuters

Tori Amos' radical reworking of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and the camp rendering of "Dancing in the Street" by David Bowie and Mick Jagger are among the tracks collected for... more >

Duran Duran moving along on new album
8/19/2006, Reuters

Veteran British pop/rock outfit Duran Duran has no desire to slow down. Despite cruising well past their 25th anniversary as a recording entity, the members of the quintet... more >

James Brown sues financier over $25 mln Bowie bond deal
7/30/2006, Reuters

Soul singer James Brown recently sued David Pullman, the New York financier who pioneered the celebrity securities known as Bowie Bonds, over their 1999 deal to sell more... more >

Tori Amos boxes up hits, rarities for "A Piano"
6/27/2006, Reuters

Tori Amos will be the subject of the five-disc boxed set "A Piano," which will be housed in a piano-inspired package. Due September 26 via Rhino, the 86-track compendium... more >

Peter Buck's "Friends" keep everyone guessing
5/15/2006, Reuters

Toward the end of Slow Music's first set Saturday night at the El Rey Theater, an audience member tentatively began to applaud, sensing that the 30-minute opening segment... more >

Built To Spill's Martsch recovering from surgery
4/13/2006, Reuters

Indie rock combo Built To Spill's new album, "You in Reverse," hit stores on Tuesday, but frontman Doug Martsch was not out celebrating. Instead, he spent the day largely... more >

Van Hunt channels Prince at L.A. gig
4/5/2006, Reuters

Early in his sold-out set on a rain-soaked Tuesday at the Roxy Theater, Van Hunt performed the song "Character," in which he asked, over a smoldering groove, "Who are you... more >

Simon Says "Surprise"
3/29/2006, E! Online

Paul Simon has a Surprise for his fans. The legendary folk-rocker has announced his first album of new material in nearly six years, Surprise, will hit stores May 9... more >

Paul Simon Returns With New Album
3/28/2006, AP

When Paul Simon decided it was time for a new album, there was an immediate problem: He wasn't exactly sure what to say — or how to say it. "It might be that it gets... more >

Warner Music set to buy indie label Rykodisc
3/24/2006, Reuters

Warner Music Group is near finalization of a $67.5 million purchase of the Ryko Group, the New York-based parent of indie label Rykodisc, according to... more >

Country Acts Reach Out on Movie Soundtracks
2/16/2006, AP

Never mind that country music is considered bedrock conservative, the unofficial red-state soundtrack. This year, some of country's most famous names are singing in movies... more >

British rock group Cream to play more reunion shows
2/7/2006, Reuters

Legendary rock trio Cream, which reunited last year for a handful of concerts in London and New York after a bitter break-up in 1968, has scheduled more shows, bassist and... more >

Grammys Get Around to Honoring Bowie, Cream
1/10/2006, E! Online

It's official: David Bowie has entered his golden years. The British rock legend, along with late comic genius Richard Pryor, power rock trio Cream, country singer Merle... more >

Bowie, Johnson to Receive Grammy Honors
1/10/2006, AP

David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and the late comedian Richard Pryor are among the recording artists slated to receive lifetime achievement honors during next... more >

Dylan Spins It
12/15/2005, E! Online

Apparently not satisfied with having recorded scads of classic albums, scored a raft of Grammys, elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, written a bestselling memoir or... more >

Guitarist Link Wray Dies at 76
11/21/2005, AP

Guitar master Link Wray, the father of the power chord in rock 'n' roll who inspired legends such as Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and Pete Townsend, has died. Wray, 76,... more >

Gwen Stefani leaves no doubt she's a solo star
10/24/2005, Reuters

When Cher closed out her farewell tour last spring at the Hollywood Bowl, she threw down the gauntlet to the young divas to try to follow her act. We don't know whether Gwen... more >

Allaire Studios Lure Top-Notch Musicians
9/28/2005, AP

Allaire Studios sit at the end of a slithering mountain road. Airy rooms offer skytop views of the Catskill Mountains. Norah Jones, Tim McGraw and David Bowie are among... more >

Book shows hidden side of bad-boy rocker Doherty
9/27/2005, Reuters

A new book of photographs shows the hidden side of troubled British rocker Pete Doherty, a far cry from the media's fascination with the drugs, the fights, and his... more >

Romanek Shifts From Music Videos to Movies
9/19/2005, AP

Jay-Z shot. Trent Reznor spinning upside down. David Bowie teetering on a rooftop. These are just a few of the iconic images Mark Romanek has fashioned as an elite music... more >

Rock Hall Snubs 1980
9/16/2005, E! Online

Apparently, 1980 just wasn't a rockin' year. In the way of the music world, acts that have seen 25 years elapse since the release of their first record become eligible... more >

Bowie Makes Surprise Appearance in N.Y.
9/15/2005, AP

David Bowie made a surprise appearance with the indie rock sensation Arcade Fire during their concert Thursday night. The 58-year-old Bowie joined the band at the end of... more >

Pop star style to rock New York's Fashion Week
9/15/2005, Reuters

Pop stars with their own clothing labels are increasingly trying to hit a higher fashion note and Gwen Stefani is the latest to venture onto the haute couture runways of New... more >

Musical ignorance came in handy for Cash biopic
9/13/2005, Reuters

Knowing very little about country music, Johnny Cash or even how to sing probably helped actor Joaquin Phoenix turn in an Oscar-worthy performance as the Man in Black. The... more >

Musical ignorance came in handy for Cash biopic
9/13/2005, Reuters

Knowing very little about country music, Johnny Cash or even how to sing probably helped actor Joaquin Phoenix turn in an Oscar-worthy performance as the Man in Black. The... more >

Haden explores American song on new release
8/28/2005, Reuters

Pictured on the cover of Charlie Haden's new Liberation Music Orchestra CD, "Not in Our Name," is the same banner that arranger/pianist Carla Bley made in 1969 for the big... more >

Missing Music Producer Found, Hospitalized
8/26/2005, AP

The nearly weeklong search for a Grammy-nominated producer ended Friday after a resident spotted the man sitting naked in a backyard creek, washing his jeans. The Topanga... more >

Police: Missing LA Producer Called Friend
8/25/2005, AP

A Grammy-nominated music producer who has been missing since Sunday called a friend that day on his cell phone to say he was being chased by people with dogs, authorities... more >

Bowie, Stefani among Fashion Rocks performers
8/9/2005, Reuters

David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Duran Duran, Gwen Stefani, Nelly and Tim McGraw lead the lineup for the Fashion Rocks concert, which will be held Sept. 8 at New York's Radio... more >

Soul singer Luther Vandross dead at 54
7/2/2005, Reuters

Grammy-winning soul singer and songwriter Luther Vandross, who suffered a serious stroke two years ago as he was about to relaunch his career, died on Friday in a New Jersey... more >

Luther Vandross' Swan Song
7/1/2005, E! Online

Luther Vandross wasn't just a singer. He was a wedding day. A radio-show song dedication. A makeout session. Vandross, whose smooth voice earned him eight Grammys ... more >

Grammy Winner Luther Vandross Dies at 54
7/1/2005, AP

Grammy winner Luther Vandross, whose deep, lush voice on such hits as "Here and Now" and "Any Love" sold more than 25 million albums while providing the romantic backdrop... more >

Stages set for Live 8, the 'greatest concert ever'
7/1/2005, Reuters

Organizers promise it will be the greatest music show on Earth, as final preparations for the Live 8 gigs are made and pop stars prepare to leave their egos backstage to... more >

Stages set for Live 8, the 'greatest concert ever'
7/1/2005, Reuters

Organizer Bob Geldof promises it will be the greatest concert ever, as final preparations for the Live 8 gigs are made and hundreds of pop stars prepare to leave their egos... more >

Bob Geldof, charity saint and foul-mouthed bully
7/1/2005, Reuters

For someone so often called a saint, Bob Geldof has an uncanny ability to irritate and offend. The Irish rocker has bullied and badgered his way into the history books,... more >

'Cavett Show' boasts last-minute Stones addition
6/24/2005, Reuters

A late thumbs-up from Mick Jagger has forced the distributor of a DVD featuring musical performances from "The Dick Cavett Show" to postpone its release by two weeks to Aug.... more >

'Cavett Show' boasts last-minute Stones addition
6/24/2005, Reuters

A late thumbs-up from Mick Jagger has forced the distributor of a DVD featuring musical performances from "The Dick Cavett Show" to postpone its release by two weeks to Aug.... more >

Musical Tastes Get High-Tech Analysis
6/5/2005, AP

Music retailers are turning to high-tech firms that combine computer analysis with the art of listening to come up with new music suggestions for consumers based on what... more >

Live Aid Organizers Announce New Shows
5/31/2005, AP

Twenty years after the Live Aid concerts, musical superstars are joining in a five-city spectacular to push a political solution for African poverty. "We don't want... more >

U2, McCartney, Coldplay Top Live 8 Lineup
5/31/2005, E! Online

Bob Geldof is at it again. Two decades after he masterminded Live Aid, the largest charity concert ever mounted, to fight famine in Africa, the 58-year-old... more >

INTERVIEW: Ellen's TV show in tune with music biz
5/23/2005, Reuters

As the host of her own syndicated daytime talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is as warm and goofy as she is intelligent and endearing. She asks her guests the questions that are... more >

Benson Finds Fame, Respect With 'Love'
5/3/2005, AP

Brendan Benson expected his big breakthrough to happen almost a decade ago. That's when he released his first album, "One Mississippi," on Virgin Records, which expected... more >

Cher's Farewell Ends at Hollywood Bowl
5/2/2005, AP

Belly dancers, a dancing elephant and a video montage of her lengthy career marked the end of Cher's three-year farewell tour. Cher, 58, played to a sold-out crowd... more >

Def Leppard Covers Up, Hits the Road
4/24/2005, Reuters

Veteran pop/metal outfit Def Leppard is showing no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by its jam-packed summer/fall schedule. First up is a double-disc career overview,... more >

'Under Pressure' Cover to Benefit Tsunami Relief
4/11/2005, Reuters

Reprise Records label mates the Used and My Chemical Romance will release a benefit version of the Queen and David Bowie) collaboration, "Under Pressure," which they... more >

Elton John Says Eminem Is a 'Hendrix'
4/7/2005, AP

Elton John says that Eminem is on par with Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger. In the new issue of Rolling Stone, the rapper is listed in the magazine's second "Immortals"... more >

50 Cent's 'Candy' Continues Chart Domination
3/17/2005, Reuters

Life is still sweet atop the Billboard Hot 100 for 50 Cent, who is No. 1 for the fourth consecutive week with "Candy Shop" featuring Olivia. The rapper is creeping up on... more >

Rockers Do the Unexpected at Grammys
2/14/2005, AP

It was clear that rock was on a Grammy roll when the award for best country album went to a disc produced by a long-haired punk from Detroit. Jack White produced and played... more >

U.S. Band Scissor Sisters a Cut Above in the UK
2/7/2005, Reuters

Perhaps too flamboyant or eccentric for more strait-laced American audiences, U.S. bands like Scissor Sisters have gone to Britain to make it big. Shortlisted for best... more >

Sony BMG Readies DualDisc Releases
1/28/2005, Reuters

After postponing a fall 2004 launch, Sony BMG is set to introduce its first DualDisc titles. A blitz of 18 releases will arrive Feb. 8; more will arrive Feb. 22 and March... more >

On the Go with Mario
12/18/2004, Reuters

The third chart entry proves to be the charm for Mario, who rises to a new career peak on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Let Me Love You" (3rd Street/J). The single moves 3-2,... more >

Queen Will Rock You with First Tour in 18 Years
12/17/2004, Reuters

British rock band Queen is preparing for its first tour in 18 years, but fans are already complaining that the show can't go on without flamboyant frontman Freddie Mercury... more >

Queen Making the Scene in '05
12/15/2004, E! Online

Queen has decided the show must go on. Heeding its own advice, the superstar British rock band is planning to tour next year--the first time the band has gone on the... more >

Top 20 Concert Tours
12/15/2004, AP

The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is... more >

U2 Photo Fetches $16,000 at Dublin Auction
12/14/2004, Reuters

An early photograph of Irish rock band U2 taken by Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn was sold to an anonymous buyer for 12,000 euros ($15,990) at a Dublin auction on... more >

Madonna Tops Year's Tours
12/13/2004, Reuters

Madonna 's blockbuster Re-Invention tour took all of the drama out of the top tour of the year race, ringing up a year's best $125 million in total box office gross by... more >

Rapper Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees
12/7/2004, Reuters

Chicago rapper Kanye West, who survived a near-fatal car crash to score one of the biggest hits of the year with his debut album, led an eclectic field of commercially... more >

Firm Intros Text-Friendly Coat for 2-Sided Discs
11/27/2004, Reuters

DualDisc and DVD(plus) discs have until now been devoid of graphics, apart from limited text on the inner ring. Because both sides of these CD/DVD hybrids contain optical... more >

Brits Pick Best Music Acts of Past Decades
11/12/2004, AP

Robbie Williams , Michael Jackson , Queen, the Rolling Stones and Cliff Richard have been inducted into Britain's first Music Hall of Fame, chosen by the public as the best... more >

Thousands Attend Funeral of DJ John Peel
11/12/2004, AP

Musicians, broadcasters and hundreds of music fans gathered at an English church Friday for the funeral of John Peel, an influential DJ beloved by generations of British... more >

1985 Live Aid Concert Out on DVD
11/8/2004, AP

After almost two decades of refusing to rebroadcast the Live Aid famine-relief concert, organizer Bob Geldof said he changed his mind because of the large number of bootleg... more >

Live Aid Concert Out on DVD in Britain
11/7/2004, AP

After almost two decades of refusing to rebroadcast the Live Aid famine-relief concert, organizer Bob Geldof said Sunday he had, reluctantly, changed his... more >

Influential BBC Radio DJ John Peel Dies
10/26/2004, AP

John Peel, a longtime British Broadcasting Corp. disc jockey whose enthusiasm for the offbeat, the eclectic and the obscure launched the careers of dozens of bands, has... more >

EMI to Face Spitzer Music Industry Probe
10/22/2004, Reuters

EMI Group PLC (EMI.L), the world's third-largest music company, on Friday said it and other music companies faced a New York probe into how music companies influence what... more >

New U.S. Citizen Frampton Making New Music
10/11/2004, AP

The long blond hair and sexy magazine covers that forged British rock star Peter Frampton 's image as a teen idol of the 1970s are gone. That's just fine with the recently... more >

Documentary on 'Vote for Change' to Air
10/8/2004, AP

"National Anthem," a documentary film by Al Maysles and D.A. Pennebaker on the Vote for Change concert tour, will air Monday on the Sundance Channel. The concert tour,... more >

Guitar World Names 100 Worst Riffs, Solos
10/8/2004, AP

He may be known for his over-the-top antics but Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille has another claim to fame: his "Guitar Solo" has been named the worst of all time by Guitar... more >

Tina Greets Best-Of with 'Open Arms'
9/29/2004, Reuters

Three new songs will grace the Tina Turner retrospective "All the Best," due Nov. 1 internationally via EMI and tentatively in February in North America. The new cuts are... more >

Fashion Rocks at Radio City Hall
9/9/2004, AP

Fashion rocks — and Beyonce put on shimmery hot-pants and Rod Stewart wore a three-piece suit with a pocket square to prove it. Beyonce and Stewart, along with Avril... more >

McCartney, Peppers to Rock Bridge School
9/8/2004, Reuters

Paul McCartney , the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tony Bennett , Sonic Youth, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Los Lonely Boys and Tegan & Sara will join event founder Neil... more >

Microsoft Takes on iTunes
9/3/2004, Reuters

Microsoft once again is looking to eat the lunch of longtime rival Apple Computer, this time in the digital music arena. Some observers predict that Microsoft's new MSN... more >

Pixies Prevail in Slow Touring Season
8/27/2004, Reuters

Britney Spears , Lenny Kravitz and Christina Aguilera have scrapped tours. Lollapalooza crashed and burned. The U.S. touring market has been in dire straits all... more >

Phish Takes Emotional Curtain Call in Vt.
8/24/2004, AP

In the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, it's hard to be pretentious. About 20 years ago, Trey Anastasio left Burlington with his dog Marley and moved into a sparse West... more >

Artists Considered for Shortlist Announced
8/23/2004, AP

Loretta Lynn, Macy Gray and the rock group The Killers are among the 73 artists being considered for the annual Shortlist Music Prize, which honors artists whose albums were... more >

Bowie's Dublin Gigs Become DVD 'Reality'
8/23/2004, Reuters

Two Dublin stops on David Bowie 's recent world tour are the basis for the upcoming DVD "David Bowie -- A Reality Tour." Due Oct. 19 via ISO/Columbia, the 30-track... more >

Phish Bids Farewell
8/16/2004, E! Online

This Phish is now extinct. After jamming on to the bitter end, the quartet offered up a tearful farewell to an estimated 65,000 phaithful early Monday morning in a farm... more >

Woodstock Lingers 35 Years After Show
8/13/2004, AP

Families in SUVs drive up to the grassy hill all summer. Dads snap pictures at the memorial plaque. Young couples look at the lush expanse and try to imagine the chaotic... more >

Kinks' Davies Hobbled by Stroke
8/11/2004, E! Online

Dave Davies is working out the kinks after suffering a stroke last month. The 57-year-old cofounder of the influential British rock band the Kinks collapsed in an... more >

Record Industry Faces Duel Over New 'DualDiscs'
8/6/2004, Reuters

Plans to sell new hybrid CD/DVDs have hit legal and licensing snags that threaten to scuttle a mass rollout that the hard-hit music industry had been counting on to aid its... more >

Stadium Tours? Not This Year
7/23/2004, Reuters

Are stadium tours extinct? Once an integral and lucrative facet of the warm-weather concert business, the stadium tour is completely absent from this summer's... more >

Music 'Majors' Left After Sony-BMG Merger
7/20/2004, AP

The Sony-BMG merger leaves four music "majors" with about 80 percent of the $32 billion global music market. They are: _Universal Music Group: Artists include Sting,... more >

Live Aid DVD Due in November
7/15/2004, Reuters

The historic 1985 Live Aid concert will finally be released on DVD in the fall. Earlier this year, the Band Aid Trust agreed to auction the global rights for the concerts... more >

Chili Peppers Hot in London's Hyde Park
7/11/2004, Reuters

For about a week there it appeared that the Bonnaroo music festival, with a gross of approximately $14.5 million, was a lock as the top Billboard Boxscore of the year.... more >

David Bowie Has Emergency Heart Surgery
7/8/2004, AP

Musician David Bowie underwent an emergency angioplasty to open a blocked heart artery in Germany and is recuperating, his spokesman said Friday. Doctors discovered the... more >

Bowie Undergoes Heart Surgery
7/8/2004, E! Online

Turns out a pain in the neck was the least of David Bowie 's problems. The rock 'n' roll showman, who bagged his European tour last week because of what was said to be... more >

Bowie Cancels Tour Due to Shoulder Pain
6/30/2004, AP

A pain in the shoulder, which stopped David Bowie halfway through his concert in Prague, has now forced the singer to cancel the rest of his European tour, he announced... more >

Dinged Bowie Scraps Tour
6/30/2004, E! Online

Apparently, it's David Bowie 's shoulder that's under pressure. The erstwhile Ziggy Stardust was forced to scrap the remainder of the European leg of his Reality tour,... more >

Bowie Cancels Rest of European Tour Beca
6/30/2004, AP

A pain in the shoulder which stopped David Bowie halfway through his concert in Prague has now forced the star to cancel the rest of his European tour, he announced... more >

Bum Shoulder Halts Bowie Show
6/24/2004, E! Online

A reality check for David Bowie on his current Reality Tour: Ziggy Stardust is getting creaky. The 57-year-old rocker was forced to cut short a gig in Prague Wednesday... more >

Bowie Gets (Lolli) Popped
6/22/2004, E! Online

In a way, you could say David Bowie got sucker punched. While performing a show Saturday at a festival in Oslo, Norway, the Thin White Duke was nearly blinded when a... more >

Bowie, Verdi Share Billing at Roskilde
6/22/2004, AP

Opera classics by Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner will be performed at Denmark's annual Roskilde Festival, one of Europe's biggest outdoor rock... more >

Usher Spoils Wilson's "Party"
5/19/2004, E! Online

It's official: Usher is now the year's biggest party stopper. The R&B star, whose Confessions has dominated the 2004 charts, locking down the number one spot now seven... more >

MusicNow Launches Digital Product for Artists
5/12/2004, Reuters

MusicNow LLC, a digital music store and subscription service provider, on Wednesday said it launched a new product that lets musicians interact with fans through their own,... more >

Artist Orgs to Aid in Royalty Search
5/7/2004, Reuters

Now it's up to artist groups to ensure that musicians and songwriters collect some $25 million in unclaimed royalty payments that major labels have kept tucked... more >

Bowie Cancels Miami Show After Stagehand Dies
5/6/2004, Reuters

David Bowie on Thursday scrapped a concert in Miami after a local stagehand was killed in a fall before the performance began, the rock star's publicist said in a... more >

Artists to Get $50 Million in Unpaid Music Royalties
5/4/2004, Reuters

The world's largest record labels will return $50 million in unpaid royalties to thousands of artists following a two-year probe by the New York State Attorney General's... more >

Pixies Reunion Rolls On
5/4/2004, E! Online

Pixies fans: Here comes your band. During a backstage press conference at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend, the four members of the... more >

'Shrek' Assignment Challenges Crows' Duritz
5/2/2004, Reuters

Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz is known for writing intensely personal and introspective songs. That type of songwriting, he says, comes easily to him. But writing... more >

Singer Bowie Invites Fans to 'Mash-Up' His Songs
4/26/2004, Reuters

Singer David Bowie has invited his fans to mix two of his songs together, extending a hand of friendship to underground bootlegging enthusiasts. The rocker, currently... more >

Three Leading Recording Facilities Unite
3/27/2004, Reuters

In an effort to attract new clients and provide a broader range of services, three of the recording industry's premier facilities have partnered. The mobile Remote... more >

Moody's Cuts Ratings on Bowie Bonds
3/22/2004, Reuters

David Bowie 's bonds are falling to Earth. Moody's Investors Service has cut its ratings on about $55 million of bonds backed by the rock icon's music royalties... more >

Kraftwerk Wrap Up Rare UK Tour
3/19/2004, Reuters

German band Kraftwerk, known as the "Godfathers of Techno," will end a rare British tour on Saturday with two sell-out shows in London. The robo-pop pioneers, who had a... more >

Docu Profiles Tastemaker Bingenheimer
3/19/2004, Reuters

Rodney Bingenheimer has been a radio DJ, musician, record-company employee, nightclub entrepreneur, music journalist and one of the most influential... more >

Bowie Bonds Suffer Downgrade From Moody'
3/19/2004, AP

The bonds backed by publishing and recording rights on singer David Bowie 's back catalogue have been hit by a ratings downgrade from Moody's Investors Service. The issuer... more >

Live Aid Video Rights to Be Auctioned
3/11/2004, Reuters

The custodians of the historic 1985 Live Aid charity concerts have given the green light for their official DVD and video release. The Band Aid Trust has agreed to auction... more >

Aging Rockers Still Getting Gigs in Australia
3/3/2004, Reuters

In this digital era, the aging rock stars of the vinyl years are making a comeback in Australia. Tickets for concerts by aging rockers such as Bryan Ferry , Fleetwood Mac... more >

The Darkness, Timberlake Win Brit Awards
2/18/2004, AP

Retro rockers The Darkness won three honors at the Brit Music Awards, the equivalent of the Grammys , and Justin Timberlake and Dido each took two. The Darkness, a... more >

Montreux Archive May Soon See Light of Day
2/16/2004, Reuters

A huge archive of live recordings from the world's leading pop, rock and jazz artists spanning the past four decades has become available for exploitation. Claude Nobs,... more >

Olympia Music Hall turns 50 years old
2/4/2004, AP

For five decades, names like Ella Fitzgerald and Jimi Hendrix have blared out in neon letters above the doors of the Olympia concert hall. The famed Paris concert hall... more >

Macy Gray Perseveres Despite Shrinking Sales
1/26/2004, Reuters

Had it not been for a surprise invitation from David Bowie to open his current A Reality tour, Macy Gray would not have hit the road to promote her latest disc, "The... more >

Jan. 23 in Entertainment History
1/23/2004, AP

On January 23rd, 1958, Brunswick Records released "Maybe Baby" backed with "Tell Me How" by The Crickets. In 1970, singer Judy Collins was denied permission to sing her... more >

Rykodisc Compilation Celebrates 20 Years
1/16/2004, Reuters

Rykodisc, recognized as one of the world's foremost independent labels, will celebrate its 20-year-anniversay with a double-album compilation CD due Feb. 3. Ryko issued... more >

Scissor Sisters Set to Cut Up Dance Floor
1/12/2004, Reuters

New York-based Scissor Sisters create smart, sexy and playful pop music. One listen to the quintet's self-titled debut album makes this abundantly clear. Also certain is... more >

Clapton, Davies Get Royal Honors in U.K.
12/30/2003, AP

Could Queen Elizabeth II be a rock 'n roll fan? Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton and Kinks founder Ray Davies received royal honors Wednesday, becoming Commanders of... more >

Neil, Tim Finn Complete 2nd Studio Album
12/30/2003, Reuters

The Finn Brothers -- Crowded House alumni Neil and Tim Finn -- have completed work on their second studio album, a follow-up to their self-titled 1995 effort. According... more >

Britain to Cast Light on Honors System
12/23/2003, AP

Sir Mick Jagger was delighted to become a knight. Keith Richards called it a disgrace. As with the Rolling Stones, so with British society: Some crave titles, some... more >

Celebrities Who Refused British Honors
12/23/2003, AP

Some who refused British honors, according to a list published by The Sunday Times. CBE is Commander of the British Empire, OBE Officer of the Order of the British... more >

Labels Lining Up Reissue Bonanza
12/22/2003, Reuters

Works by Bob Dylan , Johnny Cash and George Harrison are among the major catalog titles slated to be released in the first quarter of 2004. On Feb. 24, Universal Music... more >

Who, Bowie to Lead Isle of Wight Fest
12/22/2003, Reuters

The Who, David Bowie and Stereophonics are confirmed to headline the 2004 edition of the U.K.'s Isle of Wight Festival. Stereophonics will play June 11, followed by the... more >

Elvis Rules List of British Hit Singles
12/22/2003, AP

Elvis Presley is the all-time singles king in Britain, nearly a half-century after he first crashed into the pop chart here, according to a new list published... more >

David Bowie Ill, Postpones Concerts
12/10/2003, AP

Influenza is keeping David Bowie in bed and off the stage, forcing the postponement of two more concerts on the North American leg of his "Reality Tour." The 56-year-old... more >

Moby Jams with Azure Ray, Hosts 'House Party'
12/4/2003, Reuters

Techno star Moby joined rock act Azure Ray on stage in Los Angeles Wednesday night after watching much of the show in the audience. Azure Ray, in the midst of a... more >

Complete List of Grammy Awards Nominations
12/4/2003, AP

Complete list of nominees in 105 categories announced Thursday for the 46th annual Grammy Awards, to be presented Feb. 8 in Los Angeles: 1. Record of the Year: "Crazy in... more >

Jagger's Late for Date with Queen
12/2/2003, E! Online

Mick Jagger has postponed his rendezvous with Queen Elizabeth for months but have a little sympathy for the devil--he's spent the past year on the road. Now, with his... more >

Singer Macy Gray Busy With New Things
11/20/2003, AP

Macy Gray has got a lot of stuff going on lately, but calling it a "comeback" is a bit insulting. Gray says the music industry isn't into people doing their thing, like... more >

Grammy-Winning Composer Kamen Dies
11/19/2003, AP

Michael Kamen, the Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer who fused hard-rock riffs with classical styling in albums for Pink Floyd and provided music for the "Lethal... more >

Hollywood Composer Michael Kamen Dies at Age 55
11/18/2003, Reuters

Oscar-nominated composer, conductor and arranger Michael Kamen, one of Hollywood's most sought-after musicians, died at age 55 on Tuesday after suffering from multiple... more >

Sambora Guests on Bradley's Debut
11/14/2003, Reuters

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti are among the guests on "Toy," the debut album... more >

Tony Thompson Brought Orchestral Power to Drums
11/14/2003, Reuters

Drummer Tony Thompson, who died in an Encino, Calif., hospital Wednesday, proved his freewheeling musical approach at his first audition for Chic, according to... more >

Slick Gets a Lift from Top Vocalists
10/23/2003, Reuters

Longtime David Bowie guitarist Earl Slick will release a new solo album, "Zig Zag," Dec. 9 on Sanctuary Records. The disc will feature four instrumentals and... more >

David Bowie Says 9/11 Partly Inspired New Album
9/17/2003, USRN

New York City plays a strong role in David Bowie's new album, Reality. Bowie, who lives in New York City, recorded and wrote the album there, told LAUNCH that the events of... more >

Doors, Jagger, Bowie Make Magazine's 50 Worst In Music
8/13/2003, USRN

The Doors, Mick Jagger and David Bowie have made a list of the 50 worst artists in music history, as determined by Blender magazine--which caters to a wanna-be hip and cool... more >

Fleetwood Mac, Bowie, Petty, Townshend & Others Eligible For Songwriters Hall Of Fame
1/3/2003, USRN

This year's Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction class could have a decidedly rock-and-roll edge to it. The organization has asked voters to choose from a pool that includes... more >

David Bowie, Shakira To Help Ring In Dick Clark's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'
12/12/2002, USRN

David Bowie and Colombian singer Shakira have been added to the star-studded roster for Dick Clark's Primetime Rockin' New Year's Eve, airing December 31 on ABC from 10-11... more >

David Bowie Videos Compiled For New DVD Release
10/14/2002, USRN

David Bowie's often groundbreaking videos have been collected for a new DVD, Best Of Bowie, due out November 19. The 47-song, two-disc set is designed to complement the two... more >

David Bowie Maps His Own New York Marathon
9/30/2002, USRN

David Bowie has announced a New York City Marathon Tour, which will run for five nights in five city venues, along with two additional dates in Philadelphia and Boston. The... more >

David Bowie Sets Release Dates For 'Best Of Bowie' CDs & DVD
8/6/2002, USRN

David Bowie has announced an October 22 release date for his latest compilations, separate sets each dubbed Best Of Bowie. The career-spanning anthology will come in both a... more >

David Bowie's 'Heathen' Among Mercury Prize Nominees
7/31/2002, USRN

Showing you're never too old to be potent in pop, David Bowie and his latest album, Heathen, have made the short list for the coveted Mercury Music Prize. At 55, Bowie is... more >

Moby, Bowie, Busta Kick Off Area2 Tour
7/28/2002, USRN

The Area2 tour, masterminded by Moby and also featuring rock legend David Bowie and hip-hop veteran Busta Rhymes, kicks off Sunday (July 28) at the Nissan Pavilion in... more >

David Bowie Honored By Television At London Show
6/21/2002, USRN

David Bowie, curating this year's Meltdown Festival in London, was the object of a tribute from one of this year's acts this week. The re-formed New York rock outfit... more >

Bowie Prepping 30th Anniversary 'Ziggy Stardust' With Bonus Material
5/30/2002, USRN

David Bowie's new album, Heathen, might be due out June 11, but he also has another major project in the works. In early July, Bowie and RCA Records will release a 30th... more >

David Bowie To Play Host To Coldplay, Gorillaz, Pete Yorn, Others
4/24/2002, USRN

David Bowie has amassed a lineup of chart-topping and critically acclaimed rock acts, including Gorillaz, Coldplay, and Pete Yorn, for a month-long festival in London this... more >

David Bowie To Support New Album On Moby's Area:Two Tour
4/10/2002, USRN

With a new album, Heathen, due June 11, David Bowie will take part in Moby's Area:Two touring package in late summer or early fall. While most details for Area:Two are still... more >

David Bowie Announces Concert Date In Conjunction With New Album
4/10/2002, USRN

David Bowie will play live in his adopted hometown of New York City in June in conjunction with the release of Heathen. The album comes out June 11, and Bowie will play the... more >

David Bowie's 'Heathen' To Feature Pete Townshend & Dave Grohl
4/5/2002, USRN

The upcoming David Bowie album features contributions from not one but two high-profile guitarists. Heathen, due June 11 on ISO Records/Columbia, sees Who leader Pete... more >

New David Bowie Album Due June 11
3/27/2002, USRN

The new David Bowie album, Heathen, is set for release on June 11. It's the first project released on Bowie's own ISO Records, and it will be distributed by Columbia... more >

New David Bowie Song Previewed At Tibet House Benefit
2/26/2002, USRN

Is David Bowie taking a cue from Britney Spears? Unlikely, of course, but in the wake of Spears's hit "I'm A Slave 4 U," Bowie has entered the slave game with "I Will Be... more >

David Bowie Leaves Virgin Records For His Own Label
12/17/2001, USRN

David Bowie has left Virgin Records, his recording home since 1995, in favor of his own label. Bowie formed the ISO label more than a year ago, and he has decided to bring... more >

Bowie, Jagger On 'Concert For New York City' Tracklist
11/8/2001, USRN

The tracklist for The Concert For New York City album has been announced. The two-disc package features 32 tracks, but one of them is not a musical number: Leading off the... more >

Townshend Playing Guitar On Bowie's Next Album
11/1/2001, USRN

The Who's Pete Townshend has revealed that his next classic rock collaboration is with fellow Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer David Bowie. Townshend has posted a note on his... more >

Bowie On For Saturday, Jagger & Kiss Off For Sunday Benefit Shows
10/17/2001, USRN

The lineups for the two all-star benefit concerts this weekend are still undergoing changes. The Paul McCartney-led Concert For New York City has added David Bowie to its... more >

P. Diddy, David Bowie & Dr. Dre Weigh In On 'Training Day' Soundtrack
10/3/2001, USRN

While the movie Training Day starring Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington will finally hit theaters Friday (October 5), music fans have already been enjoying the Training Day... more >

David Bowie Thinking Of Terrorist Attack Victims
9/13/2001, USRN

New York City resident David Bowie has posted a long and heartfelt message on his website, DavidBowie.com, about the terrorist attacks that hit New York and Washington,... more >

David Bowie, P. Diddy Collaborate On Remake For Film
8/31/2001, USRN

Sting, Jimmy Page, and now...David Bowie. Bowie is the latest classic rocker to collaborate with hip-hop impresario Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, in this case for a remake of... more >

David Bowie Instrumental Album On The Way
6/8/2001, USRN

A collection of instrumental tracks from David Bowie is on the way, at least in some territories. The 16-song All Saints is due out Monday (June 11) in the U.K. and on July... more >

Bowie And Moby Get 'Silly' At Carnegie Hall
2/28/2001, USRN

David Bowie and Moby joined forces on stage during the Tibet House fundraiser at New York City's Carnegie Hall on Monday night (February 26), where they performed a cover of... more >

Bowie, Pavarotti Quit War Child Charity Board
1/11/2001, USRN

David Bowie and opera great Luciano Pavarotti have resigned from the board of War Child--the charity set up to help war victims that was inspired by the Bosnian civil war... more >

David Bowie, Moby, Others Set For Tibet House Benefit
1/9/2001, USRN

David Bowie and Moby top the list of performers announced for this year's Tibet House benefit concert. The show, set for February 26 at Carnegie Hall in New York City, also... more >

Bowie Baby Born
8/15/2000, USRN

David Bowie will be spending his "golden years" as a "hero" to a "pretty thing." Bowie, 53, and wife Iman, 44, welcomed their daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones, into the... more >

David Bowie Plans New Compilation, Lets Fans Help Decide Track Listing
7/31/2000, USRN

David Bowie plans to release a new album culled from BBC sessions past and present, and he's asking fans to help him mix one of the tracks that will appear on the set. At... more >

David Bowie To Play Concert For Internet Fans
5/10/2000, USRN

David Bowie will be playing a con

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