Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead whose rhythm guitar work, songwriting and tireless touring helped push traditional American blues and folk music into the modern era, has died, according to a statement posted Saturday to his official website. He was 78. The statement, also posted to social media, said Weir had been…
Europe’s telecommunications operators are set to gain access to the bulk of key spectrum coveted also by internet providers, with the backing of an advisory body to the European Commission, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The issue pits Deutsche Telekom, Orange, TIM, Vodafone and other telecoms companies against Amazon, Apple,…
A new photo exhibit at the Gagosian Gallery in London shows the Beatles on the brink of superstardom, thanks to Paul McCartney looking through his attic. Haley Ott explains.
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years. The 62-year-old Cameron announced his departure in a social media post. “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” Cameron said. “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed,…
Thousands of fans chanted ‘free Palestine’ and waved Palestinian flags as the Irish trio performed in the UK. Irish-language rap group Kneecap has performed at the Glastonbury Festival in front of tens of thousands of fans chanting “Free Palestine”, defying United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer who said he did not think it was “appropriate”…
Brian Wilson, the legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family has announced. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family said in a statement shared online. “We are at a loss for words right now. “Please respect…
