Tag Archives: London

Paul McCartney’s Hyde Park show on Sunday will be streamed live by YouTube

June 26, 2010 | John Curley | 1

Paul McCartney’s show on Sunday, June 27th at London’s Hyde Park will be carried live on the BORN HIV FREE channel on YouTube. McCartney has allowed the broadcast to support the BORN HIV FREE initiative, which is headed up by France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. ►

Unofficial England World Cup anthem “Shout For England” tops UK singles chart

June 21, 2010 | John Curley | 0

“Shout For England,” an unofficial World Cup anthem in support of England’s national soccer team that features rapper Dizzee Rascal and actor/comedian James Corden, is currently topping the UK singles chart. ►

Joe Strummer’s Get Up, Stand Up provides an interesting glimpse into the late rocker’s life

June 20, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Interview segments with Mick Jones and fellow Clash bandmate Topper Headon, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, and friends, fans, and journalists in this DVD paint a vivid picture of why Joe Strummer was such an important figure in music during the last quarter of the 20th century. ►

Roger Waters talks about The Wall on XFM London

June 2, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Roger Waters recently spoke with XFM London about his upcoming tour which will revisit Pink Floyd’s landmark 1979 album The Wall. In the interview, Waters also discussed his views on social networking as well as the reunion of Pink Floyd for the 2005 Live 8 show in London’s Hyde Park. ►

Lily Allen discusses the rainforest and her future in music on Absolute Radio

May 30, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Lily Allen talked about her visit to the rainforest during a recent appearance on Absolute Radio. ►

Pete Townshend celebrates his 65th birthday

May 20, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Pete Townshend of The Who, infamous for his “Hope I die before I get old” line in The Who’s “My Generation,” celebrated his 65th birthday today (Wednesday, May 19th). ►

Ashes to Ashes (and its great early ‘80s soundtrack) returns to BBC America

May 11, 2010 | John Curley | 0

In addition to featuring well-drawn characters, interesting storylines, razor-sharp dialogue, and, for better or worse, the fashions of the early 1980s, Ashes to Ashes also has a fantastic soundtrack that is chock full of the music of the time. ►

Malcolm McLaren’s funeral takes place in London

April 23, 2010 | John Curley | 0

The funeral for punk impresario Malcolm McLaren was held on Thursday, April 22nd, in north London. McLaren died on April 8th of cancer at age 64. ►

Paul Weller kicks off BBC Radio 2’s In Concert series

April 18, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Paul Weller provided the performance for the debut of BBC Radio 2’s In Concert series. Weller’s performance was recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in London and featured contributions from special guests Rox, Lauren Pritchard, and Richard Hawley. ►

UK chart toppers Scouting For Girls make the media rounds

April 16, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Scouting For Girls seem to be the band of the moment in the UK. Their latest single, “This Ain’t A Love Song,” currently sits at number one in the UK singles chart. And they have been all over the UK music press lately, making TV and radio appearances to promote the single and their new album, Everybody Wants To Be On TV. ►