
Jimmy Buffett hospitalized, postpones show
A Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band concert scheduled to be held in Charleston, South Carolina this weekend, has been postponed due to the singer being hospitalized.
2023-05-19 22:30

Dave Matthews Band has new album 'Walk Around the Moon' and perspective: 'Everything is kind of new'
Ten studio albums done, the Dave Matthews Band finds itself in a good place, maybe even at a new beginning
2023-05-19 22:25

Death of Andy Rourke highlights cross-generational love of The Smiths
Andy Rourke, best known for being the bassist of British band The Smiths, has passed away aged 59, from pancreatic cancer. The passing was announced this morning from former band member Johnny Marr. Marr, renounced as one of the best guitarists in music, wrote in a tweet: "Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Many have shared their respects and love of Rourke. John, who has been a fan of The Smiths since the beginning of the band’s career, shared how ‘awful’ and ‘tragic’ the passing of the bassist was. Others shared the first time they discovered The Smiths and Rourke’s incredible talent. But it’s not just those who grew up listening and attending concerts of The Smiths that are devastated. Rourke’s passing has beautifully highlighted how, despite the band breaking up in 1987, The Smiths continues to be loved by all ages. The use of The Smiths’ music in pop culture, from Ferris Buller’s Day Off to (500) Days of Summer means the band is perpetually being discovered by younger audiences. As well as those who knew of the band from growing up listening to their parent’s music, as some shared. Teenagers took to TikTok to mourn the loss of Rourke in the same way that fans in their 50s and 60s were. With some saying how they found out at school with their classmates, who were all shocked and saddened by the passing. @mollieluvscats rest in peace, thank you for your wonderful music, you were an incredible inspiration Those who knew and worked with Rourke also shared their memories and paid tributes to the bassist. New Order paid tribute to ‘one of the founder members of a great Manchester band.’ Billy Bragg also shared on Twitter that he has ‘great memories of him playing with Johnny Marr and myself on the Red Wedge tour.’ Mike Joyce, The Smiths’ drummer, also paid his respects. He wrote ‘not only the most talented bass player I’ve ever had the privilege to play with but the sweetest, funniest lad I’ve ever met.” He added, “his musical legacy is perpetual.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-19 22:17
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If there's one thing the Fast and Furious franchise loves more than driving cars through
2023-05-19 22:02

Photo agency bluntly rejects Harry and Meghan's ‘demand’ to surrender car chase footage
Backgrid USA has refused to comply with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's demands they hand over all footage from the May 16 'car chase' incident
2023-05-19 22:00

To Tame Inflation, Gen Z Is Turning to Cash
A growing number of twentysomethings are using paper over plastic to curb their spending. And it appears to be working.
2023-05-19 22:00

Larry King’s widow Shawn denies being abusive to him in his final years as $100M lawsuit gets ugly
Shawn 'vigorously' disputed the shocking charges made by King's close friend Greg Christensen
2023-05-19 21:56

Tucker Carlson is still receiving $20M annual salary from Fox News amid their standoff after his exit
Carlson's attorneys recently submitted a letter to Fox News charging the network with fraud and breach of contract following his departure on April 24
2023-05-19 21:51

New Duggar docuseries 'exposes the truth' about the reality family
A new docuseries from Amazon Prime is promising an in-depth look at one of reality TV's formerly most popular families.
2023-05-19 21:46

Olivia Dunne: TikTok star's 5 most viral videos showcasing her gymnastic skills
Olivia Dunne is famous for her gymnastic skills. Here are her most viral videos
2023-05-19 21:38

'Growing old is not for sissies': Jimmy Buffett cancels Charleston show after hospitalization
Jimmy Buffett was also forced to suspend tour dates back in September 2022 due to undisclosed health issues
2023-05-19 21:37

Emo Austin Reaves - or 'Court Cobain' - is the Hero the Lakers Need Right Now
Austin Reaves scored 22 points in the Los Angeles Lakers 'Game 2 loss in the Western Conference Finals. After the game he came to the podium with his usual unkempt hair and a black Lakers t-shirt. The only real way to describe this look is emo. If you're looking for something to do on a Friday, read through the quote tweets with all the music-inspired basketball puns.
2023-05-19 21:29
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