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Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely, who collaborated with The Clash, dead at 78

Joe Ely, a central figure in Texas’ progressive country scene during the 1970s, has died aged 78.  His representative...
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Johnny Marr slams ex-bandmates

Johnny Marr has blasted his former Smiths bandmates over their reunion project. The iconic group announced earlier this year they were to reunite as Classically...

Classically Smiths concerts axed

The Smiths' 'Classically Smiths' concerts have been axed after bassist Andy Rourke denied his involvement and drummer Mike Joyce pulled out. The legendary punk rock...

The Smiths reunite – sort of – for classical concerts

The Smiths are reuniting without Morrissey and Johnny Marr for a series of orchestral concerts. Drummer Mike Joyce, bassist Andy Rourke and occasional guitarist Craig...

Dolores O’Riordan’s boyfriend pays tribute to late singer

Dolores O'Riordan's boyfriend's "heart is broken and beyond repair" after the singer's death. Ole Koretsky - who played alongside his girlfriend in the alternative rock...

Morrissey announces world tour

Morrissey has announced he is going on a world tour. The former Smiths frontman is heading out on the road this autumn and will be...

The Smiths join Twitter

The Smiths are on Twitter. The 'How Soon Is Now?' indie rockers, who broke up in acrimonious circumstances in 1987, have suddenly emerged on the...

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