News about John Entwistle
Hope I Get Old Before I Die by David Hepworth: Pop Music that rolls back the years ... and the tears
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October 4, 2024
David Hepworth's new book made Marcus Berkmann laugh and cry. Insightful and engaging this is the perfect book for any music fan.
Royal Mail release new set of stamps to mark 60th anniversary of iconic rock band The Who
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October 3, 2024
The Royal Mail revealed details of 12 stamps which feature images of some of the rock band's most popular album covers and group shots from their live performances. The album covers are My Generation from 1965; Tommy from 1969; Who's Next from 1971; Quadrophenia from 1973; Who Are You from 1978; Face Dances from 1981; Endless Wire from 2006; and Who from 2019. Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon formed The Who in 1964. A miniatures sheet features two group publicity shots and two images of the band's live performances at the Marquee Club in London in 1967 and the Kings Hall in Belle Vue, Manchester, in 1973.
Why did Lizzy Grant become Lana Del Ray, where did Daft Punk get their name from and could Coldplay really have been called Starfish?The truth behind your favourite band's name revealed
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January 1, 2024
There have been some outstanding band names selected by similarly famous artists throughout history of popular music from The Clash to Led Zeppelin. Anybody who has played an instrument and wished to form a band will know how difficult it is to find a band name that keeps every member happy. There have been some downright bizarre choices, including Chumbawamba and Limp Bizkit, as well as famous names. So, what exactly are the reasons behind popular band names?