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Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has shared an update on his health after recently being admitted to hospital with a pneumonia infection.The singer’s wife, Ariana, confirmed on social media last week that Whibley had been hospitalised on the day the couple were supposed to be in Chicago celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary.She explained that her husband would be kept in hospital for several days due to the risk of heart failure.Ariana subsequently told her followers that Whibley had been discharged following successful treatment, adding that he would be “under the care of his mother who is a registered nurse and myself”.She continued: “The pressure and strain on his heart and lungs has improved and he is able to breathe without as much pain.”Today (September 19) Whibley posted a message on Sum 41’s social media pages in which he thanked fans of the band for showing him “so much love and support”.“Although I’m not out of the woods yet and have been told to be prepared for a bit of roller coaster sickness over the next couple of weeks, I’m staying positive and doing my best to get through all of this,” he went on.I wanted to take a min to say thank you to everyone for so much love and support. Although I’m not out of the woods yet and have been told to be prepared for a bit of roller coaster sickness over the next couple of weeks, I’m staying positive and doing my best to get through all… pic.twitter.com/YJO89dYY5Z— Sum 41 (@Sum41) September 19, 2023“I’m still bed ridden, having a hard time breathing, tight chest pains and some pretty wild fever dreams, that I guess are keeping this whole thing somewhat entertaining.

Silverchair‘s Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou have opened up about the battles with drug addiction and mental health that existed within their band.In 2011, the Australian rock band split up and went into what they described as an “indefinite hibernation”, having formed in 1992.Speaking in a new interview with ABC Australiain which they reflected on their career, Joannou remembered that around fourth album ‘Diorama’, former frontman, guitarist and songwriter Daniel Johns – with whom they’ve had little contact with since the band broke up – began to take creative control.“Ben probably struggled with it the most,” Joannou said. “He might have felt that his friend didn’t trust his musical judgement anymore.

Sharon Osbourne is opening up about Ozzy Osbourne‘s health.

Questions arose when Travis Barker left the European leg of Blink-182’s tour in order to rush back to Los Angeles for what had been described as “an urgent family matter.”

Metallica were forced to postpone a M72 world tour show in Glendale, Arizona this weekend after James Hetfield came down with COVID-19.The metal veterans were due to return to State Farm Stadium on Sunday (September 3) for their second show at the venue, but announced that they were rescheduling after COVID “caught up with” the vocalist.“We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James,” the band shared on social media alongside a picture of a positive test.“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday.”NIGHT TWO IN GLENDALE IS RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 9!We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James. We’re extremely disappointed and regret… pic.twitter.com/neRSNMwxp5— Metallica (@Metallica) September 2, 2023They added that tickets will be honoured at the new date, and that more information and refunds can be found at SeatGeat.

Martine McCutcheon has shown off her micro fringe while giving followers a peek into her nightlife after sharing videos of her partying the night away. The 47 year old shared videos and pictures of herself in her short black dress that featured colourful geometric patterns and embellishments. She accessorised her look with a black clutch bag and matching stilettos.

Being the other half of the Gypsy King must come with its own set of struggles as well as proud moments, but for Paris Fury she's a heavyweight champion in her own right. Dealing with six children and acting as a pillar of strength for a husband who has a lot of "off days" due to his mental health issues, it can be overwhelming.Tyson Fury, 34, has always openly spoken out about his mental health struggles from depression to anxiety since 2015 and the support of a partner is undeniable. As the pair sat back and relaxed for a chat with OK! about their new and upcoming Netflix reality show from their mansion in Morecombe, Paris was the first to admit it can be hard on everyone involved.

Ozzy Osbourne has shared a health update after cancelling his headlining slot at the Power Trip festival later this year.The “Prince Of Darkness” was set to perform in Indio, California this October alongside headliners Metallica, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses. But a statement shared by the metal legend explained that he was not ready to perform due to his health issues.“Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-assed,” Osbourne wrote in the statement.Speaking to his co-host, Billy Morrison, on SiriusXM’s Ozzy Speaks, Osbourne shared that he had recently had a blood clot filter removed from one of his arteries.“When I had the blood clots in my legs, they put a filter in your artery to stop the blood clots going to your heart and your brain,” Osbourne shared.

Fall Out Boy‘s Pete Wentz has discussed the band’s updated version of Billy Joel‘s ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ and why it doesn’t reference COVID.This week, the band shared a new and updated version of the iconic hit, featuring lyrics from between its original release in 1989 and the present day.In the original track, the lyrics included: “Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray / South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio / Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television / North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe.”These have been swapped out in the Fall Out Boy version for: “Captain Planet, Arab Spring, LA riots, Rodney King, deep fakes, earthquakes, Iceland volcano, Oklahoma City bomb, Kurt Cobain, Pokémon, Tiger Woods, MySpace, Monsanto GMOs.”Now, Wentz has shared his explanations on the lyrics, and reasoning behind one big omission. “Dude, honestly, this idea has been brewing for so long,” Wentz told Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “I’ve been trying to get somebody to do this for so long because it just seems so perfect.

Arctic Monkeys performed a career-spanning headline set at Glastonbury Festival today (June 23) as Alex Turner made it to the stage just days after illness threatened to cancel their headline slot.Earlier this week, the band announced the cancellation of their Dublin show that was scheduled for Tuesday after Turner, who had been suffering from an acute case of laryngitis, was instructed to rest, leaving their return to Worthy Farm up in the air.Emily Eavis then shared that she was confident Arctic Monkeys would play Glastonbury, but that they “have a couple of back-up plans”.Today, though, the news everyone was hoping for was confirmed: Arctic Monkeys’ headline set would go ahead.Turner and his well-rested pipes were on strong form throughout the set – for which he donned his trademark suit and shades – which saw the Sheffield indie rockers kick off with ‘Sculptures of Anything Goes’.Other tracks given a Worthy Farm outing included ‘Cornerstone’, ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’, ‘Arabella’, ‘Mardy Bum’, ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’, ‘505’ and many more.“The Monkeys are back on the farm!” Turner proclaimed to the huge crowd.Today marked the band’s third time headlining Glastonbury, with their previous performances taking place back in 2007 and 2013.‘Body Paint’ from newest album ‘The Car‘ saw Turner and co. deliver a wildly electric faux set closer with an extended outro, before the band returned for an encore of ‘I Wanna Be Yours’, ‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’ and ‘R U Mine?’.Fans reacted enthusiastically to the band’s energetic performance, while others were more divided on Turner’s distinctive style of showmanship.

Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan has announced that he will be sitting out of the band’s European tour.Clown took to social media to announce the news ahead of the band’s European tour kickoff in Austria today (June 7). Per his statement, Clown will not be participating in the tour to take care of his ailing wife “through some health issues”.“I would like to take a moment to tell everyone that I’m back home supporting my wife through some health issues, and I’ll be back on the road as soon as I can,” he wrote.

The Smashing Pumpkins wrote and recorded a Christmas album during COVID, according to returning drummer Jimmy Chamberlin.Speaking to SiriusFX, Chamberlain revealed that he’d worked alongside vocalist Billy Corgan throughout the pandemic.“I have a studio at my house, Billy has a studio at his house. We live 20 minutes away.

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has shared an update on his health after being attacked last month outside of a hotel in Florida.Back in March, the drummer was attacked outside the Four Seasons hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A man rushed the 59-year-old drummer, causing him to fall to the ground and injure his head.

health issues, including a 2010 brain hemorrhage and stroke — and why he’s grateful to be alive.“It’s been a crazy roller-coaster ride,” Michaels told People.“After all the adversity I’ve been through, I just feel grateful to be here. If I were to go today — and I hope I don’t — I would die with a full heart.”In addition to his recent health struggles, Michaels has also battled Type 1 diabetes since he was 6. “I was almost at ketoacidosis, which is when the organs shut down,” he told the outlet of his diagnosis many years ago.

David Crosby died after contracting COVID-19 for a second time.David Crosby died in January, aged 81. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” read a statement, confirming the news.“He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.

Genesis guitarist and bassist Mike Rutherford has updated fans on the state of Phil Collins’ health.Collins has experienced issues with his health since suffering a spinal injury in 2007, which damaged vertebrae in his upper neck and also left him with nerve damage. The injury has impacted his ability to perform, and at Genesis’ last ever show in March 2022, he performed in a wheelchair.Now, Rutherford has spoken about Collins’ health in an interview on BBC Breakfast to promote his upcoming tour with Mike + The Mechanics, in which Collins’ son Nic will be playing drums.Speaking about Collins’ condition, Rutherford said: “As you know, Phil is a bit… He’s much more immobile than he used to be, which is a shame, but at the tour, he was in good spirits.

Ringo Starr has cancelled the last five dates of his current North American tour, after contracting COVID-19 for a second time in the span of a fortnight.First testing positive for the virus at the start of October, the Beatle was forced to cancel seven shows between Michigan and British Columbia. He returned to the road on Tuesday (October 11) – flanked by the All-Starr Band – performing in Seattle then and in Portland the following night (October 12).It appears that his comeback was premature, though, as Starr has now confirmed he’s again returned to being COVID-positive.

Ringo Starr has cancelled several shows he had planned in Canada for this week, with the Beatle putting his tour on hold to recuperate after contracting COVID-19.After shows in New Buffalo, Michigan and Prior Lake, Minnesota were cancelled over the weekend “due to illness”, an official statement from Starr’s team confirmed the musician had tested positive for COVID. As a result, five shows that were scheduled for this week – in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Abbotsford and Penticton – have been axed.“Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home,” the statement said.

Lindsey Buckingham cancelled the remainder of his UK and European tour dates due to “ongoing health issues”.The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer was currently midway through a run of rescheduled UK gigs, which were due to be played earlier this year before he was forced to postpone the tour after he and members of his live band and crew contracted COVID.After playing the London Palladium on Saturday night (October 1), Buckingham shared a message on his social media the following day, revealing that the remainder of the dates – including a show set for tonight (October 3) in Glasgow – are now cancelled.The message said: “Due to ongoing health issues, Lindsey is regrettably having to cancel the remaining shows on his current European tour.“Refunds will be available from the point of purchase. Lindsey sends his deepest apologies to all of his fans who were planning to attend and hopes to return to Europe in the future.See the message and the cancelled tour dates below.News on Lindsey’s remaining European tour dates.

Billy Corgan has opened up about the poor state of mental health care in the music industry, opining that it holds a lack of awareness and resources for artists struggling with mental illness.Earlier this week, The Smashing Pumpkins’ frontman appeared on New York’s WFAN Sports Radio, where he gave an interview on the Boomer & Gio program. At one point in the show, Corgan was asked about how happy he feels now as an adult, after experiencing an abusive childhood.Speaking candidly, the singer-songwriter said (per Loudwire): “I don’t know if you can be happy in the music business because the music business is sort of designed to mess with your head.

Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about his determination to keep touring, despite being held back by a litany of health complications in recent years.Osbourne recently gave his first live performance in over three years during a surprise appearance at the closing ceremony for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Following his performance – which he delivered with the assistance of a back brace – Osbourne has said in a new interview with People that he’s felt a newfound eagerness to return to the touring lifestyle.“It’s where I belong,” he told the publication, noting that “the relationship I have with my audience is the biggest love affair of my life”.

Aerosmith performed at Maine Savings Amphitheatre on Sunday (September 4), marking the band’s first concert since the start of the pandemic, and their first since vocalist Steven Tyler returned from rehab.Aerosmith last performed as part of their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency in February 2020, before their European and UK tour appearances were cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The band did not return to the road in 2021, but announced that their residency would resume in March of this year.They later cancelled the residency’s first set of prospective dates, citing Tyler’s relapse and commencement of rehab.

Whitesnake have removed themselves from a 24-date tour of North America, which they were scheduled to co-headline with Scorpions, due to frontman David Coverdale’s ongoing health issues.Coverdale broke the news in a statement shared to the band’s official Instagram yesterday (August 6). In it, he noted that he’s been forced to step away from the mic “due to my continued treatment for a persistent upper respiratory infection that affects my ability to perform”.A post shared by David Coverdale (@whitesnake)As a result of Coverdale’s continuing health issues, Whitesnake’s own headline shows in the US have also been cancelled.

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have cancelled the remaining 13 dates of their current UK and European tour, citing frontman Stu Mackenzie’s newly revealed struggle with Crohn’s Disease.The Australian psych-rock outfit had completed four dates on the run, with the most recent being a headline show in Prague last night (August 5). Among their axed performances include a set at the POLandROCK Festival in Szczecinek, Poland, which was scheduled to go down tonight (August 6).“Unfortunately due to a personal health crisis we’re going to have to cancel the remaining EU and UK dates,” Mackenzie wrote in a statement shared to the band’s Instagram page overnight. “For the past decade or so I’ve dealt with Crohn’s Disease the best I can.

Neil Young has said he won’t perform at this year’s Farm Aid event because of his ongoing concerns over COVID-19.Young confirmed the news in response to a fan letter on his Neil Young Archives site that said: “I am not ready for that yet. I don’t think it is safe in the pandemic,” he wrote, adding, “I miss it very much.”The veteran artist co-founded the yearly benefit concert to support American farmers.

Ozzy Osbourne has given another update on his health as he continues to recover from major surgery.The musician’s wife Sharon previously confirmed that her husband would be undergoing an operation that would “determine the rest of his life”. The procedure is said to have taken place in mid-June.Shortly afterwards, Sharon tweeted to say that Ozzy was “doing well and on the road to recovery” while thanking his fans for their “love and support”.

Faith No More frontman Mike Patton has opened up about his mental health struggles following the band’s axed tour dates.Last year, Mike Patton announced that all their shows had been cancelled citing mental health reasons.“I have issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic that are challenging me right now. I don’t feel I can give what I should at this point and I am not going to give anything less than 100 percent. I am sorry to our fans and hope to make it up to you soon,” he said at the time.Now, he has spoken at length about his mental health struggles.“It’s still going on but it’s better,” he told Rolling Stone.

A post shared by Limp Bizkit (@limpbizkit)“We truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our loyal fans, promoters and support staff. Stand by for further news,” the band wrote in a statement on its website.

Limp Bizkit have postponed their upcoming 2022 UK and European tour due to frontman Fred Durst’s “personal health concerns”.The band were set to play four shows this September, including two gigs at London’s Brixton Academy, in support of recent album ‘Still Sucks’.They have now announced that their frontman Durst has been advised to take an “immediate break from touring” by a medical profession, and that the dates will be rescheduled.Durst and the band wrote: “For personal health concerns and based on medical advice given by my personal physician to take an immediate break from touring, Limp Bizkit will sadly have to postpone their 2022 Uk and European tour.“We truly apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to our loyal fans, promoters and support staff. Stand by for further news.

Placebo have been forced to cancel several live dates following an outbreak of COVID in their band and crew.Writing on Instagram, the band revealed that they would no longer we able to perform dates in Bucharest, Romexpo in Romania (July 13) nor Skopje Calling in Macedonia (July 16).“We are frustrated and disappointed to not be able to perform these shows which are important to us – as we know they are to you.”“We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience and disappointment. We are doing all we can to reschedule and please check locally for further announcements.”You can see the full post here:A post shared by OFFICIAL PLACEBO INSTAGRAM.

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has shared an update after the band were forced to cancel their recent show in Glasgow due to illness.The group pulled out of their scheduled performance at Glasgow Green on Tuesday (July 5) following headline dates in London and Dublin as part of their 2022 UK/Ireland and European tour.“We are working on rescheduling options for this show so please hold onto your tickets and wait for a further update,” they wrote in a statement. “We appreciate your understanding and patience.”Today (July 7), Rose shared a message on social media to thank fans for their messages of support.

Mick Jagger has said that he’s ready to resume The Rolling Stones’ UK and European tour after recently testing positive for COVID-19.The Stones postponed two gigs in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bern, Switzerland last week due to their frontman’s ill health. The Amsterdam date has been rescheduled to next month, but the Swiss gig has since been cancelled.After the Stones confirmed earlier today (June 20) that their ‘SIXTY’ tour will resume as planned in Milan, Italy tomorrow (June 21), Jagger has now shared a short video message in which he thanked the band’s fans for their support.“Hi everyone, thanks so much for all your lovely messages – I really appreciate them,” he said.“I’m sorry for the inconvenience about the shows.

Ozzy Osbourne has updated fans on his current health condition as he recovers from a recent major operation.Earlier this month, Ozzy’s wife Sharon confirmed that her husband would be undergoing surgery on Monday (June 13) that would “determine the rest of his life”.Taking to social media the following day (June 14), Sharon told her followers that the former Black Sabbath frontman was “doing well and on the road to recovery” while thanking his fans for their “love and support”.Yesterday (June 15) Ozzy issued his own statement online, writing: “I am now home from the hospital recuperating comfortably.“I am definitely feeling the love and support from all my fans and send everyone a big thank you for their thoughts, prayers and well wishes during my recovery.”You can see the message in the post below.A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne)Specific details of Ozzy’s recent medical procedure have not been confirmed, though the legendary musician revealed last month that he was awaiting neck surgery as he “can’t walk properly these days”.“I have physical therapy every morning,” he explained at the time. “I am somewhat better, but nowhere near as much as I want to be to go back on the road.”Ozzy has suffered several bouts of illnesses and injuries related to accidents over the past few years.

The Rolling Stones have postponed Friday’s (June 17) show in Bern, Switzerland after Mick Jagger contracted COVID.The band announced yesterday (June 13) a last-minute cancellation of their concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It followed frontman Jagger testing positive after experiencing symptoms of COVID upon arrival at the venue.Now, the rockers’ gig at Wankdorf Stadium in Switzerland has also been postponed until a later date.

Ringo Starr has postponed the remainder of his North American summer tour with the All-Starr Band, after two of its members – keyboardist Edgar Winter and guitarist Steve Lukather – tested positive for COVID-19.“We are so sorry to let the fans down,” the former Beatle said in a statement shared to his website on Saturday (June 11), hours before the tour was set to reach the Pennsylvanian city of Easton. “It’s been wonderful to be back out on the road and we have been having such a great time playing for you all.

Manic Street Preachers have postponed tomorrow’s (June 12) show at the Peterborough Embankment, after frontman James Dean Bradfield tested positive for COVID-19.Sharing the news on social media yesterday evening (June 10), the band confirmed that ticketholders would be contacted “by their point of sale” over the weekend. The Manics are yet to announce a new date for their Peterborough show, which is their only headliner scheduled for the immediate future. They noted, however, that they “hope to reschedule for as soon as possible”.A post shared by Manic Street Preachers (@manics)Next month will see the Manics perform at two UK festivals, hitting the stage at Suffolk’s Latitude on Sunday July 24, and at Y Not in Derbyshire on Friday July 29.

COVID which he has been dealing with since last December.On Saturday (May 28), the Jane’s Addiction guitarist took to Instagram to discuss his lingering health problems which recently forced the band to pull out of this year’s Welcome To Rockville festival in Florida.“So yeah, I’m one of the ones who came down with the ‘long haul covid’. Been sick since December and supposedly will be back to my old self in… nobody knows how long,” he wrote alongside a photograph of himself.“If there are any of you who are still suffering long after your negative results, I’m just saying you aren’t alone.

Nine Inch Nails will headline Boston Calling for a second night after The Strokes were forced to pull out due to a member of their camp testing positive for coronavirus.In a statement posted to Instagram this morning (May 28), The Strokes announced their set at Boston Calling tonight (May 28) and their show in support of congressional candidate Kina Collins on Monday (May 30) would be affected.Trent Reznor and co. performed a 21-song set at the Boston festival last night (May 27), appearing in place of Foo Fighters following the death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.“We’re very sorry for the conditions that led to us being here.

Pearl Jam have cancelled the remainder of their US tour after bassist Jeff Ament tested positive for COVID-19.The band were due to play in Sacramento tonight (May 18) and Las Vegas on Friday (20), but both concerts have now been axed.It comes after drummer Matt Cameron was diagnosed with the virus just last week, leaving the band to enlist stand-in drummers.The band were joined by a fan on drums at their Oakland show last Thursday (May 12), while an 18-year-old friend of Eddie Vedder’s daughter stepped up to the plate at the same venue on Saturday (May 14).Then founding drummer Dave Krusen performed with the band for the first time in 31 years, earlier this week.In a statement on Twitter the band said: “Dear PJ fans and ticket holders, while the band battled through Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive for Covid, and Fresno where Ed and the band got through it with the help of Dave Krusen as special guest drummer, they now have to present the heartbreaking news that this morning bassist Jeff Ament has tested positive for COVID.(1/4)Dear PJ fans and ticket holders,While the band battled through Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive for Covid, and Fresno where Ed and the band got through it with the help of Dave Krusen as special guest drummer, pic.twitter.com/pmonPs99wq— Pearl Jam

Eric Clapton has been forced to postpone two of his upcoming shows after testing positive for COVID-19.The guitarist kicked off his latest UK and European tour earlier this month with a pair of shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London.However, Clapton has now announced that he is rescheduling his planned dates in Zurich, Switzerland and Milan, Italy, which had been set to take place tonight (May 17) and tomorrow (May 18), after he contracted COVID following the second Albert Hall gig.“Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from COVID having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall,” a statement on Clapton’s website reads.

Pearl Jam were joined on drums by an 18-year-old at their Oakland, California show this weekend – see footage below.The Seattle legends’ drummer Matt Cameron is out of action on the band’s current tour after testing positive for COVID, so they’ve been enlisting stand-in drummers.Pearl Jam were joined by a fan on drums at their Oakland show on Thursday (May 12), with touring member and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer also stepping in on drumming duties for a series of tracks including Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’, ‘Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town’, ‘Why Go’ and ‘Corduroy’.With Cameron still isolating, Saturday’s (May 14) show also saw the band recruit another stand-in drummer for a song.Kai Neukermans joined the band for 2013 song ‘Mind Your Manners’, and told the San Fransisco Chronicle that, after hearing that Cameron was unavailable to play the show, he texted Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder‘s daughter Olivia, who he had met on a previous occasion.He was then invited to send a video of him drumming along to a Pearl Jam track, which he skipped school to do, and ended up on stage at the Oakland Arena.Fan-shot footage sees Vedder telling the crowd during the show: “Everybody this is Kai; Kai this is everybody! You’re leading the band, brother.”See footage below.Last week, Pearl Jam honoured Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins during their LA concert at The Forum by performing 2005 song ‘Cold Day In The Sun’.The original version of the track featured Hawkins on lead vocals and, for the Seattle band’s performance of it, Cameron took on singing duties.Cameron and Hawkins previously worked together in the band Nighttime Boogie Association, releasing two songs together

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron pulled out of the band’s show in Oakland last night (May 12) after testing positive for COVID-19.It was the first time in 24 years the sticksman has missed a show with the band.As a result, touring member and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer stepped in on drumming duties for a series of tracks including Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’, ‘Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town’, ‘Why Go’ and ‘Corduroy’.Longtime band collaborator Richard Stuverud also got behind the drums for ‘Quick Escape’ and ‘Superblood Wolfmoon’ before a fan stepped up for the show’s finale ‘Yellow Ledbetter’. You can view footage below.It comes just days after the band honoured Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins during their LA concert at The Forum by performing 2005 song ‘Cold Day In The Sun’.The original version of the track featured Hawkins on lead vocals and, for the Seattle band’s performance of it, Cameron took on singing duties.Cameron and Hawkins previously worked together in the band Nighttime Boogie Association, releasing two songs together – ‘Long In The Tooth’ and ‘The Path We’re On’ – in 2020.Last week, Pearl Jam took another moment to remember Hawkins as they kicked off their ‘Gigaton’ tour in San Diego.

Lindsey Buckingham has postponed his upcoming UK and European tour after he and members of his live band and crew recently contracted COVID-19.The former Fleetwood Mac musician had been due to kick off his solo tour in Dublin on Tuesday (May 17), with further dates booked in Glasgow, Liverpool and London.Buckingham has now been forced, however, to postpone those dates as he continues his recovery from COVID-19, which also forced the premature end of his recent North American tour.“It is with great sadness that we are announcing the postponement of Lindsey’s European tour,” a statement posted on the musician’s social media channels this afternoon (May 12) reads.“Along with other members of his band and crew, Lindsey contracted COVID-19 at the end of his latest North American tour, forcing that to end prematurely.News on Lindsey’s upcoming European tour.

Van Morrison‘s new track ‘Dangerous’ appears to reference the musician’s ongoing feud with Robin Swann, the Northern Ireland Minister Of Health.Last November, Swann filed a defamation lawsuit against Morrison over comments he had made regarding COVID-19 earlier in 2021.During a pre-show dinner event in Belfast in June, Morrison branded Swann “very dangerous” in a response to Swann criticising him for his anti-lockdown stance in a 2020 op-ed, in which he said Morrison’s words “will give great comfort to the conspiracy theorists”.On Friday (April 29) Morrison released ‘Dangerous’, the third single from his upcoming 43rd studio album ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’, which is due to arrive on May 20 via Exile Productions/Virgin.The almost-eight-minute number includes the lines: “Somebody said I was dangerous/ I said something bad, it must have been good.” Later, Morrison tells this listener that he “was just looking for the evidence” and asks for “proof“.You can listen to the song below.Per his official website,  the forthcoming ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’ “features fifteen new Van Morrison compositions that collectively reflect the artist’s indefatigable drive to record and perform live in front of audiences.”The album also includes the songs ‘Fighting Back Is The New Normal’, ‘Fodder For The Masses’, ‘Can’t Go On This Way’ and ‘Damage And Recovery’.In response to Swann taking legal action last year, representatives for Morrison said their client “regrets that Mr Swann considered it necessary to issue proceedings” and that they were “disappointed by the publicity that surrounds the issue”.Regarding a planned defence for the singer, they said: “Mr Morrison asserts within that defence that the words used by him related to a matter of

Avril Lavigne has alerted fans that three of her upcoming gigs in Canada won’t go ahead as scheduled, after a member of her touring crew tested positive for COVID-19.The affected dates include one at Place Bell in Laval – initially slated for tonight (May 2), but now set to go down on Saturday (May 7) – one at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, and one at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Those last two gigs – which were booked in for tomorrow (May 3) and on Wednesday May 4, respectively – are yet to receive new dates, but in a statement posted on social media, Lavigne assured ticketholders that new details “will be announced shortly”.At the time of writing, Lavigne’s show at the Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City is still scheduled to ahead on Friday (May 6).

Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his wife Sharon Osbourne has revealed.The TV host shared the news during an interview on her show The Talk noting that she’d be flying from the UK to the US after discovering that Ozzy had tested positive for the virus.Back in 2020, as cases were rising, the Black Sabbath frontman said that catching the coronavirus would be risky for him due to his weak respiratory health. He told GQ at the time, “I’ve got emphysema, so if I get this virus, I’m fucked.”“I am very worried about Ozzy right now,” Sharon said in an emotional interview with Talk TV.

KISS‘ Gene Simmons has once again called out those who are sceptical about getting the coronavirus vaccine.The bassist has long been a staunch advocate for the vaccine, and in a new interview he’s explained that he’s still of the opinion that anti-vaxxers are posing a risk to themselves and to all those around them.“Look, I’ve always been a safe guy. I’ve never been run over by a car. But then whenever I get to the street corner, I do what I was taught, which is look both ways, cross at the green, not in between, and all that stuff.

Royal Blood have postponed their upcoming tour dates in the UK, Ireland and France after frontman Mike Kerr tested positive for COVID-19.The two-piece played the sixth show of their latest UK tour in London last night (March 30), and had been due to perform next in Leeds tomorrow (April 1).In a statement shared on their social media channels this afternoon (March 31), Kerr confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 following last night’s London gig.“I’m heartbroken to write this, but despite being fully protected and taking precautions, I have tested positive for COVID following last night’s show at The O2,” he wrote.“This morning I’ve woken up to discover I have lost my voice. Unfortunately, this isn’t something I can ‘power through’, I currently cannot sing a single note.