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A Pearl Jam concert saw Eddie Vedder replaced by a frontman set to headline Glastonbury Festival this year.The seasoned frontman had only performed a few songs before he was abruptly removed from the stage and replaced by another music legend, much to the surprise of fans.The gig, which occurred on this day in 1995, still divides fans. While some attendees have dubbed it their "favourite" Pearl Jam experience, others have expressed disappointment at the sudden absence of their beloved frontman.Vedder was reportedly suffering from food poisoning and, rather than cancelling the show, the band replaced him with a musician who was touring with the rest of the group.Neil Young, the 'Heart of Gold' hitmaker who will headline the Pyramid Stage at the UK-based Glastonbury Festival, stepped in t...

Andrea Bocelli’s children are certainly following in their father’s footsteps.His son, Matteo Bocelli, has released his debut album, and 13-year-old Virginia Bocelli has launched a solo single and music video this summer.Forever Winx ties in with the animated Nickelodeon show Winx Club, ahead of its return to Netflix this autumn.Promoting the track, Virginia said: “This song is a transformation song, and it’s so empowering. I get chills every time I sing it.”Virginia’s music video includes her singing and dancing with other girls as she embarks on what looks likely to develop into a pop career. The teenager also tours and duets regularly with her father, Andrea, having debuted aged 8 with Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Alongside brother Matteo, the three released a family Christmas album i...

A comical incident unfolded at a Ringo Starr concert earlier this week when the legendary Beatles drummer stopped his band from performing a particular song.In a surprising turn of events, the iconic drummer seized the guitar from his All Starr bandmate and announced that they wouldn't be playing the song he had started that night.Ringo, who now performs with ex-members of Men at Work and Toto, chose to play another classic hit instead.The uproarious episode was caught on camera by an audience member, who subsequently shared the clip on TikTok.At 84 years old, Ringo has astonished fans with his vigour during live shows.One performance, which took place on June 15 in Philadelphia, treated fans to brief snippets of Beatles tunes before Ringo stepped in to halt the music.A grinning Ringo s...

Yungblud delivered a rock-heavy performance as he celebrated his new album (Image: Getty)It was a big weekend for Yungblud aka Dom Harrsion: just one day after releasing his fourth studio album Idols, the gates opened for his self-curated festival Bludfest which returned for a second year, and this time, the star was getting exactly what he wanted. The latest album marks a new chapter for the Doncaster star: it’s thoughtful, less chaotic, and noticeably more mature. But after a long campaign building up to its release, instead of giving fans an opportunity to digest it, performing it live almost immediately was the only way in Dom's eyes to give it the recognition it deserves. “There’s no better celebration,” he said ahead of his headline slot. “People will form a different connection w...

Sting has shared updates on the status of one of his friends after they suffered a cardiac arrest live on stage. The multi-award-winning musician appeared on the Pier Head stage on Sunday evening finish off the four-day music extravaganza, On The Waterfront.However, his set began with him relaying to fans the harrowing events that had suspended festivities a few hours prior.The Christians were performing their afternoon gig when suddenly one of the band's members collapsed, leading to immediate alarm and an abrupt cessation of their act.Witnesses recounted how lead singer Garry Christian made an urgent plea for medical assistance onstage. A screen was rapidly put up around the stricken band member to give them privacy as concert-goers observed the tense rescue effort in hushed concern.A...

ABBA singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad has spoken of the “incomprehensible grief” that has followed her since childhood, as a new biography reveals the extent of the pain she endured due to her father’s links to Nazi Germany.Frida, who rose to fame in the 1970s as one quarter of the Swedish pop group ABBA, was born in Norway in 1945 to a 19-year-old mother and a Nazi sergeant from Germany.Her father, Alfred Haase, was part of Hitler’s army stationed in Norway during the war. Her mother Synni fell in love with him, unaware that he had a wife and child back in Germany.Before even giving birth, Frida’s mother became the subject of local abuse and shaming for her relationship with a German soldier. She was spat at in the street and labelled a “horizontal collaborator”. Her daughter, Frida, was call...

Brandi Carlile may have rocketed into mainstream fame thanks to the recent album collaboration with Elton John, Who Believes in Angels?, but this US singer-songwriter has been revered by industry insiders and her devoted fans for years. The living embodiment of IYKYK, everyone from Joni Mitchell to Dolly Parton has clamoured to work with her, and she has quietly amassed a stack of Grammys for her potent blend of rock music, country and folk.I found her through an Instagram video of a father and young son in the car, ecstatically singing along to Right On Time. However and wherever the Royal Albert Hall audience discovered her, there was palpable joy and reverence through a spine tingling two hour set that kicked off her UK and Europe tour. We thunderously roared our delight at anthem af...

Within Elvis Presley's inner circle - famously known as the Memphis Mafia - loyalty was everything. Friends were expected to follow his lead without hesitation. So when longtime confidant Jerry Schilling dared to stand up to him during a tense ski trip, the star’s reaction was shockingly extreme - and nearly ended their friendship for good.The explosive incident took place in the midst of a chaotic holiday. Elvis, known for his impulsive nature, had decided to extend the group’s vacation at the last minute. Schilling scrambled to find alternative accommodation with little notice and managed to get everyone settled. But just as he finally got some rest, Elvis called - at 3am - with yet another sudden request: he wanted to switch houses.Schilling, exhausted, protested. In Careless Love: T...

With one of the most prominent slots at the upcoming Glastonbury Festival it could be assumed Rod Stewart was in for a tidy payday. However the iconic rocker, who will play the 'legends' slot on the pyramid stage on June 29 has claimed it is going to cost him money to perform at the festival due to their relatively tiny fees for acts. Rod is the rule rather than the exception and everyone from Paul McCartney to Coldplay have played for far less than they could usually demand for a show, something which has been confirmed by the festival's founder Michael Eavis.Rod recently told the Radio Times the paycheque he’ll get from festival bosses isn’t enough to cover his expenses and he will be left out of pocket. “It was about eight months ago when I was asked to do it, maybe a little longer. ...

A £30m investment will help “turbocharge” growth to ensure the UK’s world-leading music industry remains top of the pops, under a landmark new Creative Industries Sector Plan.The cash bonanza marks a major victory for the Express’ Strike A Chord Crusade as our pressure has helped force the Government to identify music as a priority “high-growth sub-sector”.The Music Growth Package, which more than doubles current government funding from £4.1 million to up to £10 million annually for three years, promises to deliver concrete benefits for artists, venues and music lovers by creating new touring, performance, mentoring and export opportunities for emerging talent to help them break through at home and abroad. There will also be a significant uplift in funding for the grassroots sector to s...