George Thorogood remembered Bo Diddley, his friend and influence who died of heart failure today (June 2).
The singer/guitarist, who covered Diddley's 'Who Do You Love' and name-checks him in one of his songs, told NME.COM that he was turned on to Diddley by The Rolling Stones.
�??I first heard Bo Diddley in 1966," said Thorogood. "I knew The Rolling Stones were big on this guy and I got a copy of Bo Diddley�??s '16 All-Time Greatest Hits' and flipped over it, and played it constantly."
Thorogood said that he still performs his cover of 'Who Do You Love', as well as 'Ride On Josephine', which was heavily influenced by the 'Bo Diddley beat'.
"I first met him in 1979, and as years went on we got closer and closer," he said. "It�??s an honour to be associated with his great music. I just had �??Hand Jive�?? on last night. It goes, �??A doctor, a lawyer and an indian chief/They all dig that Diddley beat.�?? That says it all.�?�
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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Thursday, 19 June 2008
Simmons: 'Kiss are like herpes'
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has compared his band to herpes.
Simmons claimed the group is impossible to get rid of like the viral disease.
"Trends come, fashion comes. But we don't go away. We're like herpes," he told the Daily Star.
Speaking about the possibility of the band recording new material, Simmons commented: "There is no record industry around so we're going to wait until everybody settles down and becomes civilised.
"As soon as the record industry pops its head up, we'll record new material."
Kiss headlined the Download Festival last weekend.
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Simmons claimed the group is impossible to get rid of like the viral disease.
"Trends come, fashion comes. But we don't go away. We're like herpes," he told the Daily Star.
Speaking about the possibility of the band recording new material, Simmons commented: "There is no record industry around so we're going to wait until everybody settles down and becomes civilised.
"As soon as the record industry pops its head up, we'll record new material."
Kiss headlined the Download Festival last weekend.
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Arctic Monkeys dominate NME Awards
Arctic Monkeys have dominated the NME Music Awards again this year, picking up three gongs.
The Sheffield rockers claimed the awards for Best British Band, Best Track for 'Fluorescent Adolescent' and Best Video for 'Teddy Picker'.
The group also won the awards for Best Album and Best Band at this year's Brit Awards.
The Klaxons claimed the award for Best Album for 'Myths of the Near Future' and newcomer Kate Nash was named Best Solo Artist at the ceremony.
Amy Winehouse, who was nominated for four NME Awards, picked up just one award on the night, for Worst Dressed.
The award for Best New Band went to The Enemy, Muse picked up the Best Live Band gong and The Killers won Best International Band for the second year in a row.
Pop singer Kylie Minogue was voted Sexiest Woman, while Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty was named Hero of the Year at the awards.
Check out our NME Awards photo gallery here.
The Sheffield rockers claimed the awards for Best British Band, Best Track for 'Fluorescent Adolescent' and Best Video for 'Teddy Picker'.
The group also won the awards for Best Album and Best Band at this year's Brit Awards.
The Klaxons claimed the award for Best Album for 'Myths of the Near Future' and newcomer Kate Nash was named Best Solo Artist at the ceremony.
Amy Winehouse, who was nominated for four NME Awards, picked up just one award on the night, for Worst Dressed.
The award for Best New Band went to The Enemy, Muse picked up the Best Live Band gong and The Killers won Best International Band for the second year in a row.
Pop singer Kylie Minogue was voted Sexiest Woman, while Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty was named Hero of the Year at the awards.
Check out our NME Awards photo gallery here.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Steven Spielberg - Lucas Says He Reassured Spielberg About Indy Leaks
Director Steven Spielberg was "depressed" over the number of leaks about the plot
of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that appeared
in the ...
of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that appeared
in the ...
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Underwood pulls out of Dancing on Ice
'GMTV' presenter Michael Underwood has been forced to pull out of 'Dancing on Ice' after breaking his ankle.
The television presenter was learning his new routine for the next live show when he fell awkwardly on his ankle.
According to the show's official website, Underwood was rushed to hospital by ambulance, with X-rays later showing that he had suffered a break.
Speaking on 'GMTV' he said: "I'd like to say that I was attempting some amazing triple axel or something, but I was just trying to stop."
A 'Dancing on Ice' spokesperson said: "After breaking his ankle last night, Michael Underwood can no longer compete in 'Dancing on Ice'."
"The whole team are sad to see Michael leave the competition in this way and wish him a speedy recovery."
The television presenter was learning his new routine for the next live show when he fell awkwardly on his ankle.
According to the show's official website, Underwood was rushed to hospital by ambulance, with X-rays later showing that he had suffered a break.
Speaking on 'GMTV' he said: "I'd like to say that I was attempting some amazing triple axel or something, but I was just trying to stop."
A 'Dancing on Ice' spokesperson said: "After breaking his ankle last night, Michael Underwood can no longer compete in 'Dancing on Ice'."
"The whole team are sad to see Michael leave the competition in this way and wish him a speedy recovery."
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Lindsay Lohan Confirms Engagement To Samantha Ronson?
A UK tabloid is reporting that Lindsay Lohan has confirmed her engagment to gal pal Samantha Ronson – to ex-fling Calum Best of all people.
Rumours that the actress and the DJ are lesbian lovers reached fever pitch when the pair were snapped apparently locking lips at a yacht party thrown by P-Diddy in Cannes.
Lilo later teased the press at the Dolce & Gabbana party at Baoli restaurant by flashing a ring on her engagement finger.
Despite the public denials, the Daily Star claims that Lilo is telling pals - including Best - that she’s happier with a woman and plans to make it official in July at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park.
Lindsay recently launched a website appealing for sponsors for her 22nd birthday bash, also to be held in July.
Rumours that the actress and the DJ are lesbian lovers reached fever pitch when the pair were snapped apparently locking lips at a yacht party thrown by P-Diddy in Cannes.
Lilo later teased the press at the Dolce & Gabbana party at Baoli restaurant by flashing a ring on her engagement finger.
Despite the public denials, the Daily Star claims that Lilo is telling pals - including Best - that she’s happier with a woman and plans to make it official in July at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park.
Lindsay recently launched a website appealing for sponsors for her 22nd birthday bash, also to be held in July.
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