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King Crimson’s Robert Fripp Recovering After Emergency Heart Surgery

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King Crimson’s Robert Fripp Recovering After Emergency Heart Surgery

Robert Fripp is recovering after undergoing emergency heart surgery last month, the legendary guitarist has revealed. The King Crimson co-founder shared the news in a YouTube video posted with his wife, singer and actor Toyah Willcox, on May 11. In the clip, the 78-year-old explained that he unknowingly suffered a heart attack in early April while traveling to Italy for a performance with The Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists. Fripp initially […]

todayMay 13, 2025

Robert Fripp Recovering from Emergency Heart Surgery

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Robert Fripp Recovering from Emergency Heart Surgery

Robert Fripp revealed he’s recovering from two emergency medical procedures after suffering a heart attack earlier this year.The King Crimson mastermind, 78, began worrying about chest pains as he prepared to fly from his home in England to Italy for a concert in April.In the latest edition of Toyah & Robert’s Upbeat Moments, below, Fripp’s wife Toyah Willcox confirmed it had been an emotional time, but that her husband is […]

todayMay 12, 2025

James Bond Poster Artist Robert McGinnis Dies at 99

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James Bond Poster Artist Robert McGinnis Dies at 99

Robert E. McGinnis, creator of some of the most memorable posters for James Bond movies, died on March 10 aged 99, it was confirmed.The prolific artist worked on promotional material for Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, the original comedy Casino Royale and Live and Let Die. You can see some of his most famous work below.McGinnis was known for defining a stylized female form known as the McGinnis […]

todayApril 19, 2025 2

Mark Hoppus Says The Cure’s Robert Smith Once Tried to Kiss Him

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Mark Hoppus Says The Cure’s Robert Smith Once Tried to Kiss Him

In his new memoir Fahrenheit-182, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus recalls a surprising moment with one of his biggest musical influences, The Cure’s Robert Smith, that left him stunned and, in hindsight, amused. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hoppus writes that the incident happened after a 2004 show at Wembley Arena, where Blink-182 had brought Smith onstage to perform their collaborative track “All […]

todayApril 10, 2025 2

Aspen Music Festival and School extends Robert Spano’s contract

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Aspen Music Festival and School extends Robert Spano’s contract

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) has reneweed Music Director Robert Spano’s contract for an additional five years, extending his tenure through September 2030. Robert Spano The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) annouces the renewal of Music Director Robert Spano’s contract for an additional five years, extending his remarkable tenure through September 2030. This decision underscores the festival’s commitment to artistic excellence and the training of the next […]

todayMarch 26, 2025 2

Robert Plant Announces European Tour With Saving Grace

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Robert Plant Announces European Tour With Saving Grace

Robert Plant has announced a European tour with Saving Grace.The outing will begin on May 3 in Brussels, followed by stops in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and more over several weeks. The tour is scheduled to conclude on July 30 in Barcelona.A complete list of show dates can be viewed below.Who Is Saving Grace?Plant first performed with Saving Grace, a quintet, back in 2019. It includes singer Suzy Dian, guitarists […]

todayMarch 17, 2025 1

Inspired By Robert Smith, Neil Young Halts ‘Platinum’ Ticket Sales

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Inspired By Robert Smith, Neil Young Halts ‘Platinum’ Ticket Sales

Taking inspiration from The Cure’s Robert Smith, Neil Young has informed fans that he will no longer be offering ‘Platinum’ tickets to his upcoming shows. Young’s change in ticketing attitudes follows on from an interview Smith conducted with The Times in October 2024. The interview occurred just weeks after Oasis had put the controversial topic of dynamic ticket pricing into the headlines, and Smith had attempted to keep tickets as […]

todayMarch 17, 2025 2

Andy Summers Looks Back at His ’80s Work With Robert Fripp

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Andy Summers Looks Back at His ’80s Work With Robert Fripp

When Police guitarist Andy Summers got together with King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp, they were just looking to have some fun as two like-minded guitarists who were perceived to be similarly innovative with what they did."At that age, we were dicking around in the studio, trying out everything and trying to make exotic sounds that worked," he explains in an interview with UCR. "It's very much a reflection of the […]

todayMarch 10, 2025 2

‘Sad Eyes’ Singer Robert John Dead at 79

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‘Sad Eyes’ Singer Robert John Dead at 79

Robert John, the singer who hit No. 1 in 1979 with "Sad Eyes," has died. He was 79.The news was confirmed to Rolling Stone by John's son, Michael Pedrick, who said his dad died on Monday and was still recovering from a stroke he had several years ago.While John is best known for "Sad Eyes," which stopped the Knack's six-week rein at No. 1 with "My Sharona," his career started […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025 10

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