Dan Biggane

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Issue 75 of Vintage Rock is on sale now!

1 week ago | vintagerockmag.com | Dan Biggane

Issue 75 of Vintage Rock, featuring The Shadows, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, British session scene, Sam Moore, The Platters, Bob Luman and much more is on sale now!In our latest issue, we speak to Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett for our exclusive cover feature that takes a deep dive into the history of The Shadows as their mighty Apache celebrates its 65th anniversary.
Big Country announce UK tour

1 week ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

Scottish rock legends Big Country announce UK tour for winter 2025. Including stops in Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle, the UK dates stand as part of a 2025 world tour stopping in the US, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Throughout the tour, aside from their classics, Big Country will be playing tracks from their upcoming album Eastworld, set for release later this year with further information to be revealed soon. Support will come from post-punk pioneer, Toyah.
Britney Spears Oops!... I Did It Again reissued for 25th anniversary

1 month ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

A 25th anniversary edition of Britney Spears’ Oops!… I Did It Again will be released on Friday 16 May. In 1999, Britney reached international superstar status with the massive chart-topping commercial success of her debut album, …Baby One More Time. With all eyes and ears on the evolving young artist, Oops!… I Did It Again proved a musical bridge into the new century, with Britney Spears building on the foundation of her debut.
Win Bearded Theory Festival 2025 Tickets

1 month ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

Win a pair of tickets worth £480 in our Bearded Theory Festival 2025 competitionThe multi award-winning Bearded Theory festival returns to the idyllic grounds of Catton Park in Derbyshire for its 16th year this spring. Bordering the three counties of West Midlands, South Derbyshire and Staffordshire, the epic five-day festival runs from 21-25 May.
Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, has died aged 70

1 month ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

It has been announced that Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, has died aged 70. A statement on the Official Blondie Facebook account said: “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer. “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable.
Madness announce Hits Parade tour

1 month ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

Madness announce Hits Parade tour with special guests Squeeze. Camden’s finest will hit the road this December with a greatest hits package that promises to be a real Christmas cracker. Kicking off at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on Thursday 4 December, the tour will visit Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Birmingham and more, before wrapping up at The O2 in London on Saturday 20 December.
One To Watch - Elliot James Reay

1 month ago | vintagerockmag.com | Dan Biggane

From busking in Bury to captivating millions online, Elliot James Reay has channelled the sounds of his idols to emerge as one to watch…Hailing from Bury, Greater Manchester, Elliot James Reay is a 23-year-old artist who draws inspiration from 1950s music to create fresh sounds for a 2025 audience. Organically amassing millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views across social media, Reay began by covering his favourite artists before releasing his own songs.
Gene reunite for first show in over two decades

1 month ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

Gene reunite with original line-up for London show saying: “We are putting all our energy into making this musically spectacular.”Gene reunite to play their first gig in over two decades at the Eventim Apollo London on 4 October 2025.
Stevie Wonder to headline BST Hyde Park

1 month ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

Stevie Wonder will headline BST Hyde Park on Saturday 12 July as part of the Love, Light & Song UK 2025 performances. The pop legend is no stranger to BST Hyde Park, having dazzled audiences on the Great Oak Stage not once, but twice in 2016 and 2019. Stevie Wonder joins previously announced headliners for 2025; Olivia Rodrigo (27 June), Zach Bryan (28 & 29 June), Noah Kahan (4 July), Sabrina Carpenter (5 & 6 July) and Jeff Lynne’s ELO (13 July).
Turin Brakes bounce back with Spacehopper and announce tour

2 months ago | classicpopmag.com | Dan Biggane

Turin Brakes bounce back with Spacehopper, the title track from their brand new studio album. Talking about the new song, frontman Olly Knights, said: “I wrote the initial idea when my younger daughters were quite literally bouncing around on the grass in the summer sun on a bright yellow space hopper. “No smart phones, just a simple planet-shaped rubber ball with a smiley face, like the last 40 years had all been a weird daydream and it was in fact still 1975.