Preloader

Music

Born on August 7: Bruce Dickinson, lead singer of Iron Maiden—and also an airline pilot!

He was born in 1958 in Worksop near Nottingham and has never been content to just scream his way through songs with Iron Maiden, the UK’s most popular heavy metal band.

  • Aug 07, 2026 11:00

Born on August 5: Pete Burns, flamboyant androgynous frontman of Dead Or Alive

Pete Burns was born in 1956 in Wirral, near Liverpool, England, and passed away on October 23, 2016, at the age of 57.

  • Aug 05, 2026 10:00

Born on August 4: Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds), pop perfection made in Liverpool

He was born in 1958 in Liverpool and was a cornerstone of Big in Japan and the Original Mirrors before forming the Lightning Seeds.

  • Aug 04, 2026 10:00

Born on August 3: James Hetfield, Metallica’s controversial frontman

A libertarian and gun enthusiast, Metallica’s singer and guitarist is a divisive figure. More than 40 years after his explosive debut, he’s still just as passionate about heavy metal…

  • Aug 03, 2026 00:00

Born on August 2: Butch Vig, Garbage’s multifaceted drummer

You might think there isn’t much to say about a rock drummer—in this case, Garbage’s drummer. And yet, nothing could be further from the truth!

  • Aug 02, 2026 10:00

American metal band Slipknot expels member after 28 years

After 28 years, Slipknot has parted ways with DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson (49). The musician found out on Friday afternoon that he had been permanently removed from the American metal band. This was reported by the celebrity news site TMZ, citing a source close to the band. Neither Slipknot nor Wilson has officially confirmed the news; the reasons for his dismissal also remain a mystery to the general public.

  • Aug 01, 2026 14:00

Born on August 1: Robert Cray, the blues in his blood…

The guitarist and singer, who was born in 1953 in Columbus, Georgia, ranks among the greatest blues musicians of his generation

  • Aug 01, 2026 12:00

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding: Couple put on a memorable show

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, held on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City in front of more than a thousand guests, continues to make headlines thanks to Jason Kelce’s juicy revelations.

  • Aug 01, 2026 10:41

Born on July 31: Jakie Quartz—When a single hit defines an entire career

Born Jacqueline Cuchet, the singer of “Mise au point” was born in 1955 in Paris.

  • Jul 31, 2026 10:00

Riviera 76: The forgotten “French Woodstock,” brought back to life by a documentary

Fifty years ago, Provence was set to host its own Woodstock-style festival. At the Paul-Ricard circuit in Le Castellet (Var), 350 hectares were transformed into a mecca for rock, jazz, and soul, with Joe Cocker, Betty Davis, Gil Scott-Heron, and Magma headlining. Fifty years later, the Riviera 76 festival remains one of the biggest fiascos in French music history...

  • Jul 30, 2026 14:00