Music

Charlotte Church is back with new material, tour
In terms of chronological age, Charlotte Church — at just 27 — is probably too young for a comeback tour and album. But launching a second act can be ...
Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr dies at 56
Clive Burr, former drummer with heavy metal icons Iron Maiden, has died. He was 56 and had been suffering from multiple sclerosis. The band says on ...
Royal Opera chief: Modern singers lack stamina
Modern-day singers lack commitment and stamina compared to previous generations of performers, the music director of London's Royal Opera House said ...
What you 'like' on Facebook can be revealing
Clicking those friendly blue "like" buttons strewn across the Web may be doing more than marking you as a fan of Coca-Cola or Lady Gaga. It could out ...
Poland philharmonic employee charged in killings
An employee of a philharmonic in western Poland was charged with murder in the double homicide of a young female harpist and a security guard inside ...
Polish police arrest man in philharmonic killings
A Polish official says a suspect has been arrested in the killing of a young female harpist and a security guard in the building of a philharmonic in ...
Going to hell in style: 'Don Giovanni' in Vienna
The tenor wandered off, the corpse didn't rise as planned, and the lead soprano dissed her own performance. But "Don Giovanni" still managed to go to ...
2 bodies found at Polish philharmonic
Polish authorities have launched a double homicide investigation after the bodies of a harpist and a security guard were found in a building housing ...
Bonnie Tyler to sing for Britain at Eurovision
After years of holding out for a hero, Britain has chosen Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler as its entry to the continent-wide Eurovision Song Contest.
Rock guitarist Alvin Lee dies at 68
British rock guitarist Alvin Lee, founder of the band Ten Years After who burst to stardom with a memorable Woodstock performance, has died. He was 68
Czech court clears US musician for fans death
A court acquitted on Tuesday the frontman of a U.S. heavy metal band of causing a teenage fan's death at a concert in the Czech Republic. Lamb of ...
'This is the top' _ Dutch singer on Broadway debut
There's a little bottle of champagne in Willemijn Verkaik's dressing room. It sits unopened — she's already plenty giddy. Verkaik, a Dutch actress who ...
Turkish singer Muslum Gurses dies
The popular Turkish singer Muslum Gurses, adored by many for his melancholic, Arabic-inspired songs, has died. He was 59. Deniz Sener, a cardiologist ...
Italian composer of Rome theme song dies at 95
Armando Trovajoli, an Italian who composed music for some 300 films and whose lush and playful serenade to Rome is a much-requested romantic standby ...
Rock Hall of Fame to open Rolling Stones exhibit
The story of The Rolling Stones is so huge it takes more than two floors of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to tell. The U.S.-based museum ...
For 1st time since 1999, music revenues inch up
More than a decade after online file swapping tipped the music industry into turmoil, record executives may finally be getting a sliver of good news.
German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch dies at 89
German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch, acclaimed for his musical brilliance and unpretentious leadership of the Bavarian State Opera and the ...
Soft Machine co-founder Kevin Ayers dies in France
Kevin Ayers, an influential singer-songwriter who co-founded the band Soft Machine, has died in France, his record label said Thursday. He was 68.
Pussy Riot member year on: I have no regrets
One year after the band Pussy Riot staged an anti-President Vladimir Putin stunt in Moscow's main cathedral that landed them in jail, a released band ...
Winners of the 2013 Brit music awards
Winners of the 2013 Brit Awards, announced Wednesday: British Female — Emeli Sande British Group — Mumford & Sons British Breakthrough Act — Ben ...
Tony Sheridan, early Beatles associate, dies at 72
Tony Sheridan, a British singer who performed with the Beatles during their early years in Hamburg, has died in Germany. He was 72. Frank Orth, the ...
Int'l Jazz Day to celebrate Turkish jazz link
Pianist Herbie Hancock will celebrate the special connection between Turkey and jazz music forged decades ago when the Turkish ambassador opened his ...
Contract for US debut of The Clash up for auction
The legal contract for the American debut of the English punk rock band The Clash is being offered by a New Hampshire auction house, among other band ...
Fisherman's Friends singer dies in venue accident
Police say a member of British sea-shanty singing group Fisherman's Friends has died of injuries received in an accident at a concert venue.
Manager killed, singer badly injured in accident
The popular British sea shanty singing group Fisherman's Friends has been devastated by the death of its tour manager and grave injuries to a singer.