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U2 Drummer Unsure He Can Sustain Full Shows Night After Night
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U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. says a chronic neck injury left him unable to play and forced him to miss the band’s Las Vegas Sphere residency; he underwent high-risk surgery, including a risk of paralysis, to try to return. He has now rejoined the group for rehearsals and live performances, though he remains uncertain how well he can manage a full tour.
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U2 might need to cut back on the length of their shows until Mullen proves he can handle a full set again.
Pearl Jam Plays with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival
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— Sep 28, 2026
Pearl Jam closed Ohana Festival with guest guitarist Billy Strings, who joined Eddie Vedder and the band for Pearl Jam and Neil Young songs. The festival also featured Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney’s longtime drummer, sitting in after Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure; the band has not confirmed whether Laboriel is a permanent replacement.
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AC/DC Announces Drummer Colin Burgess Dies at 77
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— Dec 16, 2023
The original drummer of AC/DC, Colin Burgess, has passed away at 77. The heavy metal rock band shared the news on social media late Friday night. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” the post began. “He…
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Foo Fighters Reveal New Drummer Following Taylor Hawkins’ Death, Twitter Reacts
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— May 22, 2023
The Foo Fighters revealed its new drummer more than a year after the death of Taylor Hawkins. On May 21, the band posted a streaming event on its official Twitter page. It showed the band jamming together with its new…
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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
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— Aug 18, 2026
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died at 77 in Richmond, Texas, with the band canceling shows as tributes flowed, following Beard’s earlier health-related departure from touring. A founding member whose backbeat helped define the group's signature sound since 1969, Beard remained a central figure in the band’s decades-long legacy.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker Talks About Married Life With Travis Barker
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— Sep 12, 2022
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian Barker is opening up about her marriage to drummer Travis Barker. Kourtney Kardashian Barker explained on the “ Today ” show that she went the traditional route by taking Travis Barker’s…
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Trivium launches North American tour with In Flames
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— Jul 21, 2026
Trivium has announced a 32-date North American fall headline tour starting November 5, 2026, with In Flames as direct support and Orbit Culture, Fit For An Autopsy, and Frozen Soul on the bill, while previewing new material as part of the band’s “next era.” The trek marks the first major run with drummer Alex Rüdinger and will span US and Canadian dates.
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Iconic 70s Rock Stars Turn Milestones Worldwide
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— Aug 28, 2026
On milestone birthdays, Scorpions founder Rudolf Schenker turns 78 and remains the band's sole original member; jazz innovator John Surman marks 82 as a pioneering multi-instrumentalist with a career spanning the ECM era and notable collaborations. Hugh Cornwell of the Stranglers turns 77, Chris Copping rejoined Procol Harum in 1970 filling multiple roles, and Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine turns 78, celebrating a career that produced enduring hits and a hall-of-fame legacy.
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