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Heart attacks. Plane crashes. Car crashes. Drug overdoses. Murder. Over the years, these have become some of the most common causes of the often shocking deaths in the music industry. On a lighter note, some might argue that even ham sandwiches have been involved.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/29/rob_thomas_ready_to_rock_with_second_sol_31 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:37:06 EST Entertainment News 120561@http://www.starpulse.com/news Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced the forthcoming release of his second solo album, titled Cradlesong. Due on June 30th, the album features the first single,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/27/john_entwistle_s_death_saved_the_who_ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:47:18 EST Entertainment News 115739@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Who would be no more if bass player John Entwistle hadn't died in 2002 - because Pete Townshend only agreed to hit the road to help his pal out of debt.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/09/kennedy_center_to_honor_streisand_freema Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:36:12 EST Entertainment News 97696@http://www.starpulse.com/news WASHINGTON (AP) - Barbra Streisand, actor Morgan Freeman and country singer George Jones will be awarded the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/06/bono_hails_the_edge_as_music_s_van_gogh_ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:01:34 EST Entertainment News 94948@http://www.starpulse.com/news U2 rocker Bono has hailed guitarist The Edge as a "genius" - comparing his bandmate to famous artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/24/uncle_pete_townshend_talked_eddie_vedder Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST Entertainment News 93702@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pearl Jam fans have The Who's Pete Townshend to thank for the "Alive" rockers' longevity - he talked frontman Eddie Vedder out of retiring. Townshend claims Vedder contacted him in the early 1990s

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/16/pete_townshend_labels_internet_downloadi Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:39:53 EST Entertainment News 92883@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Who star Pete Townshend has criticized the digital music industry for alienating fans - labeling the process of internet downloading "heartless".

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/01/the_best_of_the_who_rock_band_edition_av_15 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:28:06 EST Entertainment News 91537@http://www.starpulse.com/news There have been several important dates in the history of The Who: May 23, 1969 Iconic rock album Tommy is released and rockets to No. 4 on the U.S. charts. May 31, 1976 The Who's second concert at Charlton football ground

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/19/celebrity_birthdays_may_84 Mon, 19 May 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 86491@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to jazz bassist/actor Kyle Eastwood (1968), original AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd (1954)punk pioneer Joey Ramone (1951; d. 2001),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/12/david_gilmour_to_release_live_album_in_s Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 87190@http://www.starpulse.com/news David Gilmour has announced the release of Live In Gdansk in September, 2008 on Columbia Records. The album was recorded during the last concert of Gilmour's 2006 summer tour, which was held in front of 50,000 people at the shipyards in Gdansk, Poland.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/26/the_who_to_collect_vh1_rock_honor Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:55:25 EST Entertainment News 82291@http://www.starpulse.com/news Veteran rockers The Who will be the only band feted at the upcoming 2008 VH1 Rock Honors event in Los Angeles.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/15/the_who_to_revive_tommy_opera_ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:10:25 EST Entertainment News 78108@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Who stars Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are planning on reviving the band's legendary rock opera Tommy to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/23/the_who_book_lifts_lid_on_the_wild_rocke Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:15:47 EST Entertainment News 75393@http://www.starpulse.com/news A candid new book about The Who promises to lift the lid on the sixties rockers' hell-raising heyday. The band's former roadie Tom Wright has penned Roadwork, a collection of memories and photographs collected during his time with the band.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/03/ringo_starr_s_supergroup_brings_in_the_n Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:52:01 EST Entertainment News 73105@http://www.starpulse.com/news Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr joined forces with rock veterans Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend for a legendary jamming session on New Year's Eve. The rock veterans performed to a small VIP audience at a secret charity gig in Surrey, England, on Monday night, with tickets going for as little as $100.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/21/fascinating_facts_151 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 72060@http://www.starpulse.com/news Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is charging fans $1,000 each to watch her ring in the New Year at Miami, Florida's The Setai. The singer will perform songs from the hit film at a New Year's Eve party.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/19/neil_young_criticized_for_failing_to_bac Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:08:21 EST Entertainment News 71756@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rocker Neil Young has been criticized after refusing to support a new charity campaign. WearYourMusic.org founder and Relix magazine boss Steve Bernstein asked the star to donate guitar strings for a fundraising initiative - and was stunned when the rock star turned him down.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/30/pete_townshend_sacrificed_music_for_his_ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:06:33 EST Entertainment News 69641@http://www.starpulse.com/news British rocker Pete Townshend has no regrets about sacrificing his career with The Who to raise a family. The guitarist would have written another studio album with the band if he hadn't taken time to concentrate on his children, but is convinced he made the right choice.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/27/courtney_love_looking_for_home_in_london Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:12:57 EST Entertainment News 69237@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rocker Courtney Love is looking to settle down in a quiet suburb in London. The former Hole singer, who recently pulled out of purchasing Kate Moss' north London apartment, is keen to move into the Richmond area of the British capital - and is on the hunt for a suitable property in the leafy town.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/08/mick_jagger_and_charlie_watts_deny_led_z Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:33:11 EST Entertainment News 67206@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rockers Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts have denied reports they are to make a special appearance at the Led Zeppelin reunion show. The pair quashed rumours stating that they would perform alongside guest stars Pete Townshend, Foreigner, Bill Wyman and the Rhythm Kings at the December 10 concert at London's O2 Arena.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/08/roger_daltrey_salutes_kenney_drummer_jon Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:53:49 EST Entertainment News 67079@http://www.starpulse.com/news Roger Daltrey has poured praise on former band mate Kenney Jones for having the guts to talk about his tempestuous time as The Who's drummer in a new documentary. The rocker forced Jones, who replaced Keith Moon in the lineup, out of the band in the late 1980s - after he'd provided beats for Daltrey and Pete Townshend for a decade.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/05/the_who_vow_to_never_stop_touring Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:16:22 EST Entertainment News 66651@http://www.starpulse.com/news Veteran rockers The Who have vowed to never stop touring - because they want to enjoy their renewed popularity for as long as possible.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/16/pete_townshend_selling_off_possessions_f Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:47:21 EST Entertainment News 63937@http://www.starpulse.com/news Veteran rocker Pete Townshend is selling off his possessions in a bid to raise money for animal charities. The Who star's girlfriend, Rachel Fuller, has spearheaded the campaign, which sees the musician's memorabilia on auction site eBay.

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