Author: Adams
So sad. Another music legend has died. The Ten Years After guitarist will surely be missed. Alvin Lee, who performed a monumental 11-minute version of his song “I’m Going Home” at Woodstock, died on March 6, according to his website. “With great sadness, we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure,” the message read on alvinlee.com, signed by Lee’s daughter, Jasmin, wife, Evi, and former companion Suzanne. “We have lost a wonderful, much loved father and companion. The world has lost a great and truly gifted musician.” Alvin, who was born in Nottingham,…
The Rush singer and bassist reflects on his big year, which included a star-studded book tour, a Paramount+ docuseries and some new solo songs. As the year comes to a close and we sift through the chart-toppers and breakthroughs of the year, there’s one surprising name that comes up: Geddy Lee. The bassist and singer isn’t on Billboard year-end charts seven years after his legendary band Rush broke up, but he has spent weeks on another important chart. His HarperCollins memoir My Effin’ Life, released Nov. 14, 2023, is No. 1 in the Canadian bestselling books list and has spent five weeks on the New York…
As Usain Bolt bids farewell to competitive athletics, the world pauses to reflect on the remarkable legacy left by one of the greatest sprinters of all time. Bolt’s retirement marks the end of an era in track and field, but his impact on the sport and the global community will resonate for years to come. Usain Bolt’s rise to prominence was nothing short of meteoric. Born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, Bolt’s natural speed became evident at a young age. His career, which began in the early 2000s, soon transformed into a saga of unparalleled dominance. Bolt’s charismatic personality, combined with…
No Wave saxophonist and band leader James Chance has died. A key member of Teenage Jesus & The Jerks during New York’s late 70s no wave movement, James Chance later formed a number of groups of his own, blending James Brown funk with punk energy, and lashings of the warehouse free jazz scene. News of his passing was confirmed overnight on his Facebook page, with his family posting a statement. “His death was announced by his brother David Siegfried of Chicago, who did not specify a cause of death but noted that the musician’s health had been in decline for several years,” the…
The Prince of Wales shared a rare personal tweet on X in both English and Welsh Prince William interrupted Kate Middleton’s birthday to issue an emotional message. On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales, 41, posted a tribute to Welsh rugby legend JPR Williams, who died on Monday at age 74. “There was no one quite like him on the rugby field. A true great, my thoughts are with JPR Williams’ family and friends,” Prince William wrote in English and Welsh on X on Tuesday, which is his wife’s 42nd birthday. The royal signed the message as “W,” using his first initial to signify that…
Shaun Johnson, the iconic rugby league player, has officially announced his retirement, marking the end of an era in the sport. Over the years, Johnson has etched his name into the annals of rugby league history with performances that have captivated fans and earned him widespread admiration. As he bids farewell to the game, it’s only fitting to reflect on his remarkable career and the legacy he leaves behind. From the moment he burst onto the scene, Shaun Johnson’s talent was undeniable. His agility, speed, and exceptional playmaking abilities quickly set him apart from his peers. Playing predominantly as…