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Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson dies at 75

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Guitarist Wilko Johnson, best known for his work with the ’70s British band Dr. Feelgood, passed away Monday at the age of 75. No official cause of death was announced, but he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer nearly 10 years ago.

“This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died,” read a statement posted to social media. “Thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this very sad time. RIP Wilko Johnson.”

As a member of Dr. Feelgood, Johnson appeared on the band’s first four albums, Down by the Jetty, Malpractice, Stupidity and Sneakin’ Suspicion. He left the group in 1977, went on to become a member of Ian Dury and The Blockheads, and also released music on his own. In 2014, he paired up with The Who’s Roger Daltrey to release the album Going Back Home.

“More than anything Wilko wanted to be a poet,” Daltrey shared in a statement paying tribute to Johnson. “I was lucky to have known him and have him as a friend. His music lives on but there’s no escaping the final curtain this time.”

In addition to music, Johnson dabbled in acting; he most recently appeared as mute executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on the first two seasons of HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Fans, family, cats and bros: What pop stars are thankful for this year

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

TV appearances and holiday tours keep some artists busy this time of the year, but others are able to take a moment to stop and count their blessings.

GAYLE‘s got plenty to be thankful for: She just landed a Grammy nomination, her song “abcdefu” is a global hit and she’s opening for Taylor Swift next year. But she gives full credit to the people who made all that possible.

“The fans,” she told ABC Audio at the AMAs when asked what she’s most thankful for. “For making the song what it is. I wouldn’t be here if people didn’t add the song to their playlist. I wouldn’t be here if they didn’t watch the music video … human beings got me to where I am today. I did not do this by myself.”

In 2022, Imagine Dragons released a new album, toured, scored a massive hit with “Enemy” and marked the 10th anniversary of their debut album. Bass player Ben McKee, singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon and drummer Daniel Platzman told ABC Audio they’re thankful for their kids, cats and being able to go back home to see family. Sermon says he’s most thankful for his “bros” in the band.

“A lot of things have changed over the years, but we’ve stayed close,” he notes. “Bros remain bros,” agrees Reynolds.

Some people, like ex-Fifth Harmony member Lauren Jauregui, have stopped celebrating Thanksgiving entirely, as it’s a reminder of the slaughter of Indigenous people and the theft of their land. But she still has fond memories of a childhood Thanksgiving dish.

“I don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving, to be honest — you know, colonizer holiday,” she told ABC Audio. “I do love stuffing. My mom used to get this mushroom stuffing from this corner market by our house … it was so good.”

Misfits scrap New Year’s Eve Vegas show due to “unexpected personal matter”

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Misfits will no longer be ringing in 2023 onstage.

The reunited horror punks — consisting of original members Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only, along with longtime guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein — have canceled their upcoming New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas, citing an “unexpected personal matter.”

“We look forward to hopefully seeing you at a show in 2023,” the group says.

Those who purchased tickets will receive refunds at their point of purchase.

Danzig and Only reunited in 2016 — 33 years after the former left the Misfits in 1983 — and have played a number of one-off shows since. Their most recent performance took place last month in Dallas to celebrate Halloween weekend.

Journey’s Jonathan Cain responds to bandmate Neal Schon’s “ill-conceived” lawsuit

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Journey’s Jonathan Cain is speaking out after his bandmate Neal Schon filed a lawsuit over the finances of their company Nomota, including an American Express card that Cain signed up for.

While Schon is arguing “millions of Journey funds have flowed through” that Amex card, which Cain set up without his knowledge, Cain says that’s not true, and claims Schon’s lawsuit is basically an attempt to cover up the guitarist’s own “excessive spending and extravagant lifestyle.”

“This is a matter that should have been resolved privately, but I am forced to publicly respond now to Neal’s malicious lies and personal attacks on my family,” Jonathan shares in a statement, saying Schon’s lawsuit is “ill-conceived” and has “absolutely no merit.”

Cain insists Schon has access to all credit card statements, noting, “What he lacks — and what he is really seeking — is the ability to increase his spending limits.” He claims he has evidence proving Schon’s been “running up enormous personal charges on the band’s credit card account.”

Cain goes on to say that when they tried to limit Schon to using the card just for band expenses, Schon “decided to attack me rather than trying to get his reckless spending under control.”

“I am saddened by the situation — for Neal and for our fans,” he adds, “but since Neal filed a lawsuit, I suspect he will not be able to ignore the court like he has ignored the countless financial advisors and accountants he has fired over the past several years who have tried in vain to help him.”

In his response, Schon tweeted, “For the record I’ve never even carried a corporate Nomota credit card for over 2 decades.. never cared. When I called Amex they informed me I’d been blocked since 1998 by [Jonathan Cain].”

Offset shares what he misses most about Takeoff

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Offset has shared a heartfelt post on Instagram in memory of his late Migos band mate and cousin Takeoff.

Posting a photo of the rapper taken at the 2019 BET Awards, Offset wrote, “Missing everything bout you specially that smile.”

Takeoff was shot and killed November 1 at a bowling alley in Houston, where he and Quavo, his uncle and fellow Migos band mate, were attending a party. A celebration of life ceremony was held November 11 in Atlanta, where Offset and Quavo appeared onstage to pay tribute to their cousin.

Offset recently shared a lengthy letter on Instagram in which he said he was in “unbearable” pain and his heart is “shattered.” He expressed, “I’ve been going to sleep and waking up hoping that all of this is a dream, but it’s reality, and reality feels like a nightmare.”

The recording artist said at the time, “You have left a hole in my heart that will never be filled,” asking for Takeoff to, “throw me a lil sign or a beautiful dream” from heaven.

Which country star hosts the best Thanksgiving dinner? Justin Moore, Riley Green + more make their case

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Their songs might be easy on the ears, but how do country stars stack up when it comes to cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Well … that depends on what kind of turkey day meal you’re looking for.

Justin Moore’s Thanksgiving sounds pretty traditional — and pretty delicious. “I fry turkeys, and then I do a big pot of white beans,” the singer explained in a recent interview with his label.

But the best part of dinner at the Moores? A family dressing (aka stuffing) recipe that’s been passed down to the singer’s mom. “She got the recipe from her sister, which, she’s passed unfortunately, but she kind of ruled the roost in our family on that side … and now my mom has taken over that role,” he continues.

If a slightly more rustic Thanksgiving is more your taste, perhaps Riley Green is the perfect host — at least, theoretically. The Alabama native would ideally prefer to shoot his own Thanksgiving turkey, if not for one pesky logistical issue.

“The problem in Northeast Alabama is turkey season does not fall during Thanksgiving,” he points out. “We only have a spring turkey season. So if I’ve got one in the freezer, yes.”

Of course, you can’t go wrong with Trisha Yearwood. Not only is she a seasoned pro in the studio, she’s also a famously excellent cook who even has her own Food Network show and several cookbooks.

If you didn’t score an invite to Trisha’s Thanksgiving table this year, take a peek at the turkey recipe she shared with Good Morning America in 2019 — she says it will “change your life.”

Elton John lights up New York City as he helps unveil Saks Fifth Avenue’s holiday windows

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Elton John is a bi-coastal guy: Sunday night, he was rocking the crowd at LA’s Dodger Stadium on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and Tuesday night, he was singing in the middle of New York City’s Fifth Avenue.

This holiday season, Elton’s partnered with famed department store Saks Fifth Avenue for a curated holiday collection, proceeds from which will go to The Elton John AIDS Foundation. The collection is available to shop now and as part of the partnership, Saks is donating $1 million to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

That’s why Elton was the store’s special guest Tuesday night as Saks unveiled its famous holiday windows. Fifth Avenue was shut down as a grand piano was rolled out into the middle of the street, and Elton’s husband David Furnish and their sons Zachary and Elijah took their seats. Elton himself then appeared, sat down at the piano and thanked Saks CEO Marc Metrick for the million-dollar donation.

“This will help turbo charge our mission to end AIDS and it means a great deal to me to have your support –thank you so much,” said Elton. “I’m so thrilled to kick off the holiday season tonight and be a part of this spectacular and iconic window unveiling and light show.”

He then invited Metrick, David and the kids to join him for “the exciting part” — they counted down to the unveiling.

The entire front of the Saks building was then illuminated with a dazzling light show, as Elton performed his signature hit, “Your Song.” Fireworks erupted from the top of the building, and even after Elton left, the display continued, soundtracked to Elton hits like “Step Into Christmas.”

You can watch the whole thing now at Saks Fifth Avenue’s website.

John Mellencamp subject of new Woody Guthrie Center exhibit

November 23, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new exhibit about John Mellencamp is set to open at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on November 30. The pocket exhibit will draw connections between Guthrie and Mellencamp, highlighting their many similarities.

“Most people might shortsightedly think of Mellencamp’s ‘Jack & Diane’ and mistake it as a pop song rather than a Midwesterner’s reverence to the innocence found in small-town, working-class youth,” Woody Guthrie Center Director Cady Shaw shares. “With a closer look, you’ll find Mellencamp has been weaving threads of Heartland charm with folk-steeped storytelling and heavy-mitted activism through his lyrics, paintings and advocacy his whole life,” adding, “Mellencamp has consistently been an active voice for the greater good.”

The exhibit will feature Mellencamp photographs and album covers, as well as the singer’s guitar that features a profane sentiment carved into it, similar to what Guthrie once did. It will also feature a painting done by Mellencamp himself, which depicts Bob Dylan and Guthrie together.

Tickets for the exhibit are on sale now at the Woody Guthrie Center website.

And speaking of Mellencamp’s art, the singer’s coffee table art book, John Mellencamp: American Paintings and Assemblages, is out now and can be purchased on the singer’s website.

Limp Bizkit to headline resurrected Bamboozle festival

November 22, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Limp Bizkit is set to headline the 2023 edition of the Bamboozle festival, which marks the New Jersey event’s return after a decadelong hiatus.

Originally held from 2003 to 2012, organizers announced last year that Bamboozle would be resurrected in 2023 in honor of its 10th anniversary. The festival will take in Atlantic City May 5-7.

Other artists on the 2023 bill include Say Anything, Mayday Parade, We the Kings, Sueco, Boys Like Girls and Saosin, with more to be announced.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit BamboozleFestival.com, which, fittingly, is stylized like a classic Myspace page.

Phoenix announces livestream concert from French museum

November 22, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Phoenix has announced a livestream concert taking place this Sunday, November 27.

The concert will air from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, which is located in the famed Louvre Palace and served as Phoenix’s recording studio for their new album, Alpha Zulu.

“We’re so excited to go back to the Musée des Arts where we recorded Alpha Zulu over the last two years,” Phoenix says. “To be able to perform in one of the most iconic places that is now dear to our hearts is very special.”

You can watch the performance streaming via the Amazon Music Twitch channel beginning Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Alpha Zulu was released earlier this month. It’s the follow-up to 2017’s Ti Amo.

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