Paul McCartney wants to retire with a huge farewell world tour next year. The 67-year-old Beatles legend is planning to play at a host of “unusual” locations before walking away from performing large scale shows. A source said: “Paul wants to go out with a bang. He’s played countless stadiums over his 50-year career and is on the hunt for the most unusual locations he can find.” “He realizes the older he gets, the less his body will be able to cope with the demands of extended periods on the road. He might play the odd benefit concert – but other than that he’ll be putting his feet up and enjoying retirement.” Continue reading
The Rifles will be joining a number of bands set to play at Merc’s legendary Carnaby Street store in London over the summer months as part of its LIVE Initiative. Performing a classic set, the intimate gig will kick start the last bank holiday weekend, taking place at 6pm on Friday 28th August. Having enjoyed a close relationship with the clothing brand over the years, lead singer Joel Stoker is looking forward to playing such an intimate gig: ‘We love doing these types of small gigs. It’s something Continue reading
BACKSTREET BOYS have said they have chart staying power. The US pop group have sold over 100 millions albums in their 12-year career and said their success is down to producing contemporary-sounding records. Speaking to Billboard, member Howie Dorough, said: “We always try to set the bar as high as possible. “We’ve always been a pop R&B group. We focus our songs around good melodies and group harmonies, and hopefully that will have a lot of staying power.” And he added that the group are still confident that they can appeal to new audiences. He said: “I think every artist who wants to be around for a long time and have staying power has to go through that transition. “Some records are going to be bigger than others. You’re always going to be compared to your biggest record. All you can do as an artist is just Continue reading
