On October 27, 2013, Lou Reed died at his home in Southampton, New York, aged 71. He had undergone a liver transplant earlier in the year. John Cale responded to Reed’s passing by saying, “The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet. … I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy ‘…
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A live album, also titled Viva! Hysteria was released on 22 October 2013. This was the first time the band had played an album live from start to finish. The band has re-recorded several hits and even the entire album Hysteria in an effort to circumvent their record label from…
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On 20 October 2013, several publications, including The Sun and Digital Spy, claimed that Keane intended to split following the release of The Best of Keane , and reported that the band members were “taking a break…to pursue their own projects.” On 21 October 2013, Tom Chaplin clarified on Real…
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Gallagher said on 20 October 2013 that his most recent songs that were written solely for the new album were his ‘best songs ever’ written. “I finished it and I played it (the new songs), I think ‘That’s pretty good! In fact, it might be the best song I’ve ever…
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On 18 October 2013, Beady Eye played at A Night For Jon Brookes, a tribute concert for Charlatans’ former drummer, the late Jon Brookes.
On October 16, 2013, Kiss was again announced as a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Fall Out Boy released a hardcore punk-influenced EP, PAX AM Days , on October 15, 2013.
On 9 October 2013, Bastille released a new single, ” Of the Night “, a mash-up of the songs ” The Rhythm of the Night ” by Corona and ” Rhythm Is a Dancer ” by Snap! . The single debuted at number two on UK Singles Chart.
allowing them to self-release Common Courtesy via digital platforms on October 8, 2013
Subsequently, on 8 October, Butler announced that Grant Gerathy of Ray Mann Three will be the new drummer for the Trio.