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After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking over
Read full article: After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking overPhish has been performing to thousands of dedicated fans for decades and prides itself on never playing the same show twice.
The Dixie Chicks are officially changing their name to The Chicks
Read full article: The Dixie Chicks are officially changing their name to The ChicksNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to The Chicks of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name. We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters, the band said in a statement. The move follows a decision by country group Lady Antebellum to change to Lady A after acknowledging the words association to slavery. Lady A received criticism with their name switch after a Black singer revealed shed been performing as Lady A for years.
Mötley Crüe to reunite for stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poison
Read full article: Mötley Crüe to reunite for stadium tour with Def Leppard, PoisonLOS ANGELES – What farewell tour? After nearly five years off the road, hard rocking Mötley Crüe announced they will reunite for a stadium tour with Def Leppard and Poison. A "cessation of touring agreement" the band signed prior to their previous final tour was "blown up," according to a statement. Along with the stadium tour that will kick off in 2020, the band will also get back into the studio to record new material. Dates and venues for the tour have yet to be announced.
The day the music died: Chuck E. Cheese ditches animatronic band
Read full article: The day the music died: Chuck E. Cheese ditches animatronic bandJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – "The Day the Music Died" will have a whole new meaning for a generation that grew up listening to the iconic Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band. The food and entertainment chain has permanently given the band the hook as part of a redesign of the company’s 600-plus restaurants, The Takeout reports. Originally called "The Pizza Players" when the group debuted at the first Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater in 1977, the band evolved into "Munch's Make-Believe Band" before they were all given their termination papers. Refurbished locations will now include a dance floor where Chuck E. Cheese will dance with customers every hour. Along with the band, the chain’s tokens are also getting the ax as players will now use cards or wristbands to pay for video games.