British musicians
Sophie, Grammy-nominated Scottish musician, dies in Athens, at age 34
Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish disc jockey, producer and recording artist who had worked with the likes of Madonna and Charli XCX, has died following an accident in the Greek capital of Athens. She was 34.
In a statement, U.K. label Transgressive said the musician, whose full name was Sophie Xeon, died in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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New single of "The Rolling Stones" in three days has become both a hit and an anthem
It's a song of an apocalyptic title that will resonate over time, Mick Jagger said for the "Apple Music" group, adding that the song was written last year but has adapted part of the text to the current situation, according to US media.
Stones’ song resonates through virus times
The Rolling Stones on April 23 released their first new original music since 2012, a single aptly named "Living in a Ghost Town."
Frontman Mick Jagger announced the surprise release on Twitter, saying, "The Stones were in the studio recording new material before the lockdown & one song, Living In A Ghost Town, we thought would resonate through the times we're living in."
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Turkish band’s response to Queen’s challenge draws worldwide attention
A Turkish band's response to a challenge launched by the world-famous British rock band Queen on social media has drawn international attention.
Queen had shared a new post on its official Twitter account, revealing new videos from the "Jam with Brian" challenge that the band's guitarist, Brian May, started.
Jack Savoretti | Athens | March 21
British-Italian crooner Jack Savoretti visits Greece for a concert at the Iera Odos live venue in the center of Athens. Savoretti gained great popularity in Greece during 2019 thanks to his singles of that year, including "Candlelight" and "Love Is On The Line." He has worked with singers such as Kylie Minogue and Mika and his sixth album, "Singing to Strangers," was #1 in the UK Charts.
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The Bluesbirds | Athens | February 21
Blues ensemble the Bluesbirds will be on stage at The Zoo in the northern Athens suburb of Halandri on Saturday, February 21. The quintet mainly covers works by artists ranging from BB King to Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. It was founded by John Kozatsas and John Loverdos, who were members of the renowned Greek 70s band The Bluebirds. The concert begins at 10.30 p.m. Tickets cost 7 euros.
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George Michael Tribute | Athens | January 10
"Fastlove," a London production hailed as the best tribute right now to the late pop superstar George Michael (1963-2016), featuring his greatest hits from his Wham days and his brilliant solo career, will be on stage with its original cast at the Galatsi Olympic Hall as part of the Christmas Theater cultural program. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets cost 10-54 euros.
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Eric Burdon | Athens | September 27
The Animals frontman Eric Burdon is set to perform at the Odeon of Herod Atticus. The soulful rock musician best known for the iconic song "The House of the Rising Sun," has spent three-quarters of his life entertaining audiences across the globe. In addition to The Animals, Burdon has worked with funk rock band War and also began a solo career in 1971. The concert begins at 9 p.m.
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