Birmingham Post - Tag - rock and pop

Kevin Rowland announces new Dexys Midnight Runners album release

Birmingham Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT

Legendary Birmingham band Dexys Midnight Runners are to release a new album in the summer - although the name of the band has been shortened to just Dexys.

Black Sabbath reunion in doubt after drummer Bill Ward calls for "signable contract"

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:50:13 GMT

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has revealed he could pull out of the band’s reunion tour because of a contract wrangle.

Birmingham band The Musgraves have musical instruments stolen

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:08:00 GMT

Unsigned Birmingham band The Musgraves had all their instruments stolen hours before their big TV break on Graham Norton's chat show star Graham Norton.

Birmingham needs a 'music tsar' says councillor

Birmingham Post — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Birmingham has been urged to appoint a 'music tsar' – someone charged with shouting the promoting the city's musical heritage across the world.

Call for Birmingham to host a Black Sabbath Day

Birmingham Post — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:17:00 GMT

Birmingham may create a Black Sabbath Day to highlight the legendary rock band's contribution to music.

Indie legends New Order lined up for Birmingham Ballroom gig

Birmingham Post — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Indie rock legends New Order will play in Birmingham this April as part of a short UK tour.

Birmingham band Capital Sun in studio with Judas Priest producer Chris Tsangarides

Birmingham Post — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:53:00 GMT

A Birmingham band is to have a shot at stardom after a 30-year-old family link led to working with an big name music producer.

Birmingham-made guitar therapy for Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi

Birmingham Post — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:30:00 GMT

A Birmingham craftsman is hoping to give cancer-stricken rock legend Tony Iommi a boost – with some guitar therapy.

Soul legend Etta James dies age 73

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:05:17 GMT

Soul singer Etta James has died in Southern California at the age of 73, he manager says.

Dexys Midnight Runners founding member Pete Williams launches solo album in Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:45:00 GMT

One of the founding members of chart-topping Birmingham group Dexys Midnight Runners is to launch his debut solo album in Birmingham in February.