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A very happy 65th birthday to the eternally youthful @clem_burke. He’s been the sticksman in Blondie since their formation in 1975, and also drummed for the Ramones for a brief time in 1987, performing under the memorable moniker of "Elvis Ramone". ow.ly/UQ0l50Ct8LY
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Eurythmacs, Björn Again, Queen Rocks, Duran, True Order, The Clone Roses… It’s easy to mock some tribute acts, but the good ones offer up a great live experience for a fraction of the ticket price. What’s been the best tribute act you’ve seen live? youtu.be/49fN7_0dAjM
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A Kylie and Dua Lipa duet, you say...? thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/1…
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On this day in 1991, the great Freddie Mercury died of AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia in Kensington, London, England, at the age of just 45. #Stillmissed youtube.com/watch?v=Z1waL6…
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RT @spankybackpack Happy David Van Day! Open for a saucy surprise. pic.twitter.com/bHqYQgyRkJ
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On this day in 1991, Freddie Mercury issued a statement confirming he had AIDS and called for help in fighting the disease. "I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me," he wrote. Mercury would die the next day. pic.twitter.com/DWeyVc6BYI
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Happy 57th birthday, #DoctorWho. Here's one of the worst songs ever, made in 1985 to campaign against the series' axing. youtube.com/watch?v=s670QC…
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On this day in 2004, future Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr released his first and only pop album, The Futurist. It would peak at a somewhat un-Marvellous No.121 on the Album Chart. ow.ly/O8YT50CrNNH
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On this day 57 years ago, the first episode of Doctor Who was screened. Delia Derbyshire’s innovative arrangement of Ron Grainer’s theme would prove massively influential on a generation of electropop musicians. ow.ly/FrsB50CrNNr
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RT @CollectingDM #RT @homemode: The all-new @ClassicPopMag Presents Vince Clarke is now available to pre-order. From pioneering Depeche Mode's rise to notoriety to helming Erasure. Choose from 4 striking covers of Vince throughout his career. Pre-order yours at … pic.twitter.com/uy0WZcib7i
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A very happy 70th birthday today to ex-Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club bassist Tina Weymouth. A true trailblazer! youtu.be/rY_BfWwbCrw
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On this day in 1982, Japan announced they were breaking up. They would reform, however, a few years later under the new name of Rain Tree Crow, releasing an album in 1991. youtube.com/watch?v=xhm-Eq…
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James Morrison, aka Jim Bob from Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine, was born on this day in 1960. Yep, the only living boy in New Cross was born 60 years ago today. Have a great one, JB! youtu.be/iQXRsshaZk8
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On this day in 1968, everyone's favourite fag-chewing bass player Alex James was born in Bournemouth, England. youtu.be/fCBYx9-QWB8
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The first trailer for the forthcoming Bee Gees documentary How Can You Mend A Broken Heart has been released. It’s the first feature-length film about the band and is set to reach UK cinemas on 3 December. Disco-tastic! youtu.be/Vlt3gRfDDEo
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RT @DM_Despatch 🗞Classic Pop Presents Vince Clarke 🎹 Out Nov 26, 2020 A #VinceClarke special by @ClassicPopMag with reviews, interviews and more. Choose your favourite cover or buy the complete fan pack here: shop.anthem.co.uk/all-product… pic.twitter.com/Wps2I03WkK
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Paul King, the former lead singer of King, celebrates his 60th birthday today. After tasting chart success with the timeless Love & Pride in 1985, he became a VJ for MTV and VH1. ow.ly/8Ew350CpR8R
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