Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels came to Keith Richards‘ defense back in 1978, testifying as a character witness in the Rolling Stones guitarist’s Canadian drug trial where Richards faced possible life imprisonment for heroin possession. Richards, who was severely struggling with addiction at the time, managed to avoid jail time with Michaels’ support, who also helped clean him up for the court appearance. Richards’ Canadian drug trial is a notorious part of the musician’s wild life story, but Michaels’ crucial role in the ordeal is brought to light in Susan Morrison’s new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. Despite concerns about perjury, Michaels highlighted Richards’ creative talents and the Rolling Stones’ cultural significance in his testimony, which ultimately contributed to the musician’s lenient sentence of community service. (Rolling Stone)
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Britpop legends Pulp just announced their first album in 24 years, More, which is set to be released on June 6 via Rough Trade. The band also shared lead single, “Spike Island,” along with a music video directed by frontman Jarvis Cocker. The 11-track album was inspired during the group’s 2024 reunion tour, and was…
Pulp Return With First Album in 24 Years, ‘More,’ Share Lead Single, “Spike Island”
Britpop legends Pulp just announced their first album in 24 years, More, which is set to be released on June 6 via Rough Trade. The band also shared lead single, “Spike Island,” along with a music video directed by frontman Jarvis Cocker. The 11-track album was inspired during the group’s 2024 reunion tour, and was…
On Thursday (April 10), Depeche Mode announced the upcoming release of Depeche Mode: M, a feature-length concert film documenting their electrifying shows in Mexico City during the Memento Mori Tour. Directed by Fernando Frias, the film showcases the band's three sold-out performances in front of an estimated 200,000 fans in September 2023, incorporating interstitials and…
Depeche Mode Releasing Concert Film Capturing ‘Memento Mori’ Shows In Mexico City
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Billy Idol And Drew Barrymore Look Back On Their Club Days Together In The 1980s
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Creed Reveals Lineup For 2026 ‘Summer Of ’99 Cruise’
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