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Pavement band drummer Gary Young has passed away at 70. He was the original drummer of the famous indie-rock band, and appeared on their famous debut, 'Slanted and Enchanted'. Gary Young was a drummer, producer, and studio owner. Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus confirmed the death of Gary Young on social media on Thursday, August 17. “Gary Young passed on today. Gary’s pavement drums were ‘one take and hit record’…. Nailed it so well,” he wrote.

Gwen Stefani's oldest son, Kingston Rossdale, took the stage at his stepdad Blake Shelton's bar and music spot, Ole Red, on Friday (August 11). In a TikTok video, the 17-year-old joked with the crowd and then performed a rock-style set with a guitarist and keyboardist at the bar in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. After the performance, he thanked the audience and Shelton, who came on stage to hug him. Stefani has two other children, Zuma and Apollo, with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale. The former couple were married for 13 years and separated in 2015. Stefani and Shelton got married in 2021 and continue to have a strong relationship. Shelton spoke about his stepfather role in an interview with KFROG's The Ride with Kimo & Heather. He said, «I love my stepfather, and I looked up to him, and he’s like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be. I also have a blast with it, I’m not gonna lie. I don’t take it so serious that I’m not enjoying this time, because I really am, especially now that we’re five years into this thing. I can’t imagine my life without these kids now.»

John Gosling, the ex-keyboard player of ‘The Kinks’, has died at the age of 75. Gosling was a part of the Kinks from 1970 to 1978, contributing to 10 albums and enhancing popular tracks like «Lola» and "Celluloid Heroes." The news of his passing was shared in an official statement on the band's social media page on Friday morning. The statement expressed deep sadness and extended condolences to Gosling's wife and family.Ray Davies, the lead singer of the Kinks, offered his respects to his former bandmate, conveying condolences to Gosling's wife, Theresa, and family. Lead guitarist Dave Davies expressed his sorrow and highlighted Gosling's musical contributions and friendship. Drummer Mick Avory also paid his respects, emphasizing Gosling's musical talent and sense of humor, which made him a beloved band member. Following Gosling's departure, Gordon Edwards of Pretty Things assumed the keyboard role until 1979 when Ian Gibbons joined the band. In 1994, Gosling became a founding member of Kast Off Kinks, a group that included former Kinks members Mick Avory, John Dalton and Jim Rodford. Gosling remained with the band until retiring in 2008. John Gosling's musical legacy is deeply remembered and cherished by his fellow bandmates and fans.

Europe in early 2024. The band has announced its 2024 tour, titled ‘Hard As Rock’. What are the exact dates and locations of the Simple Plan tour next year? Let’s take a look at the full list. Simple Plan will tour from January to February 2024, with 20 live shows for fans to choose from. The band announced in a statement that they will play some new songs on the tour from their latest album ‘Harder Than it Looks’, apart from the usual fan-favourite songs. «We might even throw in a few jams we rarely play live to celebrate, as 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the band and the 20th anniversary of our second album, ‘Still Not Getting Any’!” said the band.