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This Morning In New Music - May 25, 2010
by Ciaran Thompson
May 25, 2010
This morning's new music news; Paul McCartney will be honored at the White House by President Obama with a Gershwin Prize For Popular Song, David Byrne is suing the governor of Florida for the use of a Talking Heads song in an ad and U2 have canceled their headlining spot at Glastonbury.
A Paul McCartney tribute gig will take place at the White House on June 2. Hosted by President Obama, McCartney will receive the third Gershwin Prize For Popular Song. Musical performances that evening including Jack White, Dave Grohl, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill and Elvis Costello. [NME]
David Byrne is suing Florida Governor Charley Crist who used the Talking Heads’ 1985 song “Road To Nowhere” in an ad without permission. Crist has stopped using the ad, but Byrne is still seeking $1 million in damages. [Billboard]
And because of his back injury reported last week, U2 have canceled their headlining spot at this year’s Glastonbury festival. The performance was to be the band’s debut, however Bono’s back problems have sidelined him for a minimum of 8 weeks. [6Music]
Tags: Music, News, Bono, David Byrne, Glastonbury
