Michael Leonard

Latest articles by Michael Leonard

U2 release new album No Line On The Horizon in March
U2 drummer: "Bono makes me cringe"

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Larry Mullen Jr hits out at his singer

Drummers
Vincent Ford was credited with writing No Woman, No Cry
Bob Marley collaborator Vincent Ford dies

By Michael Leonard Last updated

No Woman, No Cry was credited to him

Artists
Mapex's Special Edition Black Panther snare
Mapex debuts new Black Panther snares

By Michael Leonard Last updated

New models come in Mayan and Lamb Of God signature themes

Snare Drums
The BC Rich Rob Zombie was new in 2008. Whatever 2009 brings, it will be pointy
BC Rich to premier new guitars online

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Sign up for a 12 Jan preview

Guitars
Elbow: overjoyed at the news, clearly
Elbow's The Seldom Seen Kid is 2008's best album

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Band triumphs in critics' poll-of-polls

Singles And Albums
Robert Plant CBE continues to work with Alison Krauss
Robert Plant awarded CBE in UK Honours list

By Michael Leonard Last updated

John Martyn and Courtney Pine also recognised

Music Industry
Delaney Bramlett, collaborator with Eric Clapton and George Harrison
Clapton collaborator Delaney Bramlett dies

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Guitarist also worked with The Beatles' George Harrison

Guitarists
Coldplay offer a free remix of Viva La Vida
Coldplay give away Viva La Vida remix

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Thin White Duke remix free until 5 Jan

Bands
The number of digital tracks sold in 2008 has surpassed 1 billion
Digital song sales top 1 billion in 2008

By Michael Leonard Last updated

But is it just the few who benefit?

Singles And Albums
Angus Young and Bon Scott: great Scots
AC/DC hailed in Scottish parliament

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Country urged to recognise rockers' roots

Bands
Arcade Fire: fresh out The Box
Arcade Fire score movie soundtrack

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Music finished for Donnie Darko director's new movie

Music Industry
Adler has hopes pinned on a Guns N' Roses reunion
Gun N' Roses' Steven Adler ordered to rehab

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Drummer wants to get clean for reunion

Drummers
Davy Graham: acoustic folk pioneer
Davy Graham dies

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Acoustic guitar pioneer passes away

Guitarists
eBay have banned Dante Knoxx from selling his soul
Musician banned from selling soul

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Publicity stunt gets pulled by eBay

Artists
Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay
EMI gets Satriani / Coldplay YouTube video removed

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Coldplay label forces action on mashup

Bands
Will Coldplay settle out of court?
Satriani vs Coldplay: what do lawyers say?

By Michael Leonard, Joe Bosso Last updated

What could happen if case went to court?

Bands
Chris Pitman's SexTapes: well, at least they only took two years
Guns N' Roses keyboardist releases SexTapes

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Side project from Chinese Democracy sideman

Drums
Coldplay's Chris Martin denies any allegations of plagiarism
Chris Martin: "I wrote Viva La Vida"

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Coldplay singer says he's surprised by Joe Satriani's claims

Singers & Songwriters
Steve Cradock and Paul Weller
Steve Cradock to release solo album

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Ocean Colour Scene man's album features Paul Weller

Singles And Albums
Coldplay - Joe Satriani fans?
Joe Satriani sues Coldplay

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Guitarist says Viva La Vida uses his riff

Bands
Chinese Democracy - not the 'history making' album the ad campaign predicted
8 reasons why Chinese Democracy stiffed

By Joe Bosso, Michael Leonard Last updated

And Axl Rose himself is part of the problem

Singles And Albums
Noel Gallagher wants to record a solo album when the current Oasis tour ends
Noel Gallagher plans solo album

By Michael Leonard Last updated

And he wants Liam to do the same

Singles And Albums
Coldplay have garnered seven Grammy nominations
Lil Wayne and Coldplay lead 2009 Grammy nominations

By Michael Leonard Last updated

UK artist guaranteed to win Record Of The Year

Bands
The 'Astoria' Hendrix Strat sold for $575,000
Hendrix Strat sells for $575,000

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Torched guitar fails to meet estimates

Electric Guitars
Guyatone's Mighty Micro FX are "50% lighter than average"
Guyatone launches Mighty Micro FX

By Michael Leonard Last updated

They're 50% lighter than an average pedal

Guitar Pedals
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