“Mellow Yellow” by Donovan is the most beloved 1960s song with the word “yellow” in the title that wasn’t released by The Beatles. During an interview, the “Atlantis” singer opined that his catalog was a lot more diverse than The Beatles’, to the point where he sounded like a completely different artist from song to song. Donovan also said something about his background made him similar to George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney. While “Mellow Yellow” might be one of the most unusual hits of the period, it wouldn’t be the same without a little help from Paul.
Donovan said ‘Mellow Yellow’ and ‘Barabajagal’ were more original than any Beatles songs
During a 2016 interview with Best Classic Bands, a reporter asked Donovan why “Mellow Yellow” was so different from the rest of his catalog. “Why were they all so different?” he replied. “I displayed more of the painterly,...
Donovan said ‘Mellow Yellow’ and ‘Barabajagal’ were more original than any Beatles songs
During a 2016 interview with Best Classic Bands, a reporter asked Donovan why “Mellow Yellow” was so different from the rest of his catalog. “Why were they all so different?” he replied. “I displayed more of the painterly,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ “Don’t Pass Me By” is one of only two Fab Four songs Ringo Starr is credited with writing himself. The second one is a lot more famous. Regardless, “Don’t Pass Me By” set Ringo on a country-fried path.
The connection between The Beatles’ ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ and ‘Octopus’s Garden’
Only two Beatles songs have Ringo as their sole credited writer: “Don’t Pass Me By” from The White Album and “Octopus’s Garden” from Abbey Road. During a 2008 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed the former. “Well, ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ was the first song I’d written that we recorded,” he said. “I’d written other songs, but they were always other people’s song; I just rewrote the words. I used to say that I was rewriting Jerry Lee Lewis B-sides.
“It was just a thrill,” he added. “I remember writing...
The connection between The Beatles’ ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ and ‘Octopus’s Garden’
Only two Beatles songs have Ringo as their sole credited writer: “Don’t Pass Me By” from The White Album and “Octopus’s Garden” from Abbey Road. During a 2008 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed the former. “Well, ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ was the first song I’d written that we recorded,” he said. “I’d written other songs, but they were always other people’s song; I just rewrote the words. I used to say that I was rewriting Jerry Lee Lewis B-sides.
“It was just a thrill,” he added. “I remember writing...
- 11/18/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles’ Ringo Starr covered sentimental songs after the Fab Four’s breakup. On his solo debut record. he recorded a quaint 1950s hit that he liked as a child. Quincy Jones had some negative things to say about Ringo’s cover.
The Beatles’ Ringo Starr revealed his memory of a song by The Four Aces
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo was asked if he wore out any of his records as a child. “You know, as a kid, I didn’t really wear out any records,” he recalled. “I did buy The Four Aces’ ‘Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing.’ I mean, that’s a memory I have of early days.” Ringo covered “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing” for his debut solo album, Sentimental Journey. The record features covers of many pre-rock ‘n’ roll musical standards.
However, Ringo wasn’t only interested in the musical stylings of The Four Aces.
The Beatles’ Ringo Starr revealed his memory of a song by The Four Aces
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo was asked if he wore out any of his records as a child. “You know, as a kid, I didn’t really wear out any records,” he recalled. “I did buy The Four Aces’ ‘Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing.’ I mean, that’s a memory I have of early days.” Ringo covered “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing” for his debut solo album, Sentimental Journey. The record features covers of many pre-rock ‘n’ roll musical standards.
However, Ringo wasn’t only interested in the musical stylings of The Four Aces.
- 11/17/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ringo Starr wrote songs for The Beatles that were not-starters. Ringo compared his rejected songs to Sam Smith’s “Stay with Me” for a very specific reason. The “You’re Sixteen” singer also discussed his evolution as a songwriter — and why he prefers to work with co-writers.
Ringo Starr wrote songs for The Beatles that felt familiar a la Sam Smith’s ‘Stay with Me’
With some notable exceptions like “Octopus’s Garden” and “Don’t Pass Me By,” very few of The Beatles’ songs were written or co-written by Ringo. During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed why some of the tunes he wrote for the Fab Four garnered ridicule. “Well, you know it was very difficult at the beginning for me as a writer because we did have Lennon and McCartney,” he said.
“I used to write these songs and they would roll on the floor laughing because...
Ringo Starr wrote songs for The Beatles that felt familiar a la Sam Smith’s ‘Stay with Me’
With some notable exceptions like “Octopus’s Garden” and “Don’t Pass Me By,” very few of The Beatles’ songs were written or co-written by Ringo. During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed why some of the tunes he wrote for the Fab Four garnered ridicule. “Well, you know it was very difficult at the beginning for me as a writer because we did have Lennon and McCartney,” he said.
“I used to write these songs and they would roll on the floor laughing because...
- 11/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever” includes some of Ringo Starr‘s most inventive drumming. The “Back Off Boogaloo” singer explained what he was thinking when he made his contribution to the track. Interestingly, “Strawberry Fields Forever” was a bigger hit in the United Kingdom than it was in the United States. While the tune became famous, Ringo said fame was not the motivating factor for the Fab Four.
Ringo Starr’s drumming in The Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ wasn’t planned
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo was asked about the drum pattern at the end of “Strawberry Fields Forever.” “You know, what you’re talking about just happens,” he said. “There was no plan for that. I can play basic patterns and the freedom is the fills.
“To move it to where you can put it in a different space as a drummer, especially with The Beatles, only came...
Ringo Starr’s drumming in The Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ wasn’t planned
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo was asked about the drum pattern at the end of “Strawberry Fields Forever.” “You know, what you’re talking about just happens,” he said. “There was no plan for that. I can play basic patterns and the freedom is the fills.
“To move it to where you can put it in a different space as a drummer, especially with The Beatles, only came...
- 11/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ringo Starr‘s “Back Off Boogaloo” is so good that one listen should be enough to give any of the former Beatle’s detractors pause. During an interview, Ringo revealed that the song was a happy accident that came about when he was working with George Harrison. The “It Don’t Come Easy” singer explained how “Back Off Boogaloo” fits into his discography as a songwriter.
Ringo Starr’s ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ was the result of Ringo botching a drum pattern
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed the origin of “Back Off Boogaloo.” “‘Back Off Boogaloo’ is an incredible example of how accidents are sometimes fabulous when coming up with a song,” he said.
“You see, George wanted me to play that pattern on the bass drum but the problem is I’m not that efficient as a drummer,” he added. “I can’t go [imitates a beat] and play regular. So...
Ringo Starr’s ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ was the result of Ringo botching a drum pattern
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed the origin of “Back Off Boogaloo.” “‘Back Off Boogaloo’ is an incredible example of how accidents are sometimes fabulous when coming up with a song,” he said.
“You see, George wanted me to play that pattern on the bass drum but the problem is I’m not that efficient as a drummer,” he added. “I can’t go [imitates a beat] and play regular. So...
- 11/15/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even though it’s received reverent reviews from music critics, Ringo Starr criticized The Beatles’ “Rain.” He compared it to other songs that feature his drumming. While “Rain” was a hit in the United States, it didn’t even chart in the United Kingdom.
Ringo Starr said The Beatles’ ‘Rain’ is ‘certainly different than 99% of’ his work
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed his drumming on “Rain.” “It’s not my best playing; it’s just different,” he said. “I played ‘Rain’ and I’ve never played like it since or before it. It’s very busy for me.”
“I always tend to take the fill half-time whereas with that song it was full-on [smacks his hands] fast!” he added. “If anyone asks me about my strangest drumming, it’s ‘Rain.’ I don’t think it’s the best I ever played and I don’t think it’s the most inventive...
Ringo Starr said The Beatles’ ‘Rain’ is ‘certainly different than 99% of’ his work
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo discussed his drumming on “Rain.” “It’s not my best playing; it’s just different,” he said. “I played ‘Rain’ and I’ve never played like it since or before it. It’s very busy for me.”
“I always tend to take the fill half-time whereas with that song it was full-on [smacks his hands] fast!” he added. “If anyone asks me about my strangest drumming, it’s ‘Rain.’ I don’t think it’s the best I ever played and I don’t think it’s the most inventive...
- 11/15/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of the many fascinating classic rock facts that fell out of the public consciousness is that Ringo Starr’s “Snookeroo” was written by Elton John and his legendary songwriting partner. Ringo revealed what he thought of “Snookeroo” and the prospect of John covering the tune. John recalled what he was thinking when he penned the track. Meanwhile, his songwriting partner said “Snookeroo” reminded him of one of The Beatles’ most famous hits.
Ringo Starr liked ‘Snookeroo’ and wished that Elton John recorded the track
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo was asked about “Snooker.” “Yeah, that’s a good one,” he recalled. “That was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.” Together, John and Taupin wrote classic tracks such as “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” and “Candle in the Wind.”
Ringo explained how the tune came together. “It was written for me,...
Ringo Starr liked ‘Snookeroo’ and wished that Elton John recorded the track
During a 2015 interview with Goldmine, Ringo was asked about “Snooker.” “Yeah, that’s a good one,” he recalled. “That was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.” Together, John and Taupin wrote classic tracks such as “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” and “Candle in the Wind.”
Ringo explained how the tune came together. “It was written for me,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley performed covers of songs by numerous famous artists over the course of his career. In the same vein, Lisa Marie Presley recorded a cover of an Aretha Franklin song. The cover remains unreleased forever but it still has value.
What Lisa Marie Presley thought after she covered 1 Aretha Franklin song
Over the course of her career, Lisa Marie released three albums: To Whom It May Concern, Now What, and Storm & Grace. During a 2012 interview with Goldmine, she discussed her singing voice. “I don’t know that I even have a good voice to be honest with you,” she said. “What I can do is I can emote really well. My voice has got its own thing, it’s either gonna hit you right or it’s not gonna hit you right. I have an ability to emote and it’s not necessarily technically a good voice.
“I realized...
What Lisa Marie Presley thought after she covered 1 Aretha Franklin song
Over the course of her career, Lisa Marie released three albums: To Whom It May Concern, Now What, and Storm & Grace. During a 2012 interview with Goldmine, she discussed her singing voice. “I don’t know that I even have a good voice to be honest with you,” she said. “What I can do is I can emote really well. My voice has got its own thing, it’s either gonna hit you right or it’s not gonna hit you right. I have an ability to emote and it’s not necessarily technically a good voice.
“I realized...
- 9/8/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band features numerous famous people on the cover. One movie star is featured on the album three times. During one of those appearances, she’s depicted as a doll.
A movie star is on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ 3 times and 1 time she’s barely visible
The cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper includes people from many fields. For example, it includes authors like Karl Marx and Oscar Wilde, musicians like Bob Dylan and Dion Dimucci, and religious leaders like Aleister Crowley and Paramahansa Yogananda.
Despite this, Hollywood stars make up a huge portion of the people on the album. Mae West, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, W. C. Fields, Laurel and Hardy, Bette Davis, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich are all there. According to Goldmine, child star Shirley Temple is on Sgt. Pepper three times. Each appearance is very different from the last.
A movie star is on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ 3 times and 1 time she’s barely visible
The cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper includes people from many fields. For example, it includes authors like Karl Marx and Oscar Wilde, musicians like Bob Dylan and Dion Dimucci, and religious leaders like Aleister Crowley and Paramahansa Yogananda.
Despite this, Hollywood stars make up a huge portion of the people on the album. Mae West, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, W. C. Fields, Laurel and Hardy, Bette Davis, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich are all there. According to Goldmine, child star Shirley Temple is on Sgt. Pepper three times. Each appearance is very different from the last.
- 7/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Several of Ringo Starr‘s songs were written by John Lennon. For example, John wrote a terrible Ringo song about cooking. A notable bassist played on the track.
John Lennon wrote a silly Ringo Starr song called ‘Cookin’ (In the Kitchen of Love)’
Will Lee is a bassist who was part of the house band for Late Show with David Letterman. In addition, he played with all of The Beatles at different points. In a 2013 interview with Goldmine, he said his work with the Fab Four began with the 1976 album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Interestingly, Ringo’s Rotogravure was the final album to feature contributions from John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
“On the track that I played on, it was a song John had written called ‘Cookin’ (In the Kitchen of Love),'” Lee recalled. “John had already recorded his keyboard part, and so I never met him in person. But...
John Lennon wrote a silly Ringo Starr song called ‘Cookin’ (In the Kitchen of Love)’
Will Lee is a bassist who was part of the house band for Late Show with David Letterman. In addition, he played with all of The Beatles at different points. In a 2013 interview with Goldmine, he said his work with the Fab Four began with the 1976 album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Interestingly, Ringo’s Rotogravure was the final album to feature contributions from John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
“On the track that I played on, it was a song John had written called ‘Cookin’ (In the Kitchen of Love),'” Lee recalled. “John had already recorded his keyboard part, and so I never met him in person. But...
- 7/1/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Paul McCartney was present at the recording of Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow.” Donovan helped inspire the instrumentation of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.” “Mellow Yellow” was more popular in the United States than it was in the United Kingdom. Donovan | Evening Standard / Stringer
One of the most striking classic rock songs from the 1960s is Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow.” Donovan explained Paul McCartney’s role in recording the song. In addition, Donovan revealed he influenced the production of The White Album.
Paul McCartney added a clap and a giggle to Donovan’s ‘Mellow Yellow’
Donovan is known for songs like “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” “Season of the Witch,” “Sunshine Superman,” and “Atlantis.” Paul was rumored to have sung backup on “Atlantis.” During a 2008 interview with Goldmine, Donovan was asked if that was the case. “No,” Donovan replied, chuckling.
Subsequently, Donovan discussed some of his actual collaborations with Paul. “Paul did...
Paul McCartney was present at the recording of Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow.” Donovan helped inspire the instrumentation of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.” “Mellow Yellow” was more popular in the United States than it was in the United Kingdom. Donovan | Evening Standard / Stringer
One of the most striking classic rock songs from the 1960s is Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow.” Donovan explained Paul McCartney’s role in recording the song. In addition, Donovan revealed he influenced the production of The White Album.
Paul McCartney added a clap and a giggle to Donovan’s ‘Mellow Yellow’
Donovan is known for songs like “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” “Season of the Witch,” “Sunshine Superman,” and “Atlantis.” Paul was rumored to have sung backup on “Atlantis.” During a 2008 interview with Goldmine, Donovan was asked if that was the case. “No,” Donovan replied, chuckling.
Subsequently, Donovan discussed some of his actual collaborations with Paul. “Paul did...
- 6/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Donovan said he might have written a surreal line from The Beatles’ “Julia.” Donovan felt he had an influence on the chords and guitar-playing from The White Album. The line in question sounds like the sort of phrases John Lennon put in The Beatles’ songs. Donovan | Avalon / Contributor
The Beatles‘ “Julia” includes some beautiful surrealist imagery. Donovan said he might’ve written one of the tune’s most striking lines. Subsequently, Donovan unambiguously said he wrote the line.
Donovan said a line from The Beatles’ ‘Julia’ reflected his interest in Victorian Britain
During a 2008 interview with Goldmine, Donovan discussed the possibility that he co-wrote “Julia.” “I think I might have thrown a line in, not a melody, into ‘Julia,'” he recalled. “It sounds like one of my lines, anyway.”
Donovan was asked which line of the song he wrote. “I don’t know,” he said. “‘Seashell eyes,...
Donovan said he might have written a surreal line from The Beatles’ “Julia.” Donovan felt he had an influence on the chords and guitar-playing from The White Album. The line in question sounds like the sort of phrases John Lennon put in The Beatles’ songs. Donovan | Avalon / Contributor
The Beatles‘ “Julia” includes some beautiful surrealist imagery. Donovan said he might’ve written one of the tune’s most striking lines. Subsequently, Donovan unambiguously said he wrote the line.
Donovan said a line from The Beatles’ ‘Julia’ reflected his interest in Victorian Britain
During a 2008 interview with Goldmine, Donovan discussed the possibility that he co-wrote “Julia.” “I think I might have thrown a line in, not a melody, into ‘Julia,'” he recalled. “It sounds like one of my lines, anyway.”
Donovan was asked which line of the song he wrote. “I don’t know,” he said. “‘Seashell eyes,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Todd Haynes is cooking up his next film, which he’s described as “a gay love story set in 1930s LA.” And it looks like he’s found the right co-writer in Joaquin Phoenix, who Haynes said pushed him to “go further” with the script so it’d wind up with an Nc-17 rating.
“The next film is a feature that’s an original script that I developed with Joaquin Phoenix based on some thoughts and ideas he brought to me,” Haynes told IndieWire recently while at Cannes. “We basically wrote with him as a story writer. Me and Jon Raymond and Joaquin share the story credit. And we hope to be shooting it beginning early next year.”
“Joaquin was pushing me further and going ‘no, let’s go further,'” Haynes added. “This will be an Nc-17 film.”
Haynes is currently at Cannes promoting May December, his upcoming film...
“The next film is a feature that’s an original script that I developed with Joaquin Phoenix based on some thoughts and ideas he brought to me,” Haynes told IndieWire recently while at Cannes. “We basically wrote with him as a story writer. Me and Jon Raymond and Joaquin share the story credit. And we hope to be shooting it beginning early next year.”
“Joaquin was pushing me further and going ‘no, let’s go further,'” Haynes added. “This will be an Nc-17 film.”
Haynes is currently at Cannes promoting May December, his upcoming film...
- 5/23/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Film News
The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz said one of the Everly Brothers’ songs made him cry. Subsequently, the experience inspired his own live performances. Notably, the Everly Brothers song in question was considered obscene in the 1950s.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz | Michael Putland / Contributor The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz really wanted to hear 1 Everly Brothers song during a live show
Davy Jones died in 2012, Peter Tork died in 2019, and Mike Nesmith died in 2021. During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Dolenz was asked if he wants to keep his band’s legacy alive as the last surviving member of The Monkees. Dolenz said this development was so new to him he wasn’t sure what to say about it. He then relayed a memory of seeing the Everly Brothers.
“I remember seeing the Everly Brothers on one of their reunion tours in the late ’80s at the Royal Albert Hall,” he said. “I was a huge fan.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz | Michael Putland / Contributor The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz really wanted to hear 1 Everly Brothers song during a live show
Davy Jones died in 2012, Peter Tork died in 2019, and Mike Nesmith died in 2021. During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Dolenz was asked if he wants to keep his band’s legacy alive as the last surviving member of The Monkees. Dolenz said this development was so new to him he wasn’t sure what to say about it. He then relayed a memory of seeing the Everly Brothers.
“I remember seeing the Everly Brothers on one of their reunion tours in the late ’80s at the Royal Albert Hall,” he said. “I was a huge fan.
- 3/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon‘s first son, Julian, followed in his father’s footsteps briefly in the 1980s, but his career fizzled out. Now, he’s returning to music and doing what he loves.
Julian Lennon | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images John Lennon’s son, Julian, said it was hard entering the music industry as a Lennon
Julian doesn’t think he was born to make music like his famous father. He fell in love with acting in school. However, once he picked up a guitar, the rest was history.
Julian released his debut album, Valotte, in 1984. Four other albums followed, but Julian dropped his music career after Photograph Smile in 1998.
During an interview on Larry King Live, Julian discussed leaving his music career behind. It had been 15 years since he’d entered the recording studio, mostly because he’d never had a great relationship with the music industry.
“It’s just been a tough road,...
Julian Lennon | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images John Lennon’s son, Julian, said it was hard entering the music industry as a Lennon
Julian doesn’t think he was born to make music like his famous father. He fell in love with acting in school. However, once he picked up a guitar, the rest was history.
Julian released his debut album, Valotte, in 1984. Four other albums followed, but Julian dropped his music career after Photograph Smile in 1998.
During an interview on Larry King Live, Julian discussed leaving his music career behind. It had been 15 years since he’d entered the recording studio, mostly because he’d never had a great relationship with the music industry.
“It’s just been a tough road,...
- 3/19/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney and John Lennon were both inspired by surreal and colorful imagery and often incorporated these images into The Beatles‘ songs. The two were fans of Lewis Carroll, who is responsible for some of the most imaginative stories, such as Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Their interest in Carroll can be heard in their songwriting, as Carroll’s writing inspired several Beatles songs.
Here are 5 Beatles songs inspired by Lewis Carroll books ‘Yellow Submarine’ Paul McCartney and John Lennon | Cummings Archives/Redferns
“Yellow Submarine” was written by McCartney and Lennon, and featured contributions from Scottish musician Donovan. The Revolver track was The Beatles’ attempt at creating a children’s song, and Donovan said Alice in Wonderland was an inspiration for this.
“Children’s songs were easy for me because I had absorbed so much poetry,” he explained in a 2008 Goldmine interview. “My father had read me Robert Louis Stevenson,...
Here are 5 Beatles songs inspired by Lewis Carroll books ‘Yellow Submarine’ Paul McCartney and John Lennon | Cummings Archives/Redferns
“Yellow Submarine” was written by McCartney and Lennon, and featured contributions from Scottish musician Donovan. The Revolver track was The Beatles’ attempt at creating a children’s song, and Donovan said Alice in Wonderland was an inspiration for this.
“Children’s songs were easy for me because I had absorbed so much poetry,” he explained in a 2008 Goldmine interview. “My father had read me Robert Louis Stevenson,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gene Simmons admitted that he doesn’t need friends.
The Kiss rocker, 73, has opened up about his own solitude.
“Even today as I sit here, other than [Kiss co-founder] Paul [Stanley], and we only get together when we do stuff for the band,” Simmons told Goldmine. “How do I say this without sounding inhuman? I don’t have friends. Yeah, if friends means, ‘Gee, I don’t know what I’m going to do this afternoon. Hey, you want to come over and hang out?’ I’m more interested in what I want to do, and I don’t want to pretend that I’m interested in what you want to do because I am not.”
Simmons and Stanley, 70, have been a team since 1973, even though they didn’t get along well at first.
“I didn’t like him,” Stanley told Oprah Winfrey. “I thought he was full of himself, opinionated, brash, insulting…...
The Kiss rocker, 73, has opened up about his own solitude.
“Even today as I sit here, other than [Kiss co-founder] Paul [Stanley], and we only get together when we do stuff for the band,” Simmons told Goldmine. “How do I say this without sounding inhuman? I don’t have friends. Yeah, if friends means, ‘Gee, I don’t know what I’m going to do this afternoon. Hey, you want to come over and hang out?’ I’m more interested in what I want to do, and I don’t want to pretend that I’m interested in what you want to do because I am not.”
Simmons and Stanley, 70, have been a team since 1973, even though they didn’t get along well at first.
“I didn’t like him,” Stanley told Oprah Winfrey. “I thought he was full of himself, opinionated, brash, insulting…...
- 9/27/2022
- by Peiyu Jiang
- Uinterview
The American Music Awards hosted its annual celebration live from Los Angeles on Sunday night and winners include Cardi B, BTS, Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, and Bad Bunny, among others.
The awards show was hosted by Cardi B and featured performances by BTS and Coldplay; New Kids on the Block and New Edition; Jennifer Lopez; Tyler, The Creator; Julieta Venegas, Tainy, and Bad Bunny; Olivia Rodrigo; Silk Sonic; Kane Brown; Giveon; and more.
Find a full list of winners highlighted by category below.
Artist Of The Year
Ariana Grande
BTS
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
New Artist Of The Year
24kGoldn
Giveon
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo
The Kid Laroi
Collaboration Of The Year
24kGoldn ft. iann dior “Mood”
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez “DÁKITI”
Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
Doja Cat ft. Sza “Kiss Me More”
Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Peaches”
Favorite Trending...
The awards show was hosted by Cardi B and featured performances by BTS and Coldplay; New Kids on the Block and New Edition; Jennifer Lopez; Tyler, The Creator; Julieta Venegas, Tainy, and Bad Bunny; Olivia Rodrigo; Silk Sonic; Kane Brown; Giveon; and more.
Find a full list of winners highlighted by category below.
Artist Of The Year
Ariana Grande
BTS
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
New Artist Of The Year
24kGoldn
Giveon
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo
The Kid Laroi
Collaboration Of The Year
24kGoldn ft. iann dior “Mood”
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez “DÁKITI”
Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
Doja Cat ft. Sza “Kiss Me More”
Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Peaches”
Favorite Trending...
- 11/22/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC is kicking off Turkey Week (that’s a thing, right?) with Sunday’s American Music Awards, but not every artist will leave the Microsoft Theater feeling as thankful as when they arrive.
Heading into the Cardi B-hosted ceremony, Olivia Rodrigo leads the pack with seven total nominations, including both Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. (Not too shabby for a first outing.)
More from TVLineRatings: American Music Awards Low But Steady, Sunday Night Football SlipsNew Edition vs. New Kids on the Block: Boy Bands Battle at AMAs -- WatchJennifer Lopez Debuts Marry Me Single...
Heading into the Cardi B-hosted ceremony, Olivia Rodrigo leads the pack with seven total nominations, including both Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. (Not too shabby for a first outing.)
More from TVLineRatings: American Music Awards Low But Steady, Sunday Night Football SlipsNew Edition vs. New Kids on the Block: Boy Bands Battle at AMAs -- WatchJennifer Lopez Debuts Marry Me Single...
- 11/21/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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