Soul singer found dead
Soul singer Tony Thompson was found dead yesterday (June 1).
The Hi-Five lead singer died in his hometown of Waco, Texas.
Thompson's body was found outside of an apartment complex around 10:00 pm.
He allegedly died of drug overdose, but the cause of death has to be confirmed.
Thompson and Hi-Five had a UK Number One in 1990 with 'I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)'.
Hi-Five broke up around 1994 but reunited and released a new album 'The Return' in 2006 on Thompson's record label N'Depth.
He was working on material for a solo album, reports Allhiphop. |
Genesis to release expanded versions of classic albums
Genesis are to release expanded versions of their biggest-selling albums later this year.
Between them, 'Genesis' (1983), 'Invisible Touch' (1986), 'We Can't Dance' (1991) and 'Calling All Stations' (1997) sold over 40 million copies on CD alone.
The albums will be all be re-released in 5.1 surround sound and stereo mixes and will be on SACD/CD hybrid and DVD dual disc sets containing bonus material exclusive to each release.
Among the DVD extra are videos, tour documentaries and interviews.
A box set containing all of the expanded albums and an extra CD featuring rarities called 'Extra Tracks 1983-1997' is released on the same day.
Genesis recently completed a sold-out reunion tour of Europe, where they played to over a million people, and will perform dates in North America later this year. |
The White Stripes announce 'special' London show
The White Stripes have announced that they will play a "special" one-off show in London next week.
The Detroit duo are set to perform at the Rivoli Ballroom in South East London on Tuesday (June 12), in what they have dubbed an "intimate and incredible setting".
Tickets for the event go on sale on Monday (June 11), just a day before the show, via LiveNation.co.uk and Gigsandtours.com. Ticket sales will be limited to two per person.
Proceeds from the show will go to the Chelsea Pensioners' Appeal, as well as charities supported by The London Pearly Kings and Queens Society. |