Morning Music Notes – More on Radiohead Stage Collapse

More info is now available on the stage collapse at Downsview Park in Toronto over the weekend; that killed drum tech Scott Johnson. Radiohead Drummer Phil Selway posted this message on Radiohead.com yesterday:

We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague. He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny; a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and love are with Scott’s family and all those close to him.

-Phillip

Bloc Party tour dates & tickets
Bloc Party IS reuniting and touring. After a mini “are they or aren’t they” saga, the band confirmed 7 UK shows in October – their first since 2009.
Via Gigwise…

Jack Osbourne has MS
Jack Osbourne has announced that he has Multiple Sclerosis. The well-known son-of-Ozzy had reportedly lost significant vision in his right eye earlier this year, and was diagnosed with MS in the past few weeks. Jack – who has 2-month old daughter, Pearl – has a lifelong battle in front of him, but is apparently ready for the fight: Adapt and overcome’ is my new motto
Via NME…

Rolling Stones Anti-nouncement
The Rolling Stones announced that they are neither playing Glastonbury – nor retiring. Wait – what kind of announcement is that?
It was widely reported last week that the Rolling Stones were expected to a) retire; and b) play their last-ever show at Glastonbury in 2013. The Stones denied this report over the weekend.
The Stones have never played at Glastonbury – and have been at the top of the festival’s wish list for some time.
Via Guardian…

Damon Albarn performs new Blur song
I post this a bit cautiously – because I have no idea if this is, in fact, a new Blur song or not. It is reportedly a new Blur song called ‘The Puritan’. I have never heard the song before – so let’s go with it!
Via Gigwise…