albert hammond jr

He Doesn’t Look Very Sick, Does He?

9:30AM Clem Bastow | As you may recall, Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. pulled out of his solo Australian visit just the other day, citing a “severe throat infection” that had rendered him mute. Unlike most “we’re too sick to visit” tour cancellations, one would imagine that Hammond, Jr. was telling the truth – but the British tabloids perhaps tell another tale! The lanky guitarist and singer was yesterday spotted out and about with his GF, model Agyness Deyn, and they don’t seem to be using sign language, if you know what I mean! Here’s hoping what’s really happening in that photo is Agyness staring off into the middle distance and wishing he’d stayed in bed rather than valiantly trying to walk the dog with her, while Albert tries to croak out a few words – we like him too much for this to be another “But the plane trip is too loooong!” cases for an Australian tour no-show. More »

Albert Hammond Jr Isn’t Coming To Oz Anymore

12:09PM Jess McGuire | Sad news, Splendour ticket holders and general fans of Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr’s solo work – dude is too sick to come to Australia. It is with disappointment that organisers announce ALBERT HAMMOND JR has cancelled his Australian tour and SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS appearance on Sunday August 3rd due to illness. The promoter handling his Australian tour, Frontier Touring announced today “Albert is suffering a severe throat infection that has resulted in him losing his voice. He has been advised against performing by his doctor.” Splendour in the Grass orgainisers would like to advise Albert Hammond Jr was a welcome late addition to the festival line up this year and playing times were adjusted to accommodate his performance. There will no replacement announced for this time slot and the playing times will now return to the original schedule for the Grant McLennan stage on Sunday August 3rd. Please visit www.splendourinthegrass.com for updates. The tour was due to commence in Melbourne this Wednesday, with shows following in Sydney, Brisbane and at Byron Bay’s Splendour In The Grass. All shows are now cancelled including Albert’s appearance at Splendour. All patrons holding tickets to any of the shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane can seek a refund from the original point of sale. The promoter will reschedule the shows later in the year. Bummer, kids. If you haven’t heard Albert Hammond Jr’s solo stuff, check this out. It’s been my favourite strolling-around-town-with-headphones-on tune for the past month or so. More »