Pat Urban's Music News

Tuesday June 30, 2026

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Gene Simmons’s Beverly Hills mansion is still on the market, so Gene cut the price yet again.  The 7,700-square-foot contemporary home features a dramatic entryway with floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering panoramic views and a 40-foot infinity pool and spa.  Simmons originally purchased the residence in 2021 for $10.5 million.  After the 6th price cut, it can now be yours for $11.5 million. 

Barry Manilow, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder were some of the famous faces at the funeral for music mogul Clive Davis.  Bruce Springsteen eulogized Davis, calling him, "big, and bombastic, and brave, and full of ideas".

Did you know that Chrrisie Hynde of The Pretenders is not just a musician?  She’s a painter too, and she’s got an exhibition coming to Scotland.  "Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas" will feature 25 pieces from Hynde's painting career, and will be on display at  Harvey & Woodd in Edinburgh from August 1 to August 28.

Garth Brooks is teasing an announcement with a mysterious countdown clock on his website.  It says, quote, "The future is about to become history."