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Foreigner's desperate, misguided quest to become cool

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
Rock bands want two things: to make a lot of money and be cool. Some, such as Led Zeppelin , manage both; some only manage one. Foreigner made – make, in fact, since they currently have nearly 21 million listeners a month on Spotify and are back on tour in the UK and Europe – a lot of money. But were they ever cool? No. Did that bug them? Very much. The question, then, is what might a band be willing to do to appear cool?
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Guns N' Roses have become an embarrassing cabaret act

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
Guns N' Roses were once the most dangerous rock 'n' roll band in the world: a group of excitable maniacs whose songs tore through the ozone layer of late Eighties pop and planted a ragged, bourbon-soaked flag in the dirt. But on Saturday night, as Download Festival headliners, every trace of that visceral danger was absent. In its place, we witnessed a well-drilled, super-professional cabaret outfit who sashayed through the hits and smiled sweetly as they did it.
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This Boyzone reunion was breathtaking in its awfulness

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| AOL UK Verified
A band needs an awful lot of charisma to pull off a summer-weekend stadium show, and last night, in north London, Boyzone's distinct lack of it felt as huge and untraversable as the Mariana Trench. Billed as a one-off reunion show, the first since 2019, and a tribute to their late bandmate Stephen Gateley, the stakes were already high at the Emirates Stadium. But a less thrilling outcome would be hard to imagine.
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This Boyzone reunion was breathtaking in its awfulness

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch of Boyzone reuniting for the first time since 2019 - Redferns Rob Fitzpatrick Sat, June 6, 2026 at 10:41 AM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A band needs an awful lot of charisma to pull off a summer-weekend stadium show, and on Friday, in north London, Boyzone’s distinct lack of it felt as huge and untraversable as the Mariana Trench.
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This Boyzone reunion was breathtaking in its awfulness

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo News UK Verified
A band needs an awful lot of charisma to pull off a summer-weekend stadium show, and last night, in north London, Boyzone's distinct lack of it felt as huge and untraversable as the Mariana Trench. Billed as a one-off reunion show, the first since 2019, and a tribute to their late bandmate Stephen Gateley, the stakes were already high at the Emirates Stadium. But a less thrilling outcome would be hard to imagine.
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This Boyzone reunion was breathtaking in its awfulness

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Aol Verified
Sat, June 6, 2026 at 10:41 AM UTC Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch of Boyzone reuniting for the first time since 2019 - Redferns A band needs an awful lot of charisma to pull off a summer-weekend stadium show, and on Friday, in north London, Boyzone's distinct lack of it felt as huge and untraversable as the Mariana Trench. Billed as a one-off reunion show, the first since 2019, and a tribute to their late bandmate Stephen Gateley, the stakes were already high at the Emirates Stadium.
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People will be talking about this Paul Simon gig for years

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
Rob Fitzpatrick During the solemnYour Forgiveness, the question bubbles up: “Who else would have the nerve to do this?” The packed arena is waiting for hits and singalongs, the odd heckle goes up, but Simon – in the quietest way imaginable – demands peace. He won't be rushed towards anything.
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Paul Simon proves experimental and unafraid at 84

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
Rob Fitzpatrick During the solemn Your Forgiveness, the question bubbles up: “Who else would have the nerve to do this?” The packed arena is waiting for hits and sing-alongs, the odd heckle goes up, but Simon – in the quietest way imaginable – demands peace. He won't be rushed towards anything.
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People will be talking about this Paul Simon gig for years

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN Australia Verified
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People will be talking about this Paul Simon gig for years

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
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Paul Simon proves experimental and unafraid at 84

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
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Paul Simon proves experimental and unafraid at 84

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
Simon delivers a ‘hushed and inward-looking’ performance that stares directly at life and death - Jake Edwards It’s nearly 70 years since 16-year-old Paul Simon (and friend Art Garfunkel) had a hit with Hey, Schoolgirl and more than 60 since he first played in Liverpool, so it’s fair to say we were in the presence of history tonight. And what history it was.
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Seeing Jethro Tull in 2026 feels like watching a pretend band

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| MSN UK Verified
Rob Fitzpatrick The venue felt appropriate for what turned out to be a decidedly theatrical affair; there was even an interval. An evening with Jethro Tull – or more accurately, an evening with Ian Anderson, the only founder member still in the line-up after nearly 59 years – is at times a frustrating affair. You wish they'd let go a little, allow the noise to build and the power to shake the room a bit. But the vibe was more “gentle freak-out”.
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Seeing Jethro Tull in 2026 feels like watching a pretend band

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
Jethro Tull perform their Curiosity tour at an earlier performance in Edinburgh in April - Jason Gilchrist The last time Jethro Tull were cool, Ted Heath was prime minister, but like Canadian rockers Rush – or Morris dancing – that very uncoolness is the band’s superpower. Their fans are truly devoted; those who love them, really love them.
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Why May 1966 was the most electrifying month in rock history

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Life Verified
May 1966 is rock’s ultimate rabbit hole. It began with the biggest band in history (unknowingly) playing their final scheduled UK show; by May 31, whole new technologies had entered the fray, new sounds were everywhere and bands who would shape and influence every major rock scene for the next 60 years emerged into the light. In 744 hours, the already fairly new mop-top ’n’ folk-pop era did not just fade away, it was gleefully shredded by some of the very people who created it.
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The Prodigy have no time for fluffy nostalgia in their riotously intense Wembley show

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
The Prodigy frontman Maxim at Wembley Arena - Simone Joyner/Getty On Friday night at Wembley OVO Arena, The Prodigy – 36 years into a career devoted to pushing everything just that bit further than anyone else dares – were in no mood to mess about. From their opening song, 2009’s Omen, to their final encore, 1992’s crossover hit Out Of Space, Liam Howlett’s band were a brutally effective unit, a riotously intense noise machine that’s part metallic grind and part electronic howl.
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How the Eagles’ unwanted album ruined rock forever

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
The Eagles (Don Felder, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey and Randy Meisner) in 1976 - Redferns Fifty years ago, the Eagles broke the music industry, and we are all still living in the wreckage. On February 17 1976, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder released Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (TGH). But it would be more accurate to say that it was Asylum Records that released it, as the band themselves had no say in either its appearance or its track listing.
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Synergistic Effects of Lime-Organic Amendment Interactions in Acidic Soils

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By Birhanu Iticha, Wine The, Rob Fitzpatrick, Petra Marschner
| Wiley Online Library Verified
Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Supporting Information Filename Description ejss70276-sup-0001-supinfoS1.docxWord 2007 document , 104.7 KB Supplementary Material S1: Methods used for analysing the properties of organic amendments and the acidic soil in this study.
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Inside Spotify’s billion streams club Original

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo News UK Verified
Rob Fitzpatrick Wed 19 November 2025 at 1:02 pm UTC 9 min read If you want to know what the majority of the world is listening to, search for the Billions Club on Spotify, then click the Date Added button so the newest entrants come right to the top.
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Gary Numan: Telekonesis

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Electronic Sound Verified
Dr Peter Zinovieff is responsible for the first British synthesiser, the VCS3. Now in his 80s, he remains as interested in the future as ever. And he’s invited us to lunch, to discuss Kraftwerk, Robert Moog, Delia Derbyshire, a couple of Beatles, hard drives costing £4,000 and a computer powered by a windmill
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The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you eBook : Fitzpatrick, Rob: Kindle Store

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| geni.us
"Read this short book! We believe this is the best and most accessible book for entrepreneus who are seeking product market fit. -- Simon Murdoch. Partner Episode1 Ventures Recommended by world-class investors"[The Mom Test] book is awesome. We've been recommending it to all YC founders since last batch." -- Eric Migicovsky, Partner, Y Combinator "If you aren't sure about how to ask the "right" questions to ascertain whether there is real customer pain, the best book on the subject is The Mom Test.
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The Evolving Classification of Acid Sulfate Soils

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By Rob Fitzpatrick, Martin C. Rabenhorst, Anton Boman
| Wiley Online Library Verified
The strength of current acid sulfate (AS) soil classification systems has been: International dialogue, which has led toward a growing similarity among the major soil classification systems in addressing definitions and criteria for AS soils. The relative simplicity of the structure with inclusion of “sulfidic” (materials) and “sulfuric” (horizon and/or materials; corresponding to thionic) with robust definitions.
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Soil pH: Techniques, challenges and insights from a global dataset

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By Luke M. Mosley, Rob Fitzpatrick, Pichu Rengasamy
| Wiley Online Library Verified
Review of soil pH including its distribution, measurement and importance. Key global soil pH influences were carbonate, rainfall, evaporation, clay & organic carbon content. Care needs to be taken in choosing appropriate pH measurement techniques. Improved field pH measurement technology would be beneficial for accurate soil management. 1 INTRODUCTION Soil pH is a fundamental parameter influencing a wide range of soil properties and processes.
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Audiobooks for entrepreneurs: Insights from Newark’s tech leaders

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By Brian Christian, Rob Fitzpatrick, Craig Hinkle
| Audible Blog
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes grit, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to problem-solving—qualities that the trailblazers of Newark's thriving tech ecosystem know all too well. In Audible's global headquarters city, we’re dedicated to growing Newark's innovation community through a range of initiatives, including our Business Attraction Program that brings promising startups to the area.
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Sorption retards remediation of clayey sulfuric soils with straw‐derived dissolved organic matter

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By Luke M. Mosley, Wine The, Rob Fitzpatrick, Angelika Kölbl
| Wiley Online Library Verified
Efficacy of dissolved organic matter for remediation of clayey sulfuric soils is yet unresolved. Clay-rich sulfuric soils were submerged and incubated with wheat straw-derived dissolved organic matter. Sorption to reactive minerals selectively decreases degradable dissolved organic matter. In consequence, this retards reduction processes and pH increase.
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‘Like brushing my teeth’: how Michiru Aoyama writes, records and releases an album every day

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| Yahoo Sports Canada Verified
When you’re interviewing a musician, it’s considered a good idea to have digested a decent amount of their art. Having said that, Michiru Aoyama, a Ryuichi Sakamoto fan and resident of Kyoto, has released a new album every single day since at least 31 December 2021 – so despite a fortnight of almost non-stop listening, I’ve barely scratched the surface. I say at least because Aoyama has so many releases that if you scroll down on his Spotify page, the system basically groans and gives up.
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New York State Department American Legion Baseball

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By Rob Fitzpatrick, Mike Macchione
| nylegionbaseball.com
The New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Division Championship Tournament is set to take place from July 25-27 at Mirabito Stadium, the home of the New York Mets Double A (AA) team the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in Binghamton, New York. In addition to a new location the Tournament also has a new format. Six teams will compete this season with each team playing two pool play games before the top 4 teams qualify for the single elimination playoffs.
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How to Become a Strong Writer, 5 Easy Ways

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By Janice Wald, Rob Fitzpatrick, Dale Carnegie, Maria Veloso
| mostlyblogging.com
By: Janice Wald | June 2, 2021 | Tags: best article writer, effective writing strategies, how to improve copywriting skills, strong writer, what makes a great writer Image source Do you want to be a strong writer like Stephen King? Throughout his 54-year career, the famous horror and suspense author Stephen King has written over 60 full-length fiction novels and more than a hundred short stories. One can only wonder how he pulled off such a feat.
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Replay Podcast Interview: Stephanie Chandler 02/24/2021 - Top 5 Book Marketing Strategies for 2021 Book Sales Success

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By Rob Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Chandler
| nonfictionauthorsassociation.com
Event Date: February 24, 2021 | Time: 10AM PT / 1PM ET Join us as Stephanie Chandler speaks on the topic: Top 5 Book Marketing Strategies for 2021 Book Sales Success. About Stephanie Chandler Stephanie Chandler is the founder of the Nonfiction Authors Associationand Nonfiction Writers Conference, and author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan.
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Roddy Doyle interview

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By Rob Fitzpatrick
| saga.co.uk
You can learn an awful lot about a place if a kindly local decides to give you a tour. Right now, we’re out by Dublin Bay, just over the wooden bridge at Dollymount, walking up the long, thin road that bisects Bull Island. Up there somewhere lies the 128-year-old Royal Dublin Golf Club and beyond that a Victorian segregated swimming area.
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The Rolling Stones: the case for and against

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By Rob Fitzpatrick, Eamonn Forde Verified
| saga.co.uk
Love ’em By Rob Fitzpatrick In 1972, as the Rolling Stones rumbled across America for eight months playing to 750,000 people for $3 or $4 a time, Life magazine took a look at this odd English band, already a decade old, and decided, ‘with The Beatles disintegrated and Bob Dylan not appearing in public any more, the Stones are the only deities visible on Olympus’. Four decades later, the once mighty Life is now merely a photo channel on Time.com, but The Rolling Stones are still Olympian gods. Why?
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Lean startup circle Boston - April 28, 2011

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By Jason Evanish, Rob Fitzpatrick, Eric Ries, Steve Blank
| slideshare.net
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