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culture3 hours ago•4 min saved

Banksy’s identity puzzle: Reuters ties him to Robin Gunningham and David Jones

Reuters' long investigation claims Banksy is Robin Gunningham, now using the name David Jones, and ties him to Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja; it points to a 2000 NYPD arrest record and a 2022 Ukraine-related trail as supporting clues, but admits there is no smoking gun and notes that Banksy’s lawyers dispute key details, leaving the question of his true identity unresolved and suggesting the global persona may mask an ordinary Bristol man.

via The Guardian|

#banksy #culture #david-jones

music6 months ago•1 min saved

Artists Protest Streaming Platforms Over Ethical Concerns

Massive Attack plans to remove their music from Spotify in protest of the platform's investments in military AI technology and in support of a cultural boycott against Israel's actions in Gaza, joining other artists who have recently pulled their music due to ethical concerns.

via Pitchfork|

#ai-technology #boycott #gaza

music2 years ago•3 min saved

Massive Attack Mourns Loss of Guitarist Angelo Bruschini

Angelo Bruschini, guitarist for the band Massive Attack, has passed away at the age of 62 after battling pleomorphic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. Angelo joined the band in 1995 and contributed to their album "100th Window." He had recently revealed his diagnosis and expressed his intention to write a book about his life. Tributes poured in for the talented musician, with fans and fellow musicians expressing their condolences and admiration for his guitar work. Angelo is survived by his wife and son.

via Daily Mail|

#angelo-bruschini #guitarist #lung-cancer