Bill Rieflin, REM drummer dies aged 59

Bill Rieflin, a drummer who played with bands including REM, Nine Inch Nails and King Crimson in a career spanning more than 30 years, has died aged 59.

According to social media posts by friends and artists he worked with, Rieflin died after being diagnosed with cancer.

Rieflin, a Seattle native, often served as a long-term auxiliary member, rather than a full-time part of any of the bands he became involved with.

Before leaving for a North American tour with King Crimson in 2017, Rieflin told Rolling Stone about his additional role on keys: “There was a question of four drums up front, which is still in the world of possibility. However, for this tour, I said, ‘Why don’t I just play keys?’ My skill level is not at the highest, but I’m capable

Rolling Stones Tell Trump To Stop Using Their Music

Rolling Stones tell Trump to stop using their music

The BBC has reported that the Rolling Stones have told Donald Trump to stop playing their songs during his presidential campaign.

The band have issued a statement saying that the US presidential candidate does not have permission to use the band's music.

"The Rolling Stones have never given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and have requested that they cease all use immediately."

The candidate has been playing their songs at his rallies for months.

Their 1969 hit You Can't Always Get What You Want has been a particular favourite.

The band are not the first to protest at the reality TV star and businessman - now the Republican front-runner - using their music during his campaign. Adele, Aerosmith, Neil Young and REM have also asked the him to desist from using their music.