Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson a Step Closer to Starting His Own Airline

Bruce is a helluva pilot, capable of captaining 757s and other passenger aircraft. Knowing that Iron Maiden won't be around forever, he's looking to diversify further, perhaps even to the point of starting his own airline.  (His previous employer, Astreus, went out of business.)

Cardiff Aviation, his aircraft maintenance company, has just grabbed £5 million in additional investmant to help develop things towards the airline goal.

More at Wales Online.  (Via AntiMusic)

A Chance to Win Some Summer Reading

Josh Kloke is a massive Tragically Hip fan. So massive that he's written a book about his experiences as a Hip fanatic entitled Escape is at Hand.  If you'd like a chance at winning a copy, go here.

The official book launch is Monday night at the Supermarket in Kensington Market, Toronto.  (And yes, I wrote the forward to the book.)

GZA from Wu-Tang Teaches Sciences to Kids with Rap

Who says that science learning has to be dull?  (Via Slate, recommended by Brad.)

Clip from Upcoming Movie Based on Legendary Stone Roses Gig

They still speak of Spike Island, a legendary Stone Roses concert that happened on May 27, 1990.  There's now a movie based on the event starting Elemila Clarke (yes, from Game of Thrones) and Elliot Tittensor (from the British version of Shameless.)

Here's a clip.  Read more at The Daily Mail.

Craziest Concert Costumes

The Daily Beast has a slideshow (sorry) of some weird stage gear.  They included Elton John--how could they not?--but they didn't use this one.  I don't know why.