U2 Pull Out Of Glastonbury Festival: U2 pulled out of their headline slot this year's Glastonbury festival due to Bono's serious back surgery. They were replaced with the Gorillaz who headlined alongside Stevie Wonder and Muse.

The Strokes Play Comeback Gig In London - The Strokes made their anticipated return to the UK in June when they played to a 450 intimate crowd at Dingwalls in London. The band, who had not played in the UK for four years played a greatest hits set.

Take That Reunite With Robbie Williams - Take That hit the headlines when after a fourteen year break, Robbie Williams announced that he would be rejoining the band. The newly reformed Take That announced a string of dates, which sold out instantly, and they have made record breaking history with new album 'Progress'.

Kanye West Releases Post-Taylor Swift Album - After offending a fair few people last year, Kanye West made his anticipated comeback in 2010 with his monster of a new album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'.

Peter Kay Calls Liam Gallagher A Knob Head - Liam Gallagher lived up to his rock n roll name by causing controversy at this year's Brit Awards. The singer threw Oasis’ BRIT Award into the crowd, prompting host Peter Kay to brand him a ''knob head''.

The Libertines Reunite - At this years Reading and Leeds Festival fans saw what they never thought would happen as Pete and Carl and the rest of the Libertines got back on stage together. The Libertines performed a mind blowing set of old classics, proving that all is forgiven and forgotten.

Lady Gaga Wears Meat Dress To MTV Video Music Awards - Lady Gaga sparked outrage when she wore a dress completely made of meat to this year's VMAs.

Beatles Fans Pay Tribute To John Lennon - October 9 marked the singer's 70th birthday and December 8 saw the 30th anniversary since his death.

Ou Est Le Swimming Pool Singer Charles Haddon Dies - Haddon tragically died after taking his own life in August. The band had appeared at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium when the singer climbed up a satellite mast and jumped, dying instantly.

Pulp Reunite In Their Original Line-Up - After nearly 14 years Pulp announced that the original band would be reforming for a number of 2011 Summer gigs, including headlining London's Wireless festival.

Jay Reatard Dies - Garage rock musician Jay Reatard was found dead at his home on January 13. The 29-year-old's autopsy revealed that he died from cocaine and alcohol toxicity.

Liam Gallagher Launches New Band Beady Eye - Liam Gallagher made his anticipated return to music with new band Beady Eye. The band, consisting of former Oasis members Andy Bell (bass), Gem Archer (guitar) and Chris Sharrock (drums), release their debut album ‘Different Gear, Still Speeding’ on February 28 2011.

Guns N' Roses Stage Sit Down Protest At Reading Festival - Gun N Roses' gave one of their most shambolic performances to date at this year's Reading Festival. The band arrived an hour late for their headline slot ending with an on stage sit down protest by the Axl Rose-fronted band.

Morrissey Calls The Chinese 'Subspecies' - Morrissey continued to be controversial by describing Chinese people as "subspecies" because of their approach to animal welfare.

Stuart Cable, Stereophonics Founder, Dies - The former Stereophonics drummer (left) choked to death on his own vomit after a heavy three day drinking session in October.

Paul Gray, Slipknot Founder, Dies - Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead in an hotel room after an accidental drug overdose in May. Gray had fatal levels of morphine and the morphine substitute fentanyl in his blood when his body was found.

Kurt Cobain Says Robert Pattinson Can't Play Kurt Cobain - It was rumoured in April that Twilight actor Robert Pattinson was favourite to play Kurt Cobain in a biopic about the Nirvana star, but his widow Courtney Love rubbished the reports.

Blur Release New Song 'Fool's Day' – Not content with their 2009 reunion, Blur released the new song 'Fool's Day' in April. They have also hinted at a new album in 2011.

Arcade Fire Top UK And US Album Charts – The Montreal-based band continued their 2010 success when they reached the top spot in the US and UK with their album 'The Suburbs'.

Hayley Williams Topless Pictures Appears Online - Paramore singer Hayley Williams certainly exposed a little more to fans than she wanted when a topless picture of her leaked on the Internet. The picture of Williams lying on a bed and looking demurely into a camera was uploaded to her as a Twitpic on Twitter.