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Drummer's father dies at festival

The father of Muse drummer Dominic Howard died of an apparent heart attack shortly after watching the band play at Glastonbury.

Glastonbury Rock/Alt headlines:

Sir Paul wins over happy campers - BBC News
Veteran star, Paul McCartney, played an extensive two-and-a-half hour set of Beatles hits, solo songs and Wings tunes

Oasis get mixed reactions - Radio 1
Oasis headlined the Pyramid Stage on Friday but they didn't say much to the crowd and it seems not everyone enjoyed their performance

Oasis fail to surprise - BBC News
Oasis were the first band to headline the main stage but a lacklustre and uneventful performance prompted a mixed reception

Watch performances again - bbc.co.uk Music
The BBC Glastonbury Player is currently streaming on demand video including Franz Ferdinand, PJ Harvey, and BRMC

Muse drummer's dad dies - Radio 1
The father of Muse drummer Dominic Howard died just after the band's headlining set at Glastonbury.

Travis keep their creature comforts - Radio 1
Travis didn't play at Glastonbury this year, but they went along to the festival for fun anyway

Keane have keen fans - Radio 1
Keane tell Radio 1 just how far some fans go to get to see them

Glasto crowd go mad for Macca - Radio 1
Sir Paul McCartney performed for two-and-a-half hours on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night

Elbow not keeping mum about single - Radio 1
Glastonbury audiences who turned out to see Elbow will appear on their next single



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