R.I.P. rocksteady reggae pioneer Alton Ellis, who succumbed to lymphatic cancer at age 70. Known as “the Godfather of Rocksteady,” Ellis had a string of hits in the ’60s and continued to perform until this August, when he collapsed onstage during a performance in London. [CanadianPress.com]

Warren, OH’s Market Alley street will now be known as Dave Grohl Alley, thanks to a petition filed by Grohl’s hometown DJ Fast Freddie. [NME.com]

The Beastie Boys, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, and Santogold are among the artists touring the swing states of the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, starting with a Richmond, VA date on Oct. 28. [JamBase.com]

M.I.A.’s latest project: A baby. [Pitchforkmedia.com]

Britney Spears’ video for “Womanizer” debuted on Friday night’s episode of ABC’s news magazine show 20/20. [RollingStone.com]

Ringo Starr is warning fans “with peace and love” that any fanmail sent to him after October 20th will not be signed. [XFM.co.uk]

Of Montreal kicked off the Skeletal Lamping tour with a cover of Nirvana’s “Teen Spirit” and Kevin Barnes singing “St. Exquisite’s Confessions” atop a white horse. [Stereogum.com]