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That’s right, two singer-songwriters celebrate their birthdays today: Dolly Parton turns 66 while Janis Joplin would have turned 69. continue reading...
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Back on January 13th, 1968, country singer-songwriter Johnny Cash performed live at Folsom Prison. continue reading...
After several delays, Lil Wayne’s new record “Tha Carter IV” is finally available. continue reading...
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Today is the 42nd anniversary of the very first Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. continue reading...
It was pretty easy to take for granted how amazingly talented Amy Winehouse really was. At some point her abilities as a vocalist, songwriter and musician were simply overshadowed by the press coverage of her addictions and erratic behavior. It’s unfortunate that her untimely death was the reminder everyone needed. This week’s flashback highlights Winehouse in her first televised North American performance and also highlights the stunning talent that overflowed from this woman. Addiction is a horrible sickness that has claimed far too many young and exceptional people. What a shame… Thankfully Amy’s music will live on. RIP. continue reading...
I just recently found out that Urge Overkill has reformed, recorded a new album and are in the middle of a tour?! Despite not having original drummer Blackie Onassis (who was amazing) with them, this is still great news. These guys were the biggest rock stars that you’ve probably never heard of. Well, you probably heard their cover of “Girl You’ll Be A Woman Soon” from the Pulp Fiction soundtrack, but the rest of their original catalog is pretty spectacular. The new album is called Rock And Roll Submarine and is available now, but I’ll reserve any judgement on the new music until after I’ve given it a thorough listen. Here they are back in 1993 when their aspiriations of being the biggest rock stars on the planet actually seemed like it was possible. This performance of “Positive Bleeding” should convince you: continue reading...
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June 25th, 2011 marks the two year anniversary of the death of singer Michael Jackson. continue reading...
Thirty years ago today, on May 11th, 1981, Bob Marley passed away from cancer. continue reading...
April 5th is the anniversary of the death of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. It’s hard to believe it’s already been 17 years! Today we remember him and his band with The History of Nirvana: continue reading...
Say what you will about the music Kings Of Leon make, but there’s no denying that they’ve had an interesting rise to fame. From preachers son’s to international rock stars, Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings Of Leon should be an entertaining and revealing band documentary. Check out the trailer: continue reading...
