Controversy Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Photo mystery: Can you identify this band from the past?

An email appeared from someone in the Nickelback camp yesterday asking for assistance. Guitarist Ryan Peake found this photo. It’s

Wow. What’s wrong with this picture? Back on Tuesday (February 2), TMZ reported on a video of country star Morgan

Another question from a reader. Can you help out with this Tom Petty question? I just received the Greatest Hits

If it seems that Christmas music has started up earlier than usual this year, it’s not your imagination. And the

I once read that “every generation has a biological right to believe that the music of their youth is the

If you’ve noticed that you’re moving into your Grandpa Simpson years when it comes to the appreciateion of music, you

Well, that does it. If GWAR says it, it must be true. I’ll be over here making a martini with

The Daily Mail headline reads “Ex-wife of bass player in well-known three-member band will get half of his £10m fortune

The CBC carried an article To retire or to reinvent, that is the question for aging rock stars, which has

Ugh. The day after Labour Day is always the worst. Summer’s over. Back to work. Back to school. Shorter days.

According to a jury, Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” is a rip-off of a 2013 Christian rap track called “Joyful Noise”

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver