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Random music news for Monday, March 6, 2023

I’d like to start your week with the sound of a hedgehog farting. You’re welcome. Now that’s out of the way, here’s music news for March 6, 2023.

  1. RIP Gary Rossington, the last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
  2. RIP guitarist David Lindley. This was a big solo hit for him back in the day.
  3. These people stand in line for concert tickets professionally.
  4. No, Roger. Just stop it.
  5. Universal Music Group and Deezer are partnering to figure out a new streaming model.
  6. You may have heard of Spatial Audio already. Here’s what it is and why you might be interested.
  7. We’re starting to hear more about Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset. This looks kinda cool.
  8. Earth (as in the planet) has received its first songwriting credit.
  9. Remember the awful Manchester concert bombing? There were 23 missed chances to intercept the bomber.
  10. Leonard Cohen is still dead–and he’s still being ripped off.
  11. Buh-bye Radio Shack?
  12. Well, this is gossipy about Miley Cyrus.
  13. Australian burger joint 1, Kanye West 0.
  14. Even Flea occasionally has to have his bass playing fixed in the mix. See?
  15. Album cover artwork lives!
  16. Is the organization behind BTS trying to take over the entire world?
  17. John Mellencamp is going to donate all his archives to the University of Indiana.

BONUS: Happy panda. This will make your Monday.

BONUS BONUS: Work smarter, not harder.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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