Random Music News for Thursday, August 6, 2015
We’ll be hearing a lot about the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima today.
Meanwhile, in music news…
- Supertramp’s Rick Davies is battling cancer.
- Rush’s (apparent) farewell tour did big, big box office.
- How radio explains America.
- Ten 7-inch singles from Chess Records that helped shape modern music.
- Watch a (very) brief teaser for Martin Scorsese’s upcoming HBO rock’n’roll drama, Vinyl.
- WARNING: These will be among the most awkward things you will see all week. Or maybe all month. (Blame Tom)
- Dine Alone Records has a free summer sampler of music for all.
- This legendary musician is in poor health, but finances dictate that he keep on touring. (Via Larry)
- Former Owl City guitarist is not going to be popular in prison.
- Did China rip off Frozen for its 2022 Olympic theme song?
