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20th Anniversary

Gadgets 

The iPod’s 20th birthday just passed and almost no one noticed.

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20th Anniversary, Apple, iPod, Steve Jobs

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] In the summer of 2001, a screenwriter friend got a call

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Guest Blog Music History 

The White Stripes’ White Blood Cells is now 20 years old. How has it aged?

June 28, 2021June 27, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20th Anniversary, Gilles LeBlanc, Jack White, Meg White, White Blood Cells, White Stripes

[This is a guest post by Gilles LeBlanc, an insanely big Stripes’ fan .- AC] It doesn’t get the same

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Music News 

Today is the 20th birthday of Gorillaz

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment 20th Anniversary, Gorllaz

On March 26, 2001, a weird animated outfit called Gorillaz appeared with their first album. Murdoc, 2D, Russel, and Noodle

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Music News 

Is Radiohead Trying to Tell Us Something with These Weird Posters?

April 26, 2017April 25, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment 20th Anniversary, OK Computer, Radiohead

With 20th birthday of Radiohead’s OK Computer coming up on May 21, some fans are wondering if these posters that

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 746: The 20th Anniversary Episode

February 26, 2016February 29, 2016 Alan Cross 2 Comments 20th Anniversary, Ongoing History

Come back with me to a Wednesday in January 1993. (Cue the harp-y memory flashback music.) Me:  You wanted to

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Corus Radio Celebrates Ongoing History of New Music 20th Anniversary

February 25, 2016February 27, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment 20th Anniversary, Corus

From the press release: (February 25, 2016 – Toronto, Canada) Corus Radio’s 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) is excited to announce

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Music History 

Hip Hop vs Rock: A Historical Perspective from Fun Lovin’ Criminals

February 9, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20th Anniversary, Fun Lovin, Reissue

The 20th anniversary of reissue of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ Come Find Yourself is coming soon–the 90s are back, aren’t

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music Turns 20 This Month. How Should We Mark the Occasion?

February 1, 2016February 6, 2016 Alan Cross 7 Comments 20th Anniversary, 20th Birthday, Ongoing History of New Music

On February 28, 2016, The Ongoing History of New Music will turn 20 years old.   Yep. I’ve been doing

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Music News 

Happy 20th Birthday, .mp3!

July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 Alan Cross 2 Comments 20th Anniversary, Compression Algorithm, Fraunhofer, Institute, Karlheinz Brandenburg, MP3, Society

The history of attempts at squishing audio goes back more than a hundred years but we really didn’t get serious

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Music History 

The Manic Street Preachers’ Holy Bible Gets a Big 20th Anniversary Re-Release Just in Time for Christmas

November 6, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20th Anniversary, Holy Bible Reissue, Manic Street Preachers

If you’re a Manics fan, you’ll want to have a close look at this new version of The Holy Bible,

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Music History 

STP’s Purple Turns 20 Today

June 7, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20th Anniversary, Purple, Stone Temple Pilots

I remember when Purple first arrived at the radio station ahead of its June 7, 1994, release.  We were expecting

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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