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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: More band name origins

June 20, 2022June 21, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Band Names, July Talk, White Reaper

If there’s one topic that never gets old it’s how bands got their names. White Reaper took their name from

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Music News 

Ongoing History Daily: More band name origins

June 13, 2022June 11, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Band Names, July Talk, Ongoing History, White Reaper

If there’s one topic that never gets old it’s how bands got their names. (1) White Reaper took their name

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, August 6, 2018

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Brady Bunch, Courtney Love, Curiosity, Grateful Dead, iPhone 9, Jimmy Page, K-Pop, Lance Bass, Las Vegas, Maria Butina, Mars, Mozart, Music Choice, Phil Lesh, Podcasting, Prince, Route 91, Stingray, Stream Ripping, Streaming, Styx, Viper ROom

I’m supposed to be on vacation this week, so apologies if there are fewer posts than usual. Back to normal

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Music News 

Random Music News for Saturday, February 10, 2018

February 10, 2018February 10, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, BBC, Clash, Elvis Presley, Foghat, Harry Styles, Manic Street Preachers, Mr. Big, Old Grey Whistle Test, One Direction, Pearl Jam, Richey Edwards, Sloan

This is Cliff Burton Day! I hope you bought a card. In other music news for February 10… Here are

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Music News 

Did Any of the Performers Who Played the Trump Inauguration Benefit from Their Appearances? Let’s Look at the Numbers.

January 29, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Big & Rich, Chisette Michele, Jackie Evancho, Lee Greenwood, Toby Keith

While many artists declined invitations (or outright refused) to play the Trump inauguration events, several did brave the slings and

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Music News 

“Donald Trump’s Inauguration Welcome Concert Was a Total Disaster”

January 20, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Donald Trump, Lee Greenwood, Toby Keith

The Daily Beast dispatched a witness to Donald Trump’s Inauguration Welcome Concert last night. He wasn’t impressed. Thursday’s inauguration weekend

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Music News 

Oh, GAWD. MORE Trump Inauguration Performer News? Yeah, Sorry. But There’s a LOT Going On. See?

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Barack Obama, Big and Rich, Bruce Springsteen, Caitlyn Jenner, Chrisette Michele, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Evancho, Kanye West, LGBTQ, Mike Pence, Nancy Sinatra, Travis Green, Trump

The inauguration performer news just keeps on coming. 1a. As 3 Doors Down continues to be crucified for their decision

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Music News 

3 Doors Down is Getting HAMMERED for Agreeing to Perform at the Trump Inauguration

January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 Alan Cross 8 Comments 3 Doors Down, Donald Trump

Donald Trump is a bully. Then again, so are many of the people who oppose him. This standoff isn’t going

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Music News 

Donald Trump Lands Performers for his Inauguration (But Paul Anka and the Springsteen Tribute Band Pull Out)

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Donald Trump, Paul Anka, Toby Keith

After many refusals, the organizers for Donald Trump’s inauguration have landed some performers for the event. They include: Lee Greenwood,

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Music News 

Random Music News for Monday, August 22, 2016

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 3 Doors Down, Apple, Architects, Backstreet Boys, Courtney Love, iTunes, Michael Buble, Ryan Lochte, U2, YouTube Red

The Hip tour is over. The Olympics are done. What am I going to do with my day? Well, I

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

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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