50th Anniversary Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

I was invited to listen to the 50th-anniversary edition of Abbey Road at Abbey Road Studios. Wow.

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca this week. – AC] When The Beatles issued Abbey Road on Sept. 26, 1969, the hi-fi revolution

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] There have been plenty of 50th-anniversary commemorations this summer. The Apollo

Greetings, Earthlings! Here’s the big Moon Landing episode! It was 50 years ago this week mankind’s greatest achievement was made.

Led Zeppelin, the eponymous debut album from the former “New Yardbirds” that redefined blues rock while acting as a precursor

Come August, aged hippies and fans of 60s nostalgia will remember the original three day Woodstock Festival held on Max

On June 30, Anthem Legacy and ole Label Group celebrates half a century of Stompin’ Tom Connors’ by releasing a

On June 1, 1967, the Beatles released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band, one of the most important and influential

While it may not be the best Beatles album (I’d go with Revolver), Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was

This year is important for Jamaican music: it’s the 50th anniversary of the genre rock steady. Following ska, but a

Recovering from kidney stone removal surgery today. Near-Prince levels of fentanyl barely dented the pain in the recovery room, so

Just about everyone in the future Federation knows this opening sequence by heart. Not only do we know William Shatner’s

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