Birthday Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Madonna, the most influential female singer of the last half century, turns 60 today

Whether you like her music or not, you must give Madonna respect. Her DNA and influence in music, fashion, female

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not rip down to New York City for Joey Ramone’s Birthday Bash

Happy 47th birthday, Dave Grohl. This will warm your heart. Some kids at Yechila Secondary School in northern Ethiopia are learning

On October 22, 1990, a new band called Mookie Blaylock took to the stage at a tiny Seattle club called

Ever since I was called to testify against Courtney Love in her “twibel” trial last year (long, LONG story), we’ve

Sunday (March 22) is William Shatner’s 84th birthday. Let’s send the Captain our regards whilst we have a listen to

For the man who wants for nothing, this year marks the 12th annual “Build a Well For Bono’s Birthday” campaign.

I’m fascinating by North Korea, hence by subscription to NKNews.org, a daily aggregation of stories coming out of that weird

This has been floating around the Interwebs for a long time, but since today would have been Kurt’s 47th birthday,

Well, his body is 70. There’s no way to tell the age of his brain or his liver without an

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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