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Nandi Bushell is at it again, this time with the RHCP

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Nandi Bushell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Under the Bridge

Ten-year-old British phenom Nandi Bushell has released another video. And Flea approves of this version of “Under the Bridge.”

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The Foo Fighters cover–wait for it–the Bee Gees

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bee Gees, Cover Version, Foo Fighters, You Should Be Dancing

The stature of the Foo Fighters is such that they can get away with covering almost any song. Here’s proof

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This kid delivers one of the best Led Zeppelin covers of all time

February 17, 2021February 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Kashmir, Led Zeppelin, Marcin Patrzalek

Introducing Marcin Patrzalek, a young guitarist from Poland. He nails this cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.” (He’s in a parking

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Robert Fripp and wife Toyah Willcox dedicate their Sunday Lunch performance to Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Robert Fripp, Soft Cell, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Not exactly a romantic song–more like a tale of a toxic relationship–but whatever.

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Check out these seniors singing “My Generation”

February 9, 2021February 8, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, My Generation, Senior Citizens, The Who

“Hope I die before I get old?” Not these folks. Rage, rage against the dying of the light! And it

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Robert Fripp and wife Toyah Willcox take on Jimi Hendrix (in a non-nipply way)

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Jimi Hendrix, Purple Haze, Robert Fripp, Toyah Willcox

Robert and Toyah have posted yet another of their weekly Sunday Lunch covers, this time with a rendition of “Purple

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What if Motorhead wrote “Personal Jesus” instead of Depeche Mode?

February 3, 2021February 2, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Depeche Mode, Motorhead, Personal Jesus

Then it would sound like this. And it would still sound very good. (Via Loudersound)

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The weirdest music video of the week features a duet between Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cover Version, Extreme, Freddy Krueger, Friday the 13th, Jason

Fans of slasher films know that Jason Voorhees, the goal mask-wearing maniac from the Friday the 13th movies, and Freddy

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Trent Reznor, his wife, and some friends offer this tribute to David Bowie

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Atticus Ross, Cover Version, David Bowie, NIN, Trent Reznor

Out of all the people who had an influence on Trent Reznor and the things he’s done with Nine Inch

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This Buddhist priest finds zen in covering AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Cover Version, Thunderstruck

Never thought of meditating this way before. (Via Danny)

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Remember last week’s nipply cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman?” Well, here’s another.

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Billy Idol, Cover Version, Rebel Yell, Robert Fripp, Toyah Wilcox

Robert Fripp, the legendary guitar whiz, and his wife, singer Toyah Wilcox, have something called “Tanya’s and Robert’s Sunday Lunch.”

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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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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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