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Random Music News for Saturday, November 5, 2016

November 5, 2016November 5, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Anvil, Dick Clark, Freddie Mercury, Neil Young, Pono, Prince, Rami Malek, Robbie Robertso, Simpsons, Strumbellas, Tidal, Tool

Guy Fawkes, anyone? And now, the music news. Rami Malek of Mr. Robot will be part of Freddie Mercury biopic.

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A (Very) Brief History of Music Festivals

June 10, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alan Freed, Dick Clark, Music Festivals

This was my column in this week’s Metro papers. It’s short, but all I get is 400 words. On Friday,

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Interesting History: American Bandstand’s Anti-Gay Past

January 8, 2014January 8, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Bandstand, Anti-Gay, Dick Clark, Discrimination

From Grantland: Pulitzer Prize–eligible magazine The National Enquirer broke an old but interesting story this week about Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. The ultra-wholesome

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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