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Documentary Music History

Finally! A documentary on the history of Lollapalooza

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Documentary, Jane's Addiction, Lollapalooza, Paramount+, Perry Farrell

When Lollapalooza was first announced in the spring of 1991, most people figured it would be a bust. Who was

An update on the progress of the CFNY Spirit of Radio documentary

January 29, 2023February 1, 2023 Alan Cross 16 Comments 102.1 the Edge, Brampton, CFNY, Documentary, Rush, Spirit of Radio, Toronto

[HENDERSON, NEVADA] – One of the most exciting times in the history of Canadian–hell, North American!–radio were the Spirit of

Ongoing History of New Music

Ongoing History Daily: The world’s first openly gay pop star?

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments David Bowie, Documentary, Gay, Glam Rock, Jobriath

Today it’s not a big deal when a musician comes out of the closet. “He or she is gay? Okay.

Documentary Music History

Here’s a trailer for the doc on the rise and fall of Casablanca Records

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Casablanca Records, Disco, Documentary, Donna Summer, Neil Bogart

Back in the 70s, Neil Bogart’s Casablanca Records was on a roll. Not only was the label home to some

Here’s a doc on the infamous Hacienda club in Manchester. Watch it. Now.

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment BBC, Documentary, Manchester, New Order, Peter Hook

Back in the early 80s, New Order thought it would be a good idea to construct a state-of-the-art dance club

Movies Music Industry

This indie artist’s latest shot against Spotify involves this documentary.

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Documentary, Pocket Gods, Royalties, Spotify

The Pocket Gods have been railing against the low payouts from Spotify for years. There’s now a documentary on their

Documentary Music History

Into drums? Then you’ll want to see this new documentary.

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Documentary, Drummers, Drums, Justin Kreutzmann, Taylor Hawkins

As a drummer myself, I’m admittedly biased toward anything that gives our type a little respect. That’s what I’m interested

Movies Music History

A Duran Duran docu-concert is coming to theatres November 3

October 13, 2022October 14, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments A Hollywood High, Documentary, Duran Duran

Now that they’re about to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band is having another

Movies Music History

If you love NYC indie rock, then you’ll need to see this indie rock

October 13, 2022October 14, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Documentary, Indie, Lizzy Goodman, Meet Me in the Bathroom, New York City, Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

After years of not much going on, the indie scene in New York City exploded at the end of the

Here’s a trailer for the new limited-edition series on Sharon Osbourne

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Documentary, Fox Nation, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, The Talk

While she might be the wife of Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne has led a very successful, separate, and interesting life of

Movies Music History

Moonage Daydream, the new David Bowie doc, takes fans on a weird, wild ride

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brent Morgan, David Bowie, Documentary, Moonage Daydream, Ziggy Stardust

[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] My collection of David Bowie books takes up nearly two metres of

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