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Check Out the First-Ever Chuck Berry Music Video

May 19, 2017May 18, 2017 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments Chuck Berry, first, Guitar, Johnny B. Goode, Music Video, Posthumous, release

Legends never die, right? Despite his death in March, guitar god Chuck Berry still has music on the way, and

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Music History 

Can This 90 Year-Old Guy Claim the Title of “First Roadie Ever?” Probably.

March 16, 2015March 15, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ben Dorcy, first, Roadie

His name is Ben Dorcy and he’s been a roadie since 1950. With his 90th birthday coming up next month,

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Music Industry 

What’s the Difference Between MTV’s New Album Premiere Strategy and Payola?

July 15, 2014July 15, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments first, MTV, Payola

Maybe I’m missing something here, but this smells. Knowing that showing music videos isn’t enough for artists to make an

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The Alarm Celebrate 30 Years

April 13, 2014April 13, 2014 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments 30, Album, Anniversary, BBC, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Day, Declaration, first, Music, Radio, The Alarm, U2, Wales

As part of the 5th annual BBC Radio Wales Music Day, there will be a celebration of the 30th anniversary

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