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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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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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Podcast – The Backstage Project

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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  • 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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  • Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
    Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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