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Tuesday timesuck: A theoretical rap battle between George Carlin and Richard Pryor (Definitely NSFW).

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Epic Rap Battles, George Carlin, Richard Pryor

The people behind Epic Rap Battles of History have come up with this theoretical showdown between two of the greatest

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Movies Music History 

Here’s our first look at the Elton John biopic Rocketman

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Biopic, Elton John, George Carlin

Movies based on rock stars seem to be all the rage these days. The Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody opens November

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Music History 

A throwback to the days of late night infomercials plugging record collections

September 6, 2018September 5, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment George Carlin

We don’t see these sorts of late night infomercials for record collections anymore, but as George Carlin points out, they

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A classic George Carlin bit: “There are too many songs!”

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments George Carlin

Overwhelmed by choice? George Carlin thought there were too many songs out there–and that was 2002, long before we got

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Radio 

Ten years ago today, George Carlin died

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments George Carlin

Along with Richard Pryor, George Carlin was one of the greatest comic geniuses of all time. He died ten years

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Music History 

George Carlin on singing in the hallways at school back in the day

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Doo-wop, George Carlin

George Carlin was truly one of the greatest comedians of all time. Tom points us to this bit from 1973

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Radio 

Let’s celebrate George Carlin’s birthday with the seven words you can’t say on the radio

May 12, 2018May 12, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 7 words, George Carlin

Were George Carlin still alive, he’d be celebrating his 81st birthday today. To commemorate the occasion, let’s revisit one of

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Music Industry Radio 

George Carlin on radio and file-sharing

February 28, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments File-Sharing, George Carlin

I miss George Carlin. I keep thinking about all he’d have to say in the Age of Trump. This is

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Radio 

A Classic: George Carlin Riffs on AM Radio

October 15, 2017March 19, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments AM Radio, George Carlin

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll understand what George Carlin was talking about when he did this bit on

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Music History 

52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 15: Class Clown

April 9, 2017April 7, 2017 Brent Chittenden 0 Comments 7 words, Class Clown, George Carlin

There are two albums on my list of 52 albums that don’t have any music on them. Well… three if

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Music History 

Remembering How George Carlin Hated Singers with One Name

April 6, 2017April 5, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments George Carlin

It never took much for George Carlin to call bullshit on something. Man, I miss the guy. (Via Tom)

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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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