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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, October 17, 2019

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alanis Morissette, Beatles, Beck, Dolly Parton, Fake Tickets, Inuit, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Johnson, Lizzo, Oasis, Simple Minds, Toto, Wonderwall

The Wife’s birthday tomorrow. Cannot forget that, even though she insists no one should make a big deal about it.

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Music News 

Rumours start to swirl about Woodstock anniversary concert(s?)

December 1, 2018November 30, 2018 Amber Healy 2 Comments Bethel, Blind Melon, Elton John, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Max Yasgur, Michael Lane, Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Santana, The Tragically Hip, The Who, Woodstock, Zac Brown Band

While not the first of its kind, Woodstock was a legendary event even before the first notes were played. Next

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Music History 

Random music news for Tuesday, August 7, 2018

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Alex Jones, Alt-Country, Amazon Prime Music, Beatboxing, Drill, EDM, Facebook, inforWars, Janis Joplin, Morning Radio, Samsung, Smartphones, Spotify

Day two of my solo staycation. Maybe I’ll clean out the shed today. Or maybe I’ll just post some music

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Music History 

New documentary on rock’s infamous 27 Club

March 10, 2018March 9, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 27 Club, Amy Winehouse, Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain

You can see why the legend of The 27 Club endures. Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and

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Music Industry 

This Guy Looks After the Legacy of Kurt Cobain, The Ramones, The Doors and More

June 20, 2016February 24, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Doors, Jam Inc., Janis Joplin, Jeff Jampol, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Ramones

When a famous artist passes on, he/she/they can be outlived by their art, a massive and valuable body of work

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Music News 

Death as a Positive Career Move

February 18, 2016February 18, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Career Move, David Bowie, Death, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Posthumus

Take a look at this graph. It’s a Google trends snapshot, measuring interest in David Bowie (as in the number

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Friday, September 18, 2015

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alice Cooper, Amy Schumer, Apple, Benefit songs, Chris Brown, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Bieber, Kid Rock, Madonna, Marc Bolan, Young Jeezy

I think I’m in Kuala Lumpur. Or I may have popped back to Singapore for a second for some extra

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Music News 

Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 120: Lost Boys of Summer

August 19, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple Car, Autonomous Vehicles, Buddy, CFOS, Chi Chi Rodrigues, China, dance clubs, Fart, Janis Joplin, Jimi Wright, Powerstick, Rachel Aldoroty, Reese Aldoroty, Song of Summer, The Ataris, This is Spinal Tap, WKRP in Cincinnati

First, DO NOT PANIC. This is the last podcast of Season 2 but we’ll be back with Season 3 after

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Music News 

Elvis Would Have Been 80 Today–And He Probably Would Have Looked Like This

January 8, 2015January 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain

Elvis Presley would have turned 80 today.  Had he still been with us (and took care of himself), he might

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, November 25, 2014

November 25, 2014November 25, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Music Awards, Amy Adam, Apple, Bleachers, Casablanca, Freddie Mercury, Gene Simmons, Janis Joplin, Queen, Sting, System of a Down

It was 30 years ago today that the original “Do They Know It’s Christmas” was recorded. There’s now a book

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Music Industry 

New Documentary on Shep Gordon, Rock’s Super-Manager

April 29, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Alice Cooper, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Mike Myers, Shep Gordon

Shep Gordon had no idea what was involved in managing the careers of rock stars when he met Jimi Hendrix,

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

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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