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Random music news for Wednesday, January 13, 2021

January 13, 2021January 12, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Trebek, Biopic, Danny Boyle, Guitars, Jeopardy, KISS, KKR, Magicians, Mountain Dew, Radio, Ryan Tedder, Sex Pistols, Smart Speakers, Song Catalogues, Sony, Virtual Concerts

Fun fact (via Sean): Magicians have been sawing women in half for a hundred years now. Who knew? Now educate

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Random music news for Wednesday, November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Trebek, Apple Music, Beyonce, Jeopardy, Liam Gallagher, Niall Horan, Payola, Phil Collins, Sinead O'Connor, Spotify, YouTube Music

Lest we forget. And now, music news for November 11, 2020. This song won’t play well with the MAGA types

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Random music news for Wednesday, December 19, 2018

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Academy Awards, AI, Apple, Classic Rock, FCC, HMV, Jeopardy, Killers, Madonna, Mariah Carey, P-Diddy, raves, Runaways, T.I., Thom Yorke, Vans Warped Tour, Vulfpeck

I saw some romaine lettuce on sale at my grocery store. so it must be safe. right? So can we

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Random Music News for Friday, July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Brian Johnson, Champagne, Danny Clinch, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Headphones, Jeopardy, Mick Jagger, Napster, Nice, Photography, Radio, Rhapsody, Rihanna, Roger Daltrey, Tinnitus, Who

The good thing about this Pokemon GO craze is that people are at least playing outside and getting some exercise.

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Random Music News for Saturday, May 28, 2016

May 28, 2016May 27, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Album Artwork, Bataclan, BB King, Buzzy Cohen, Calvin Harris, Eagles of Death Metal, Elton John, Facebook, Jeopardy, Jesse Hughes, Journey, Justin Bieber, Matador, Pandora, Ric Ocasek, RNC, Simpsons, The Cars, Vladimir Putin

Sixty-five years ago today, one of the most important radio shows of all time debuted on the BBC. You should

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Here Are Two Great Stories from the World of Rush

July 17, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drum kit, Jeopardy, Neil Peart, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Rush

As Rush winds down what looks to be their last-ever major tour–this is why I’m flying to Las Vegas next

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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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