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Fun: AI tech shows what dead rock stars would look like today

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Age Progression Technology, AI, Dead Musicians, John Lennon

What if John Lennon were still alive? Would he appear as youthful as Paul McCartney does? This company has used

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Random music news for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Clayton, Audiophiles, Brian May, Covid, Ed Sheeran, Giorgio Moroder, Jamie Spears, John Lennon, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, My Chemical Romance, TikTok, U2

Is it today the days start getting longer? Even a few seconds of extra daylight will be appreciated. As for

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There’s a new list of the highest-paid dead celebrities

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dead Celebrities, Forbes, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Prince, Roald Dahl

Forbes once again rooted through the financial dealings of dead celebrities for this year’s highest-paid list. You may be surprised

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Music History 

Random music news for Wednesday, September 29, 2021

September 29, 2021September 28, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Darin Wall, Dave Grohl, Elon Musk, Facebook, Glastonbury, Glastonbury Festival, Greyhawk, Grimes, Instagram, John Lennon, Judas Priest, Machine Gun Kelly, NFTs, Paul McCartney, R Kelly, Spotify

A desktop quantum computer? Want! Moving to music news for September 29, 2021… Your debate question for today: Should R

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Random music news for Friday, September 24, 1991.

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brian May, Concerts, Gen Z, John Lennon, Kelly Clarkson, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, TikTok, Turntables, Vinyl, YouTube

On this day in 1991, Nirvana’s Nevermind, BloodSugarSexMagick, and Badmotorfinger from Soundgarden were all released. Yes, on the same day.

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Two sets of John Lennon interviews up for auction this month

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Amber Healy 0 Comments Auction, Interview, John Lennon, Lennon, tapes, The Beatles, Yoko Ono

Beatles fans, there are TWO collectables coming up for auction this month that might be worth taking out a loan. 

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Random music news for Monday, August 16, 2021

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bicycle Thieves, Bono, Cradle of Film, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Guns 'N Roses, Joe Exotic, John Lennon, Nickelback, Nicki Minaj, Punk, St. Vincent, Tony Bennett, Travis Barker, Wim Wenders

Looking for that perfect brain implant on your way to becoming trans-human? Try these. Now some music news for August

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Random music news for Wednesday, July 21, 2021

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Anthrax, Beatles, Covid, Endel, Gymshark, HMV, John Lennon, Lil Nas X, Marina, Mercedes-Benz, Metallica, Nike, Paul McCartney, Tokyo Olympics

At some point, we’re going to want to get back on an airplane. Here’s the latest rating of the best

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Random music news for Friday, April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Arcade Fire, Band Reunions, Bonnaroo, Brits, Covid, Guide Dogs, Guitar Music, Instagram, John Lennon, Machine Gun Kelly, Music Supervisors, New Order, Radio, Rammstein, TikTok

This is one weird Kickstarter program. Once you decide if you want to support it, move to music news for

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Random music news for Tuesday, March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Concerts, John Lennon, Launch, Meghan Trainor, NFTs, Pokemon

Now COVID can trigger diabetes? Great. Can I get a vaccine yet? Distract yourself with music news for March 23,

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Random music news for Monday, March 22, 2021

March 22, 2021March 21, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cardi B, Deftones, Fleetwood Mac, Glastonbury, Guns N'Roses, Iced Earth, John Lennon, Jon Schaffer, Kanye, Liam Gallagher, Live Music, Nicki Minaj, sea shanty, Sinead O'Connor

Interesting: Donald Trump’s personal 757 is parked and abandoned at a New York airport. Now some music news for March

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