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Random music news for Monday, September 2, 2019

September 2, 2019 Alan Cross Covers, Definitely Maybe, Ed Sheeran, ICP, IKEA, Juggalos, Keith Richards, Kurt Cobain, Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Oasis, Rolling Stones, The Knack

Labour Day. *Sigh* Still, music news continues to roll in. Here’s what’s happening for September 2, 2019. Fascinating: No one older than 22 has topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles

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The strange origins of the word “punk”

April 13, 2018 Alan Cross Dictators, Etymology, Marlon Brando, Origins, Punk, Ramones, William Shakespeare

When the word “punk” is thrown about today, chances are the conversations (a) a form of loud, fast alt-rock; or (b) some ner-do-well in a leather jacket and/or with a

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Random Music News for Thursday, March 9, 2017

March 9, 2017 Alan Cross Amazon, Apple, Banksy, Biggie, Bob Marley, Classic Rock, Copyright, Courtney Love, Ed Sheeran, Flea, Justin Trudeua, KISS, Marlon Brando, Music Festivals, Pandora, Pink Floyd, Sophie Gregoire, The Wall, Trent Reznor

The Barbie Doll made its debut at a toy fair on this day in 1959. And in music news… A good question: Why are movie soundtracks so addicted to classic

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Random Music News for Monday, March 2, 2015

March 2, 2015 Alan Cross Accordion, Dave Grohl, Dimebag Darrell, Eurovision, Fungus, Guitar Hero, House of Cards, Jimmy Page, Lady Gaga, Lewis Hamilton, Marlon Brando, Pussy Riot, Robbie Williams, Sound of Music, Taylor Swift

Now that February is over, can we hurry things through so we can skip the March lion and get right to the March lamb? Please? Singing fungus. You heard me.

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Three Fun Retro Items from the Wayback Machine

July 11, 2014 Alan Cross Conga Drums, David Bowie, Dubai, Johnny Carson, Marlon Brando, The Cure

Three retro items: 1. Anyone remember the time David Bowie was on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson? (Via Diffuser) 2. Great point of trivia: Marlon Brando (yes, him)