Ongoing History Daily: The Cassette Tape that Birthed Nirvana
In 1983, Buzz Osborne seemed to be the only person in Aberdeen, Washington who could get his hands on certain cool new records. He made a tape of the best stuff and would
Read MoreIn 1983, Buzz Osborne seemed to be the only person in Aberdeen, Washington who could get his hands on certain cool new records. He made a tape of the best stuff and would
Read MoreSome people love music so much that they’ll do anything to get into the business. There are a few well-known names who got their start as roadies.
Read MoreChristmas music is everything now. Radio stations have flipped to an all-Christmas format. Restaurants, stores, malls, offices and all manner of public spaces are blanketed with this treacle. Seriously, how many times can
Read MoreEven though this is a long weekend, there will be a brand new episode of The Ongoing History of New Music. We’re right in the middle of a series called “The History of
Read MorePeople have been getting high and listening to music forever. Alcohol, herbs, potions, smoke, chemicals–they’ve all been used to heighten the enjoyment of music. When rock came along, these practices accelerated. Getting high was
Read MoreThis comes courtesy of The Melvins who recruited Paul Leary and JD Pinkus from the Butthole Surfers. It’s a track from the Melvins’ twenty-third album, Hold It In. Click on the album cover
Read MoreHere’s King Buzzo from the Melvins to explain something that Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle did. The story starts about a minute into this video. (Via the PRP)
Read MoreEarlier this week, child star Shirley Temple died at the age of 85. Tributes poured in from all over the world as this clip appeared on almost every newscast. However, I would like
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