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Music News 

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready gives something back to the kids

March 5, 2018March 4, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Mike McCready, Pearl Jam, Treehouse

[A guest post by Dorothy Lee. -AC.] Being a foster kid isn’t easy, however thanks to Pearl Jam’s guitarist Mike

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Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, February 15, 2018

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments #MeToo, Amazon, Apple Watch, CDs, Compact Disc, Crickets, Echo, Gene Simmons, Hedley, KISS, Mike McCready, Nelly, Pearl Jam, Spotify

February is more than half over. Only about five more weeks until spring, too. Contemplate that as you skim through

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Interview Music News 

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Speaks: Chris Cornell, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and More

June 8, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chris Cornell, Mike McCready, Pearl Jam

Now that the shock of Chris Cornell’s death has begun to subside, some of his friends and associates are opening

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 785: Rock’n’Roll Rehab [Music and Podcast Embedded]

April 23, 2017May 5, 2017 Alan Cross 5 Comments Alice in Chains, Amy Winehouse, Courtney Love, Depeche Mode, Hole, Kurt Cobain, Laybe Staley, Mad Season, Mike McCready, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rehab, Trent Reznor

When you’re a rock star, you exist in a bubble where everyone is afraid to tell you “no” regardless of

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Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Al Jourgensen, David Bowie, Diddy, Discogs, Eurovision, Gearogs, Lollapalooza, Mariah Carey, Mike McCready, Ministry, Pearl Jam, Russia, Safe Sex, Silverchair, Spotify, Ukraine, Warped Tour

Happy birthday to English Bull Terrier the Younger. She’s three today. Today is also “Wear Your Metal T-Shirt to Work

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So What’s Up with Pearl Jam These Days? Well, Here’s Something.

September 4, 2015September 3, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Mike McCready, Pearl Jam

By Kristian Johnson It’s been just about two years since Pearl Jam dropped their 10th and latest album, Lightning Bolt.

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Meanwhile, From the World of Grunge and Classical Music…

August 8, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Versions, Grunge, Maya Beiser, Mike McCready, Nirvana, Pearl Jam

Item 1:  Cellist Maya Beiser did this to Nirvana’s “Lithium.” (Via Flavorwire) Item 2:  Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready has a

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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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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