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Here are the Queen/Bohemian Rhapsody-related stories from last night’s Oscars

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bohemian Rhapsody, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, Rami Malek, Wayne's World

Turns out you don’t need a host for the Oscars after all. Full coverage of the Academy Awards can be

Daniel Lanois Among the 99 People Named to Order of Canada

July 1, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alan Doyle, Alex Trebek, Catherine O'Hara, Daniel Lanois, Graydon Carter, Mike Myers, Order of Canada

The Order of Canada, this country’s highest civilian award, is given out twice a year. The latest crop of 99

Random Music News for Saturday, January 14, 2017

January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ace Frehley, Drake, Green Day, KISS, Meek Mill, Mike Myers, Mike Oldfield, Trent Reznor, U2, Vinyl, Wayne's World

Yesterday was doubly superstitious: Friday the 13th and a full moon. Everyone okay today? Good. Here’s some music news. Worried

An Oral History of the Famous “Bohemian Rhapsody” Scene in Wayne’s World

December 2, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bohemian Rhapsody, Mike Myers, Scarborough, Wayne's World

Everyone remember this scene from Wayne’s World. But how did it come about? It would have never, ever happened if

Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 130: My Definition

November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Austin Powers, Bon Jovi, Carly Simon, Definition, Dream Warriors, Foo Fighters, Hillbilly Jim, Hulk Hogan, Jim Perry, Metallica, Mike Myers, Pandora, Pete Holmes, Philips BeardTrimmer 9000, Rdio, Swedish Funk, The Mad Dash, Tom Petty, Warren Beatty, World Wrestling Federation, You're So Vain

I had to do my half of the podcast on the road this week as I was in London pursuing

Finally! A History of Toronto’s Post-Punk Underground

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Alan Cross 2 Comments Blue Peter, Breeding Ground, CFNY, Chalk Circle, Demics, Heatwave, Larry's Hideway, Mike Myers, Nick Smash, Parachute Club, Police Picnic, Post-punk, The Edge, Toronto, Vital Sines

After decades of looking at everyone else’s shiny things, it’s good to see that Canada is finally decided to document

New Documentary on Shep Gordon, Rock’s Super-Manager

April 29, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Alice Cooper, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Mike Myers, Shep Gordon

Shep Gordon had no idea what was involved in managing the careers of rock stars when he met Jimi Hendrix,