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Documentary Music History 

Finally! A documentary on the history of Lollapalooza

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Documentary, Jane's Addiction, Lollapalooza, Paramount+, Perry Farrell

When Lollapalooza was first announced in the spring of 1991, most people figured it would be a bust. Who was

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Music News 

The next big music documentary series will focus on…soft rock?

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments carpenters, Hall and Oates, Lionel Ritchie, Paramount+, Soft Rock, Sometimes When We Touch, Yacht Rock

It’s called Sometimes When We Touch (after Canadian Dan Hill’s weepy song) and will appear on January 3 on Paramount+

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Concerts 

How to watch the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in Canada

September 3, 2022September 5, 2022 Alan Cross 9 Comments Canada, Foo Fighters, London, MTV, Paramount+, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute Concert

The first of two tribute concerts for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins happens tomorrow (September 3) at Wembley Stadium

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Movies 

Here’s a trailer for the upcoming Beavis and Butt-Head movie

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beavis and Butt-Head, Mike Judge, Paramount+

Beavis and Butt-Head, Mike Judge’s metal-loving meatheads, will return with a movie on Paramount+ on June 23. Has really been

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Television 

Dave Grohl is developing a TV series with his mom

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Dave Grohl, From Cradle to Stage, Ginny Grohl, Paramount+

Dave Grohl has been working with his mom, Ginny, for several years on bringing her book to television. From Cradle

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