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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 

Billy Corgan raises $250,000 for victims of the July 4th Highland Park mass shooting

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Billy Corgan, fundraiser, Highland Park, Madame Zuzu's, Mass Shooting, Perry Farrell, Smashing Pumpkins

It was supposed to be a nice Fourth of July parade. But then a psycho on a roof with a

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Concerts 

Lollapalooza…India? Yes.

July 27, 2022July 28, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2023, India, Lollapalooza, Perry Farrell

This weekend will see the annual Lollapalooza in Chicago, but this is only one of several Lollapaloozas that take place

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The dog in “Been Caught Stealing”

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Been Caught Stealing, Dogs, Perry Farrell

One of the great alt-rock songs of the early 90s is “Been Caught Stealing’” by Jane’s Addiction. If you know

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Music News AJMT
Music News 

Random music news for Monday, May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments MSNBC, Perry Farrell

Bono turns 60 today. Let that sink in. Now some music news for May 10, 2021. Perry Farrell chose to

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History of New Music Daily: The origins of Perry Farrell

February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Jane's Addiction, Ongoing History, Perry Farrell, Psi-Com

Simon Bernstein used to work as a waiter at a bar in Newport Beach, California.  After a while, he got

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Music News AJMT
Music News 

Random music news for Monday, November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020November 15, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Apple, Darkness, Donald Trump, Eminem, Justin Bieber, Korn, Lil Pump, Paul McCartney, Perry Farrell, Scott Weiland, Slash, Taylor Swift, Theremin, Tower Records, Vinyl, Wu-Tang Clan

Stupid sexy Flanders ass. One you investigate that, move on to music news for November 16, 2020. Coronavirus update: This

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020July 19, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Canned Heat, Clash, Concerts, Donald Trump, Drake, Linkin Park, Live Music, LyricFind, Lyrics, Ozzy, Perry Farrell, Ramones, Rockfield Studios, William Shatner

I’ve had the same three twenty-dollar bills in my wallet for six weeks. I have no loose change in the

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020October 7, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Hacienda, Joy Division, Perry Farrell, Prince, TikTok

This is fun: A family tree of people related to the Hacienda club in Manchester. (Via John) Hacienda Family Tree.

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Recommended Music 

New Music from the Inbox Tuesday Edition! (May 28, 2019): Northern Haze, Ramona Hammer, The Dead Sound, & More!

May 28, 2019May 27, 2019 Nerhys 0 Comments Diamond Thug, New Music, New Music From The Inbox, Northern Haze, Perry Farrell, Pronoun, Ramonda Hammer, The Dead Sound

Artist: Northern HazeSong: “Qainna”Album: SingleBand location: Igloolik, Nunavut Why I like it: Heavy rock sung in Inuttitut. Watch: Artist: Ramonda

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Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, March 17, 2018

March 17, 2018March 16, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bruce Springsteen, Louder.me, Miley Cyrus, Neil Young, Nirvana, NRA, Perry Farrell, Radio, Soundgarden, St. Patrick's Day, Transformers

St. Patrick’s Day. You know what to do. Now, music news from around the world for March 17, 2018. Speaking

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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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