Photos from Phil Collins’ “Not Dead Yet” performance in Toronto
October 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[Andrei Chlytchkov was one against dispatched into the photo pit. His assignment? Bring back some photos of Phil Collins in
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Watch this deer play famous Phil Collins’ drum fill from “In the Air Tonight”
October 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Although it’s not hard to play, that drum fill in Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” remains one of the
Random music news for Wednesday, May 9, 2019
May 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The First Annual Toronto Vinyl Summit is TONIGHT! You’re coming, right? And in other music news for May 9, 2018…
Random Music News for Thursday, March 1, 2018
March 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Yes, March can get all lion-like at the beginning, but it’s only three weeks until the first day of spring.
The true story of the most famous drum fill in music
February 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If there’s one air drumming moment that’s been shared by more people than this one, I can’t think of it.
Fun: Remembering when a drunk U2 dissed Phil Collins on live TV
January 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I ran across this YouTube clip from the 1992 Billboard Music Awards where Phil Collins presented a very drunk U2
The Ongoing History of New Music, Encore Presentation: Music Questions That Almost No One Seems to Ask
December 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I think one of the greatest gifts humans have is a sense of curiosity. That ability to question things around
Lorde Covers Phil Collins at the BBC
October 1st, 2017 | by Larry Lootsteen
Lorde is a pervasive presence when she performs. This small snippet of “In The Air Tonight” gives us a great
How Phil Collins Accidentally Created the Sound of the 80s
August 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Even though you may not know the technical name, you’ve heard the “gated reverb” sound a billion times, especially if
Random Music News for Saturday, July 1, 2017
July 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Happy Canada Day! And yes, there’s music news for July 1. RIP Dave Rosner, guitarist with the Afghan Whigs. He
Random Music News for Wednesday, June 14, 2017
June 14th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1994 that Vancouver lost its mind and engaged in the Stanley Cup riot. And
Random Music News for Friday, June 9, 2017
June 9th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Off to Asia again for a couple of weeks. Further reports will come from SW Thailand. And now, the music
Listen to Rock’s Most Famous Drum Fill Over and Over Again for 90 Minutes
March 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in the early 80s, I went to a drum clinic hosted by Chester Thompson. During the Q&A session, someone
Random Music News for Monday, January 2, 2017
January 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Has anyone famous died yet this year? Read on to find out. You never know what you’ll find amongst the
Working Over the Holidays? These Three Music-Related Videos Will Help Pass the Time
December 28th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Some people have jobs that give them a long break over Christmas and New Year’s. Others gotta work. If you
Random Music News for Monday, December 19, 2016
December 19th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Well, that was an ugly trip back from the Caribbean. Weather-delayed flights. Missed connections. Unwanted overnight stays. Overbooked flights. Crew
Random Music News for Wednesday, October 19, 2016
October 19th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1987 when the Dow Jones went all squirrelly and everyone thought the world was
Random Music News for Thursday, August 4, 2016
August 4th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Happy anniversary, dear. And now, music news. Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock was involved in a car crash after falling asleep
Phil Collins: “Take a Look at Me Now at Face Value” – Updated Artwork to Reflect His Age
April 12th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I’ve never been much of a Phil Collins fan, but I certainly appreciate what he’s done with the artwork for
Random Music News for Tuesday, March 15, 2016
March 15th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Beware the Ides of March, etc. Here’s some music news: Kesha fans are petitioning Sony to drop Dr. Luke. Speaking
Phil Collins: Then and Now
February 17th, 2016 | by Larry Lootsteen
Like many people, I have felt that Phil Collins later career can be pretty much ignored. He has a very
This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 05 February 2016
February 5th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Every week, I listen to a lot of bad music so you don’t have to resulting in eleven tracks that
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