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Ronald Reagan

WTF? 

John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan in 1981, now fancies himself a recording artist. And he’s going to play live. (Updated)

April 17, 2022April 15, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Assassin, John Hinckley, Ronald Reagan

Back on March 30, 1981, John Hinckley thought he’d impress Jodie Foster by gunning down Ronald Regan in broad daylight.

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Music History 

Did the KGB use punk rock to try to destabilize the West? Let’s look at this conspiracy theory.

April 26, 2021April 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Clash, Crass, KGB, Margarget Thatcher, Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, Sex Pistols

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Soft power — the use of culture to influence the other

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Random music news for Saturday, May 23, 2020

May 23, 2020May 22, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment CBD, Drive-In, iPhone 12, Music VIdeos, PIxies, Prince, PUP, Ronald Reagan, TuneRoom

Once we beat the coronavirus, I’d be personally grateful if doctors start working on this. Oh, and Pac Man turns

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Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, August 11, 2015

August 11, 2015August 10, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, Bruce Dickinson, Internet Radio, Iron Maiden, Jimmy Iovine, Kid Rock, Prince, Proclaimers, Ronald Reagan, Taylor Swift, U2

Ronald Reagan’s “We begin bombing in five minutes” radio flub happened on this day in 1984. And now, in music

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Music History 

How a Punk Band Nearly Started World War III

January 4, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Crass, KGB, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, World War III

Vice has a great story about Crass, probably the most uncompromising punk band that ever existed. Official government documents have

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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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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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