Random music news for October 1, 2018
October 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Now that we’re into October, I feel I can enjoy pumpkin spice-laced foods without rushing the season. Let’s take a
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Random music news for Tuesday, July 24, 2018
July 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The end-of-summer season sales are now on. I’m not ready for this. I can, however, offer some music news for
UK Rock’n’Roll Landmarks Tour, Day 3 (Monday, May 14)
May 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
A new guide today. Lee, an ex-punk rocker, told how he used to be in a band called Plex which
The Ongoing History of New Music, Encore Presentation: Songs of Protest and Dissent
April 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Sometimes people get so pissed off or so inspired by something that they just have to sing about it. This
Random music news for Saturday, March 3, 2018
March 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Rodney King was beaten senseless by the LAPD on this day in 1991. And now, for music news on March
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 809: Rock’n’Roll Scientific Nomenclature
January 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
How would you like to be remembered when you’re gone? Most people make do with a tombstone or some such
40 Years Ago, The Sex Pistols Blew Up. Then Johnny Lydon Clawed His Way Back.
January 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On January 14, 1978, the Sex Pistols played their final gig (well, until the 90s reunion) at the Winterland in
Donald Trump vs. The Sex Pistols
January 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On December 1, 1976, the day Queen was supposed to appear on Bill Grundy’s tea time chat show, Freddie Mercury
Random Music News for Wednesday, January 10, 2018
January 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
David Bowie died two years ago today. To commemorate that, this demo of “Let’s Dance” was released. And in more
A 40-Year-Old Documentary on Punk and the Sex Pistols Has Finally Been Resurrected
January 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was forty years ago this month that the Sex Pistols launched their first and only tour of America, a
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
Forty Years Ago Today, The Sex Pistols Played Their Last UK Gig. It was for Children.
December 25th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Rewind to December 25, 1977. The Sex Pistols, Britain’s most notorious (and in some quarters, most hated) band, played their
Random Music News for Monday, October 30, 2017
October 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
All Hallow’s Eve Eve? Sure. Let’s go with that. And now some music news for October 30. Chrissie Hynde of
Pseudonyms of Musicians and Their Origins
September 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[Another assignment from the current intern-in-resident, Dorothy Lee. What are the stories behind some rock’n’roll stage names?- AC] 1. Black
Random Music News for Saturday, September 23, 2017
September 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
According to this guy, the world is supposed to end today. Damn Nibiru. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any
Random Music News for Tuesday, June 27, 2017
June 27th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Rabbits in the back yard again. One bull terrier doesn’t care, the other is being driven insane. And now, the
Random Music News for March 30, 2017
March 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1867, the US purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Imagine if they hadn’t sold. And
Random Music News for Tuesday, February 7, 2017
February 7th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1997, Steve Jobs’ NeXT Computers merges with Apple. That worked out okay, didn’t it? Here’s the
Random Music News for Monday, January 16, 2017
January 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man made his debut. And now in music news… Jack White’s Third
Random Music News for Friday, January 6, 2017
January 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Off to Fredericton today to speak at the Canadian University Press conference. Must. Have. Seafood. And now, the music news.
Why The Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the UK” Is More Important Than Ever
November 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Why should anyone care about a punk rock song that was released forty years ago? The Observer has some very
He Did It: Malcolm McLaren’s Son Burns $8.5 Million Worth of Punk Memorabilia
November 27th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
He threatened he’d do it–and yesterday he did. In a fit of perverse performance art, Joe Corré, the son of
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