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Random music news for Saturday, November 14, 2020

November 14, 2020November 13, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bernard Sumner, clubs, COVID-19, Drums, Eddie Van Halen, Graham Coxon, Little Richard, Maynard James Keenan, Metal, New Order, Singapore, Sonos, Streaming, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Sync

Fifty years ago, officials in Oregon, had to nuke a whale. And that’s not much of an exaggeration. And thirty

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Music Industry 

Random music news for Thursday, January 23, 2020

January 23, 2020January 22, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amazon Music, Apple, Deborah Dugan, Grammys, Headstones, Hugh Dillion, John Travolta, Metallica, Payola, Scooter Braun, Slipknot, Spotify, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Terry Jones

My winter speaking tour starts tonight. Details here. Maybe we’ll end up discussing the music news of January 23, 2020.

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Final thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl halftime show from Maroon Meh.

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 Alan Cross 3 Comments Maroon 5, Super Bowl Halftime Show

It was dull. Inoffensive. Non-controversial. Just like the NFL wanted. I spoke with Matt Gurney on Global News AM 640

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Music News 

Random music news for Saturday, February 2, 2019

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments 7-11, Harry Styles, KISS, Mark E. Smith, Maroon 5, Music Recommendations, Pink Floy, Roger Waters, Seymour Stein, Slayer, Sony, Soul Train, Spotify, Streaming, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Van Halen

Spare me the Groundhog Day references. I get it. Spare me the Groundhog Day references. I get it. Spare me

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Betting on the Super Bowl? Why Not Lay Some Wagers on Katy Perry’s Halftime Show?

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Betting, Katy Perry, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Wagers

If you’ve ever been to a sports book, you’ll know that they’ll take your money on any bet. Right now

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Controversy 

Flea: “Yeah, I Faked Playing at the Super Bowl”

February 5, 2014February 5, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Mime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Sync

Watching the halftime show this past Sunday, I tried to figure out what was being played live and what was

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Music News 

Here’s Why You Want to Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show

February 3, 2014February 3, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bruno Mars, Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bruno Mars and his people have to be very happy today. 1.  His halftime show was the most-watched gig of

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Music Industry 

Music and the Super Bowl Part 5: How Halftime Shows Sell Music

February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music sales, Super Bowl Halftime Show

I had no idea that the NFL doesn’t pay performers for halftime shows at the Super Bowl.  Yes, they cover

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Music News 

Music and the Super Bowl Part 3: Tonight Is Not Just About Bruno Mars, You Know

February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bruno Mars, Queen Latifa, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Super Bowl XL

Yes, Bruno is the headliner for the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show–he says he’s ready for the challenge–but he’s not

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Here’s the Intro to Pepsi’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

February 1, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bruno Mars, Intro, Pepsi, Super Bowl Halftime Show

This is how the TV audience will be introduced to Bruno Mars’ halftime performance.  I enjoyed this more than any

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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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Podcast – The Backstage Project

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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