The Band Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Cathy Evelyn Smith, the Canadian singer who injected John Belushi with a fatal speedball, has died.

On the night of March 4, 1982, John Belushi was partying hard at the Chateau Marmont. A few people, including

[Whilst I continue to be on vacation, several people are taking up the slack by offering guest posts on a

After The Band backed up Bob Dylan on his 1966 tour, the boss took a dive on his motorcycle, leaving

I can’t quite remember how I eventually got introduced The Last Waltz. I can tell you for sure that it

Well, that was an ugly trip back from the Caribbean. Weather-delayed flights. Missed connections. Unwanted overnight stays. Overbooked flights. Crew

This duet between Eddie Vedder and Bill Murray happened after the Cubs’s victory in game six. I can only imagine

September? Already? Good thing Labour Day is so late, huh? And now, the music news… Remember the story about the

Yes, SNL has been on that long–and every single week (I think) they’ve had a special musical guest. The Village

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver