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

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cathy Evelyn Smith, Gordon Lightfoot, John Belushi, The Band

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

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Music History Recommended Music 

Recommended Reading Week: The Story of the Band from Big Pink to The Last Waltz

December 1, 2018November 30, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments The Band

All this week–and looking at the backlog of books in the office, all next week, too–we’re recommending reading material for

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Music History Opinion 

Guest Post: Robbie Robertson invented modern rock. Discuss.

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Alan Cross 15 Comments Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, The Band

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

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Music History Music News 

Another Song Gets Added to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bob Dylan, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Cover Version, Julie Driscoll, The Band

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

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Music History 

52 Albums That Changed My Life, Chapter 47: The Last Waltz

November 19, 2017November 18, 2017 Brent Chittenden 0 Comments Robbie Roberts, Ronnie Hawkins, The Band, The Last Waltz

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

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Monday, December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016December 19, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment 2 Chainz, Beatles, Bieber, BMW, Bob Coburn, David Foster, Mariah Carey, Marianas Trench, Mick Jagger, Mixtape, Pearl Jam, Phil Collins, Robbie Robertson, Scruff Connors, Spotify, The Band, Ziggy Marley

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

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Music News 

Watch Eddie Vedder and Bill Murray Sing About Their Beloved Cubs

November 3, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bill Murrary, Chicago Cubs, Eddie Vedder, The Band

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

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, September 1, 2015

September 1, 2015September 1, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, David Lee Roth, Guns 'N Roses, Morrissey, MTV, Slayer, Spongebob, The Band

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

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Music News 

Ranking the 40 Best SNL Musical Guests Over 40 Years (And My Personal Top 5.5)

February 15, 2015 Alan Cross 7 Comments 40th Anniversary, Elvis Costello, FEAR, Musical Guests, Saturday Night Live, The Band, Tragically Hip

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

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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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