RIP Rick Buckler, drummer for The Jam. He was 69.
The Jam has been one of the most revered English bands for years. A reunion by the original members wouldn’t have been as big as Oasis, but it would have been crazy brilliant,
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The Jam
What are the chances of these seven bands ever reuniting?
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Before the internet, a band could break up, its members retire, and still be a profitable venture. The Beastie Boys, for example, sold so
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Ongoing History Daily: Dads who helped out
Fathers who have helped out their sons with their music careers. Sean and Paul Ryder’s dad used to work as the road manager for The Happy Mondays. The father of Tre Cool of
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Where Did Classic Punk Bands Played Across Canada?
When punk bands go on the road, they tour far and wide. Cameron Gordon at Completely Ignored put together this graphic showing where some legendary punk bands played across Canada. I had no
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Random Music News for Saturday, July 23, 2016
Off to Dubai tonight on a diplomatic mission. Pray that my nickel-sized kidney stone doesn’t cause any problems on the 13 hour flight. And now, the music news. What can we learn from
Read MoreRandom Music News for Monday, October 26, 2015
Back in the home office. The more I visit Vancouver, the more I like it. And now, some music news to start the week. Here’s a potentially explosive question about Beyonce: What’s with
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