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Pussy Riot has a new song that will piss off Vladimir Putin

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Pussy Riot, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War

It’s Vlad losing it? Has he realized that he’s backed himself (and all of Russia) into a corner? Why did

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Music History 

35 year ago today, U2 released their War album. Here’s a look back at how that record was made.

March 1, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Steve Lillywhite, U2, War

When it came time to record their third album, U2 knew they had to make a creative leap. Boy, their

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War, Children and Music

April 20, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Children, Palestine, Psychology, War

An interesting article from The Daily Beast on how music can shield a child from the horrors of war. RAMALLAH—The

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Music History 

This Wasn’t the First Time People Got a Free U2 Album

September 16, 2014September 16, 2014 Alan Cross 6 Comments Free Album, U2, War

Ron found this on the interwebs. I vaguely remember this…

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