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Read More »Bob Seger Pays Tribute to Saxophonist Alto Reed After Bandmate's Death
Bob Seger has paid tribute to his long-time saxophonist Alto Reed following the death of his Silver Bullet Band bandmate, who died Wednesday at the age of 72 after a battle with stage four colon cancer. “Alto has been a part of our musical family, on and off stage, for …
Read More »'Cobra Kai' Season 3: Third Time Is No Charm for 'Karate Kid' Reunion Franchise
It was with the third film that the Karate Kid franchise really lost its way. The 1984 original is a classic underdog sports movie/coming-of-age tale about bullied teen Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) learning to defend himself with the help of wise old handyman Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita). The Karate Kid …
Read More »Talking Heads, Selena, Salt-N-Pepa to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards
Talking Heads, Selena, Salt-N-Pepa and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five are among the artists who will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 63rd annual Grammys on January 31st, 2021. The Recording Academy announced their Special Merit Awards honorees Tuesday, with opera singer Marilyn Horne and jazz drummer Lionel Hampton …
Read More »Year in Review: So, How Was Your 2020, Brandy Clark?
So, How Was Your 2020?is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their year. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Brandy Clark‘s third album Your Life Is a Record was released in early March and inevitably …
Read More »Paul McCartney Hops on His Horse, Joins TikTok
Paul McCartney joined TikTok to share behind-the-scenes footage from the studio and photoshoot for his new album McCartney III. Macca’s recent uploads show him welcoming fans to his studio, jumping on his Appaloosa horse that’s featured on the album artwork, and getting photographed by his daughter, Mary — who also …
Read More »'RS Interview: Special Edition' With Serj Tankian
Like many people, Serj Tankian considers 2020 the worst year of his life. “Not to under- or overemphasize it,” he says. “It’s been an incredibly challenging year, physically, mentally, emotionally, internationally, politically, socially, economically.” He lost friends and family members to the Covid-19 pandemic, and he has felt anguish over …
Read More »Even in 2020, Ringo Starr Keeps the Peace, Love, and Music Going
Ringo Starr might have just turned 80, but he can’t be accused of taking it easy. The Beatle drummer kept busy making music this year, even though it was the first time in years he couldn’t hit the road with his long-running All-Starr Band. His new single, “Here’s to the …
Read More »Brian Eno Announces 25th-Anniversary Edition of 'A Year With Swollen Appendices'
Brian Eno will celebrate the 25th anniversary of A Year With Swollen Appendices with a new edition, out February 9th via Faber and Faber. The producer will write a new introduction to the book, originally published in 1996. It contains diary entries and reflections on his 1995 collaborations with David …
Read More »Watch Dolly Parton, Phoebe Bridgers, Cher Perform at Cyndi Lauper's Holiday Benefit
Dolly Parton, Phoebe Bridgers, Cher, and more delivered holiday magic at Cyndi Lauper‘s 10th anniversary benefit show on Friday. After an introduction by Taylor Swift, Lauper opened with “Home for the Holidays,” the title of the concert that raises funds for her organization True Colors United, aiming to prevent and …
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