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The influential singer and guitarist is known for bridging the gap between blues and modern rock with his driving “Bo Diddley” rhythm style, which he demonstrated best in numbers like “Bo Diddley,” “Who Do You Love,” “Mona,” and a gang of other tunes I hope to personally explore further ... read more |
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Unfortunately, the singer says he has become “too old” to perform classics like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “I Want Your Sex.” Darn. But fear not, Michael fans. He still promises “Careless Whisper” though he admits hating the song. After the tour, the singer won’t give up music entirely just yet ... read more |
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I was initially skeptically about why the multi-platinum artist would want to write about his life, but rumors are currently circulating that cite the advance at several million dollars. There’s not a lot of things I wouldn’t do for that kind of green. This won’t be out for at least another year; so, here’s a little sexy George Michael action to hold you over ... read more |
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Like Enrico Fermi (2), I’ll research, dissect, and eventually, split open the most noteworthy musical events of the previous week, causing a chain reaction that may or may not change life as we know it. Along the way, I’ll keep a running count of every famous person mentioned, hopefully hitting 50 by the article’s “it was all a dream” ending. Ready? Than like Alex Trebek’s (3) moustache, I’m off ... read more |
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Backyards and Bullets concerns the travails of a picture perfect American town spiced with baroque intrigue. The pilot will serenade viewers with “classic-to-indie range” tunes such as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Eli Stone, starring Angelina’s first ex-husband Johnny Lee Miller, will play an unlikely prophet who receives divine messages through visions of pop stars sing their hits of yore. In the pilot? George Michael ... read more |
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Most musicians credit parents, friends, or teachers for their success. Not George Michael. In fact, the troubled Wham founder doesn’t even cite influential artists, alcohol, or cocaine for fueling his run to stardom. Apparently, it was a childhood accident that sealed his pop star career. If this was anyone else, I’d assume they were miss quoted, but George Michael marches to the beat of his own drummer ... read more |
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