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Before the events of September 11, 2001 ever happened, New York City’s Come Together concert had already been planned as a tribute to Lennon. When the concert occurred as planned on October 2nd, it took on new meaning. Come Together: A Night For John Lennon’s Words & Music recaptures that event ... read more |
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In case you’re Tom Hanks (3) in the Saturday Night Live Mr. Short Term Memory sketches or just new to the magic of Cinema Blend Music, I’ll give you a little run down of how this article works. I was at Lollapalooza all weekend. You probably weren’t. Therefore, since I’m an affable sort of guy, I’ll fill you in about all the goings on ... read more |
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This is a tricky thing to explain, because it’s not just Reed’s name that’s carrying weight; it’s his credibility. If Gene Simmons were to be overheard in a bar saying he thought Gwen Stefani’s solo work was far edgier than No Doubt’s earlier material, that would instantly become the anti-opinion of everyone in the room ... read more |
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a hell of a week. Santa (1) came and visited my household, dolling out Christmas cheer and accidentally leaving one of his Lipitors next to an empty plate of chocolate chunk cookies on my kitchen table. My beloved Chicago Blackhawks have won four straight, and I couldn’t be in a better mood. Now, it’s time to tarnish those good vibes by digging up all the heinous stories of Rock N Roll excess from the last week ... read more |
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SXSW is a combination of interactive, film and music festivals and conferences that are held every spring in Austin. Beginning as the Austin Battle of the Bands, SXSW officially started in 1987. With more than 1,400 performers playing dozens of venues all over Austin, it is one of the largest music festivals in the U.S. ... read more |
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With this new found time, I’ve decided to focus my efforts on a new column (and napping). Every week, I’m going to look back at the previous seven days, cattily commenting on all the unseemly shit that went down. From newly announced tours to Rock n Roll deaths, I’ll infect every piece of news with my vindictive syringe of hate speech. To make it a challenge, I’m going to slide in at least fifty references to lead singers, drunken debutantes, and members of the clergy ... read more |
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