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from48 hills
5 days ago

A blizzard of Ozzy covers - 48 hills

Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath and a solo artist, sold over 100 million albums and attracted multigenerational fans, reflecting his profound impact on music.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Carrie Brownstein on a Portrait of Cat Power by Richard Avedon

Carrie Brownstein comments on the portrait of Cat Power by Richard Avedon, emphasizing her raw authenticity as she casually displays her rock-and-roll spirit with a cigarette and unzipped jeans.
Music
Film
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I said, Geldof, this is gonna hurt but it'll help, and scratched his back like a maniac. It gave him a sexual identity with the girls'- BP Fallon's life and times

BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard documentary features legendary artists and premieres at the Galway Film Fleadh.
SF music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of influential summer anthems and musical genius.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Rick Derringer, 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' music legend, dead at 77

Rick Derringer, famous for hits like 'Hang on Sloopy,' has passed away at 77 years old.
NYC music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How the First Rock Concert Ended in Mayhem (Cleveland, 1952)

Cleveland is recognized as the birthplace of rock and roll due to Alan Freed's influential role in music history.
London music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Legendary rockers The Who to say goodbye to Bay Area, Los Angeles

The Who is embarking on a farewell tour, celebrating their legacy with emotional performances and reflecting on their long career.
The tour will include significant dates in California.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Billy Idol: Still in Leather, Still Hot in the City

Billy Idol reflected on his time in New York during the eighties, recalling how he wrote 'Rebel Yell' and 'Eyes Without a Face' in his small apartment.
NYC music
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Sex Pistols' Steve Jones: I like to fart in front of people. You can tell if someone's cool from their reaction'

The interviewee humorously confesses to stealing equipment from David Bowie's show but later made amends with band members.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Steve Winwood announces 2025 tour, 2 NY shows. Get tickets

Steve Winwood announces his first North American headlining tour since 2018, scheduled for September.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

100 years, 100 moments: How women shaped a century of music

The period from 1950 to 1974 highlights women's groundbreaking contributions to music history, influencing genres and movements significantly.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Paris Fashion Week Street Style: See All the Fashion and Looks

Spring fashion at Paris Fashion Week showcased a blend of rock 'n' roll influences and vibrant street styles.
SF music
fromOpen Culture
5 months ago

Jimi Hendrix Plays the Beatles: "Sgt. Pepper's," "Day Tripper," and "Tomorrow Never Knows"

Rock and roll's origins stem from a blend of diverse artists rather than a single inventor.
Jimi Hendrix significantly revitalized rock and roll with his unique style and covers.
The music was shaped by a multitude of influences, combining efforts of many artists.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

Remembering Garth Hudson, the Man Who Transformed the Band

Garth Hudson, an influential member of the Band, passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy marked by deep musicality and innovation.
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
7 months ago

Jimmy Carter's Most Rock and Roll Moments

Jimmy Carter's legacy is celebrated not just for his presidency but for his deep love for music and connection with artists.
fromOpen Culture
10 months ago

David Bowie Songs Reimagined as Pulp Fiction Book Covers: Space Oddity, Heroes, Life on Mars & More

Todd Alcott's artistic venture merges pulp fiction with rock and roll, transforming vintage paperbacks with classic song titles and lyrics, celebrating musical legends.
Writing
fromConsequence
11 months ago

Jack Russell, Singer of Great White, Dead at 63

Jack White, co-founding member of Great White, passed away at 63, leaving a significant legacy in rock music.
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