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Film

Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary Coming to Netflix

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Becoming Led Zeppelin Isn't Trying to Tell the Whole Story

1 week ago

Film

Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary Coming to Netflix

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Becoming Led Zeppelin Isn't Trying to Tell the Whole Story

more#documentary

Music

fromLos Angeles Times

The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band

The Doors' legacy continues to shape L.A. culture and music, as expressed by their lasting impact and ongoing relevance.

David Johansen, Famed New York Dolls Singer, Dies at 75

David Johansen, iconic punk musician, died at 75 surrounded by family after a long illness.

fromTime Out New York

Iconic punk venue CBGB is coming back for a one-day-only festival this September

CBGB Festival revives the spirit of punk by showcasing legendary and emerging artists in a one-night event this September.

fromPitchfork

3 months ago

David Johansen, Famed New York Dolls Singer, Dies at 75

David Johansen, iconic punk musician, died at 75 surrounded by family after a long illness.

fromTime Out New York

Iconic punk venue CBGB is coming back for a one-day-only festival this September

CBGB Festival revives the spirit of punk by showcasing legendary and emerging artists in a one-night event this September.

Bartender who created tequila sunrise at Bay Area restaurant dies at 77

Robert Lozoff, co-creator of the tequila sunrise, passed away at age 77, leaving a significant mark on cocktail culture.

His bartending legacy includes interactions with rock legends and a pivotal influence on drink culture.

London music

Gallagher brothers perform together for first time in 16 years in closed London pub

The Gallagher brothers performed together for the first time in 16 years, signaling a reunion for the Oasis tour.

Renovation

fromThe Mercury News

Sausalito's historic Record Plant may rock 'n' roll again soon

The Record Plant studio in Sausalito will be preserved and restored as a modern recording facility with educational programs.

An investment group has acquired the closed studio to maintain its historical significance.

Plans include showcasing the studio's music history through exhibitions.

Music

Exclusive | Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen compared notes recording their 1975 landmark albums in same NYC studio: 'We were making history'

Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen recorded landmark albums side by side, inspiring each other in a collaborative studio environment.

Bill Burr confronted Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder at SNL50: "I hated your band"

Pearl Jam, that was the band that made me realize my youth was over...When Pearl Jam came, I was like, 'Oh, my God. This isn't ending.'

NYC music

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Sex Pistol's star Steve Jones says he farted in front of Lisa Marie Presley just to get a rise out of her: 'You can tell if someone's cool'

I like to fart in front of people. You can tell if someone's cool or not from their reaction.

London music

The "DC Rock History" Podcast Explores Key Local Albums

"I knew it was something I'd want to listen to. I told people this idea. I hoped someone would do it."

DC food

Exclusive | Gene Simmons reveals Kiss was ignored shooting an iconic album cover on the NYC streets: 'Not even looking at us twice'

Kiss's iconic album cover was born from an impromptu photo shoot with ill-fitting clothes and borrowed shoes, illustrating the band's early unconventional style.

The Band's Garth Hudson Dies at 87

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, died at 87, leaving behind a profound musical legacy.

Bob Dylan Remerges to Eulogize 'the Real Driving Force Behind the Band'

Bob Dylan honors Garth Hudson, celebrating his impact on music and the Band through a heartfelt message.

Miscellaneous

Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band, dead at 87

Music

fromPitchfork

The Band's Garth Hudson Dies at 87

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, died at 87, leaving behind a profound musical legacy.

Bob Dylan Remerges to Eulogize 'the Real Driving Force Behind the Band'

Bob Dylan honors Garth Hudson, celebrating his impact on music and the Band through a heartfelt message.

Miscellaneous

Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band, dead at 87

Miscellaneous

David Lee Roth Was Hot for Imploding Van Halen

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen not acknowledging "Van Hagar" years is "blasphemy"

Miscellaneous

David Lee Roth Was Hot for Imploding Van Halen

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen not acknowledging "Van Hagar" years is "blasphemy"

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East Bay (California)

fromwww.ocregister.com

5 months ago

How R.E.M. transformed from scrappy college band to Hall of Fame rock group

R.E.M. revolutionized the 1980s music scene with their unique sound and became mainstream icons with hits like 'Losing My Religion.'

#grateful-dead

Phil Lesh obituary

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing and songwriting were crucial to the Grateful Dead's improvisational music style and legacy in rock history.

fromLos Angeles Times

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and heartfelt songwriting.

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC music

Phil Lesh's Life in Pictures

fromOpen Culture

Online learning

The Isolated Bass Grooves of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh (RIP)

Phil Lesh obituary

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing and songwriting were crucial to the Grateful Dead's improvisational music style and legacy in rock history.

fromLos Angeles Times

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and heartfelt songwriting.

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC music

Phil Lesh's Life in Pictures

fromOpen Culture

Online learning

The Isolated Bass Grooves of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh (RIP)

more#grateful-dead

fromenglish.elpais.com

9 months ago

Synchronicity': The experimental album that went gold and broke up The Police

On stage at Shea Stadium, Sting made the decision to disband The Police, believing they had reached the pinnacle of their success, calling it 'Everest'.

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