David Booker

Radio Caroline: Pirate Radio Station Marks 60th Anniversary

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By Lewis Adams, BBC News | A legendary pirate radio station is to host a special three-day broadcast to mark... Read More → Radio Caroline: Pirate Radio Station Marks 60th Anniversary

How Christian Nesmith Got the Monkee Off His Back

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Photo: Michael & Christian Nesmith | By Andy Greene, Rolling Stone | The son of Michael Nesmith is a... Read More → How Christian Nesmith Got the Monkee Off His Back

Music Could Fight Off Dementia as Study Hails Its ‘profound impact’ on Disease

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By John O’Sullivan, Irish Star / MSN | Those who play instruments or sing can have stronger cognitive... Read More → Music Could Fight Off Dementia as Study Hails Its ‘profound impact’ on Disease

Whitney Houston

Is the Super Bowl National Anthem Really Performed Live?

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Photo: Whitney Houston | Story by Jessica Sager, Parade / Associated Press | The Super Bowl national anthem... Read More → Is the Super Bowl National Anthem Really Performed Live?

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Watch: Amazon’s Heartwarming Holiday Commercial Set to a Cover of The Beatles’ ‘In My Life’

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By Amazon Staff, Amazon News | The ad tells the story of 3 lifelong friends reviving the joy of their youth... Read More → Watch: Amazon’s Heartwarming Holiday Commercial Set to a Cover of The Beatles’ ‘In My Life’

Why Are Songs in Movie Musicals So Bad Now?

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Photo: Judy Garland | By Anna McKibbin, Paste Magazine | “Good mornin’! Good mornin’! We’ve talked... Read More → Why Are Songs in Movie Musicals So Bad Now?

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What Happened the Night a Who Fan was Pulled From the Crowd to Fill in for Keith Moon

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Photo: Scott Halpin | By Mark Blake, LouderSound | In November 1973, 19-year-old Who fan Scott Halpin... Read More → What Happened the Night a Who Fan was Pulled From the Crowd to Fill in for Keith Moon

‘I’ve been sacked for asking for time off to tour’: The Perils of Being a Musician with a Second Job

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Photo: Pigs, Pigs, Pigs+ | By Dave Simpson, The Guardian | The first Musicians’ Census recently found that... Read More → ‘I’ve been sacked for asking for time off to tour’: The Perils of Being a Musician with a Second Job

The Reason People Listen to Sad Songs

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Photo: Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle | By Oliver Whang, New York Times / Pocket | When Joshua Knobe was... Read More → The Reason People Listen to Sad Songs

Joe Bonamassa Tells the Story of the Strangest Guitar Deal He Ever Did

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By Matt Parker, Guitarist / Guitar World | In the new issue of Guitarist magazine (now out), Joe Bonamassa... Read More → Joe Bonamassa Tells the Story of the Strangest Guitar Deal He Ever Did

7 Habits of Highly Effective Musicians

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By IAMA | Developing habits of a highly effective music artist is important for several reasons. This is... Read More → 7 Habits of Highly Effective Musicians

Can Anyone Still Make It As a Country Singer in Nashville?

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Photo: Tiffany Gassette | By Adam Szetela, The Guardian | In June 2016, Tiffany Gassette looked for a place... Read More → Can Anyone Still Make It As a Country Singer in Nashville?

Tom Petty

“If you’re in an abusive situation you need a safe place. I took refuge in music. Rock’n’roll was my safe place”: the life and legacy of Tom Petty

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Photo: Tom Petty album | By Jaan Uhelszki, Louder / Yahoo | The only person who wasn’t surprised when Tom... Read More → “If you’re in an abusive situation you need a safe place. I took refuge in music. Rock’n’roll was my safe place”: the life and legacy of Tom Petty

9 Bands That Started as Local Openers

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Photo: Van Halen | Staff, American Songwriter | Music lovers may want to think twice before they dismiss... Read More → 9 Bands That Started as Local Openers

The Making of a Megastar: What Makes Artists Like Elvis, the Beatles and Taylor Swift Iconic

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Photo: Taylor Swift | By Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was something of a rock star... Read More → The Making of a Megastar: What Makes Artists Like Elvis, the Beatles and Taylor Swift Iconic

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