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‘American Idol’ finalist Adam Lambert on replacing Freddie Mercury in Queen: ‘The intention is to pay tribute’

Move over, Freddie Mercury. Step aside, Paul Rodgers. Queen’s new lead singer is former “American Idol” finalist Adam Lambert. Lambert confirmed the news (or … maybe not?!) in an interview with the UK’s Daily Star You May Also Like: No related posts.

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OK, you don't like Lana Del Rey's new album; care to explain, you know, why?

Here’s the data on how much I know about Lana Del Rey: she had a bad performance on Saturday Night Live (or so I’ve read) and the critics seem to hate her. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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New Dennis Wilson biopic will feature Vera Farmiga as Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie

A forthcoming film focusing on the last six years of Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson’s life will include Oscar-nominated actress Vera Farmiga in the role of his love interest, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'Legends of Folk' to feature vintage performances by Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Joan Baez, others

A restored and remastered DVD release of Legends of Folk: The Village Scene will feature many of the folk era’s biggest, most influential stars — from Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel, to Peter Paul and Mary to Joan Baez. You May Also Like: Pre-Fame Bob Dylan Struck a Rebel’sRead More

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One Track Mind: Cheap Perfume, "Boys" (2012)

No matter how tolerant we think we are, there’s still a degree of sexism in the weird, wonderful and wild world of rock and roll. Although it’s hardly shocking to see women playing the music now, the industry continues to be dominated by males. Back in 1978, which was whenRead More

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Half Notes: The October Trio – New Dream (2012)

When you peel away all chordal instruments, the rhythm section gets exposed. That can be a delight or a disaster, but in the case of Toronto’s October Trio, it’s the former. Evan Arntzen’s sax or clarinet has a lot of character, a product of his expressive articulation, but Josh Cole’sRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Jenny Berkel, "You Don't Hesitate" (2012)

Busted stuff. I’m attracted to it. Houses in particular. I drive by an old abandoned house and wish I knew just a few of the stories that float through the halls and out the shattered windows. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Black Sabbath reunion hits snag as squabble erupts over Bill Ward's contract

The proposed reunion of Black Sabbath’s original quartet survived a cancer diagnosis for founding guitarist Tony Iommi, but may have hit a new snag over the deal to bring back drummer Bill Ward. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’

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VH1 pays tribute to Don Cornelius with Friday airing of "Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America"

VH1 will pay tribute to “Soul Train” creator and founder Don Cornelius with a Friday, February 3rd re-airing of the Emmy-Award nominated documentary “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America.” You May Also Like: Brian Groder Trio – R Train on the D Line (2016) Nick Frater – ‘Full FathomRead More

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Thousands of legendary recordings from folklorist Alan Lomax will be available for streaming soon

Folklorist Alan Lomax spent his life making priceless recordings of some of the most important early figures in American music — from his famed recordings of Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter to Jelly Roll Morton, from Muddy Waters to Woody Guthrie. You May Also Like: No related posts.