Nine Great Songs Inspired By Movie Characters
It’s almost impossible to imagine a movie without any musical influence. And just as influence is rarely one-sided, there’s a host of songs born from movies. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day10 Great Single-Artist Soundtracks
While famed film composers like John Williams, Danny Elfman and James Horner are typically called upon for putting together the melodies that will stir us to laugh or cry, sometimes a soundtrack is better served by calling on someone from the world of popular music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayEleven Wimpy Sports Songs
Hey, the Super Bowl is tonight! read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySimon & Garfunkel Schedule Sole 2010 Appearance at New Orleans Jazz Fest
The final piece of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival puzzle has finally been put in place: Simon & Garfunkel’s names have been added to the lineup. Not only will this be their first joint gig on American soil since last fall, it’s also the only time they’re scheduled to appear in tandem all year.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJangle Bell Rock: A Chronological (Non-Holiday) Anthology… from The Beatles and Byrds to R.E.M. and Beyond
It's hard to say exactly where it started, but The Beatles and The Byrds often get the most credit for starting the enduring subgenre that's come to be known as jangle pop. Of course, The Searchers and even The Everly Brothers were laying the foundations before them... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRock Hall to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, U2, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and More
This year marks the 25th anniversary for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. To celebrate, the Cleveland-based rock hall has lined up a drove of musical MVPs for a double feature at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 29 and 30. Thursday night will feature sets by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel, a solo Paul Simon and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Friends. The following night, U2, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton and Metallica will hit the stage. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSimon and Garfunkel together again, touring Down Under
Those who have been following the Simon and Garfunkel soap opera long enough know to be a bit skeptical when the duo reunites for a tour. Throughout their stormy personal history, the two musicians have gone through enough quarrels to make India and Pakistan blush.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSXSW 2009: Reuniting old favorites - Arc Angels, Jayhawks
Little Steven Van Zandt (left) with Arc Angels Chris Layton, Doyle Bramhall II & Charlie SextonArc Angels reunite at Antones--recording new album, touring with Clapton this SpringOne of Austin's most revered hometown bands, The Arc Angels, did a short set at Little Steven Van Zandt's "Magical Mystery Mondo Matinee" at Antone's on Friday. Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen's guitarist and Tony's first lieutenant in HBO's The Sopranos, produced the Arc Angels' self-titled and only album in 1992. The band will open for Eric Clapton during his UK tour this Spring. Before going on stage drummer Chris Layton and guitarist/vocalist Doyle... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusDavy Graham: 1940 - 2008
British musician Davy Graham died Monday from a massive seizure after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 68 years old. The little-known guitarist, singer and arranger got his start playing folk-blues clubs in the early 1960s, where his fusion of folk, blues and jazz with Arabic and Indian flourishes caught the ear of several artists who would become hugely influential in years to come.... read more
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