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Here's Looking At You Kid: Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Sat. Jul 25th, 3pm - 6pm: Bill Mumy & Slippers (More info...) Bill Mumy came to the eye of the public as a child actor when he appeared in episodes of TV shows such as Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone, The Munsters and many more. He came into prominence portraying Will Robinson in the science fiction series Lost In Space. Bill also has a musical career which includes being one half of the novelty duo Barnes & Barnes.
Los 50 mejores cantantes de rock según Billboard
Días atrás, Billboard publicó una lista de los 50 mejores cantantes de rock en los últimos 70 años. La misma reúne artistas principalmente de habla inglesa -algunos de los cuales integran bandas legendarias del género-, figuras más contemporáneas y también cantantes latinoamericanos. Uno de ellos es Rubén Albarrán, el líder de Café Tacvba, quien ocupa el puesto 49 de la lista.
Sound Opinions
October 7, 2016 The Replacements never had a hit song, but few bands have inspired such a deep personal connection with their fans. Bob Mehr, author of the new biography Trouble Boys, speaks with Jim and Greg about the heartbreaking story and enduring legacy of the Minneapolis band. Plus, a review of the new album from Solange and a look at the sample driving Drake’s Hotline Bling.
Paul Westerberg Remembers Prince: 'I Can't Think of Anyone Better'
Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg was a teenage punk-rocker when he had his first life-altering experience listening to Prince. Decades later, after playing the same clubs as the late star and recording frequently at Paisley Park, he's still in awe. "He was like a ray of light in a very cautious place," the singer-songwriter told us. He spoke with Rolling Stone after hearing news of the rock, pop and funk icon's death at age 57.
Paul Westerberg Remembers Prince: ‘I Can’t Think of Anyone Better’
Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg was a teenage punk-rocker when he had his first life-altering experience listening to Prince. Decades later, after playing the same clubs as the late star and recording frequently at Paisley Park, he’s still in awe. “He was like a ray of light in a very cautious place,” the singer-songwriter told us. He spoke with Rolling Stone after hearing news of the rock, pop and funk icon’s death at age 57.
Simple or Impossible
My last contribution to The Times was on a dead man. I now try to write about a living art. Painfully aware of the who-what-when-where hocus-pocus that constitutes the journalistic game, I beg the editors’ pardon because illiteracy is part of my stock-in-trade. I write songs where “orange” rhymes with “gorgeous” and “chin” with “gasoline.” O.K., and now to explain how it’s done. Well, it’s a little like trying to hit a bottle cap with a wire coat hanger.
Simple or Impossible
My last contribution to The Times was on a dead man. I now try to write about a living art. Painfully aware of the who-what-when-where hocus-pocus that constitutes the journalistic game, I beg the editors’ pardon because illiteracy is part of my stock-in-trade. I write songs where “orange” rhymes with “gorgeous” and “chin” with “gasoline.” O.K., and now to explain how it’s done. Well, it’s a little like trying to hit a bottle cap with a wire coat hanger.
Opinion | Beyond the Box Tops (Published 2010)
Minneapolis HOW does one react to the death of one’s mentor? My mind instantly slammed down the inner trouble-door that guards against all thought, emotion, sadness. Survival mode. Rock guitar players are all dead men walking. It’s only a matter of time, I tell myself as I finger my calluses. Those who fail to click with the world and society at large find safe haven in music to sing, write songs, create, perform. Each an active art in itself that offers no promise of success, let alone happiness.
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