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Sunday, March 29, 2015

This Teletubbies video with a Joy Division soundtrack is totally bizarre — and glorious

http://www.salon.com/2015/03/27/this_teletubbies_video_with_a_joy_division_soundtrack_is_totally_bizarre_%E2%80%94_and_glorious/

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Review: Dawes offers one of Savannah Music Fest’s finest rock concerts


http://www.dosavannah.com/article/mon-03232015-2016/review-dawes-offers-one-savannah-music-fest-s-finest-rock-concerts

Beastie Boy Ad-Rock has his own pastrami sandwich, Media Buffet


http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/03/beastie_boy_ad-rock_has_his_ow.html

The people who don’t want Kanye West to headline Glastonbury don’t get what a rock star he really is


http://qz.com/368055/the-people-who-dont-want-kanye-west-to-headline-glastonbury-dont-get-what-a-rock-star-he-really-is/

Lisa Rock wants to get 'Close to You' at the Strand


http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/local_news/lisa-rock-wants-to-get-close-to-you-at-the/article_c1310ab8-cb4d-11e4-afde-bb01bd5e3799.html

The Hair Rock Experience to perform at Retro Rocks II in Real Time Live, Chesterfield


http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/the-hair-rock-experience-to-perform-at-retro-rocks-ii-in-real-time-live-chesterfield-1-7170874

Mercedes to Sponsor 2015 Rock in Rio USA Music Festival


https://thenewswheel.com/mercedes-to-sponsor-2015-rock-in-rio-usa-music-festival/

National Music Centre restoring mobile studio used by Rolling Stones


http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/national-music-centre-restoring-mobile-studio-used-by-rolling-stones-1.3005483

Earth, Wind & Fire to bring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sound to Hard Rock Rocksino


http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2015/03/earth_wind_fire_to_bring_rock.html

EXPIRED RIP Rock and Roll? Featuring Gruff Rhys live set: win tickets to this Guardian Live event on Thursday 26 March


http://www.theguardian.com/extra/2015/mar/24/extra-rip-rock-and-roll-comp-pfp

Carolina Rebellion 2015 countdown looms, lineup changes announced


http://www.examiner.com/article/carolina-rebellion-2015-countdown-looms-lineup-changes-announced

Rock on the Range 2015


http://www.examiner.com/article/rock-on-the-range-2015

Rock School's Lil' Chris dies aged 24


http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/24/rock-schools-lil-chris-hardman-dies-aged-24

Former Gibson Guitar factory alive with music through Kalamazoo Academy of Rock


http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2015/03/former_gibson_guitar_factory_s.html

Put your rock music knowledge to the test in SongPop spin-off Rock On, out April 2nd

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Rock+On+-+A+SongPop+Adventure/news.asp?c=64499

Ted Cruz didn’t like how rock music responded to 9/11. So, he stopped listening to it.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/03/24/ted-cruz-didnt-like-how-rock-music-responded-to-911-so-he-stopped-listening-to-it/

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Kanye West It's only rock 'n roll: Ronnie Wood says Kanye West doesn't belong at Glastonbury

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/its-only-rock-n-roll-5373148

Rock out to the music of the '60s! Come out to the Wood Theater for The British Invasion/American Revolution of the 1960s on April 4!

http://poststar.com/places/offers/rock-out-to-the-music-of-the-s-come-out/article_06c79de6-e777-11e3-b64b-001a4bcf887a.html

brownstone...Live Acoustic Rock Band


http://www.fredericksburg.com/calendar/music/brownstone-live-acoustic-rock-band/event_aff46e6c-ca5c-11e4-bf4e-9b52cd075f81.html

Party Time, Excellent: Inside the Hard Rock South Lake Tahoe


http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2015/3/16/133311/311/hotels/Party_Time,_Excellent%3A_Inside_the_Hard_Rock_South_Lake_Tahoe__

Rock on the Gulf – Pattaya Music Festival 2015


http://www.pattayamail.com/arts-entertainment/rock-on-the-gulf-pattaya-music-festival-2015-45692

Chris Rock Evaluates Kendrick Lamar's, Big Sean's Music


http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.33047/title.chris-rock-evaluates-kendrick-lamars-big-seans-music

John Mayer to speak at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction


http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/John-Mayer-to-speak-at-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-6147906.php

21 Things You Learn Hanging Out With Kid Rock


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/21-things-you-learn-hanging-out-with-kid-rock-20150320

'The Birth of Rock and Roll': Book of found photos tells vivid history


http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-birth-of-rock-and-roll-found-photo-book-20150319-column.html

Free bass player Andy Fraser dies; daughter says he was 'a force of nature'


http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/03/18/free-bass-player-andy-fraser-dies-daughter-says-was-force-nature/

SXSW 2015 Friday Rock Highlights: Will Butler, Failure, Hot Chip & More


https://www.yahoo.com/music/sxsw-2015-friday-rock-highlights-will-butler-114222035511.html

Carter Alan’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Diary: March 21 in Classic Rock History


http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2015/03/21/march-21-in-classic-rock-music-history/

Head to Chicago for your fix of indie film


http://www.indystar.com/story/life/2015/03/21/chicago-features-films/25136217/

The Moody Blues to perform at Lancaster's American Music Theatre


http://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/the-moody-blues-to-perform-at-lancaster-s-american-music/article_de32d8ee-cf3f-11e4-aef5-d315741fd660.html

Induction week is a good time to visit Cleveland


http://triblive.com/lifestyles/travel/7666313-74/cleveland-com-rock

All-girl Fox Valley rock band goes for Launchpad glory


http://www.postcrescent.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/03/22/girl-fox-valley-rock-band-goes-launchpad-glory/25107305/

6 Banned Rock and Roll Hits


http://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/6-banned-rock-and-roll-hits.html/

'Rock & Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip' shows grand-scale visions

http://www.latimes.com/travel/style/la-ig-endpaper-20150322-story.html

Dan Stiles: Making Rock Stars Even Cooler

http://www.vrtxmag.com/articles/dan-stiles-making-rock-stars-even-cooler/

Kim Gordon on life after Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore: “It was surprising how many people cared about the band or us”

http://www.salon.com/2015/03/22/kim_gordon_on_life_after_sonic_youth_thurston_moore_it_was_surprising_how_many_people_cared_about_the_band_or_us/

ROCK’S MOST CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED ALBUMS

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/underrated-albums/

30 Years Ago: John Paul Jones Issues First Post-Led Zeppelin Album

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-paul-jones-scream-for-help/

50 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Goes Electric on ‘Bringing It All Back Home’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bob-dylan-bringing-it-all-back-home/

WATCH VIDEO OF AJ PERO’S FINAL PERFORMANCE

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/aj-pero-final-performance-video/

Watch as Robert Plant Joins Jack White for ‘The Lemon Song’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/robert-plant-jack-white-the-lemon-song/

BLACK SABBATH ANNOUNCE ‘FAREWELL CONCERT’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/black-sabbath-farewell-concert-japan/

Thursday, March 19, 2015

West Milford High School Choral Music presents An Evening of Rock 'N' Jazz featuring legendary rock drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie


http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/west-milford-high-school-choral-music-presents-an-evening-of-rock-n-jazz-featuring-legendary-rock-drummer-bernard-pretty-purdie-1.1291807

Local bands compete in Hard Rock Rising Barcelona music fest


http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cuyahoga-county/2015/03/18/hard-rock-festival-bands/24981881/

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: the godmother of rock’n’roll


http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/18/sister-rosetta-tharpe-gospel-singer-100th-birthday-tribute

Who will go to Rock Band's reunion tour?


http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/who-will-go-to-rock-band-s-reunion-tour/0146902

Roxy Music vinyl box offers a second shot at '70s art-rock


http://www.straight.com/blogra/414226/roxy-music-vinyl-box-offers-second-shot-70s-art-rock

Tattoos and punk rock music collide


http://www.coastreportonline.com/features/article_bbce6790-ccfc-11e4-96e1-470756b4e525.html

Paul McCartney Will Usher Ringo Starr Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/18/paul-mccartney-ringo-starr-hall-of-fame_n_6893506.html

Rock Music of the 1970s Brought to Life by BOSTYX

http://www.independentnews.com/culture/rock-music-of-the-s-brought-to-life-by-bostyx/article_422101ce-cde6-11e4-b269-0f2c863a5336.html

White fans want Kanye West gone from England’s largest music festival

http://www.salon.com/2015/03/19/glastonbury_hates_hip_hop_why_white_fans_want_kanye_gone_from_englands_largest_music_festival/

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Punk Rock Bowling mixes two favorite pastimes together May 22-25


http://www.axs.com/punk-rock-bowling-mixes-two-favorite-pastimes-together-may-22-25-44620

Interview: Meet Wu Tong, China's Musical Polymath


http://asiasociety.org/blog/asia/interview-meet-wu-tong-chinas-musical-polymath

Camp Amped Teaches Self-Respect Through Rock and Roll


http://flagpole.com/music/music-features/2015/03/18/camp-amped-teaches-self-respect-through-rock-and-roll

Music Times The Rock Channels Taylor Swift to "Shake It Off"


http://www.musictimes.com/articles/32106/20150317/rock-taylor-swift-shake-it-off-lip-sync-battle-ll-cool-j.htm

New Gospel music Diva – Kakra Nartey to rock Harvest Praise 2015!


http://m.starrfmonline.com/1.2163720

Midnight Special plays classic rock


http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/local_entertainment/concerts/content_articles/031715_leconcert-04.txt

Scharpling and Wurster revive 'Rock, Rot & Rule' for the Reader


http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/rock-rot-rule-scharpling-wurster/Content?oid=16886692

3 comments Beck to perform SU alum Lou Reed's music at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions


http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/03/beck_lou_reed_rock_roll_hall_of_fame_inductions.html

'A Cappella at the Rock' Music Festival is Saturday

http://patch.com/pennsylvania/newtown-pa/cappella-rock-music-festival-saturday?

South Dakota bands, DJs, others to be honored at rock music ceremony

http://www.ksfy.com/home/headlines/South-Dakota-bands-DJs-others-to-be-honored-at-rock-music-ceremony-296566381.html

Sérgio Mendes, the king of bossa nova, plays the Abu Dhabi Festival

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/srgio-mendes-the-king-of-bossa-nova-plays-the-abu-dhabi-festival

LIZA MINNELLI CHECKS INTO MALIBU REHAB FACILITY

http://www.tmz.com/2015/03/18/liza-minnelli-rehab-substance-abuse-malibu/

Sunday, March 15, 2015

SXSW Film review: ‘808’ looks at musical innovation


http://movies.blog.austin360.com/2015/03/14/sxsw-film-808-review/

Interview with Sufi Rock-stars Ashar and Sufyan


http://www.chicagonow.com/from-birmingham-england-to-chicago/2015/03/interview-with-sufi-rock-stars-ashar-and-sufyan/

Living the dream: Pakistani rock star moves to Scranton, opens dollar store


http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/living-the-dream-pakistani-rock-star-moves-to-scranton-opens-dollar-store-1.1848532

Behind the Music: 'Wrecking Crew' Played Pop's Biggest Hits BY SEAN ELDER


http://www.newsweek.com/behind-scenes-wrecking-crew-musicians-behind-pop-biggest-hits-313713

‘Dope’ test: Change in styles hasn’t 
been 
Toxic for rock band


http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/music_news/2015/03/dope_test_change_in_styles_hasn_t_been_toxic_for_rock_band

STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says A Lot Of Good Rock Bands Are Putting Out 'Crap' New Music


http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-michael-sweet-says-a-lot-of-good-rock-bands-are-putting-out-crap-new-music/

Aspiring young rock stars get the chance to make cool music on a special Easter course


http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Aspiring-young-rock-stars-chance-make-cool-music/story-26161793-detail/story.html

KISS's PAUL STANLEY: 'We Are The Essence Of Rock And Roll'

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kisss-paul-stanley-we-are-the-essence-of-rock-and-roll/

Rock and racism

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/rock--and--racism-296354441.html

27 Years Ago: Mick Jagger Kicks Off His First Solo Tour

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/mick-jagger-solo-tour/

How Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ LP Led to Van Halen’s Split

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-unboxed/

‘BOOB-HEMIAN RHAPSODY’ TAKES THE INTERNET BY STORM

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bohemian-rhapsody-grabby/

“What the f*ck have we got ourselves into?”: The rise and fall of Metallica

http://www.salon.com/2015/03/15/what_the_fck_have_we_got_ourselves_into_the_rise_and_fall_of_metallica_partner/

36 Years Ago: Elvis Costello Incites Brawl with Racist Remarks

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/elvis-costello-racist-remarks/

35 Years Ago: Def Leppard Aim Big With Their Debut Album, ‘On Through the Night’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/def-leppard-on-through-the-night/

Grateful Dead Reportedly ‘Considering’ Adding Two More Reunion Concerts

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/grateful-dead-bay-area-concert-rumors/

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony + Jason Bonham Announce New Live Album Read More: Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony + Jason Bonham Announce New Live Album

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-live-album-2015/

TOTO BASSIST MIKE PORCARO DIES AT 59

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/mike-porcaro-dies/

Rockers in Drag

http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2015-03-13/rockers-in-drag/

Saturday, March 14, 2015

One Week To Go! Rock stars support Learn to Play Day 2015


http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/one-week-to-go-rock-stars-support-learn-to-play-day-2015-617868

Gregg Allman show needed to showcase more of what put him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (concert review, photos)


http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2015/03/gregg_allman_show_needed_to_sh.html

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gets 10 millionth visitor


http://www.ohio.com/entertainment/pop-music/cleveland-s-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-gets-10-millionth-visitor-1.574456

The #AA32 playlist is a friendly reminder that Kid Rock exists


http://www.diamondbackonline.com/diversions/music/article_848a4a80-c908-11e4-b33e-e7d3889390ad.html

Best-selling music: Mark Ronson, Kid Rock


http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/03/13/top-selling-music-march/70294090/

Rock the Blocks Music & Arts Festival hits downtown Blacksburg March 27 and 28


http://www.roanoke.com/nrv/community/rock-the-blocks-music-arts-festival-hits-downtown-blacksburg-march/article_6955143d-d917-5f76-b730-21e0c91ed8b2.html

Farhan Akhtar excited for 'Rock On 2' music compositions


http://www.indiaglitz.com/farhan-akhtar-excited-for-rock-on-2-music-compositions-hindi-news-127753

The Dead Daisies Rock Cuba – Photo Gallery


http://loudwire.com/the-dead-daisies-cuba/

Dude Looks Like A Lady: Your Favorite Rockers In Drag

http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2015-03-13/rockers-in-drag/

Delve into some Carnatic progressive rock music

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Delve-into-some-Carnatic-progressive-rock-music/articleshow/46564334.cms

Watch A Young Ryan Gosling's Mesmerizing Dance Moves

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/08/ryan-gosling-dancing_n_6827172.html

How to engineer a viral music video (video)

https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_sadowsky_engineers_a_viral_music_video

Friday, March 13, 2015

Miranda Lambert Was Country Music's Biggest Badass Last Night at American Airlines Center

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2015/03/miranda_lambert_american_airlines_center_dallas_concert_review.php

Kiss-Revenge Full Album (video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuQX5aqNLk

KISS ALBUMS, RANKED WORST TO BEST (video)

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-albums-ranked/

METALLICA ALBUMS, RANKED WORST TO BEST (video)

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-albums-ranked/

Watch Marky Ramone Play Ramones ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' (video)

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ramones-wikipedia-fact-or-fiction/

Jimmy Page Is Not a Fan of the MP3

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jimmy-page-mp3-comment/

David Coverdale and Marky Ramone to Guest on ‘That Metal Show’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-coverdale-marky-ramone-that-metal-show/

Aerosmith to Kick Off Football Hall of Fame Celebrations With Concert

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/aerosmith-football-hall-of-fame/

GONG FOUNDER DAEVID ALLEN DIES

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/daevid-allen-dies/

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame event shines spotlight on Bristow


http://www.tulsaworld.com/communities/bristow/oklahoma-music-hall-of-fame-event-shines-spotlight-on-bristow/article_9008559b-2faa-57ef-86bd-80409d4f921f.html

Calder High School column: Rock musical was all killer Queen


http://www.hebdenbridgetimes.co.uk/news/calder-high-school-column-rock-musical-was-all-killer-queen-1-7144647

Annex's Hanna brothers to rock their middle school


http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/2015/03/07/annexs-hanna-brothers-rock-middle-school/24536563/

Tampa rocks to Gasparilla Music Festival


http://tbo.com/events-tampa-bay/tampa-rocks-to-gasparilla-music-festival-20150307/?page=1

FINE: Rock of ages: Shows make us one with music


http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2015/03/08/fine-rock-ages-shows-make-us-one-music/24599757/

The Christian Times 'Rock Band 4' Release Date, News: PS4 and Xbox One to Get New Music Game This Year


http://www.christiantimes.com/article/rock.band.4.release.date.news.ps4.and.xbox.one.to.get.new.music.game.this.year/51411.htm

Nigeria's biggest music stars rock FESTAC Town


http://pulse.ng/music/music-festival-lagos-2015-nigerias-biggest-music-stars-rock-festac-town-id3547452.html

Punk rock band The Gaslight Anthem starts shining a light toward its future


http://mobile.onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gaslightantheminterview.html

‘Look Out, Kid’ — The History of Bob Dylan’s ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bob-dylan-subterranean-homesick-blues/

MOTLEY CRUE-THEMED FOOD TRUCK EXPLODES


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-themed-food-truck-explodes/

21 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Tries Growing Up on ‘Your Filthy Little Mouth’


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-roth-your-filthy-little-mouth/

Junk Mail: Kelly Clarkson, 'Piece By Piece' Album Review

http://www.musictimes.com/articles/30708/20150305/kelly-clarkson-piece-by-piece-album-review.htm

5 Celebrity Couples Releasing Albums in Same Year: Ariana Grande vs. Big Sean, Jay Z vs. Beyonce and More

http://www.musictimes.com/articles/30537/20150304/5-celebrity-couples-releasing-albums-same-year-ariana-grande-big-sean-jay-z-beyonce.htm

Debate About French Muslim Identity Plays Out In Hip-Hop

http://www.arabnewsblog.net/2015/03/08/debate-about-french-muslim-identity-plays-out-in-hip-hop/

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Young local musicians to play with Allman Brothers' Trucks


http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/music/teens-snare-a-session-with-allman-brothers-drummer-1.1284394

JC Studios, Lucky 7's bring rock 'n' roll to downtown Jersey City


http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2015/03/jc_studios_lucky_7s_bring_rock.html

Ho Hey Herb Jackson: Veteran N.J. reporter inspires popular rock band | The Auditor


http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/ho_hey_herb_jackson_veteran_record_reporter_inspir.html

45 Years Ago: Charles Manson’s Music Sees the Light of Day Read More: 45 Years Ago: Charles Manson's Music Sees the Light of Day


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/charles-manson-lie-the-love-and-terror-cult/

Hugh Jackman & Chris Hemsworth Rock Mullets For Musical Beers (Video)


http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2015/03/06/hugh-jackman-chris-hemsworth-mullets

Eastern Idaho teacher is frontman for country-rock group


http://www.bnd.com/2015/03/07/3696853/eastern-idaho-teacher-is-frontman.html

Rock Band Justifide Reunites for 'The Vault Sessions'; Group Launches PLEDGE Music Campaign to Release Unheard Tracks


http://www.breathecast.com/articles/rock-band-justifide-reunites-for-the-vault-sessions-group-launches-pledge-music-campaign-to-release-unheard-tracks-25554/

MusicNOW: Rock, symphony and world premieres

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/03/06/rock-symphony-world-premieres/24370407/

Shoegazi: how Title Fight went from hardcore to post-rock

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/06/shoegazi-how-title-fight-went-from-hardcore-to-mbv