9/11: The Music Events That Helped Bring Us Back
Two music events—“America: A Tribute to Heroes” and “The Concert for New York City”—were organized following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
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Billy Joel Releases Archival Videos Timed to Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes’
The two-part film, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, spans nearly five hours.
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Remember Crazy Eddie, the “Insaaane” Music Retailer?
The chain’s TV ads with the crazy pitch man were so ubiquitous in the New York metropolitan area, Dan Aykroyd spoofed them on Saturday Night Live.
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‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ Doc From ‘Elvis’ Biopic Director Gets Rave Reviews
“I had researchers go into the Warner Bros. film vaults buried in underground salt mines and, to the astonishment of all, we uncovered 68 boxes of film negative, as well as unseen 8mm footage.”
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This ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Flash Mob is the Best Thing You’ll See Today
It’s described by its creator as “the full song like you never dreamed of seeing or hearing it… with 30 musicians and singers in the streets of Paris.”
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‘Wrecking Ball’—Emmylou Harris, Rewired
The 1995 album was a gamble both forward-looking but also connected to her early career as a folk singer.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016
The spaceship touched down on Los Angeles as the re-tooled Electric Light Orchestra played their first of just 5 U.S. dates.
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Marianne Faithfull Box Collects Singer’s 1960s Recordings: Review
The singer proves capable of handling everything from traditional and modern folk to Brill Building tunes and rock.
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10 Big Rock Acts Without a US Top 10 Hit Single
Back when Top 40 radio played rock hits, most legendary acts achieved chart success. For some reason, Hendrix, ELP, AC/DC, Tull and more never had a pop hit. See who else and what their biggest hits were.
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Supertramp “Live in Paris ’79” Album is Reissued
The recording is a souvenir of the 10-month tour in support of their hugely successful Breakfast in America LP from that year.
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