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Micky Dolenz on The Monkees’ Early Days: The ‘Lost’ Interview
Dolenz: ‘It was probably the closest thing to musical theater on TV. It was about this band that wanted to be famous, but on the show we never were famous.’
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Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (as a ’90s Sitcom)?: Here’s How
A talented editor has taken elements from the 1980 psychological horror film and created a brilliant, breezy “what if?” parody as if it were a 30-minute sitcom
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That ‘Don’t Touch My Records!’ Scene in ‘Diner’
The film is a portrait of a time in America when all seemed innocent and carefree but was not: bubbling just underneath, trouble and tension.
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Russ Solomon, Late Tower Records Founder: Interview
In a 2017 interview, the founder of the Tower Records retail music corporation discussed the history of the company. He died in 2018 at age 92
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12 Times Dylan Songs Were Used in TV Commercials
Music fans shouldn’t be surprised if his extensive song library continues to be monetized. He’s been starring in and licensing his music in ads for years
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When a Label Chief Threatened to Cancel Metallica Signing
An Elektra Records senior executive paints a great picture of an industry legend: “You have to get out of here. That guy is crazy”
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Tom Rush Has No Regrets—And a Great New Album
Not only a renowned singer-songwriter in his own right, Tom Rush helped popularize peers like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Jackson Browne.
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A Chat with ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Stephen Talbot: ‘I May Be a Dirty Rat, But I’m Not a Dumb Rat’
The filmmaker recalls the other ‘Beaver’ kids, offers his views on being a child actor, and muses on the impact of the show.
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Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes
The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform
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From the Vaults: Interview with Steely Dan’s Becker and Fagen
“When we started we were arrogant enough to think we would be successful, in spite of the fact that what we were doing was far off the beaten path”
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