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fromwww.mercurynews.com
22 hours ago

New photo book captures the Grateful Dead's formative years

Jim Marshall emphasized the importance of trust in rock photography, stating, "Trust given and trust received... I've never violated that trust." This principle governed his relationship with renowned artists.
SF music
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

First look at Disneyland VIP lounge offering killer fireworks views

The High Key Club concierge lounge, debuting July 10 at Disneyland Hotel, offers captivating views of fireworks synchronized with the musical soundtrack of the show.
LA food
#cultural-impact
SF music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly And The Family Stone, dies aged 82

Sly Stone, an iconic figure in music, passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of diverse musical collaboration.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music and an icon of both hope and pain

Sly Stone's rise and fall reflect the complexities of talent and personal struggle within the music industry.
SF music
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

I Love You For Who You Are: Sly Stone (1943-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Sly Stone's influence in music is profound, impacting artists like Prince and shaping genres for decades.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

The Chicago Grant Park riot symbolized deep societal unrest, profoundly influencing Sly Stone's music and legacy.
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Film

Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi on 'Beatles '64,' the Fab Four's Influence on Cinema, and David Lynch at Their First U.S. Concert

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

A legendary filmmaker shaped his career in the Bay Area. We lost him too soon.

SF music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly And The Family Stone, dies aged 82

Sly Stone, an iconic figure in music, passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of diverse musical collaboration.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music and an icon of both hope and pain

Sly Stone's rise and fall reflect the complexities of talent and personal struggle within the music industry.
SF music
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

I Love You For Who You Are: Sly Stone (1943-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Sly Stone's influence in music is profound, impacting artists like Prince and shaping genres for decades.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

The Chicago Grant Park riot symbolized deep societal unrest, profoundly influencing Sly Stone's music and legacy.
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Film

Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi on 'Beatles '64,' the Fab Four's Influence on Cinema, and David Lynch at Their First U.S. Concert

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

A legendary filmmaker shaped his career in the Bay Area. We lost him too soon.

#jazz
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer to Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Dies at 82

Jazz drummer Al Foster, influential in Miles Davis's band and other significant jazz projects, has passed away at the age of 82.
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago
Music

Watch Animated Sheet Music for Miles Davis' "So What," Coltrane's "Giant Steps," and Charlie Parker's "Confirmation"

SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer to Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Dies at 82

Jazz drummer Al Foster, influential in Miles Davis's band and other significant jazz projects, has passed away at the age of 82.
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago
Music

Watch Animated Sheet Music for Miles Davis' "So What," Coltrane's "Giant Steps," and Charlie Parker's "Confirmation"

fromConsequence
4 days ago

The Story Behind Sublime's "Wrong Way" with Bud Gaugh: Podcast

"[Trombonist Jon Blondell] comes in and just fucking killed it, right? Gaugh recalls. "So, Paul's like, 'Here, we need your social security number, have you sign off on this all.' All legitimate, legal stuff! And [Blondell's] like, 'Uh, I don't know about that.' Paul's like, 'You gotta take something!' He's like, 'I like that watch..."
Music
fromLondon On The Inside
2 years ago

THE V&A WILL BE THE OFFICIAL HOME OF THE DAVID BOWIE ARCHIVE

The V&A has secured the archive of David Bowie, an extensive collection that spans six decades and includes more than 80,000 items including handwritten lyrics, letters, and more.
London music
#black-sabbath
#oasis
#live-performance
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
London music

Live Shots: Metallica's hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed - 48 hills

from48 hills
2 weeks ago
London music

Live Shots: Metallica's hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed - 48 hills

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

V&A announces new details on david bowie centre ahead of september opening in london

The David Bowie Centre in London will open in September 2025, featuring over 90,000 items from Bowie’s personal archive, showcasing his artistic identities and influences.
London music
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Igor Stravinsky's "Illegal" Arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner" (1944)

Stravinsky emigrated to the United States in 1939, settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and delivered the Charles Eliot Norton lectures at Harvard during the 1939-40 academic year.
New York City
#rock-music
London music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Are You Experienced

The Jimi Hendrix Experience's 1967 debut marked a revolutionary moment in rock music despite initial challenges with audience reception.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Remembering Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson's innovative music and production shaped the sound of The Beach Boys and left a lasting impact on popular music.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Are You Experienced

The Jimi Hendrix Experience's 1967 debut marked a revolutionary moment in rock music despite initial challenges with audience reception.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Remembering Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson's innovative music and production shaped the sound of The Beach Boys and left a lasting impact on popular music.
#rock-n-roll
#marvin-gaye
Music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Sly Stone's Political and Musical Awakening

Both albums reflect disillusionment and social commentary from different perspectives during a tumultuous period in American history.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Sly Stone's Political and Musical Awakening

Both albums reflect disillusionment and social commentary from different perspectives during a tumultuous period in American history.
#documentary
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Explosive recordings unearthed of a San Francisco music titan

The story of Sly Stone illustrates the impacts of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, from iconic successes to battles with addiction.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Billy Joel Details Two Suicide Attempts After Affair with Best Friend's Wife in New Documentary

The documentary reveals Billy Joel's struggles with depression and suicide attempts following an affair with his friend's wife.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Billy Idol Wasn't Shocked To Find Out He Had a Secret Son After 'Sex with a Million People' in the 80s

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Film

'I said, Geldof, this is gonna hurt but it'll help, and scratched his back like a maniac. It gave him a sexual identity with the girls'- BP Fallon's life and times

SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Explosive recordings unearthed of a San Francisco music titan

The story of Sly Stone illustrates the impacts of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, from iconic successes to battles with addiction.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Billy Joel Details Two Suicide Attempts After Affair with Best Friend's Wife in New Documentary

The documentary reveals Billy Joel's struggles with depression and suicide attempts following an affair with his friend's wife.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Billy Idol Wasn't Shocked To Find Out He Had a Secret Son After 'Sex with a Million People' in the 80s

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Film

'I said, Geldof, this is gonna hurt but it'll help, and scratched his back like a maniac. It gave him a sexual identity with the girls'- BP Fallon's life and times

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Someone compared it to Bohemian Rhapsody': Wookie on making UK garage classic Battle

People say Battle reminds them of some really good years for Britain as a country, entering a new millennium, where the underground record industry was thriving.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Blues musician Buddy Guy shares how he 'accidentally' invented a new guitar sound

Actually, in Chicago then, we didn't have stages. We'd always go in a corner and play. And they had jukeboxes during their breaks, and they would play tunes.
Music
#lgbtq
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Music

She Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History; How AI Saved One Woman's Voice | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Music

She Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History; How AI Saved One Woman's Voice | KQED

fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Van Halen's Balance to Receive 30th Anniversary Expanded Reissue

Van Halen's 1995 album Balance is being reissued for its 30th anniversary, enhancing its legacy with new tracks and live recordings from a historic performance.
London music
#punk-rock
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC music

Dance Hall Crashers On Their Reunion, 30 Years After Breaking the Boys' Club | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC music

Dance Hall Crashers On Their Reunion, 30 Years After Breaking the Boys' Club | KQED

fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Rod Stewart's surprising 'career birthplace' given tribute ahead of Glastonbury legends slot

It's so fitting that the railway station - the first port-of-call for most visitors to Twickenham - should have this plaque. It acts as a harmonica fanfare for a most historical and still vibrant music neighbourhood.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes Irish citizen after 62 years in the country

I'm a little tardy with the paperwork... I've been living in Ireland now since I was one year old. But the time is right.
UK news
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

A Sound Legacy: McIntosh x Sun Records Limited Edition MTI100 Turntable Redefines Analog Listening | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The MTI100 Integrated Turntable embodies a timeless blend of modern performance with vintage aesthetics, celebrating the legacy of iconic musicians from Sun Records.
SF music
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

The History of Electronic Music in 476 Tracks (1937-2001)

This extraordinary compilation titled 'History of Electronic/Electroacoustic Music' features 476 songs and spans decades, showcasing the evolution of avant-garde electronic music.
Music production
#bob-dylan
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I watched Bob Dylan play tennis with three of the Beatles': how we made the Isle of Wight festival

The success of the Isle of Wight festival arose from determination, collaboration, and the ability to adapt under pressure.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I watched Bob Dylan play tennis with three of the Beatles': how we made the Isle of Wight festival

The success of the Isle of Wight festival arose from determination, collaboration, and the ability to adapt under pressure.
#brian-wilson
Music
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Brian Wilson Dead at 82 Years Old

Brian Wilson, iconic co-founder of the Beach Boys, has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Brian Wilson, Genius of Pop Music, Dead at 82

Brian Wilson, a pioneering figure in modern music and leader of the Beach Boys, has passed away at 82.
SF music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Brian Wilson, Pop Pioneer and Founder of The Beach Boys, Dead at 82

Pioneering musician Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has passed away at 82, leaving an indelible mark on music history.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Brian Wilson, legendary Beach Boys musician, has passed away at the age of 82, remembered for his groundbreaking contributions to pop music.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the leader of The Beach Boys, passed away at 82, known for capturing Southern California's essence in music.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Brian Wilson was more than a genius. His sound epitomized the lore of SoCal

Brian Wilson was a musical visionary known for his emotional depth and complex arrangements, influencing American pop music profoundly.
Music
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Brian Wilson Dead at 82 Years Old

Brian Wilson, iconic co-founder of the Beach Boys, has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Brian Wilson, Genius of Pop Music, Dead at 82

Brian Wilson, a pioneering figure in modern music and leader of the Beach Boys, has passed away at 82.
SF music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Brian Wilson, Pop Pioneer and Founder of The Beach Boys, Dead at 82

Pioneering musician Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has passed away at 82, leaving an indelible mark on music history.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Brian Wilson, legendary Beach Boys musician, has passed away at the age of 82, remembered for his groundbreaking contributions to pop music.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the leader of The Beach Boys, passed away at 82, known for capturing Southern California's essence in music.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Brian Wilson was more than a genius. His sound epitomized the lore of SoCal

Brian Wilson was a musical visionary known for his emotional depth and complex arrangements, influencing American pop music profoundly.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Britney, Taylor and Beyonce defined the 2000s. How they changed pop culture forever

"This proclamation is no exaggeration. Duff's CD was Princiotti's gateway to the vibrant pop music universe of the 2000s - an era that 'Hit Girls' thoroughly examines..."
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

The Pretenders: Learning to Crawl

Hynde recollects the Kent State tragedy in her memoir, emphasizing that it marked a loss of innocence for a generation witnessing violence against their peers.
Music
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 weeks ago

JOURNAL STANDARD Celebrates Red Hot Chili Peppers with Ross Halfin Photo Capsule | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

JOURNAL STANDARD's capsule collection celebrates Red Hot Chili Peppers with a tribute that fuses music history and fashion through photography.
NYC music
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The artists with the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100

Taylor Swift ties with Madonna and The Supremes for 12 No. 1 songs in 2024, joining an exclusive group of artists.
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Salem 66: SALT

From day one there was something disorienting about Salem 66. 'Across the Sea' exemplifies their off-kilter energy: Grunwald's staccato guitar lines curl like steel wool and Kaplan's rubber basslines bounce between center and background.
SF music
#sly-stone
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sly Stone's Funky Revolution

Sly Stone revolutionized music in the '60s and '70s, blending genres and influencing future artists.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Send me some money!' My unforgettable encounters with the legendary Sly Stone

Sly Stone's influence on soul music is undeniable, yet his recent work had deteriorated significantly by 2013.
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sly and the Family Stone to Release Unearthed 1967 Live Album

Sly and the Family Stone's 'The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967' captures their early concerts and includes exclusive material.
#johnny-cash
Berlin music
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Leonard Bernstein: The Greatest 5 Minutes in Music Education

Leonard Bernstein's 'The Unanswered Question' bridges music with multiple disciplines to explore its history and significance.
#cultural-influence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Yes, there was a riot, but it was great': Cabaret Voltaire on violent gigs, nuclear noise and returning to mark 50 years

It was ground zero. Mallinder and his Cabaret Voltaire co-founder Chris Watson are sitting together again in Sheffield, looking back on that lift-off moment ahead of a handful of shows to commemorate the milestone.
London politics
Berlin music
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Beethoven's true face is revealed for the first time in 200 YEARS

Beethoven's reconstructed face aligns with his historical reputation as irritable and intimidating.
#hip-hop
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

BlackOut: The Playlist

The Portland protests sparked creativity among artists and musicians, leading to the creation of impactful music addressing police violence and community aspirations.
Music
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Breaks Record for Longest-Charting Rap Song in Hot 100 History | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Kendrick Lamar's track 'Not Like Us' has become the longest-charting rap song in Billboard Hot 100 history with 53 weeks on the chart.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Amadeo: The 92-year-old Puerto Rican who runs the oldest music store in New York

Miguel Angel Amadeo continues to influence Latin music as the owner of Casa Amadeo, the oldest music store in New York.
NYC music
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Los Tigres del Norte get a New York City street named in their honor

Los Tigres del Norte were honored with a street named after them in Brooklyn, recognizing their significant influence in the Latino community.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

SF band with one of the biggest hits of the '90s returns home after 30 years

Perry described the current rehearsal process, saying, "When we're in these rehearsals, I feel really, like, nervous. I'm excited. You know, I feel like I'm in a band for the first time."
NYC music
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