Producer, Arranger, Band Leader, Legend - Quincy Jones dies aged 91
"Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing. And although this is an...
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jamesgeraghty
Sep 15
The best and worst of music: Addiction bust up and some wholesome Flavor
It is fair to say that the two music stories that caught my eye at the end of last week capture both the best and worst of the what music...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 14
R.E.M. at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame: the comet moment
Last night, the four original members of R.E.M. were back together one more time, receiving their induction into the Songwriter's Hall of...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 12
Au Revoir Françoise Hardy
One of the most celebrated French singers, Françoise Hardy, died yesterday at the age of 80. The news was broken by her son, Thomas...
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jamesgeraghty
May 10
'Recording Engineer' Albini dies at 61
Unfortunately, it has taken me a few days to get to this, but it is important to finally write this - because on Tuesday (7th May) the...
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jamesgeraghty
Mar 16
Fear Of An Old Planet? Flavor Flav turns 65
Today is a birthday milestone for a member of a legendary hip hop crew - as yes, Flavor Flav, co-founder of Public Enemy turns 65. It is...
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jamesgeraghty
Feb 4
3 New Songs Reviewed + Reflections on MC5 Legend Kramer
Every now and again, there are a handful of new tunes that grab my attention and it becomes worth bundling them together and sharing them...
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jamesgeraghty
Dec 17, 2023
Happy 65th - Mike Mills!
On this day in 1958, Michael Edward Mills was born in Orange County, California. He would go on to be the bass player in perhaps one of...
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jamesgeraghty
Oct 26, 2023
Natalie Merchant at 60
Today we are wishing a very happy 60th birthday to one of my favourite singers - Natalie Anne Merchant - born on this day 1963, in...
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jamesgeraghty
Sep 17, 2023
Geoff Davies passes aged 80 (and playlist)
So, another musical icon from Liverpool passed on this week. While he had an association with the Cavern Club scene of the 1960s, it was...
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jamesgeraghty
Sep 10, 2023
Beastie Boys Square
Many have been marking this year as the 50th anniversary of hip hop. It is a genre so inextricably linked with New York City, it was...
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jamesgeraghty
May 17, 2023
John Giblin, bass legend, dies aged 71
We found out yesterday, that bass player extraordinaire, John Giblin, had passed awy on Sunday (14 May) at the age of 71, after 'a short...
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jamesgeraghty
Feb 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach dies age 94
Yesterday we lost the one of the most famous and distinctive songwriters of the last sixty years in Burt Bacharach, who passed away aged...
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jamesgeraghty
Jan 12, 2023
Jeff Beck: A Tribute
Well, this wasn't what I was going to be writing about today - but that can wait for another time. For a year that had already gotten off...
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jamesgeraghty
Dec 8, 2022
Jet Black - the Old Age Punk - dies at 84
Another sad bit of news coming in from the world of punk - drummer and founder member of The Stranglers, a.k.a. The Men In Black - Jet...
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jamesgeraghty
Nov 6, 2022
Mimi Parker, Low drummer and singer, dies aged 55
It was announced earlier today (6 November) that Mimi Parker, drummer, singer and co-founder of the band Low, has died, at the age of...
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jamesgeraghty
Oct 10, 2022
Animal Collective cancel EU tour
Experimental psych-folk band, Animal Collective have announced their decision to cancel their imminent tour of Europe. The band, from...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 30, 2022
New Initiative for better disabled access to entertainment
A fantastic new initiative is being run by non-profit Accessible Festivals, that will provide free tickets for recreational experiences...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 10, 2022
Pogues bassist, Darryl Hunt, dies
More sad news to bring you. After losing Motown legend Lamont Dozier yesterday, it was announced that long-time bass player with The...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 9, 2022
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dies
Forever associated with the legendary Motown songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier died today, aged 81. A message...
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