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Here are my highlights in popular music from 2016. It includes records by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bright Light Bright Light, David Bowie, Melanie C, Hikaru Utada, Beyoncé, and many more!
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Glenn Frey May Have Saved Lives
Is it possible that Glenn Frey’s death provided a tough, needed lesson for other men? A few years back, I had a weekend lunch with a longtime former co-worker who wanted me to meet her latest beau and prospective fiancée. The three of us were having a relaxing time until she …
Read More »Book Review: ‘Bowie on Bowie: Interviews and Encounters with David Bowie’ Edited by Sean Egan
"Bowie on Bowie" is an incredible glimpse into the man who unarguably made the world not only more interesting and more enjoyable, but more inspirational. His talent will live on for generations, sparking the fascination and wonder of fans new and old.
Read More »Glenn Frey Dies – Joins Those Lost in a Thus Far Cruel 2016
Turning a page is always difficult in life, but having to flip through so many so quickly has created a sort of malaise that seems like a fog descending upon me.
Read More »‘On the Record with Mick Rock’: Legendary Music Photographer on Snoop Dogg and More, OvationTV Show Debuts August 2
Mick Rock visits the hometowns of an eclectic assortment of top-tier musicians from different eras in the new OvationTV series debuting this Sunday, August 2.
Read More »‘On the Record with Mick Rock’: Legendary Music Photographer Talks Beatles and Bowie as OvationTV Show Debuts August 2
Mick Rock visits the hometowns of an eclectic assortment of top-tier musicians from different eras in the new OvationTV series debuting this Sunday, August 2.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Orange Is the New Black’s’ Lea DeLaria Sings David Bowie on ‘House of David’
DeLaria is one stylish jazz singer with a voice belied by her television image.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: Lou Reed – ‘Classic Albums: Transformer + Live at Montreux 2000’
This bundling of two previously-available programs is an ideal package of who Reed was in both 1972 and 2000.
Read More »Interview: Brian Henson – Host of SyFy’s ‘Jim Henson Creature Workshop Challenge’
Brian Henson, Chairman of the Jim Henson company and noted creature creator and performer takes a few minutes to talk Farscape and his new show on SyFy.
Read More »Music Review: Smashing Pumpkins – ‘Oceania: Live in NYC’ [Blu-ray Edition]
The true star of this new and totally essential live Smashing Pumpkins release may surprise you.
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