My A Pop Life blog has been live 10 years today. A time top reminisce, celebrate, look back at the past and ahead to the future!
Category: Commemoration
Apr 21 2026
Prince – Ten years later…
Prince died ten years ago. Does that still matter, did it ever? Why musical history is crucial, especially in these times.
Jan 10 2026
David Bowie – Lazarus
On January 10, 2016, David Bowie passed away. His final single, Lazarus, turned out to be a moving farewell. Long live Bowie!
Nov 23 2024
The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President)
Late 1999 the superb compilation The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President) was released. An introduction to Fela!
Nov 22 2024
The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President) – Liner Notes
In 1999 the Fela Kuti compilation The Best Best Of was released, which included extensive liner notes. Read them here!
Jul 12 2024
Disco Demolition Night
On July 12, 1979. Disco Demolition Night took place. A promotional stunt or a racist, homophobic expression of white resentment?
Apr 06 2024
News: Waterloo 50 years, a letter by ABBA
50 years ago ABBA won the Eurovision songfestival with Waterloo, the real start of a dizzyingly successfuyl career.
Dec 01 2022
Black Album (by guest author Edward)
Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened…
Nov 30 2022
Lijntje Elisabeth Pel 1943 – 2012
Ten years ago my mother passed away. Next to all the hurt and hassle there was music as well. A look back.
Sep 11 2022
The opening of Paisley Park Studios
In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home.
Dec 24 2021
André Hazes has a Lonely Christmas
In 1976 Dutch singer André Hazes debuts with a Christmas single, the start of a lasting and huge career in The Netherlands.
Nov 10 2021
Prince and The Rolling Stones, 1981
In 1981 Prince played two shows as support act to The Rolling Stones. How did the crowd react to the crossing of new wave and funk?
Apr 21 2021
Madison Square Garden 04/21/2021
A great tribute by Madison Square Garden, the world renowned New York City venue, where Prince performed numerous times.
Apr 21 2021
Prince 1958-2016: 5 years later
How does the A Pop Life Panel view 5 years without Prince? Six personal memories, stories and impressions!
Feb 07 2021
J Dilla – Donuts
Three days before his untimely death, J Dilla released the influential Donuts. A look back at an important hip-hop album!
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