In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O’Connor. A look back.
Category: Death
Jan 28 2023
Nai Barghouti, 01/28/2023
2½/5: A tribute to Fairouz by Nail Barghouti, accompanied by the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra, just works for only 2 songs.
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!
Jan 12 2020
Aart Staartjes 1938-2020
Today Aart Staartjes passed away. My childhood hero is no more.
Jun 25 2019
The 10 best Michael Jackson singles
Ten years ago Michael Jackson died. Even though it was a public secret he wasn’t doing well, his death was still a shock, His 10 best singles in The Netherlands.
May 27 2019
5 years ago I witnessed Prince live for the very last time, in Antwerp
5 years ago I witnessed Prince for the very last time in concert, in Antwerp. Once again, it was an unforgettable night in the presence of the genius hailing from Minneapolis. A look back at a fantastic concert!
Mar 04 2019
Keith Flint 1969-2019
Today news broke that Keith Flint has died. Sad tidings indeed. A short tribute.
Nov 30 2017
Mama, 1943 – 2012
Five years ago today, my mother passed away. Too young, too soon and completely unexpected.
Nov 17 2017
Peter Tosh – Equal Rights
In 1977 Peter Tosh releases his second solo-album. It is highly successful. Equal Rights is a political album and a classic with reggae. A look back.
Oct 03 2017
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Live Anthology
As a tribute to Tom Petty who passed away yesterday at the age of 66, a short biography and review of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Live Anthology.
Jul 04 2017
RIP, John Blackwell
John Blackwell, the best drummer I ever witnessed, is no more. Today he passed away. He was just 43 years old. A tribute.
May 16 2017
Chuck Brown & the history of go-go
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers: the history of a man, a band and eventually a complete genre. Go-go and Washington D.C.
Apr 21 2017
Prince – One year later…
One year ago the musical genius Prince passed away. What has happened since then? What will become of his vast musical archive. A look back.
Feb 05 2017
Divine – My First Album
Drag queen Divine got into music 35 years ago and emerged with My First Album: a great dance album!
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