Put Your Slouch Socks On: TV One’s Docuseries Unsung Celebrates the Music and the Legacy of 1980s Family Group The Jets. A story by Aisha K. Staggers.
Category: Tribute
Mar 04 2019
Keith Flint 1969-2019
Today news broke that Keith Flint has died. Sad tidings indeed. A short tribute.
Mar 02 2019
The birth of the best song of all time: When Doves Cry
35 years ago Prince started recording his masterpiece all by himself: When Doves Cry. The story behind the best single of all time, day by day.
Feb 25 2019
Mark Hollis 1955-2019
And suddenly news broke that Mark Hollis had passed away. Twenty years after withdrawing from the limelights it was still world (music) news. A tribute.
May 19 2018
Herman Brood makes two great rock albums in 1 year!
1978: Herman Brood makes two great rock records in 1 year! Shpritsz and Cha Cha are among the very best that Dutch rock ‘n roll has ever produced. 40 years ago Herman Brood took The Netherlands by storm. A look back on a true phenomenon!
Mar 30 2018
Paradiso, the most beautiful concert venue turns 50
Paradiso, the ultimate concert venue of The Netherlands and surrounding countries of the world, turns 50 years old. A look back on its rich history and a tribute to 50 years of pop music in Amsterdam.
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.
Nov 12 2017
Mick Karn – Titles
Mick Karn’s first solo-album coincided with the unfortunate disintegration of Japan. Karn makes his bass talk on the album and that makes for an astounding result.
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.
Sep 29 2017
The best Rolling Stones singles
The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band: The Rolling Stones. So much great music. A selection of the 10 best singles. A tribute to The Rolling Stones
Aug 25 2017
What Time Is It? The Story Of The Time
The Time: the most beloved, well-known and popular Prince satellite act. In 1982 they released their best album What Time Is It?. Looking back on The Time.
Aug 11 2017
Vanity 6: sex sells, or something more?
In 1982 the album by Vanity 6 was released. 35 years ago Prince’s second satellite act was launched. Is it just about the lingerie or is there more? A look back.
Aug 05 2017
Marilyn Monroe, after 55 years still ‘forever young’
Marilyn Monroe and music. Do the two go together? A (small) inquiry and the tale of her one and only musical tour in Korea 1954.
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