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Don Randall, sales and marketing force behind Fender instruments, dies at 91
Don Randall, the dynamic sales and marketing force behind legendary electric guitar designer Leo Fender's phenomenal success during his company's first two decades, has died. He was 91. Randall, one of the founders of what is now the Scottsdale, Ariz.-...Tags: Defense, Marketing, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Entertainment
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A Palisades balladeer
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIN one, a poor woman from the west coast of Ireland flies, to the strains of a lonely Celtic melody, to Graceland to pay homage to Elvis Presley. In another, a British soldier wounded in World War II wanders London, recalling the days when he danced to...Tags: Los Lobos (music group), Werner Herzog, Justice System, Poetry, Robbie Robertson
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Opening things up
Times Staff WriterINDIO -- Two of Saturday's big attention-getters at the opening day of the sixth Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival were the return to action of Weezer and a generous infusion of hip-hop into the event's bloodstream for the first time. Sage...Tags: Wilco (music group), Weezer (music group), Career and Workplace, Woody Allen, Labor Legislation
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The Gloved One drops the ball at the Rock Hall of Fame induction
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterNEW YORK -- Michael Jackson still doesn't get it, does he? The 16th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner here Monday was the ideal opportunity for the self-proclaimed King of Pop to begin humanizing himself--to start making us think of...Tags: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Foo Fighters (music group), Elections, Freddie Mercury, Los Lobos (music group)
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The long and winding road
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterHilburn worked with Michael Jackson during 1984 and early 1985 on a book Jackson is writing for Doubleday. Michael Jackson's $47.5-million purchase of the Beatles' song collection last month was the climax of 10 months of intense, complicated and...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Little Richard, Contracts, Business Enterprises, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterMichael Jackson's $47.5-million purchase of the Beatles' song collection last month was the climax of 10 months of intense, complicated and confusing on-again, off-again negotiations. The package--of which the Beatles music was only part of the nearly 4,...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Little Richard, Contracts, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Business Enterprises
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Andy Matchett: From rock star to stage
Orlando Sentinel Music CriticOrlando musician Andy Matchett has become a fixture on the local music scene as part of Andy Matchett and the Minks and the retro/sock-hop ensemble the Continentals. Lately, Matchett has expanded his interests to include theater. He played the lead in...Tags: Theater, IceHouse Theater, Music, Fringe Festival, Entertainment Events
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SEASPAR plans spring fundraiser
A Downers Grove-based group that provides recreational opportunities to people with disabilities will be hosting a fundraiser in May to support its programs. American English, a Beatles tribute band, will be taking the stage to benefit the South East...
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Soundboard Talk: Orlando Music -- with Andy Matchett
Orlando musician Andy Matchett is well known for his work with Andy Matchett and the Minks and retro/sock-out outfit The Continentals. Lately, Matchett has expanded his realm to include work in theater, such as his lead role in Ice House Theatre's...
Tags: IceHouse Theater, Fringe Festival, Music Industry, Arts and Culture
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REVIEW: Saw Doctors concert at Musikfest Cafe is a typical (and fun) night at the pub
Lehigh Valley Music presents FESTBLOGIt was as if Irish rockers The Saw Doctors were just out to tip a pint in a pub -- lead guitarist Leo Moran’s hair messed and shirt untucked and half unbuttoned, singer Davy Carton’s delivery frequently punctuated by a...... -
Hoosiers: The Real Story Is Just As Sweet
The Hartford CourantThe sign on I-74 jumped out of the darkness at a lonely Connecticut traveler Saturday night only hours after UConn had lost in Cincinnati, 40 miles to the southeast. Exit 156. Milan. So many folks put together "bucket lists" that demonstrate how...Tags: Indiana Hoosiers, Gene Hackman, Museums, Barbara Hershey, Entertainment
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The sweaty, salty Neil Hamburger
When he answers the phone Monday afternoon from his Best Western hotel room, comedian Neil Hamburger, true to form, explains that he's just finished ticking off yet another group of people. "I was having an argument with these guys at the motel that I...
Tags: The Big Bopper, Weezer (music group), Cambridge (Middlesex, Massachusetts), Music, Entertainment Events
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