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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: Christopher Isherwood, University of California, Los Angeles, Justice System, The Rolling Stones (music group), Popular Music (genre)
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Country music icon Charley Pride to perform at Luhrs Center in Shippesburg, Pa.
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comCountry music legend Charley Pride never intended on breaking color barriers when it came to country music. He wanted to a break a different kind of record. One of 11 children who was born to sharecroppers in Sledge, Miss., Pride had dreams of being...Tags: Artists, Babe Ruth, College Baseball, Major League Baseball, Entertainment Events
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One man's hell
The archetype that governs the life stories of successful musicians, country and bluegrass legends in particular, involves one or more of the following elements: violent father; music career to escape a life picking cotton or mining coal; early mentor/...Tags: Elvis Presley, The Who (music group), Music Industry, Music, Entertainment
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Neil Diamond: Songs sung true: Walk of Fame Honors: Neil Diamond
VarietyAsk Neil Diamond, who receives a star today on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the secret to his longevity and his answer is refreshingly simple: "Just work harder than everyone else." For decades now, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has put that ethic,...Tags: New York University, Movies, Pulp Fiction (movie), Madison Square Garden, Dr. John (music artist)
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Bluegrass Great Earl Scruggs Dead at 88
CNNEarl Scruggs, whose distinctive picking style and association with Lester Flatt cemented bluegrass music's place in popular culture, died Wednesday of natural causes at a Nashville hospital, his son Gary Scruggs said. He was 88. "I realize his popularity...Tags: Earl Scruggs, Biography (genre), Vince Gill, Arts and Culture, Louis Armstrong
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A member of Gene Vincent's band describes joining Rock Hall of Fame
"I’m coming down off the cloud. It'll take me a few days, but I expect I’ll get there," said 71-year-old drummer Dickie Harrell, who, as part of Gene Vincent's original band, was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame on Saturday. A number of...
Tags: Les Paul, Willie Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Beck, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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The Ventures give guitar-rock display at Musikfest Cafe
Lehigh Valley MusicThe songs The Ventures played at their show Friday at Musikfest Café at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, in and of themselves, weren’t anything spectacular. Precision guitar notes, well-drummed backbeat, catchy melodies. The Ventures at Musikfest Cafe,... -
Aberdeen Community Concert Association kicks off season Saturday
The Aberdeen Community Concert Association begins its 73rd season Saturday with a 7:30 p.m. performance by the American Tenors at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The show is the first of four concerts in the 2011-12 season. Season memberships will be...Tags: Artists, Olympic Games, Culture, Festive Events, Arts
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Van Hunt turns major-label rejection into musical triumph
Van Hunt, who is back with a terrific new album that he will showcase Friday at Schubas, is trying to be philosophical about one of the worst periods of his life. In 2008, the acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was preparing to release his...Tags: Fine Arts, Artists, Psychedelic (genre), Genres, Arts
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Guitar virtuoso returns
Doyle Dykes, described by Chet Atkins as one of the finest fingerpicking guitarists around, will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at Engel Music, 209 S. Main St. Admission is $20. It will be the second visit to Engel Music by the guitar virtuoso, who toured... -
Mixtape Friday for June 17
Staff reporterPaul 1. 5 O'clock World - The Vogues 2. 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton 3. Working for the Weekend - Loverboy 4. Working My Way Back to You - Four Seasons 5. Workin' for a Livin' - Huey Lewis and the News Ed 1. Sloop John B - Beach Boys 2. Ding Dong, Ding Dong...Tags: Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones (music group), Huey Lewis and the News (music group), Styx (music group), Corey Simon
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