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A singing Tommy Lasorda and the Dodgers spread holiday cheer
That’s right, the Dodgers’ very own ambassador of baseball manages to morph Bing Crosby and Elvis in his new holiday treat: “I’m Dreaming of a Blue Christmas.” Actually, he’s just the opening and closing act on this...
Tags: Frank Sinatra, Ronald Belisario, Nick Punto, Holidays, Bing Crosby
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Review: Shuggie Otis' efforts are frustrated at Echoplex
Sometimes things fall apart. It's an unfortunate part of the deal. Just because music happens doesn't always mean it happens right, on schedule or as planned. Feedback happens. Budding genius is quashed by forces outside of one's control. Unfortunately,...
Tags: Stevie Wonder, Bobby Bland, Entertainment, Frank Zappa, Music
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Obama victory party signed, sealed, delivered with soul and R&B
It was one nation under a groove at Barack Obama's victory celebration Tuesday night in Chicago. Classic soul, R&B, funk, disco and Motown provided the soundtrack for the president's post-reelection bash, as throngs of Democratic Party faithful swayed to...
Tags: Stevie Wonder, Little Richard, Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, Democratic Party
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Frank Wilson dies at 71; Motown writer, producer
Motown's Frank Wilson wrote and produced hit records for such big names as the Supremes and the Temptations, but he was best known for a single recorded in Los Angeles that featured his own voice — and was never released. Copies of his "Do I Love...
Tags: Stevie Wonder, Prostate Cancer, The Temptations (music group), United Kingdom, Bunny (music group)
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PASSINGS: Jon Lord, Bob Babbitt, Donald J. Sobol
Jon Lord
Deep Purple keyboard player
Jon Lord, 71, a British keyboardist for Deep Purple and Whitesnake, died in London on Monday of a pulmonary embolism after a battle with pancreatic cancer, said a statement on his official website.
Lord co-wrote...Tags: Lymphoma, Bonnie Raitt, Music Industry, Jim Croce, Classical Music (genre)
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D'Angelo returning to Los Angeles with House of Blues concert
Pop & HissR&B recluse D'Angelo is in hiding no more. After appearing with the Roots at Bonnaroo in June, the sonic manipulator of funk and soul has booked a surprise July 4 date at West Hollywood's House of Blues, according to promoter Live Nation.... -
Tupac Shakur stage production to open in Chicago in January
A new biographical stage production about the late rapper Tupac Shakur is expected to premiere in January at the Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago. The show, written by Lyle Miller, is titled "Amaru (The History of Tupac Amaru Shakur)." A spokeswoman for...
Tags: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Biography (genre), Tupac Shakur, Arts and Culture
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Donna Summer ruled majestically, if uneasily
Pop & HissDonna Summer's controversial international hit "Love to Love You Baby" was, according to her, recorded as something of a joke. It wasn't supposed to be the singer's calling card on the world stage. It wasn't meant to be one of...... -
R. Kelly to release 'Write Me Back' on June 26
Pop & HissGrammy-winning R&B king R. Kelly is set to release his new album, “Write Me Back,” on June 26, RCA Records announced Tuesday. “Write Me Back” is led by the bubbly “Share My Love,” which landed at No. 1 on urban adult... -
Allen Stone aims to change perception of soul singers
Pop & HissAllen Stone, a 24-year-old white guy from tiny Chewelah, Wash., is aiming to change the perception of soul singers. The singer-songwriter is generating buzz with his self-released eponymous sophomore album, which came out in October, and his late-night... -
Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt team for New Year's tune
Pop & HissIf "500 Days of Summer" wasn't enough cute for you, tune into this YouTube video just posted by Zooey Deschanel and her longtime friend Joseph Gordon-Levitt.... -
Sundance 2012: On the trail of a mysterious star, Rodriguez
24 FramesThe documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" was much more of a crowd pleaser than the less-than-full house at the Library Theater in Park City, Utah, had expected....
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