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Ramones’ Debut LP: 10 Things You Didn’t Know – Rolling Stone

April 23, 2017June 7, 2026 Editor

Learn 10 little-known facts about the Ramones’ 1976 debut LP, recorded 40 years ago this month. Source: Ramones’ Debut LP: 10 Things You Didn’t Know – Rolling Stone

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Listen to Iggy Pop’s New Song “Asshole Blues” | Pitchfork

April 18, 2017June 7, 2026 Editor

Lyrics include: “Asshole, when are you gonna die?” Source: Listen to Iggy Pop’s New Song “Asshole Blues” | Pitchfork

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Jimmy Webb on John Lennon’s Lost Weekend, Frank Sinatra – Rolling Stone

April 18, 2017 Editor

Jimmy Webb looks back on more than 50 years writing for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Paul McCartney, and the dark times he weathered along the way. Source: Jimmy Webb on John Lennon’s Lost Weekend, Frank Sinatra – Rolling Stone

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Daniel Lanois – Red Floor Records

February 15, 2017 Editor

I get this digital only thing — even with free shipping. My guess is that more of this from artists will bring back the value of physical. It’s going to be rare. —– We are shutting down physical sales at Red Floor Records and going digital only. All physical items (excluding Goodbye To Language) are…

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Cat Power – Manhattan

February 4, 2017April 7, 2024 Editor

Some good shots of the lower east side in this nice winter song video. What makes a winter song video, besides the people in gloves and the girders of bridges covered with snow? The pretend anonymity. They see you hiding in your houses, staying warm –laughing at the Donald.

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TBT: When Johnny Cash Suited-Up for His Legendary Folsom Prison Concert | GQ

January 26, 2017 Editor

That last smoke just before you open a vein. A look at Cash’s signature head-to-toe black, lack of vanity, and rock n’ roll grit Source: TBT: When Johnny Cash Suited-Up for His Legendary Folsom Prison Concer | GQ

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Brian Eno – 10 of the best | Music | The Guardian

January 25, 2017 Editor

“bonkers with oscillators” —- When Baby was on Fire, there were Needles in the Mountains, Frank was Blank, and Ama was a Zona and that’s just off the top of my head. What an indelible mark this artist made and continues to make– even if the boas and feathers did make me twitch. Music for…

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Iggy Makes it All Real

January 5, 2017 Editor

Iggy makes it all real. Rolling Stone: “You and Keith have been called indestructible. Iggy Pop: He’s way more indestructible than me! I can’t keep up with that guy anymore. I definitely can’t smoke cigarettes anymore.” A look at Cash’s signature head-to-toe black, lack of vanity, and rock n’ roll grit Source: Iggy Pop Talks…

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Chris Spedding on the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols… and The Wombles – Classic Rock

November 29, 2016 Editor

One of my favourite all time guitar players. This guy plays circles around everyone else even with serious alternative addictions. This article is all about the sessions he had as a guitar player with many of the greats. A good bunch of short stories.

He turned down the Rolling Stones, stood in for Jimmy Page, was the first man to record the Sex Pistols, and was the Womble with the Flying V. He’s the extremely well-connected Chris Spedding

Source: Chris Spedding on the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols… and The Wombles – Classic Rock

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