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Mike Ragogna: Thank You, Mr. Dog Ears: My HuffPost Interviews with Phil Ramone, Plus H.D. Harmsen's "Teetotaler" Video Premiere

Fri, April 19 2013 6:09am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When people use the phrase "...it's the end of era" with regards to someone's passing, it's almost always a respectful exaggeration.

Billy Joel Pays Tribute to Phil Ramone: He Was the King'

Wed, April 03 2013 3:31pm - Source: Rolling Stone

I first met Phil Ramone when I played Carnegie Hall in 1976.

The Popdose Guide to Chicago

Sat, March 30 2013 3:43am - Source: Pop Dose

After the cynical misfire of 1991's Twenty 1 and stillbirth of its intended followup, the lost and lamented Stone of Sisyphus , Chicago dove full-bore into the casinos-and-state-fairs circuit, and though they still pay lip service to the bona fide creativity that bought their homes and pays their alimonies, it evaporated long ago.

Deep Beatles: “Misery” (1963)

Fri, March 29 2013 12:52pm - Source: Something Else!

Last week marked the 50th anniversary of a cultural revolution: the release of the Beatles' Please Please Me. Their first effort, recorded over 12 hours on a single day, stands as one of the most impressive debuts in rock history.

The Beatles' 'Please Please Me' 50th Anniversary

Fri, March 22 2013 2:18pm - Source: Rolling Stone

B efore Beatlemania and The Ed Sullivan Show ; before they met Queen Elizabeth and smoked pot with Bob Dylan ; before they sprouted drooping mustaches, dropped acid, discovered sitars and pilgrimaged to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Himalayan retreat; before John met Yoko , before the walrus was Paul ; before they took over popular music and, um, transformed Western culture – before all that, at 10 in the morning on February 11th, 1963, the Beatles were merely the world's finest little rock & roll band, gathered at Abbey Road studios in London to make a debut album.

Books: The Beatle Who Vanished by Jim Berkenstadt (2013)

Fri, March 22 2013 12:01pm - Source: Something Else!

Just when you think no other aspect of Beatles history could possibly be overlooked, a book comes along revealing a little-known corner of their story.

Darin Murphy: Please Please Me at 50: Britain's Rock Monarchy Begins

Thu, March 21 2013 11:06pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Paul McCartney's impromptu count-off that became the fanfare of a new British Empire that would engulf the world and leave no free nation untouched.

The Popdose Interview: Fallen Riviera

Thu, March 21 2013 4:10am - Source: Pop Dose

Will Parry and Steve Ornest from Fallen Riviera are two guys who met as students at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where they forged a friendship borne out of a deep love of classic rock music — well, one half of the duo had a deep love, the other was sort of lured into it.

Remake/Remodel: Karl Bartos Interviewed

Mon, March 04 2013 3:01pm - Source: The Quietus

An affable gentleman in a duffle coat is photographed against an imposing modern building just a few blocks from his hotel in the plush environs of London's Hyde Park. As one quarter of Kraftwerk's 'classic' line-up, Karl Bartos will forever be associated with all that is severe, futuristic and industrial.

Deep Beatles: “Savoy Truffle” (1968)

Fri, February 15 2013 1:44pm - Source: Something Else!

Many Beatles songs contain two key elements: wordplay and nods to their R&B roots.

The Satisfactions of Mono

Mon, February 11 2013 6:28pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

Five years ago this spring, I started writing for WNEW.com, an online and HD relaunch of New York's legendary album-rock radio station.

Please Please Me: Recreating the Beatles' first album

Sun, February 10 2013 1:06am - Source: The Independent - Music

Tomorrow, 50 years to the minute, within the same four walls where Please Please Me was committed to tape, scores of artists will attempt to recreate the famous session.

Rolf Harris, Royal Festival Hall, review

Sat, February 09 2013 11:31am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Erroneously, I anticipated that a Rolf Harris audience would be full of stooped senior citizens still reeling from the death of vaudeville, but at 82, he continues to reach across the generations.

Adele's producer gets early Brit Award

Fri, February 08 2013 4:27pm - Source: The Independent - Music

The studio wizard, who co-wrote Oscar-nominated James Bond theme Skyfall with the singer, was honoured at the annual Music Producers Guild (MPG) Awards, which rewards recording professionals.

Deep Beatles: “I’ve Got A Feeling” (1970)

Fri, February 01 2013 5:30am - Source: Something Else!

Volumes have been written over the Lennon/McCartney dynamic, as their point/counterpoint exchange graced "We Can Work It Out," "Getting Better," and "She's Leaving Home." One of their finest moments as a duo occurred during the troubled Get Back sessions.

Rob Zombie Manager to Start New Record Label, Madball Want Stolen Guitars Back + More News

Tue, January 29 2013 2:02pm - Source: Noisecreep

Veteran artist manager Andy Gould ( Rob Zombie , Pantera ) will be starting a new record label focused on hard rock artists.

Gimme Five: Songs where the Beatles, well, sucked (again!)

Tue, January 08 2013 3:25pm - Source: Something Else!

How could we pass up a chance at a sequel to the most-read, most-commented-upon item in this site's history?

The Popdose Interview: Michael Gurley of Dada

Thu, December 20 2012 5:28pm - Source: Pop Dose

While the '90s might have ushered in the popularity of MC Hammer and of course, his " Hammer pants, " it also brought about an explosion in popularity of the alternative rock radio format.

Norah Jones pays tribute to her father Ravi Shankar

Thu, December 13 2012 1:55pm - Source: NME

Norah Jones has paid tribute to her father Ravi Shankar, who passed away aged 92 on Tuesday (Dec 11).

Steven Van Zandt brings in ex-Beatles drummer as consultant on new film with Sopranos’ David Chase

Wed, December 12 2012 5:26pm - Source: Something Else!

The forthcoming film "Not Fade Away" gave Steven Van Zandt a chance to reunite with his old Sopranos director, as well as an opportunity to delve back into his love of all things rock 'n' roll.

Deep Beatles: “There’s A Place” (1963)

Fri, November 16 2012 1:42pm - Source: Something Else!

Many fascinating stories have emerged from the landmark 1963 recording of the Please Please Me album.

Rush to be inducted on Guitar Center RockWalk

Sat, November 10 2012 1:16am - Source: Music-News.com

The walk, at their Sunset Boulevard store in Hollywood, honors artists who "have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of Rock 'n' Roll, Blues and R&B. The invite only ceremony on November 20 will unveil their hand prints, signatures and faces along other inductees such as Eric Clapton, George Martin, Jimmy Page, Johnny Cash, AC/DC and many more.

Gary Barlow Honoured With Music Industry Trust Award

Tue, November 06 2012 10:17am - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Gary Barlow , musician, songwriter and producer, was honoured last night with the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award.

The 10 Best Bond theme songs

Wed, October 24 2012 7:10am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

The film that perfected the 007 formula and "sound, Goldfinger marked Barry's first top-to-bottom Bond score, and his title song remains his equal favourite from the series (along with the later We Have All the Time in the World). Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley provided roaringly melodramatic lyrics for Barry's louche, brassy, classy music, giving Tiger Bay's own Shirley Bassey her only US Top 10 hit. Bond producer Harry Saltzman told Barry it song the worst he'd ever heard. 3.

Mike Ragogna: Conversations With Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne, The Monkees' Micky Dolenz and The Rippingtons' Russ Freeman

Fri, October 19 2012 6:08am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Hey, it looks like you've got a couple of projects, your solo album Long Wave , and also The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra.

Popdose at Kirkus Reviews: “Light and Shade”

Mon, October 15 2012 11:39am - Source: Pop Dose

For almost 80 years, Kirkus Reviews has served as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike.

A Few Words About the Bond Film Theme Songs…

Thu, October 11 2012 5:38pm - Source: There Goes the Fear

2012 is a milestone year for Bond fans, seeing both the 50th anniversary of the first episode in the film franchise, Dr. No, and the release of the 22nd in the series, Skyfall, due this month.

Linda Perhacs “Parallelograms”

Tue, October 09 2012 2:37pm - Source: THE RISING STORM

This unique and fascinating album has belatedly garnered a considerable following in recent years as a result of the new interest in what is nowadays referred to as Acid Folk. In reality it's finely-structured acoustic folk-rock, but with strong elements of psychedelic studio treatment and twentieth-century avant-garde classical and choral music.

Review: 'Beatles Stories' A Collection Of Celeb Tales Tall & Small About The Fab Four

Tue, October 02 2012 8:47pm - Source: The Playlist

Everyone has some kind of celebrity story.

Strike? There's no other way: Blur lead pop protest over sale of label

Sun, September 30 2012 11:33pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Universal Music, the French-owned firm, has been ordered to shed Parlophone as part of its £1.2bn takeover of EMI.

One Track Mind: Steve Gadd on “Aja,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Take It Away,” others

Thu, September 27 2012 11:45am - Source: Something Else!

Steve Gadd takes us inside mythical sessions with Paul Simon, Paul McCartney and Steely Dan in this special edition of our regular One Track Mind feature.

Micky Dolenz Q&A: Davy Jones' Death, Monkees Reunion & Meeting the Beatles

Tue, September 25 2012 8:23pm - Source: Spinner

Micky Dolenz , singer and drummer of the Monkees , is celebrating the release his new album, Remember , which features many songs that mark great milestones in his life, as well as a few new cuts.

Jim Noir – Jimmy’s Show

Mon, September 24 2012 7:05am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

There's a lot of tea drinking on Jim Noir 's latest album, but the stuff that once galvanized a proud nation seems little more than a metaphor for the mundanities of daily life: characters stumbling awkwardly out of bed ('The Tired Hairy Man With Parts'), worrying about getting mugged on the way to the shops ('Tea'), "smiling" too long down the phone ('Sunny') or making trouble on British roads ('Driving My Escort Cosworth To The Cake Circus').