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The Night Led Zeppelin Dethroned the Beatles! (And I Was There!)

Paul Iorio | Posted 05.01.2012

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In pop culture history, Led Zeppelin officially dethroned The Beatles on May 5, 1973, at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. I attended the show as a 15-year-old high school student.

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Under the Covers: A Musical Parlor Game

Michael Sigman | Posted 04.10.2012

Most of these interpretations do the material proud, though some may leave you wanting to, well, hide under the covers. Making up your own lists and sharing with friends might make for a more soul-satisfying parlor game than, say, Geography.

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Stairway to Heaven

Denise M. Wilbanks | Posted 04.09.2012

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Is it possible there is some truth to the ascension of our own spirit by way of this support system we know as the "stairway"? What would it take to purify the soul in order to begin progression of such journey while here on Earth?

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Sweetheart Of The Sun & Modern Art: Chatting With The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet

Mike Ragogna | Posted 11.25.2011

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"I think the culture today is very, very different from what it was in the '60s, and I feel lucky that I grew up at a time when I had these very strong female role models. They were strong women, but their power was very much connected to their creativity and their voice."

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The Black Earth Boys at Lincoln Center (Video)

Michal Shapiro | Posted 10.17.2011

Read More: Ben Mandelson, Live Performance, World Music, Justin Adams, Robert Plant, Juldeh Camara, Folk Music, Les Triaboliques, The Carter Family, Arts News

The repertoire was primarily a melding of American folk and blues with Juldeh Camara bringing the West African flavor.

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The Intimacy Gap

Zac Hill | Posted 09.13.2011

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"Send Private messages to people by only sharing your post with them, disable reshare" --Google+ "CheatSheet" -- "Please read my letter // and prom...

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Review: Robert Plant Brings His Grand Band of Joy to the World

Michael Bialas | Posted 07.03.2011

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With looser jeans and tighter arrangements, Plant moves a bit slower but still displays the same charisma and gallantry of his previous life. Thankfully, he doesn't totally ignore those prancing "Dancing Days."

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Treme & Beyond: Conversations with Steve Earle, The Belle Brigade and Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

Mike Ragogna | Posted 06.18.2011

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Steve Earle spoke to me from Liuzza's in New Orleans, where he had just ordered a Po Boy, and where he is currently filming the second season of HBO's Treme.

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Is American Idol Tarnishing Steven Tyler's Legacy?

Danny Groner | Posted 05.25.2011

With American Idol back for its 10th season, some music fans are wondering how Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler can fit into the mix at the judges tabl...

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Best Albums Of 2010. NO Really!

Sal Nunziato | Posted 05.25.2011

Throughout the year I've posted daily doses of music commentary and record reviews over at Burning Wood. I try to be honest and shoot from the hip. So...

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A Special Benefit Concert: A Conversation with Dave Matthews, Grammy Bragging Rights, Plus More

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss's Raising Sand Was the 2007 Album of the Year. Has He Done It Again?

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 05.25.2011

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The glories of Robert Plant are that he isn't sitting in a castle in Wales, curled around a bottle as night descends. At 62, he looks like a man who's lived, and lived intensely, and hasn't given a thought about plastic surgery.

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Red Velvet Car: A Conversation With Heart's Ann & Nancy Wilson, Plus Introducing Theo Shier

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Since their groundbreaking 1976 album Dreamboat Annie debuted, the band Heart -- essentially, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson -- have recorded some of the most memorable rockers and ballads to date.

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PLAY > SKIP: New Music for Sept. 14

Shawn Amos | Posted 05.25.2011

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This week, Brandon Flowers runs from the Killers, Robert Plant steps into the swamp, Linkin Park channels Chuck D, Weezer goes indie, and Mavis Staples sits in the pew next to Jeff Tweedy.

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A Conversation With Creed's Mark Tremonti, Plus Robert Plant, The Black Crowes, and Freetime With Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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MR: Even though it was released last year, Full Circle is going strong, and this tour is more or less a continuation of the reunion. What was it like getting back together with the other guys?

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HuffPost Review: The Steve Miller Band's Bingo!, Plus A Conversation With Griffin House

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bingo! re-establishes Miller as that Chicago blues-y guy, tackling ten standards that might as well be his own. George Thorogood certainly should be looking over his shoulder.

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Father's Day Music: 10 CDs No One Else Would Think To Give Him

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 05.25.2011

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As a showman, Peter Wolf is right up there with Mick Jagger and James Brown. He doesn't put out a batch of unrelated songs, he makes what used to be called "albums," and they take you on a carefully sequenced adventure.

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Best Records Of 2009! Already?

Sal Nunziato | Posted 05.25.2011

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Just three weeks into February and I am already overwhelmed with amazing new music.

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GRAMMY PHOTOS: McCartney, Jay-Z, Bono, Mayer, MIA, Gwnyeth & More (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sunday night's Grammy Awards turned out boldfaced names from across the industry, from Paul McCartney to Lil Wayne to Neil Diamond to a heavily-pregna...

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Led Zeppelin May Tour - Without Robert Plant

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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LONDON — Led Zeppelin may yet reunite and tour _ and they'd consider doing it without Robert Plant. John Paul Jones, the group's founding bassi...

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Led Zeppelin: The Comeback Begins

AP | CHRIS LEHOURITES | Posted 05.25.2011

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When the diviners of rock 'n' roll classics "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love" and "Your Time is Gonna Come" reunite for their first full concer...

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Led Zeppelin: Flashback To Their Wild Ways

This is London | Posted 05.25.2011

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The guitarist had to be chained to the loo to stop him trashing their hotel. Another band member used a dead shark to amuse a groupie. No wonder Led Z...

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Led Zeppelin Set To Confirm Reunion

BBC | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rock group Led Zeppelin are expected to announce a one-off reunion concert at a press conference on Wednesday. Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy P...

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