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Unstaged: Coldplay Plays Madrid, Plus Chatting With The Hollies' Graham Nash & Allan Clarke

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.07.2011

Read More: Graham Nash, Coldplay, The Hollies, Coldplay News, Coldplay Interview, Coldyplay Unstaged, Rich Lehrfeld & Brad Minor, Coldplay Concert, Coldplay Live, Coldplay American Express, Coldplay Unstaged, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

It's official: Coldplay will appear in American Express' Unstaged series, and their performance will be broadcast live from Madrid, Spain.

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Neil Young's Bridge School Exclusive: Dave Matthews' "Too Much," Plus Chatting With Johnny Winter, Queen's Roger Taylor and Yes' Steve Howe

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.04.2011

Read More: Mike Myers, Johnny Winter, Sonny Terry, Dave Matthews, Flash Gordon, Warren Haynes, Asia, Alan White, Fleet Foxes, James Burton, George Thorogood, Brian May, Yes, Jimmy Vivino, Edgar Winters, B.B. King, The McCoys, John Medeski, Vince Gill, Muddy Waters, The Shadows, Mark Fisher, Ray Fenwick, Jeff Beck, The Highlander, Oliver Wakeman, Stevie Ray Vaughn, AC/DC, Ray Charles, Bill Bruford, Pearl Jam, Rick Wakeman, U2, Scotty Moore, Brownie McGhee, Little Richard, The Hollies, Tom Chaplin, Eric Clapton, Dino De Laurentis, Dylan Howe, Queen, Benoit David, Sonny Landreth, Rick Nelson, Paul Nelson, Billy Gibbons, Geoff Downes, David Bowie, Roger Taylor, Chet Atkins, Graham Nash, Les Paul, Tom Yorke, Paul Sutin, Rick Derringer, Paul Rogers, Jon Anderson, Trevor Horn, John Deacon, Paul McCartney, Steve Howe, Robert Johnson, Ross Stanley, George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Steve Moore, Keane, Susan Tedeschi, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Wayne's World, Chris Squire, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Derek Trucks, Gtr, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

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One More Once: A Listen Back at the Records That Made 2010 More Bearable

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Elmore James, John Petkovic, Tom Jones, Roxy Music, Kanye West, William Shatner, Elo, Jon Auer, Brendan Benson, Sweet Apple, The Soundcarriers, Queen, J Mascis, The Reigning Sound, The Posies, Big Star, The Beatles, The Who, Xtc, Cheap Trick, The Zombies, Coco Hames, Queens of the Stone Age, Jack White, Dinosaur Jr, The Ettes, Nirvana, Paul McCartney, Billie Joe Shaver, Led Zeppelin, Allison Mosshart, Bob Dylan, Jason Falkner, The White Stripes, The Parting Gifts, John Lee Hooker, John Lennon, Ken Stringfellow, Susan Werner, Duke Ellington, Cobra Verde, Dan Auerbach, Air, The Dead Weather, The Hollies, The Kills, Greg Cartwright, The Black Keys, Jimi Hendrix, R.E.M., New Pornographers, Cee-Lo Green, Stereolab, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

As a cranky, sleep-deprived new parent in the throes of box sets by hipsters, I declared (on Twitter, no less) that there was absolutely no need for me to hear Kanye's latest magnum opus. Until I heard a track on YouTube.

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'When the Deal Goes Down': A Taxing Playlist for a Tax Deal

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Taxes, Obama-GOP Tax Deal, Johnny Paycheck, Desert Rose Band, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, The Kinks, AC/DC, Cee Lo Green, Kings of Leon. The O'Jays, Billy Bragg, The Hollies, Obama Tax Deal, Beatles, Simply Red, Emmylou Harris, Abba, Felix Cavaliere, Chris Rock, Pink Floyd, The Who, Jakob Dylan, Cheap Trick, Boz Scaggs, Mark Twain, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Costello, Lloyd Cole, Guns N' Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Tax Cuts, Entertainment News
David Wild

It's always been hard to make a fun, catchy argument for higher taxes in America. Here, then, is my taxing playlist for background music as America plays "Let's Make A Tax Deal."

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Thirty Hidden Songs

Nigel Sheinwald | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Paul McCartney, The Beatles, The Animals, The Hollies, The Who, Rolling Stones, Kennedy Center Honors, British Invasion, Entertainment News
Nigel Sheinwald

Blogs are a great way of relating how a day in the life can illustrate a broader point. Take yesterday, when I had the pleasure to drive my car down...

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The Art of an Alan Parsons Project

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Alan Parsons Project, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, The Hollies, Dark Side of the Moon, The Beatles, boomitude.com, Boomer Music, Abbey Road, Arts News
Joseph Vella

2010-10-01-alanparsonscopy.jpgAs the engineer of one of the most sonic-centric and best selling recordings of all time, Pink Floyd's  Dark Side of the Moon, Parsons helped shaped the art of listening for an entire generation. 

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"Crazy Little Thing Called Love": A Playlist for Bristol and Levi

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Roy Orbison, The Drifters, Fiddler on the Roof, Prince, Eminem, Carla Thomas, Queen, Baby Bash, Barry White, Carrie Underwood, Sarah Palin, Akon, Ella Fitzgerald, Levi Johnston, David Bowie, Bristol Palin Levi Johnston, Olivia Newton-John, Bristol Palin, The Turtles, Madonna, John Travolta, Carole King, Gavin Degraw, Ernie K. Doe, Billy Davis Jr., Rihanna, Marilyn Mccoo, Al Green, Pink Floyd, Ben Folds, Ludacris, Nick Hornby, Frank Sinatra, Ke$Ha, The Hollies, Ray Charles, Brad Paisley, Justin Bieber, Marvin Gaye, Entertainment News
David Wild

Here is my loving playlist for two kids who remind us all about a sometimes flickering yet ultimately difficult to extinguish force in our world -- a crazy little thing called love.

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Looking for an Echo (2): 10 More That Shoulda Made The Top 10

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Shaver, Bonnie Raitt, Drive by Truckers, Starry Eyes, Judee Sill, Peggy Seeger, Swedish, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Billie Joe Shaver, The Records, The Move, Bessie Banks, Elvis Presley, Ewan MacColl, Jackie DeShannon, Norway, Jesse Winchester, Allan Clarke, Memphis, George Jones, Graham Parker, The Hollies, Dion, Jerry Lee Lewis, Graceland, Paul Siebel, Jimmy Webb, Art Garfunkel, Eddy Shaver, Cadillac, Chuck Cuminale, Kirsty MacColl, Entertainment News
Michael Sigman

The Multiverse Theory has nothing to do with lengthy poetry. Also known as "eternal inflation" -- a concept to which all payers of college tuition can...

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Looking for an Echo: 10 That Shoulda Made The Top 10

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Multiverse, Judee Sill, The Only Ones, Eric Andersen, Moody Blues, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, Jackie DeShannon, Looking for an Echo, Jesse Winchester, The Penguins, Randy Newman, Graham Parker, Bernard Carr, Joni Mitchell, The Hollies, James Hunter, Paul Siebel, Del McCoury Band, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Herman's Hermits, Mother Maybelle Carter, Johnny Cash, Al Kooper, Bessie Banks, Danny & the Evergreens, Carlene Carter, Nick Lowe, Entertainment News
Michael Sigman

Our universe may be but one of perhaps infinitely many universes in an inconceivably vast multiverse. -- Cosmologist Bernard Carr The best job I ever...

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It's A Family Affair: A Playlist for Larry and the King Family

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tammy Wynette, Neil Diamond, Prince, Steely Dan, Paul McCartney, Outkast, Alanis Morissette, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Neil Young, Shawn Southwick-King, Sister Sledge, Bob Dylan, America, Elvis Presley, Lady Antebellum, Train, Regina Spektor, Larry King, Sly & the Family Stone, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, The Hollies, Celebrity Splits, Celebrity Divorce, Entertainment News
David Wild

Just imagine the very special panel Larry King could assemble for this story. Personally, I'm a longtime Larry-head, so I genuinely hope that this is his best divorce yet.

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From Gods And Monsters and Quiet Riot to Tina Turner and Citizens Of The World: A Conversation With Spencer Proffer

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Vans Warped Tour, Pasha, Tony Martell, Mario Van Peebles, Pricilla Presley, Flying Machines, Tina Turner, John Entwhistle, Nelson Mandela, The Who, Sds, Richard Nixon, Stevie Wonder, RCA Records, Brian May, Sedrik Samson, Spencer Proffer, Blink-182, Calarts, Citizens of the World, Kiss, Harry Winer, Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Caine, Bad Religion, Wings, Ronnie McDowell, No Doubt, Disney, The Hollies, Rise Against, Quiet Riot, Sidney Poitier, Gods and Monsters, Graceland, Jon Butcher, The Jordanaires, King Sunny Ade, Queen, Godsmack, Bon Jovi, Epic Records, Coachella, Allan Clarke, Ritchie Sambora, Mtv, Showtime, Kevin Dubrow, Billy Thorpe, Quincy Jones, Doc McGhee, Bill Condon, My Chemical Romance, Beyonce, Cedric the Entertainer, Vanilla Fudge, Jerry Offsay, Camp Pendleton, Ted Nugent, Cicely Tyson, Strawbs, All American Rejects, Michael Hagee, Tommy, Capitol Tower, Zoetrope, Stomp, Nofx, Live Nation, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Spencer Proffer is considered a leader in entertainment, pioneering media integrations before it was fashionable to do so.

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From Pink Floyd and Abbey Road to The Project and Austin Powers: A Conversation with Alan Parsons

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: P Diddy, Joe Satriani, George Martin, Grammy, The Beatles, Alan Parsons, mp3, Allan Clarke, Eric Wolfson, Abbey Road Studios, Andrew Powell, Elliot Scheiner, John Miles, Michael McDonald, Wnew, Tony Clarke, Abbey Road, The Foo Fighters, Julian Colbeck, Naras, Peter Vincent, David Pack, The Alan Parsons Project, Thomas Edison, Led Zeppelin, The Dark Side of the Moon, Ladyhawke, Pink Floyd, Emi, The Hollies, Ken Scott, Geoff Emerick, Itunes, Jimi Hendrix, Terra Firma, Austin Powers, Taylor Hawkins, Billy Bob Thornton, Ambrosia, Simon & Garfunkel, Simon Phillips, Richard Donner, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Sound designer Alan Parsons has long had a passion for the latest technologies. Alan took a moment to talk with me about his illustrious past that included his days at Abbey Road Studios through his latest technology-focused endeavor.

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Iggy Pop, ABBA & Genesis To Be Inducted To Rock Hall Of Fame

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jimmy Cliff, Abba, Iggy Pop, Genesis, The Hollies, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, New York City, New York, New York News

NEW YORK — Two of the four members of ABBA have accepted their inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a New York City ceremony. The ...

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An Interview With Train, Plus The New Soulsavers Video, and More

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Rolling Stones, Mr. Mister, Kevin Griffin, The String Cheese Incident, Martin Terefe, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, Train, Freddie Mercury, Allan Clarke, The Hollies, Entertainment News, One Republic, Glee, Ryan Tedder, Motown, Soulsavers, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

An interview with Train -- conducted over thousands of miles, from scores of hotel rooms -- about their new album, Save Me, San Francisco.

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Announces Nominees: Who Should Be Inducted? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Darlene Love, Jimmy Cliff, Lauren Nyro, LL Cool J, Chantels, Abba, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Stooges, Slidepoll, Genesis, Kiss, The Hollies, Music, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Donna Summer, Entertainment News

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominations. Which five will be inducted in March? We'll have to wait until December to find out, but...

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New Jersey's Bon Jovi Snubbed By Rock Hall Again

Joe Territo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Laura-Nyro, Darlene Love, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, Kiss, Jon Bon Jovi, The Hollies, The-Stooges, Abba, Red Hot Chili Peppers, New York News
Joe Territo

Why can't Bon Jovi catch a break in Cleveland?

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New Tunes On Monday: Green Day, Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood, Tori Amos, Kate Voegele, and Mat Kearney

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tori Amos, Ginger Baker, Hilarie Burton, Scrubs, Chad Michael Murray, Eminem, Squeeze, Bono, Sting, Willie Weeks, Counting Crows, Chris Stainton, Billie Joe Armstrong, The Who, One Tree Hill, J.J. Cale, Adam Duritz, John M, Grey?S Anatomy, Bruce Hornsby, Traffic, South Park, Rich Grech, Five for Fighting, Steve Winwood, George Harrison, Friday Night Lights, CHris Lord-Alge, The Police, Blind Faith, Punk, John Lennon, Bones, U2, Entertainment News, Joni Mitchell, The Hollies, Ray Charles, American Idol, Eric Clapton, Tré Cool, Miley Cyrus, Mat Kearney, Jason Mraz, The Mamas and the Papas, Quadrophenia, Queen, Kyle XY, Ray Davies, Madison Square Garden, The Kinks, Kate Bush, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, Disney, Scott McKenzie, Kate Voegele, Jonas Brothers, Green Day, John Ondrasik, Butch Vig, Mad Max, Matt Nathanson, Robert Johnson, Belinda Carlisle, Ian Thomas, Pete Townsend, Mike Dirnt, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, Chris Dugan, John Phillips, Escher, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Though Tori Amos' career may have suffered from being overly prolific and recording some questionable cover songs, every new album is a bouquet of interesting, intelligent songs for her loyal fans.

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Ken Stringfellow: Looking Forward With The Disciplines, Looking Back With The Posies

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Nirvana, Jon Auer, Briskeby, Alice in Chains, Zombies, The Disciplines, The Posies, Big Star, Smoking Kills, Ken Stringfellow, Garage Rock, Odessey & Oracle, The Hollies, Frosting on the Beater, R.E.M., Power-Pop, Slint, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

Smoking Kills was one of the best import releases of 2008, and with two extra tracks added, it's now one of the best albums to come out Stateside in '09.

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New Tunes On Monday: Yusuf (Cat Stevens), Ben Harper and Relentless7, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, New York Dolls, and Paul Potts

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Conor Oberst, Mick Jagger, Steve Miller, A&M Records, Hayley Westerna, Dave Matthews, Briatain's Got Talent, James Morrison, Josh Groban, Bobby Ewing, David Johansen, ZZ Top, Lumberjack Records, Ewan McColl, Elvis Costello, Glam, Simon Cowell, Classic Rock, Cats, Saddle Creek Records, Jason Boesel, Roberta Flack, J. Geils, Terry Sylvester, Punk, Johnny Thunder, Cat Stevens, Nina Rota, The Hollies, Pam Ewing, Sylvain Mizrahi, Omaha Beach, Justin Oberst, Pop, Steve Conte, Sarah Brightman, Classical, Nebraska, Procol Harum, Neil Young, Rock, Yusuf, Franco Zefferelli, Matthew Sweet, Dallas, Nik Freitas, Macey Taylor, Teaser and the Firecat, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Brian Delaney, Chris Cornell, Taylor Hollingsworth, Sami Yaffa, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gunnar Nelson, Bright Eyes, Paul Potts, Tracy Chapman, Ernest Hemingway, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Hunter S. Thompson, Todd Rundgren, Ben Harper, Nelson, The Animals, Indie, New York Dolls, Ennio Morricone, The Rascals, Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Walcott, Tea for the Tillerman, Romeo & Juliet, Sylvain Sylvain, Buddha and the Chocolate Box, The Band, The Wallflowers, Album Reviews, Huffpost Review, Music Review, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Ever since Cat Stevens embraced Islam, the West has been clueless when it comes to accepting the former superstar. His latest release, Roadsinger, is a good start in rebuilding that emotional bridge to Stevens.

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Reflections on Graham Nash's Reflections Box Set

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: David Lindley, Bonnie Raitt, Air America, Bono, Madison Square Garden, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Whales, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Nicolette Larson, Rhino Entertainment, Rita Coolidge, Atlantic Records, ABC Records, Allan Clarke, Chaka Khan, Stephen Stills, Carly Simon, The Rachel Maddow Show, John Hall, Congreeman John Hall, Dan Fogelberg, The Byrds, Nuclear Power, Graham Nash, Cass Elliot, David Crosby, Gil Scott-Heron, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Jerry Garcia, Entertainment, Crosby Stills & Nash, Alternative Energy, Rhino, Carole King, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Crosby & Nash, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Muse, Tom Petty, Dave Mason, Ry Cooder, New York City, New York, The Mamas & the Papas, The Grateful Dead, Rhino Records, U2, Rachel Maddow, The Doobie Brothers, Environment, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Socially-Conscious, The Hollies, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Jessie Colin Young, Csny, Raydio, Csn, Poco, Traffic, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Nash's trademark high harmony vocals and impressive writing talents fluidly traverse the box set's newly-mastered, 64 tracks with career highlights... and remixes galore.

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