All posts by Larry Philpot

  • National Recording Registry’s Newest Additions

    New National Recording Registry, with a Twist. “Saturday Night Fever” album cover. Image courtesy of RSO Chubby Checker, Saturday Night Fever, Janis, Simon and Garfunkel and more…………… “After You’ve Gone.” Marion Harris. (1918) In one of the...

    • Posted March 21, 2013
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  • Bobbie Smith, singer for The Spinners, dies at 76

    By Reuters Bobbie Smith, the lead singer for the 1970s vocal group The Spinners, whose hits include “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” and “Games People Play,” has died, the group’s manager said. Smith, 76, passed...

    • Posted March 20, 2013
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  • Yes Founding Guitarist Peter Banks Dead at 65

    Photo:  Yes concert, Indianapolis, August 30, 1977, by Rick Dikeman   British pioneering guitarist Peter Banks has died. Best known for his work as the original guitarist in the seminal progressive rock band Yes, the musician passed...

    • Posted March 18, 2013
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  • Dave to Headline New Orleans Jazz Fest

    And it’s Huge !  From April 26 through May 5, 2013, this festival has something to please everyone ! photo courtesy: Larry Philpot Billy Joel • Fleetwood Mac • Dave Matthews Band • Maroon 5 The Black...

    • Posted March 18, 2013
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  • Review: Klipsch Image ONE Bluetooth Headphones

    Connect wirelessly with your favorite artists thanks to the on-ear Image ONE Bluetooth® headphones. The Hi-Fi Bluetooth capabilities allow for lossless audio quality wherever you go, with a foldable headband for ultimate portability. Professional grade foam ear...

    • Posted March 18, 2013
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  • Twitter to launch music service

    Jack Dorsey, inventor or Twitter, and the new payment portal that uses a little cube called “square” that plugs into your smartphone, is ready to provide music.    The social network is poised to release a music service...

    • Posted March 18, 2013
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  • Eminem Lawsuit May Raise Pay for Older Artists

    A federal lawsuit that has been closely watched in the music industry because of its potential effect on the contentious issue of digital royalties has been settled.   In the case, F.B.T. Productions v. Aftermath Records, a...

    • Posted March 13, 2013
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  • Billy Joel Stuns Vanderbilt with Once-In-A-Lifetime Answer to Student’s Question

    Billy Joel Stuns Vanderbilt with Once-In-A-Lifetime Answer to Student’s Question Courtesy: Gawker.com When lifelong Billy Joel fan Michael Pollack stood up to ask his childhood idol a question during the Piano Man’s recent Q&A at Vanderbilt University,...

    • Posted March 13, 2013
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  • Orion Music Festival, Belle Isle, MI, June 8-9

    Orion Music Festival Lineup Announced.. Metallica • Red Hot Chili Peppers Rise Against • Deftones • BASSNECTAR Dropkick Murphys • Gogol Bordello • FLAG Silversun Pickups • Foals • Tomahawk Destroid • The Joy Formidable • Datsik...

    • Posted February 25, 2013
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  • Santana Reuniting Original Group Lineup

    Ultimate Classic Rock reports Carlos Santana Reuniting Original Santana Group Earlier this week Neal Schon spilled the beans about him working again with Carlos Santana, who gave the future Journey guitarist his start. Now, we have learned...

    • Posted February 24, 2013
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