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9 Famous Moments in History That Never Actually Happened

February 27, 2025| Interesting Bits|

By Meghan Jones, Readers Digest | Nero didn’t fiddle while Rome burned! Ah, Nero, the original... Read More → 9 Famous Moments in History That Never Actually Happened

The Eagles

“The solos were not planned, they were spontaneously playing off of each other. We were really good at that”: Joe Walsh Tells the Story of the Hotel California Solo

February 27, 2025| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Joe Walsh | By Daniel Griffiths, Music Radar | In an age where it’s too easy to spend too long... Read More → “The solos were not planned, they were spontaneously playing off of each other. We were really good at that”: Joe Walsh Tells the Story of the Hotel California Solo

Go to Neil’s Facebook Page and Check Out His Video With His Grandson Singing “Stupid Cupid!”

February 20, 2025| Interesting Bits|

Mike and I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day with my song, “Stupid Cupid” 1958!... Read More → Go to Neil’s Facebook Page and Check Out His Video With His Grandson Singing “Stupid Cupid!”

Kendrick’s Super Bowl Performance Pulled Off a Double Whammy

February 13, 2025| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Kendrick & dancers at the Super Bowl | By Nadira Goffe, Slate | He did it. The world was waiting... Read More → Kendrick’s Super Bowl Performance Pulled Off a Double Whammy

13 Classic Rock Songs That Were Surprisingly Banned from Radio

February 13, 2025| Interesting Bits|

By Helen Tarver, Wise Old Owl | This list is unimaginable – now. But (I) remember when Louie Louie was... Read More → 13 Classic Rock Songs That Were Surprisingly Banned from Radio

How I Converted My Mom’s Vinyl Collection to MP3

January 30, 2025| Interesting Bits|

By Jason Dookeran, How to Geek | My mom has been collecting vinyl records since 1978. She collected a massive... Read More → How I Converted My Mom’s Vinyl Collection to MP3

‘I Sing to Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay’

January 23, 2025| Interesting Bits|

By Emily Retter, The Telegraph | Ask Helen Khan if she used to be the kind of person who’d join a club, and... Read More → ‘I Sing to Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay’

The Gamification of Pop Music

January 17, 2025| Interesting Bits|

By Andy Steiner, The Ringer | With the rise of streaming—and a fantasy football–style approach to chart... Read More → The Gamification of Pop Music

Rekha Ohal’s Resolutions for 2025 – We Should Hold Her to These!!!

January 9, 2025| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Rekha at the piano! | Wanna be comedienne but acclaimed jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter Rekha... Read More → Rekha Ohal’s Resolutions for 2025 – We Should Hold Her to These!!!

28 Trivia Tidbits About the Music Industry That Will Burrow Into Your Brain Like a Catchy Earworm

December 26, 2024| Interesting Bits|

By Cracked Writers, Cracked | “London Calling” by The Clash The 1979 song is about climate... Read More → 28 Trivia Tidbits About the Music Industry That Will Burrow Into Your Brain Like a Catchy Earworm

Who Sang The Iconic Gilligan’s Island Theme Song?

December 12, 2024| Interesting Bits|

By Witney Siebold, Slash Film | “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island,” in case it needs... Read More → Who Sang The Iconic Gilligan’s Island Theme Song?

“Karen manages to get across both sadness and silliness”: The Carpenters’ Hit That Wowed Two Beatles

December 12, 2024| Interesting Bits|

Photo: The Carpenters | By Neil Crosslye, Music Radar | Anyone delving into the rich vein of 60s songwriting... Read More → “Karen manages to get across both sadness and silliness”: The Carpenters’ Hit That Wowed Two Beatles

#In Conversation With Brendon Anthony – The state of music policy making in Texas

November 20, 2024| Interesting Bits|

“The main role of the Texas Music Office is to ensure that the Texas Music Industry and the people that... Read More → #In Conversation With Brendon Anthony – The state of music policy making in Texas

From Chris K. on Facebook, 11/07/24: Have you read yesterday’s LefsetzLetter?

November 7, 2024| Interesting Bits|

SUBJECT: Let the Clubs Close. Main points (copies and pasted from the post) 1. The music business has... Read More → From Chris K. on Facebook, 11/07/24: Have you read yesterday’s LefsetzLetter?

Busker Goes Viral Covering Red Hot Chili Peppers While Having No Idea Who His Audience Is

October 31, 2024| Interesting Bits|

Photo: Chad Smith | By Greg Evans, The Independent | A busker has gone viral for being completely unaware... Read More → Busker Goes Viral Covering Red Hot Chili Peppers While Having No Idea Who His Audience Is

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