The New York Times – Music:
The influential band’s singer and guitarist died at 27, but the bassist Mike Watt and the drummer George Hurley never lost his spirit.
Author: Bob Mehr
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5 Years After His Death, John Prine Gets a Cinematic Send-Off
The New York Times – Music:
The singer and songwriter died in April 2020 of Covid-19, delaying proper tributes. Now he is the subject of a new documentary, “You Got Gold.”
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22 Years After His Death, Warren Zevon Is Getting His Due
The New York Times – Music:
The singer and songwriter was the focus of a tribute concert in Los Angeles on Friday. Next month, he’ll be honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Sheena Easton, an ’80s Pop Phenom, Is Glad She Left the Rat Race
The New York Times – Music:
The “Strut” singer had creative relationships with Prince and Nile Rodgers and experimented in different genres. A pair of new boxed sets chronicle her peak years.
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Lost Tapes From Major Musicians Are Out There. These Guys Find Them.
The New York Times – Music:
For decades, recordings left at studios have languished in storage rooms and basements. Master Tape Rescue, a company of two industry vets, is coming to save them.
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‘Romancing the Stone’ and Its Screenwriter’s Tragic Tale
The New York Times – Film:
Diane Thomas was a waitress when she made headlines for the script sale of what would become a box office smash. But the Cinderella story had a sad ending.
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Kirsty MacColl’s Voice Was Singular. A New Box Aims to Bring It Wider.
The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter, who died in 2000, is best known for duetting on “Fairytale of New York.” But in an unusual career, she also made her mark behind the scenes.
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Dolby Atmos Wants You to Listen Up. (And Down. And Sideways.)
The New York Times – Music:
True believers in the immersive audio format say it could restore a musical appreciation lost to a generation that has come up during the streaming era.