For many people who missed the Beatles years, the red and blue compilation albums, 1962-66 and 1967-70, served as an introduction to the band’s music.April 2 will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of the two sets.
Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black entertainment,’ dies at 92. Avant’s unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics.Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of the recording industry, dies at 92. ...
Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down-Alicia Keys, Autumn in New York-Billie Holiday, Downtown-Petula Clark, The Boxer-Simon & Garfunkel, The Rising-Bruce Springsteen, New York State of Mind-Billy Joel, I’m Waiting for the Man-Velvet Underground, No Sleep Til...
Vic Flick, the original guitarist for the legendary James Bond theme for "Dr. No" in 1962, performs the signature tune on the same Clifford Essex Paragon Deluxe used 50 years ago. From the Academy event "The Music of Bond: The First 50 Years" on October 5, 2012 at the...
