Dave Brockie, GWAR’s Oderus Urungus, Dies At 50
The mastermind behind metal’s most cartoonishly grotesque band brought a sense of levity to the genre when it was in danger of being overwhelmed by negativity and self-importance.
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Strange But True: Music Doesn’t Make Some People Happy
Researchers say a small number of people appear to lack the brain circuitry to get pleasure from music.
Where Did All The Female Rappers Go?
This, we’re told, is the year female rappers will break their way back into the mainstream, ending the long period of silence for women in the industry.
Mapping Differences In America’s Musical Tastes, State By State
If you’re in the Pacific, there’s a better chance you’re nodding along with Cat Power rather than grooving to Fantasia — but that reverses if you’re across the country in the South Atlantic.
Last Of The ‘Sound Of Music’ Von Trapps Dies At 99
Maria Von Trapp, the last of the seven-member Trapp Family Singers that inspired the play and film, died on Tuesday at her home in Vermont.
Iconoclastic Musician Takes Measure Of His Life: ‘I Became A Fighter’
Fred Ho has combined improvisation with Asian themes to create his own form of political activism. Now, at age 56, Ho is dying of cancer.
Long Exposures Of A Creepy Garage (Also, The Beatles!)
Now a humble parking lot, the Washington Coliseum has seen a lot in its day — including a historic night in music.
Violin Worth $5 Million Makes A Safe Return Home
Police in Milwaukee have recovered a Stradivarius violin and arrested three suspects in its theft. The instrument, said to be worth approximately $5 million, was stolen in a brazen armed robbery from the concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra late last month. Mitch Teich of WUWM in Milwaukee reports on the violin’s recovery.
Stolen Stradivarius Found By Milwaukee Police
The instrument, known as “Lipinski” was stolen from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s concert master last week.
Pete Seeger, Folk Music Icon And Activist, Dies At 94
Seeger had been a mentor and an influence on younger musicians for decades. He will be remembered for his music and his social activism.
Folk Activist Pete Seeger, Icon Of Passion And Ideals, Dies At 94
A tireless campaigner for his own vision of a utopia marked by peace and togetherness, Pete Seeger’s tools were his songs, his voice, his enthusiasm and his musical instruments.
Daft Punk, Lorde And Macklemore Win Major Grammy Awards
Daft Punk picked up trophies for album and record of the year, Lorde won two awards for “Royals,” and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took home four, including Best New Artist.
5 Things To Know About The Grammy Awards Show
Among other things, Daft Punk is up for Album of the Year, the Beatles will get a Lifetime Achievement award and Madonna and Beyoncé might perform together.
Guess Who’s Singing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl?
We won’t guess what her odds were, but it’s superstar soprano Renee Fleming.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ Hit U.S.
Listen to a clip. We can almost guarantee it will raise a smile. I Want To Hold Your Hand is the song that kicked off Beatlemania in the U.S.