The folk philosophy of Bob Dylan: Riffs, grifters, history – and a terrific playlist Bob Dylan, sing-songwriter and Nobel laureate, has spent a career confounding expectations. The New Daily · Dec 6, 2022
Who will win? Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis among ‘world-class’ nominees at 2022 AACTA awards Baz Luhrmann's Elvis among world class nominees for this year's prestigious AACTA awards ceremony in Sydney on Wednesday. The New Daily · Dec 6, 2022
‘You are going to die. You can be terrified, or you can live’: Don Cheadle on mortality, White Noise and that cockney accent The actor’s career has continued to rise since he broke through in mid-90s, but he says he still has ‘percussive recognition’. As he stars in the Don DeLillo adaptation, he reflects on his varied career The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
‘I wrote it about an ex who borrowed my car to take out another girl’: Voice of the Beehive on Don’t Call Me Baby ‘We wanted a Phil Spector kind of feeling. The studio we recorded it in was so hi-tech we couldn’t even work the salt shakers.’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Diamanda Galás sings with pain-fueled eloquence about human suffering: 'I'm inhabited by dark subject matter' SAN DIEGO — Diamanda Galás has been hailed around the world for her groundbreaking music and the sonic power and emotional intensity of her singing, not as a scientist or author. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
Super-realistic digital Beatles and Elvis could soon play gigs - and make eye contact A producer of ground-breaking Abba Voyage, which features digital avatars of the Swedish supergroup as they appeared in 1977, said super-realistic digital renditions of artists like The Beatles and Elvis Presley that respond to the audience could be around the corner Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022
Buffy Sainte-Marie: ‘I didn’t know I was ahead of the pack at the time’ The groundbreaking singer-songwriter discusses government surveillance, her Indigenous identity and a revealing new documentary The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2022
Elvis Presley's ex Linda Thompson says biopic of late musician did him a 'disservice' Elvis Presley's former girlfriend Linda Thompson says she feels the biopic movie of his life was inaccurate after she was left out of it entirely despite supporting him in the last years of his life Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Baby born with thick black hair like Elvis Presley 'stops strangers in the street' Hallie, who is 12-weeks-old, left her mum Kiaya Leach, from Gloucestershire, stunned when she was born with the thick, black hair Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022
Baby born with so much thick, dark hair strangers think she looks like Elvis The little girl is often compared to the rock and roll legend as her locks have naturally formed Wales Online · Nov 9, 2022
The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan review – essays on songcraft A kaleidoscopic journey through the rock legend’s musical influences – from Perry Como to the Fugs The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
Review: Bob Dylan's new book about songwriting is fascinating, amusing and not what was expected The Minnesota icon riffs about 66 songs and his philosophies on war, marriage and money. Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022
Top hits and artists as Official Singles Chart celebrates 70th birthday The Official Singles Chart celebrates its 70th birthday this month and has seen legends like Elvis, the Beatles and Queen, novelty acts like Benny Hill and Mr Blobby as well as classic movie themes Daily Mirror · Nov 5, 2022
Family, fans bid adieu to music icon Jerry Lee Lewis Family, friends and fans are preparing to bid farewell to rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis at memorial services held in his north Louisiana home town The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022 How do you make 'Blockbuster' for the streamer that helped kill it? 'Call out Netflix' LOS ANGELES — Everyone who grew up in the "be kind, rewind" era and attended the film school of the masses — their neighborhood Blockbuster — has a story about roaming the store in search of the titles that left a lasting impression on their cinematic development: "Raging Bull," "E.T.,"…
Tribune News Service · Nov 3, 2022 San Diego sax great Anthony Ortega, dead at 94, played with them all, from Julie Andrews to Frank Zappa SAN DIEGO — Anthony Ortega did almost everything imaginable in a music career that stretched over 70 years that included leading a weekly Sunday jam session — into his mid-90s — until his health began to fail in August.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis funeral details announced by family The US musician, as well known for his controversial private life as his music, died on Friday aged 87.
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis: fiery performances were inseparable from his reckless behaviour and dark personal life When Jerry Lee Lewis – pianist, singer and rock-and-roll pioneer – released his best-selling album of duets in 2006, he called it Last Man Standing. In this, at least, he was correct.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock’n’roll pioneer who was as controversial as he was famous Known as ‘The Killer’, his blistering piano and vocals style fuelled by alcohol and amphetamines led to chart success, but a private life that racked up seven marriages was plagued by death and destruction
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 29, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis, Outrageous Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Dies at 87 Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal, died Friday morning at 87. The last survivor of a…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis was a star who lived life dangerously close to the edge Beloved for his music but also known for his off-stage extremities, the late singer leaves behind a difficult legacy
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame remembers its last inaugural inductee Jerry Lee Lewis Lewis was part of the Hall of Fame’s first class in 1986, alongside other greats including Buddy Holly, James Brown and Elvis Presley.
Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis' seven wives - from his 13-year-old cousin to tragic drowning As well as a roster of unforgettable songs, Jerry Lee Lewis is known for his troubling and troubled personal life, including his many marriages, most notably to his teenage cousin
Irish Mirror · Oct 28, 2022 Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87 Nicknamed “The Killer”, Lee Lewis was as well known for his controversial private life as his music.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87 The untamable and often outrageous rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has died at 87