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Mix Six: “Pete Townshend”

5312 days ago
PopdoseDOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE The recent death of  Ronnie James Dio and Alex Chilton gave rise to an explosion of lamentation from rock journalists, musicians and fans for whom their music was a source of inspiration and admiration.  For me, however, ... more info

Backseat Big Star

5316 days ago
Chorus.fm*Backseat Goodbye (http://backseatgoodbye.com)* has posted a cover (http://blog.backseatgoodbye.com/post/661063497/backseat-goodbye-thirteen-big-star-cover-this) of *Big Star*'s "Thirteen" on his blog. more info

IT'S FRIDAY...I'M IN LOVE WITH GREAT SCOTTISH SINGLES (Part 26)

5316 days ago
The Vinyl Villain I really do envy those of you who haven't heard today's great Scottish single before, because it really is something quite special.I previously posted this single back on July 2007. As I said at the time, I had just picked up the track on a CD compi... more info

Mrs. Garrett: Gary Coleman Was Our 'Big Star'

5323 days ago
TMZFiled under: Gary Coleman Gary Coleman 's TV nanny is shocked and deeply saddened by his death -- especially because she got the tragic news shortly after hearing he was in the hospital. Charlotte Rae -- who played Mrs... more info

Inky Fingers: Maggoty Lamb tries to keep cheerful in the grim reaper's looming shadow

5332 days ago
Guardian MusicThe recent passing of several much-loved musicians reminds us that the obituarist's art is to make writing about death seem life-affirmingAs 2010 draws towards its halfway point, the time seems right for an excursion into the kind of broader strategi... more info

Katharine McPhee Talks Reality Shows And Catfights On 'When I Was 17'

5332 days ago
MTV.com News'American Idol' wasn't Kat's first reality competition, she reveals on Saturday's episode.By MTV News staff Katharine McPhee Photo: MTV News The world got to know Katharine McPhee in 2006 as a sweet-voiced breakout star on "American Idol" w... more info

The 11 Best Songs By Gang Starr

5334 days ago
The Good, The Bad and The UnknownThis has been a weird year for music deaths.  It seems like there's a new death every couple weeks.  And it's not minor players or older musicians.  Each of them has been a pivotal member of their musical legacy.  Alex Chilton was Big Star. ... more info

Last weekend: Artists pay tribute to Alex Chilton in Memphis

5334 days ago
Pop CandyLast week I mentioned a Big Star/Alex Chilton tribute concert that was scheduled for May 15 in Memphis. Pop reader Sam Z. was among the attendees, and he says it was a night to remember: more info

Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' Is A Nod To ... Big Star?

5338 days ago
VH1 NewsKaty Perry's "California Gurls" is a nod to ... Big Star? Her manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's "September Gurls." more info

Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' Is A Nod To ... Big Star?

5338 days ago
MTV.com NewsHer manager suggested the spelling variation as a reference to Big Star's 'September Gurls.'By James Montgomery Katy Perry?s "California Gurls" Photo: Chelsea Lauren/ FilmMagic You might not realize it, what with the redonkulously catchy ch... more info

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