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Jerry Wexler, famed record producer, dies at 91
Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, has died, says his co-author, David Ritz. He was 91.
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Appeals court: Phil Spector's retrial can proceed
An appeals court panel has rejected a request to halt the retrial of Phil Spector, the music producer accused of killing an actress in 2003. Read comments
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Master P, aka, Percy Miller Launches Cable Network
First it was music, then a clothing line. Now it's a new cable TV network for Percy Miller.
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Legendary producer Jerry Wexler dies
Jerry Wexler coined the phrase "rhythm and blues" and produced legendary records for Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, but for a while, he was also in love with Austin music, making a home on Atlantic Records for Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm and others.
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State agents patrol concerts for underage drinkers
A gray-haired man named Tom wades through a sea of jacked-up pickup trucks and low-cut blouses in the Cruzan Amphitheatre parking lot. As hundreds gather for a Brooks & Dunn country music concert, Tom's sharp eyes scan for underage drinkers.
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Virgin Records sues Jared Leto's band for $30M
Hardcore fans of 30 Seconds to Mars aren't the only ones who want more of the band's music. Virgin Records has sued the group for $30 million, saying it has failed to deliver. Virgin Records sued the band and front man Jared Leto in Los Angeles on Friday, claiming they refused to deliver three albums as required by its contract. The band's last album, "A Beautiful Lie," was released in ...
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Critics' Picks
Salon selects the songs of the summer -- from the Jonas Brothers to Beck and beyond.
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Woodland music programs spared
The Woodland Joint Unified School District board agreed to add teachers and classes to the district's music program at last night's meeting.
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Virgin Records sues Jared Leto's band for $30M
Hardcore fans of 30 Seconds to Mars aren't the only ones who want more of the band's music. Virgin Records has sued the group for $30 million, saying it has failed to deliver.
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Virgin Records sues Jared Leto's band for $30M
LOS ANGELES—Hardcore fans of 30 Seconds to Mars aren't the only ones who want more of the band's music. Virgin Records has sued the group for $30 million, saying it has failed to deliver.
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DRM for Streaming Music Dies a Quiet Death
Yet another nail has been driven into DRM's coffin, this time for streaming audio (PCPro has a nice overview of the state of DRM for digital music).
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Ronnie Rocks the House
Legendary rocker, Ronnie Hawkins gets into this opening number at Bell Border Jam Festival on Friday evening. The three day music festival continues this on Saturday and Sunday. Rachele Labrecque - Sault Star
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Appeals Court: Phil Spector's Retrial Can Proceed
An appeals court panel has rejected a request to halt the retrial of Phil Spector, the music producer accused of killing an actress in 2003.
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Calendar Girls Picks and Clicks August 16-22: Politics, dance, education and music
In the role made famous by actor Kirk Douglas, dancer Arsen Serobian reinvents the legendary character of Spartacus for the stage.
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Church criticized for Hayes memorial
Hope Presbyterian Church in Memphis has come under fire for allowing a memorial for Scientologist Isaac Hayes to be held there, church officials said.The soul music icon died of a stroke Sunday. He was 65.Clergy at the church have been flooded with irate e-mails and phone calls from people who object to the upcoming tribute because Hayes is a Scientologist, the The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal ...
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Virgin Records sues Jared Leto's band for $30M
Hardcore fans of 30 Seconds to Mars aren't the only ones who want more of the band's music.
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Television - Entertainment
Musicians are flooding into Terrace Downs near Mt Hutt for MTV's annual free Snowjam concert.
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Britney Spears - Britney Brown Lead Mtv Vmas
BRITNEY SPEARS and CHRIS BROWN will be the queen and king of the MTV Video Music Awards next month (07Sep08) after landing three nominations apiece. Both stars will ...
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Madonna - Madonna Was A Saucy Cheerleader
Birthday girl MADONNA was a born performer who entertained and titillated schoolpals with saucy song and dance shows, according to her former teacher. Karen Craven was ...
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Isaac Hayes: The man remembered
The key to Isaac Hayes' art was his ability to listen; his songs didn't just aim to sell, they empathized. He took listeners inside the heads of the characters he portrayed.
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Get speaker for your MP3 player
Q: I always see questions asked about iPods, but I have another brand of MP3 player. Is there a speaker device I can purchase for around $200 to play music in my home, and an adapter to use my player with my car's sound system?
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5 Of The Worst Trends In Music Today
What to avoid if you really want to be hip. August 15, 2008 - These days, music enthusiasts need to be even more extreme in order to stand out from the crowd.
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LL Cool J sees more music projects in his future
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Rapper-actor LL Cool J finished his last album under a contract with Def Jam Records that spanned two decades, but told Reuters it was not likely to be his final music project.
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Tenants, officials question safety after music study fire
The three-alarm blaze burned through California Rehearsal Studios at 2565 Cloverdale Ave., causing about $500,000 in damage to the building and an array of music equipment used by local bands that practiced there, according to the Contra Costa Fire District.
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Legendary producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jerry Wexler not only coined the phrase rhythm and blues, the legendary music producer was one of the key architects of the genre. He revolutionized popular music with seminal, superstar-making recordings of acts such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and others.
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