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Todd Haynes Returns To Music With Documentary ‘The Velvet Underground’: “You Wouldn’t Ever Want To Have To Turn It Into A Fiction” - deadline.com
deadline.com
06.07.2021

Todd Haynes Returns To Music With Documentary ‘The Velvet Underground’: “You Wouldn’t Ever Want To Have To Turn It Into A Fiction”

Todd Haynes reinvented the music biopic not once but twice, first with the controversial glam rock epic Velvet Goldmine (1998), a pastiche of the life and times of David Bowie, and then with 2007’s I’m Not There, a dazzlingly surreal look at the many faces of folk poet Bob Dylan, sanctioned by the man himself.

She’ll be your mirror: Who was the real Nico? - www.msn.com - Berlin
msn.com
04.07.2021

She’ll be your mirror: Who was the real Nico?

Berliner Zeitung read: “Nico: Death of a Star from Berlin Reveals the Secret Love Drama of Alain Delon. ”‘I think she was ashamed her whole life’ – Nico pictured in 1965Even in death, Nico’s story was framed in the context of one of the many famous men who drifted through her life.

Bowie, Miley, Blondie: Mick Rock’s photos and the stories behind them - nypost.com
nypost.com
06.03.2021

Bowie, Miley, Blondie: Mick Rock’s photos and the stories behind them

Mick Rock might never have snapped iconic photos of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Mötley Crüe and a host of other musicians. At the time, he was attending Cambridge University in ­England, majoring in literature and harboring no photographic ambitions.But Rock told The Post that on that night, “I was at the home of a friend who had all the toys, including a great record player and camera.

Liz Phair pays tribute to Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson on new track ‘Hey Lou’ - www.nme.com - USA
nme.com
10.02.2021

Liz Phair pays tribute to Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson on new track ‘Hey Lou’

Liz Phair has released ‘Hey Lou’, her first new song in two years.The American singer’s latest effort is a heartfelt homage to both Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson and comes accompanied by a video that features puppet versions of both iconic artists.While the track itself features references to Anderson’s seminal classic ‘O Superman’, Phair says it is a behind-closed-doors look at their famous relationship.“Have you ever wondered what love looks like for your favorite celebrity couple behind closed

Lou Reed’s ’70s keyboardist Michael Fonfara dies aged 74 - www.nme.com - county Ontario
nme.com
11.01.2021

Lou Reed’s ’70s keyboardist Michael Fonfara dies aged 74

Lou Reed‘s longtime keyboardist and member of Downchild Blues Band, died aged 74 in Toronto last week after a two year battle with cancer.The musician’s publicist Eric Alper confirmed the news to CBC News today (January 10).The Canadian keyboardist was born in Stevensville, Ontario in 1946, and began his musical career in 1963 with early R&B outfit Jon and Lee & The Checkmates.

Joan Jett and Hal Willner’s Friends Talk About His ‘Masterpiece,’ the T. Rex Tribute Album ‘Angelheaded Hipster’ - variety.com - New York
variety.com
04.09.2020

Joan Jett and Hal Willner’s Friends Talk About His ‘Masterpiece,’ the T. Rex Tribute Album ‘Angelheaded Hipster’

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhen veteran music producer Hal Willner passed away due to complications believed to be associated with Covid-19 on April 7, a day after his 64th birthday, the music community in New York and beyond was devastated.

Metallica considered recording with Lou Reed again after ‘Lulu’: “We just felt so connected” - www.nme.com
nme.com
26.08.2020

Metallica considered recording with Lou Reed again after ‘Lulu’: “We just felt so connected”

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has revealed that the band were considering recording a follow-up to their first collaborative album with Lou Reed before the singer’s death in 2013.The heavy metal pioneers teamed up with Reed on 2011’s ‘Lulu’ – which continues to be one of their most divisive albums among fans.Despite the lukewarm reaction, drummer Ulrich revealed that the band had considered the prospect of recording more material with Reed.Speaking to NME for this week’s Does Rock ‘N Roll Kill

Metallica “wouldn’t change a thing” about divisive Lou Reed collaboration ‘Lulu’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
16.08.2020

Metallica “wouldn’t change a thing” about divisive Lou Reed collaboration ‘Lulu’

Metallica have said they have no regrets surrounding ‘Lulu’, their infamous collaborative album recorded with Lou Reed.The metal giants were speaking to Howard Stern on his SiriusXM show earlier this week (August 12), where they also performed ‘Wherever I May Roam’, ‘The Unforgiven’, and ‘All Within My Hands’.Speaking about ‘Lulu’, the 2011 record which Reed once claimed was so unpopular that Metallica fans threatened to shoot him for making it, the band said that it was a rewarding experience

Lou Reed jams with John Mellencamp in previously unseen 1987 video - nypost.com - Indiana - county Rock - city Small
nypost.com
12.08.2020

Lou Reed jams with John Mellencamp in previously unseen 1987 video

Rolling Stone reader Mike Rainey for tipping us off.) The video begins with Mellencamp and his band playing hits like “Small Town” and “Paper in Fire” before Reed comes out, around the 16:00 mark, as the crowd goes absolutely insane.Indiana University rock history professor Glenn Gass was in the crowd that night.

Creem magazine’s wild misfit days of sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll - nypost.com - Detroit
nypost.com
06.08.2020

Creem magazine’s wild misfit days of sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll

Iggy Pop paid a visit to the mag’s Detroit headquarters, publisher/founder Barry Kramer sneaked up behind the proto-punk and dumped a trashcan full of garbage on his head. Then Kramer inexplicably exclaimed, “Hey, motherf - - ker! Did you forget your manners?”Joan Jett once showed up, outraged and intending to kick the ass of critic Rick Johnson who decimated the Runaways’ first album (she assumes that he slipped out a back door).

What’s Your Band Called, Mate? Get to know Eades - www.nme.com
nme.com
12.07.2020

What’s Your Band Called, Mate? Get to know Eades

What’s your band called, mate?   Harry: EadesWhat do you sound like?   Tom: If Andy Gill had a love child with Lou Reed, and that child became friends with David Byrne and he and David Byrne made a lo-fi side project, something like that.Dave: David Bryne and Lou Reed playing squash.Harry: David Bryne and Lou Reed’s dyslexic child playing out of a Motorola Pearl! The Punk and the Funk.

Pearl Jam Remember the 2000 Roskilde Festival Tragedy: ‘Nothing has Been the Same Since’ - www.billboard.com - Denmark - Seattle - city Copenhagen, Denmark
billboard.com
30.06.2020

Pearl Jam Remember the 2000 Roskilde Festival Tragedy: ‘Nothing has Been the Same Since’

Pearl Jam have paid tribute to the lives lost on the 20th anniversary of the Roskilde Festival tragedy.The Seattle rock legends shared a solemn post to mark 20 years since that fateful day, when nine young men were crushed to death during their set at Roskilde, held near Copenhagen in Denmark.“A normal festival show day...show up 5 hours ahead. Wait for your slot.

Review: HAIM hits its stride in confident, creative album - abcnews.go.com - Los Angeles - city Columbia
abcnews.go.com
25.06.2020

Review: HAIM hits its stride in confident, creative album

HAIM, “Women In Music Pt. III” (Columbia Records) The group HAIM — composed of sister trio Este, Danielle and Alana Haim — has been carving out space since 2007, but with “Women in Music Pt.

Guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70: 'I know he is at peace now,' brother says - www.foxnews.com
foxnews.com
30.05.2020

Guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70: 'I know he is at peace now,' brother says

Bob Kulick -- a guitarist known for performing with KISS, Lou Reed and Meat Loaf -- has died. He was 70.

Bob Kulick: 5 Things To Know About Legendary KISS Guitarist Dead At 70 - hollywoodlife.com
hollywoodlife.com
30.05.2020

Bob Kulick: 5 Things To Know About Legendary KISS Guitarist Dead At 70

Legendary guitarist Bob Kulick has passed away at the age of 70. Bob was best known for playing with KISS, which includes members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as Diana Ross and Lou Reed.

Rocker Bob Kulick, who wrote ‘Sweet Victory’ for ‘SpongeBob,’ dead at 70 - nypost.com
nypost.com
29.05.2020

Rocker Bob Kulick, who wrote ‘Sweet Victory’ for ‘SpongeBob,’ dead at 70

Rock ‘n’ roll journeyman Bob Kulick, known for his guitar and production work for Kiss and for penning the “SpongeBob SquarePants” song “Sweet Victory,” has died. He was 70.

Lou Reed and Meatloaf guitarist Bob Kulick has died - www.nme.com
nme.com
29.05.2020

Lou Reed and Meatloaf guitarist Bob Kulick has died

The musician also wrote a song for an episode of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'

Revisiting Hedwig and the Angry Inch, A Drag Rock Fantasy That Was Ahead of Its Time - pitchfork.com - New York - Los Angeles - county Mitchell
pitchfork.com
28.05.2020

Revisiting Hedwig and the Angry Inch, A Drag Rock Fantasy That Was Ahead of Its Time

In our weekly series, we revisit some of our favorite music movies—from artist docs and concert films to biopics and fictional fantasies—that are available to stream or rent digitally. Spoilers ahead.

Bono Celebrates 60th Birthday With 60-Song Playlist, Writes ‘Fan Letters’ to David Bowie, Billie Eilish, Kraftwerk - www.msn.com
msn.com
11.05.2020

Bono Celebrates 60th Birthday With 60-Song Playlist, Writes ‘Fan Letters’ to David Bowie, Billie Eilish, Kraftwerk

Bono celebrated his 60th birthday Sunday by posting a playlist of what he described as “60 Songs That Saved My Life,” with the promise to write a “fan letter” to all 60 artists. He posted the first six of these 60 mash notes on the U2 website, kicking off with his praise for Billie Eilish, David Bowie, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Luciano Pavarotti and Massive Attack.

Tom Waits pays touching tribute to “wry and soulful” Hal Willner - www.nme.com
nme.com
16.04.2020

Tom Waits pays touching tribute to “wry and soulful” Hal Willner

The much loved music and television producer passed away last week

Tina Fey, Adam Sandler & ‘SNL’ Cast Pay Tribute To Show’s Longtime Music Supervisor Hal Wilner, Dead At 64 - etcanada.com - city Sandler
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12.04.2020

Tina Fey, Adam Sandler & ‘SNL’ Cast Pay Tribute To Show’s Longtime Music Supervisor Hal Wilner, Dead At 64

At the end of the very first “At Home” edition of “Saturday Night Live”, some special guests joined the cast to pay tribute to a longtime member of the show’s behind-the-scenes team: Hal Wilner, the show’s music supervisor since 1980. According to Rolling Stone, Wilner passed away on April 7 of complications consistent with COVID-19.

Knowledge Drop: Third Eye Blind’s “Semi-Charmed Life” Is Actually About Crystal Meth - genius.com
genius.com
12.04.2020

Knowledge Drop: Third Eye Blind’s “Semi-Charmed Life” Is Actually About Crystal Meth

Earlier this week on April 8, Third Eye Blind celebrated the 22nd anniversary of their self-titled debut studio album.

Watch SNL Stars Sing Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” for Hal Willner - pitchfork.com
pitchfork.com
12.04.2020

Watch SNL Stars Sing Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” for Hal Willner

Film, TV, and music producer Hal Willner died at age 64 this week with symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Willner was a long-time producer of Saturday Night Live’s music sketches and produced records for Lou Reed. In a tribute to their late colleague, several stars from SNL’s history paid tribute to Willner by singing the chorus of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day.” Watch it happen below.

'SNL' staffer and music producer Hal Willner dead at 64 - torontosun.com - Pennsylvania
torontosun.com
08.04.2020

'SNL' staffer and music producer Hal Willner dead at 64

Lou Reed and Marianne Faithfull producer Hal Willner has died, aged 64.

Hal Willner, Producer for Lou Reed, SNL, and More, Dead at 64 - pitchfork.com - city Philadelphia
pitchfork.com
08.04.2020

Hal Willner, Producer for Lou Reed, SNL, and More, Dead at 64

Film, TV, and music producer Hal Willner has died at the age of 64, a representative tells Pitchfork. A formal cause of death has not been established, but Willner experienced symptoms consistent with COVID-19, according to the representative.

Hal Willner, ‘SNL’ music producer, dead at 64 from coronavirus - nypost.com - Philadelphia
nypost.com
08.04.2020

Hal Willner, ‘SNL’ music producer, dead at 64 from coronavirus

Hal Willner — the respected producer who worked with Lou Reed and Marianne Faithfull, was a long-time “Saturday Night Live” staffer and compiled a series of eccentric all-star tribute albums — died Monday at the age of 64. A rep for Willner confirmed the producer’s death to Rolling Stone. While a cause of death has yet to be announced, a source close to Willner tells Rolling Stone he was suffering from symptoms consistent with the coronavirus.

Montreaux Jazz Festival Makes Dozens of Historic Concerts Available for Free - pitchfork.com - Switzerland
pitchfork.com
30.03.2020

Montreaux Jazz Festival Makes Dozens of Historic Concerts Available for Free

The team behind Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival is making dozens of performances from the fest’s history available to watch for free. The offerings include concerts from Nina Simone (1976), Lou Reed (2000), Johnny Cash (1994), Marvin Gaye (1980), and Wu-Tang Clan (2007). Learn more below and check out the concerts at Stingray Qello.

Supergrass side project The Hotrats return – listen to Kelis ‘Milkshake’ cover - www.nme.com
nme.com
30.03.2020

Supergrass side project The Hotrats return – listen to Kelis ‘Milkshake’ cover

They're back with a 10th anniversary reissue of their debut covers album

Eurovision Star Netta's '90s Freak' #TBT Mixtape Is for 'Dancing to Your Own Drum' - www.billboard.com - Israel
billboard.com
13.03.2020

Eurovision Star Netta's '90s Freak' #TBT Mixtape Is for 'Dancing to Your Own Drum'

Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. The curated set features the artists' favorite tracks from their youth and childhood. This week’s edition comes from Netta. The Israeli pop artist (born Netta Barzilai) has been in the midst of a whirl

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