News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

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Jimi Hendrix ‘Voodoo Child’ Bio: Kubernik Brothers Q&A

EXP ANNOUNCER: We interrupt our regular programming with a special announcement regarding a new book about Jimi Hendrix whose authors offer a fresh perspective...
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Herb Pedersen on J2B2, DRB, Pal Chris Hillman’s ‘Time Between’

Herb Pedersen, one of the pioneers and legends of folk-rock, country-rock, and contemporary bluegrass, is happy to be back on the concert stage as...
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Mick Jagger Moves Like Mick Jagger, Even After Heart Surgery

Early to rise: Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger posted a little clip of his post-heart surgery workout early the morning of May 15,...
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Eulogy: Michael J. White (1953-2020)

By Nicholas M. White When I was little, I thought my dad was Superman. This is common enough to be a cliché, but Hollywood could...

‘Mama’ Cass Elliot Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Congratulations to the late Cass Elliot across the universe and to her family, friends, and colleagues still with us here on her new star...
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California Locos, Rick Griffin Family Drop New Skateboards, Merch

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The Los Angeles-based California Locos artist collective and the family of legendary surf-psychedelic artist Rick Griffin have rolled out a new, limited edition of...
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George Wein, Newport Jazz, Folk Festival Impresario, Dead at 95

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Jazz pianist, producer, and promoter George Wein, who pioneered the modern music festival format in the ‘50s and by the ‘80s was the world’s...
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‘Beatles 1+’ Giles Martin, Michael Lindsay-Hogg Q&A at Grammy Museum

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"Beatles 1" and "Beatles 1+" reissue audio producer-engineer ‎Giles Martin and renowned film director ‎Michael Lindsay-Hogg appeared live at the Grammy Museum's Clive Davis...
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Mary Wilson: An Appreciation of The Supremes Co-Founder

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We're pleased to present the following guest feature about Mary Wilson, provided by veteran Los Angeles music journalist and author Harvey Kubernik. — SKP Mary...
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EGOT Mel Brooks ‘All About Me!’ Autobiography Due in November

The first autobiography by comedy legend and EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony- winner) Mel Brooks, appropriately and enthusiastically titled "All About Me! –...