He was an original member of the Byrds and a founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash. But he was almost as well known for his troubled personal life as for his music.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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David Crosby, Mainstay of Two Classic Rock Bands, Dies at 81
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Madonna Announces Celebration Tour
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Why would we even want her to?
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Yukihiro Takahashi, Pioneer of Electronic Pop Music, Dies at 70
The New York Times – Music:A drummer and singer, he was best known as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, one of Japan’s most successful bands and a major influence on hip-hop, techno and New Wave.
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‘Jam Van’ Dares to Ask: What if Family Road Trips Were Actually Fun?
The New York Times – Music:A new travel series featuring a diverse array of beloved musical artists uses original tunes to help children navigate the world.
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26 Years After Its Singer’s Sudden Death, Brainiac (Briefly) Returns
The New York Times – Music:The indie-rock band from Ohio was poised for a breakout when it lost its frontman, Tim Taylor, in a 1997 car accident. Now the group is releasing an EP of demos and taking the stage once again.
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John Cale’s Musical Journey Knows No Limits
The New York Times – Music:At 80, the musician who helped found the Velvet Underground before a prolific run as a producer and solo artist is releasing a new LP and mentoring new generations of avant-garde creators.
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Lisa Marie Presley, Singer-Songwriter and Daughter of Elvis, Dies at 54
The New York Times – Music:Her death in Los Angeles on Thursday, after a life tinged with tragedy, came after a medical emergency and brief hospitalization.
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Fans Mourn Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of the King, at Graceland
The New York Times – Music:At the stone wall outside Elvis Presley’s estate, his only child was remembered as a kind of rock star royalty.
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Everything But the Girl’s Long-Awaited Return, and 12 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Miley Cyrus, Vagabon, Lonnie Holley featuring Michael Stipe and others.
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Lisa Marie Presley, a Life in Pictures
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The daughter of Elvis was famous from the moment she was born.
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Jeff Beck’s 10 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:The guitarist, who died on Tuesday, could make his instrument slash, burn and sigh. Listen to tracks released from 1966 to 2010 that reveal his range and intensity.
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Jeff Beck, Guitarist With a Page in Rock History, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Music:His playing with the Yardbirds and as leader of his own bands brought a sense of adventure to their groundbreaking recordings.