The son of Coventry factory workers, he overcame a traumatic childhood to find fame in the Thatcher years as the frontman of the Specials.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Terry Hall, a Face of Britain’s Ska Revival, Is Dead at 63
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Thom Bell, a Force Behind the Philadelphia Soul Sound, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:As a songwriter, arranger and producer, he brought sophistication and melodic inventiveness to hits by the Delfonics, the Spinners and others.
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12 New Christmas Songs for a Vast Array of Holiday Moods
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by the Linda Lindas, David Byrne, Summer Walker and others that lean cozy, confrontational and lightly comedic.
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Journey’s Neal Schon to Bandmate Who Played for Trump: No Political Gigs
The New York Times – Music:Neal Schon sent the group’s keyboardist, Jonathan Cain, a cease-and-desist letter following a performance at Mar-a-Lago for Donald J. Trump, saying the band should be apolitical.
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New Year’s Eve in New York City: What to Do, See and Eat
The New York Times – Music:Ring in the holiday just like the old days — in person.
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“Bad Habit” Musician Steve Lacy Is Right on Time
The New York Times – Music:A year ago, the “Bad Habit” singer and breakout star of 2022 was a cult favorite. Now he’s competing against Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
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Kim Simmonds, a Key Figure in the British Blues Movement, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:His band, Savoy Brown, never had a hit single, but it showcased his skills as a guitarist and songwriter and remained active for more than 50 years.
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25 Years After ‘Titanic,’ Quebec’s Love for Céline Dion Will Go On
The New York Times – Music:The outpouring that greeted the singer’s announcement that she has a rare neurological condition showed how both Céline fandom, and ideas of national identity in her home province, have evolved.
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Dino Danelli, Whose Drums Drove the Rascals, Is Dead at 78
The New York Times – Music:His percussion virtuosity was a key to the band’s many hits of the late 1960s, including the chart-topping “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
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The Weeknd’s ‘Avatar’ Anthem, and 8 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Rosalía and Cardi B, Saint Levant & Playyard, Little Simz and others.
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Suspected Crush at London Concert Leaves 3 Critically Injured
The New York Times – Music:The police responded to reports that a large crowd had tried to force its way into the O2 Academy Brixton, one of Britain’s most popular music venues.