Art Laboe, D.J. Who Popularized ‘Oldies but Goodies,’ Dies at 97
A familiar voice on the California airwaves for almost 80 years, he saw the appeal of old rock ’n’ roll records practically before they were old.
Bob Dylan’s “The Philosophy of Modern Song”: An Excerpt
In his first collection of writing since “Chronicles: Volume One,” Dylan explores the lasting allure of great songs. Here are two excerpts from his new book.
On ‘ForeverAndEverNoMore,’ Brian Eno Sings for the End of the World
The musician and producer’s new songs meditate on folly and annihilation, playing like a far more fatalistic sequel to “Another Day on Earth” from 2005.
Posted inContent Type: Personal Profile Crowe, Cameron Movies Pop and Rock Music San Diego (Calif) Theater Theater (Broadway)
‘Almost Famous’ Heads to Broadway, Purple Aura Intact
Cameron Crowe adapted his Oscar-winning screenplay, about writing for Rolling Stone in the ’70s, preserving parts of the movie’s soundtrack and zingers (Don’t take drugs!) for the stage.