Mr. Mayall was best known for recruiting and polishing the talents of one gifted young lead guitarist after another, starting with Eric Clapton.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Beyoncé Granted Kamala Harris Permission to Use ‘Freedom.’ What Does It Mean?
Not quite a full-throated endorsement, but the use of the pop star’s song “Freedom” marked a moment.
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8 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Listen to songs by Clairo, Dawn Richard and Sturgill Simpson plus more.
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Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dies at 88
He sang tenor on hits like “Standing in the Shadow of Love,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).”
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Eminem Ends Taylor Swift’s Chart Run With His 11th No. 1 Album
The rapper’s “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” replaced the pop superstar’s “The Tortured Poets Department” after 12 weeks of dominance at the top.
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Alex Izenberg Was Almost a Teen Rock Star. His Second Chance Is Here.
He was discovered by a star songwriter and hit the road before schizophrenia turned his world upside down. Two decades later, he’s releasing an LP he’d longed to make.
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Nirvana and Marc Jacobs Settle Smiley Face Logo Lawsuit
The rock band Nirvana sued the fashion line after it announced a “Bootleg Redux Grunge” collection in 2018.
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10 Outstanding Brian Eno Productions
Inspired by an ever-changing new documentary about the musician and producer, listen to songs he helped construct by David Bowie, Talking Heads, U2 and more.
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Kim Deal Goes Solo, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Alan Sparhawk, Joy Oladokun, Ivan Cornejo and others.
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Why Do Pop’s Biggest Stars Adore Michael Uzowuru?
The producer has helped A-listers including Donald Glover, SZA, Halsey and Frank Ocean to elevate their craft. How much longer can he avoid the spotlight?
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Kennedy Center Honorees Include Francis Ford Coppola and the Apollo
The renowned Harlem theater will be the first institution to receive the honor. Artists being recognized are Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and the Grateful Dead.