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Harry Nilsson, a Quiet Genius, Pioneer of ‘Salon Rock,’ Recalled in New Book

WinchesterNovember 16, 2021

Harry Nilsson captured at work in 1974 on his single "Many Rivers To Cross." (Photo: RCA Records). Millennials and Gen-Xers may not immediately know the name Harry Nilsson, but they likely have listened to his music at some point in their lives. T...

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Eminem made a surprise appearance–literally–at the Oscars to sing his hit song from 2003! Say What? (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

Eminem Who? Music Performances Stun, Delight at 92nd Oscars (See!)

Keith GirardFebruary 10, 2020

Eminem gave a surprise performance of his 2003 Oscar-winning rap classic “Lose Yourself."...

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Frank Shiner, Delayed But Never Denied, Releases New Album

WinchesterJanuary 29, 2015

Frank Shiner had a promising New York theater career until he put it on hold to raise two children with wife Suzanne. That was two decades ago. Now he’s back, doing what he loves best… singing. And, he’s finding an audience. His new single, “The Real Me,” was the No. 1 most added Adult Contemporary record on radio for the second week in a row. That puts him in the same league as Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5....

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Randy Newman Scores Racism in Presidential Election (listen!)

Keith GirardSeptember 18, 2012

Randy Newman, a singer-songwriter known for his sarcasm, is speaking the unspeakable about the current presidential election. Or rather, he’s singing it. His new song, “I’m Dreaming” is an ode to those longing for a white president, again. Newman has written the soundtracks for more than a dozen films, including “Ragtime,” “The Natural,” “Leatherheads” and “Meet the Parents.” ...

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