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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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Chicago wrote a love song, and then they gave it an ‘Indiana Jones’ adventure and a ‘Casablanca’ makeover

  • Chicago gave ‘Along Comes A Woman’ a cinematic MTV video.
  • Director Jay Dubin drew on *Casablanca* and adventure films.
  • The band’s group performance was the video’s strongest feature.

Chicago gave their love song ‘Along Comes A Woman’ an elaborate video inspired by adventure films and classic Hollywood, reflecting the pressure on established bands to adapt to MTV. The clip was a striking shift for a group whose identity had traditionally centred on its music and collective…

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Dax Shepard admits to hitting on an A-list actress while she was still married

  • Shepard said he flirted with Hudson while she was married.
  • They started dating after her separation from Robinson.
  • Their relationship lasted a few months in 2007.

Dax Shepard said he flirted with Kate Hudson while she was still married to musician Chris Robinson, during a recent episode of his podcast. He said he was attracted to her when they met at a poker game, but they only began dating after she had separated from…

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Kid Rock reveals what he told French President Macron after Trump unexpectedly handed him phone on golf course

  • Trump passed a call with Macron to Kid Rock during golf.
  • Kid Rock joked about Detroit being the Midwest’s Paris.
  • A Democratic strategist criticised Maher’s amused reaction.

Musician Kid Rock said President Donald Trump handed him a phone during a golf outing, leaving him to speak briefly with French President Emmanuel Macron. The story drew laughter from comedian Bill Maher and his guests, and has prompted political criticism over how Maher responded to Trump’s informal…

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In 1969, Merle Haggard wrote his biggest hit. He’s regretted it ever since: “I’m different now”

  • Haggard wrote ‘Okie From Muskogee’ in 1969.
  • The song criticised anti-war student protesters.
  • Later, he acknowledged its narrow viewpoint.

Merle Haggard later regretted the viewpoint behind ‘Okie From Muskogee’, his 1969 hit that mocked student protesters opposing the Vietnam War. The song brought him lasting attention but also criticism for its dismissive portrayal of young people and their opposition to the war. Haggard initially saw protesters as…

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Paul McCartney Once Sent a Cease and Desist Letter to The Beatles’ Most Controversial Manager in 1970

  • McCartney objected to Spector’s treatment of his song.
  • He sent Allen Klein a forceful letter in April 1970.
  • The disputed version topped the US charts.

On 14 April 1970, Paul McCartney wrote to Beatles manager Allen Klein objecting to Phil Spector’s changes to “The Long And Winding Road”. The dispute came amid the band’s increasingly acrimonious split and showed how far apart McCartney and his bandmates had become over the group’s music and…

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In 1980, a band debuted David Crosby called annoying “noise”. Today, they have sold 130,000,000 albums

  • David Crosby dismissed Iron Maiden’s music as “noise”.
  • Iron Maiden have sold more than 130 million records.
  • The band’s epic songs helped set them apart.

In 1980, Iron Maiden released their self-titled debut album, a sound that David Crosby later dismissed as “noise”. The contrast highlights how far the heavy metal band stood from Crosby’s folk-rock and jazz-influenced tastes, while their commercial success showed that his dislike did not reflect listeners’ response. The…

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In 1976, Linda Ronstadt covered a song so perfectly, the original songwriter felt “humbled”

  • Ronstadt recorded “Simple Man, Simple Dream” in 1976.
  • JD Souther and Warren Zevon admired her interpretation.
  • Souther said her performances made his songs better.

Linda Ronstadt’s 1976 interpretation of JD Souther’s “Simple Man, Simple Dream” impressed both Souther and his friend Warren Zevon, who admired her ability to make other writers’ songs feel newly personal. Souther said they were “humbled” by her direct and elegant performance, illustrating Ronstadt’s importance as a singer…

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CRO-MAGS Are ‘Almost Done’ With New Album: We Have ‘Nine Songs Tracked And Six More Songs’ Written

  • CRO-MAGS have tracked nine songs for their next album.
  • Six more are written and may expand to eight.
  • Flanagan expects the album could arrive early next year.

CRO-MAGS are close to finishing their next studio album, with frontman Harley Flanagan expecting it could arrive early next year. The record follows 2020’s “In The Beginning” and comes after the band released “Wired For Chaos” in June, their first new song in six years. Nine songs have…

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Lizzo Recreates Dolly Parton’s Iconic ‘Jolene’ Look for Halloween

  • Lizzo dressed as Dolly Parton for Halloween.
  • The costume drew on the 1973 “Jolene” artwork.
  • Lizzo also celebrated her flute contribution to *Rockstar*.

Lizzo honoured Dolly Parton for Halloween with a costume inspired by the artwork for Parton’s 1973 single “Jolene”. The look also recalled Parton’s “Dumb Blonde” era, as Lizzo lip-synced to the 1967 song in an Instagram video. She wore a floral yellow jumpsuit and platinum blonde wig, and…

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‘American Idol’ star Bo Bice trades signature rocker look for new image as fans sound off

  • Bo Bice has swapped his long hair for a shorter style.
  • Fans offered both criticism and praise for the new look.
  • He hinted at new music after a two-year hiatus.

Bo Bice, the former “American Idol” runner-up, has revealed a shorter hairstyle and a new style of dress, prompting mixed reactions from fans. The change matters because it accompanies hints that he may be preparing to return to releasing music. Bice shared a split-screen image contrasting his familiar…

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