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The “brilliant” drummer Geddy Lee called one of the greatest: “A bad example for imitators”
The biggest drumming legend. The post The “brilliant” drummer Geddy Lee called one of the greatest: “A bad example for imitators” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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This 1971 Hit Proved That Harry Nilsson Could Rock as Well as He Could Croon
Harry Nilsson’s 1971 song “Jump Into The Fire” demonstrated that he could deliver forceful rock music as convincingly as the gentle ballads for which he was better known. Released from the album Nilsson Schmilsson, it helped broaden his public image after earlier successes including “Everybody’s Talkin’” and the song “One”, which became a hit for…
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7 Near-Perfect Prime Video Miniseries Nobody Remembers
Collider highlights seven Prime Video miniseries it considers critically strong but largely overlooked, arguing that the platform’s better-known successes have overshadowed smaller, distinctive limited series. The article presents these programmes as worthwhile rediscoveries for viewers seeking ambitious science fiction and character-led drama. – ‘Tales from the Loop’ (2020): A surreal science-fiction drama based on Simon…
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Jon Favreau on His First Documentary, National Geographic’s ‘Lion’: Not Knowing Whether the Lead Character Would Survive Was ‘Harrowing’
Jon Favreau has discussed making his first documentary, National Geographic’s four-part series “Lion”, which follows a cub named Kio from cubhood towards becoming a king in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. He said the uncertainty over Kio’s survival was harrowing, reflecting the production’s commitment to observing real events without CGI, digital alteration or manipulated footage. Favreau collaborated…
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The Paul Simon song that led to Steely Dan’s 1977 masterpiece: “I was very familiar”
“I didn’t care for him, either…” The post The Paul Simon song that led to Steely Dan’s 1977 masterpiece: “I was very familiar” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 2000 movie ruined by Bill Murray’s “inexcusable and unacceptable” behaviour
Funny that. The post The 2000 movie ruined by Bill Murray’s “inexcusable and unacceptable” behaviour first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 1964 song Pete Seeger thought was Bob Dylan’s greatest gift to folk
His finest. The post The 1964 song Pete Seeger thought was Bob Dylan’s greatest gift to folk first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The two future Oscar winners Denzel Washington tipped for the top in 1995: “This kid can act”
He was right. The post The two future Oscar winners Denzel Washington tipped for the top in 1995: “This kid can act” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“I had to make it mine”: The 1994 track that Johnny Cash sang “100 times”
An incredible track. The post “I had to make it mine”: The 1994 track that Johnny Cash sang “100 times” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The rivals Axl Rose could never understand: “I don’t know what it is”
“Doesn’t have anything to do with rock and roll…” The post The rivals Axl Rose could never understand: “I don’t know what it is” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.