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David Chiu

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David Chiu is a freelance writer based in New York. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, People, Paste, New York Press, The Queens Chronicle, amNY and many other publications.

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Kami Thompson's 'Love Lies': Richard Thompson's Daughter Releases Debut LP
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Prince's Relationships With His Dad, Michael Jackson and Record Label Examined in New Unauthorized Biography

Jordan Strauss, WireImage Thirty-three years since his debut album 'For You,' Prince continues to fascinate both in his music and his personal life. There is no question that he is a true original whose superstardom was cemented with the success of 'Purple Rain.' The key word that could best describe Prince's long career is "control," from ...

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MTV's Ballsy Beginning, Race Issues + Rise to Power Examined in New Oral History

Courtesy of Adam Curry Beginning with the Buggles' 'Video Killed the Radio Star,' MTV kicked off its music-video programming on Aug. 1, 1981. Back then, the network started as an up-and-coming all-music channel; by the mid-'80s, MTV became a crucial promotional vehicle for artists and the record labels. In its first 10 years, it was a ...

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Chris Cornell Explores Suicide on 'Songbook,' New Soundgarden Due in the Spring

Deena Cavallo Most people will always associate singer Chris Cornell with the hard rock sound he made with his band Soundgarden. But over the years, Cornell has incorporated different styles in his own solo work -- such as pop and hip-hop elements -- while still maintaining his distinctive gritty and stirring vocals. Now the artist is ...

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John Fogerty Performs Creedence's Full 'Cosmo's Factory' and Hits in New York

Larry Marano, Getty Images Over the years, John Fogerty has played the Creedence Clearwater Revival hits in his shows as a solo performer. But on Thursday night in New York, the singer revisited his storied past in a more in-depth way as he and his band performed CCR's 1970 classic album 'Cosmo's Factory' in its entirety as part of a ...

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Cat Martino and Sufjan Stevens Act Like 'Geeky Kids' on 'Yr Not Alone'

Andre Costantini A couple of years ago, New York singer-songwriter Cat Martino had back injuries that were compounded by a lack of health insurance. As she now says of that time, it was hard for her to figure out what was going on or how to get better. While at home, Martino came across her boyfriend's pedal board and out curiosity stuck a ...

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Nile Rodgers on His Battles With Cancer and Cocaine, Chic's Rock Hall Snub and Producing Bowie and Madonna

Roy Cox Guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers' impressive and astounding musical credits reads like a history of popular music. In the mid '70s, with the late Bernard Edwards, Rodgers founded Chic, the great R&B/funk band who had a string of smash hits during the disco era, such as 'Le Freak,' 'I Want Your Love' and 'Good Times'; both he ...

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Peter Frampton Reflects on 'Comes Alive!' Turning 35 and Coping With Its Success

Gregg Roth After releasing his first four studio solo albums, former Humble Pie guitarist Peter Frampton decided to make his next release a live record. Frampton originally planned this upcoming release as a single album to save costs, but A&M Records co-founder Jerry Moss had other ideas when heard it. "I remember his face coming up ...

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