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- Posted on Jan 10th 2013 5:30PM by Spinner
Potter, Hulton Archive
Whoa. That's Davy Jones in 1965, before he changed his name to David Bowie (there was some other guy from a band called the Monkees who had the same moniker). Check out that flow! Hard to believe that in seven years, he'd be Ziggy Stardust. ...
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- Posted on Jan 9th 2013 1:00PM by Spinner
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David Bowie likes to flash back into relevance once a decade. Like a passing TARDIS, he enters deep space to cobble together fresh art before swinging by earth once again, delivering shiny new singles.
"Where Are We Now," the singer's first release in 10 years is quite a curious tune. It represents a softer phase for a man who ...
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- Posted on Jan 8th 2013 12:00PM by Spinner
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Are the Postal Service reuniting? We have no idea, but some people think so, so let the rumors begin! [Consequence of Sound]
Of course pirates-from-another-mother Tom Waits and Keith Richards would team up for a sea shanty. Check out their rendition of "Shenandoah." [NPR] ...
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- Posted on Dec 30th 2012 1:39PM by Spinner
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Jamaican reggae singer Lloyd Charmers (real name Lloyd Terell) died on Thursday (Dec. 27) after suffering from a heart attack while driving in London. He was 74.
According to the Jamaica Observer, Charmers was taken to Homerton Hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. ...
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- Posted on Dec 29th 2012 7:12PM by Spinner
Mark Squires
In a new interview with CNN.com, Jewish rap-reggae singer Matisyahu opened up taking a break from his Hasidic faith and adjusting to his new lifestyle.
He revealed that disapproving neighbors was the reason he moved out of his Crown Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. apartment.
He shared, "I didn't want to confront ...
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- Posted on Dec 28th 2012 12:21PM by Spinner
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As 2012 draws to a close, Spinner is looking back on all the music legends who passed away this year. From classic rockers and hip-hop pioneers to groundbreaking television hosts and blues legends, we lost some incredible people whose impact on music will be felt for decades to come. Click through the ...
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- Posted on Dec 21st 2012 12:20PM by Spinner
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Just like our picks for the 50 Best Albums of 2012, the editors of Spinner and AOL Music put our minds together, tallied our votes, demanded recounts and came up with this list of the best songs of the year. Have a listen to them all below!
50. Lianna La Havas, "Is Your Love Big Enough?"
2012 was undoubtedly a year for girl ...
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