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Who Beat Kurt Cobain in ‘Greatest Rockstar of All Time’ Bracket

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Who Beat Kurt Cobain in ‘Greatest Rockstar of All Time’ Bracket

The internet has spoken, and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is apparently not the greatest rockstar of all time.Pubity, a publication that focuses on "global youth culture and entertainment," recently hosted a bracket tournament on their Instagram page to determine the Greatest Rockstar of All Time. Launched on Jan. 27, followers were able to vote in each round on the page's Instagram Story.Cobain made it all the way to the final round, […]

todayFebruary 4, 2025 2

Miami music festivals bring the heat and the beat

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Miami music festivals bring the heat and the beat

Farruko performs at Vibra Urbana on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition Center. Photo Credit // Alexandra Fisher. Music, lights, dancing, sweat — Miami is a global hotspot for music festivals. Whether it’s the massive crowds at a well-known festival or the intimate vibes of smaller local raves, Miami offers many one-of-a-kind experiences with diverse music and unforgettable moments with friends and family. Miami music […]

todayNovember 23, 2024 7

Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on ‘Beat It’

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Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on ‘Beat It’

Steve Lukather recalled how Quincy Jones stopped him from turning “Beat It” into a heavy metal song – even though the late producer wasn’t even there at the time.The Toto guitarist and session veteran hailed Jones’ ability to operate like a movie director, guiding his chosen musicians to bring the best out of everyone in pursuit of a great song.In a recent interview with The Guardian, Lukather recalled that he'd listened […]

todayNovember 10, 2024 2

Eddie Van Halen Almost Hung Up on Quincy Jones’ ‘Beat It’ Call

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Eddie Van Halen Almost Hung Up on Quincy Jones’ ‘Beat It’ Call

Eddie Van Halen considered hanging up when producer Quincy Jones called to ask if he'd perform the now-famous solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It."Assuming that it was all a prank, Van Halen unknowingly unloaded on the music legend. "What do you want you f---ing so-and-so!," he recalled yelling into the phone during a 2012 CNN interview. "What the hell do you want?" When Jones explained who he was, Van Halen […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 1

Elissa Slotkin’s Strategy Might Beat Trumpism

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Elissa Slotkin’s Strategy Might Beat Trumpism

TRENTON, Mich. ― Control of the White House and Senate could come down to a relatively small number of undecided voters here in Michigan. Among them are voters who still consider themselves Republican, or lean that way. During a visit to a campaign office south of Detroit last week, Democratic Senate nominee Elissa Slotkin told canvassers she understood how difficult getting to these voters will be. “They’re sick of the […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 4

‘I Just Don’t F—ing Get’ Why Eddie Did ‘Beat It’

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‘I Just Don’t F—ing Get’ Why Eddie Did ‘Beat It’

Alex Van Halen has revealed that he’s still bitter over his brother’s decision to play on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.”It was 1982 when Eddie Van Halen, guitar god for the biggest band in the world, was approached by producer Quincy Jones to play on Jackson’s song. Eddie knew that doing so would break a Van Halen band rule regarding outside work, but he decided to take the gig anyway, much […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 5

Adrian Belew’s Beat Begins All-Star King Crimson Tribute Tour

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Adrian Belew’s Beat Begins All-Star King Crimson Tribute Tour

Adrian Belew's all-star tribute to '80s-era King Crimson got underway Thursday night at San Jose Civic in California. Beat also includes his long-time former King Crimson bandmate Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey of Tool.They're presenting music from 1981's Discipline, 1982's Beat and 1984's Three of a Perfect Pair during a trek with additional stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, Toronto, Dallas, New York, Boston and Las Vegas.The opening show […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024 3

Big Sean Repurposes Kanye West ‘Vultures 2’ Beat For New Song

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Big Sean Repurposes Kanye West ‘Vultures 2’ Beat For New Song

Big Sean has put his own spin on one of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s Vultures 2 songs with his new track.Ahead of the release of his new album Better Me Than You on Friday (August 30), the Detroit rapper shared a track called “Fighting Fires” exclusively on SoundCloud.Fans may notice that its beat is almost identical to that of “My Soul,” the spiritual closing song on Vultures 2, […]

todayAugust 29, 2024 5

9th Wonder Wants To Hear Latto Over A Biggie-Style Beat

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9th Wonder Wants To Hear Latto Over A Biggie-Style Beat

9th Wonder seems to have an eye for hidden talent as he believes that Latto has yet to reach her full potential given her skills as a rapper.Following her jaw-dropping performance of “Sunday Service” at the 2024 BET Awards last week, the Little Brother alum took to social media and praised her prowess as an MC while contemplating how far she can go with it.“Man.. The opening sequence of that @Latto […]

todayJuly 4, 2024 8

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