hollywoodreporter.com April 4, 2011 The estate of Rick James, best known for his song "Super Freak," filed a proposed class action lawsuit on Friday against Universal Music Group over money owed from...
digitalmusicnews.com November 2, 2011 Don't mess with Rick James, dead or alive! And on that note, a federal judge has just denied a motion by Universal Music Group to toss a class...
THE July/August issue of The Atlantic trumpets the “14 Biggest Ideas of the Year.†Take a deep breath. The ideas include “The Players Own the Game†(No....
Peter Tosh: Reclaiming A Wailer by Baz Dreisinger July 9, 2011 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/09/137701446/peter-tosh-reclaiming-a-wailer This story contains language that may be objectionable to readers. Bob Marley and the Wailers: The two names are practically inseparable. But in...
msnbc.com June 2011 New York Festivals® International Radio Program & Promotions Awards, honoring the World's Best Radio Programs®, celebrated its award winners on Monday, June 20th at the 2011 Radio Awards ceremony....
The Oregonian By Grant Butler May 28, 2011 In the decades since her untimely death in 1970, the legacy of rock singer Janis Joplin has faded significantly. Several attempts to turn her...
The Oregonian By Marty Hughley May 26, 2011 "Any great artist, the difference between us and them is the light shines on them," Randy Johnson says. "That essence, it's an otherworldly thing." The veteran...
Culturemob.com By Ron Hockman May 28, 2011 “All of a sudden, someone threw me in front of this rock and roll band. And I decided then and there that was it. I never...
Portland Center Stage Blog By Kinsley Suer May 17, 2011 Janis Joplin was an extraordinary musical performer, influenced by other extraordinary musicians. From a young age, before she even knew she wanted to...
by Joel Rose - full article (and audio stream) here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2011/05/04/135714914/download-sales-will-money-stay-with-labels-or-go-to-musicians A recent move by the Supreme Court could mean millions of dollars in additional royalty payments for older ...