Tag: music history

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Dick Asher, Music Industry Pioneer and Anti-Payola Crusader, Passes Away at 92

Dick Asher, a music industry legend, passed away at the age of 92. His son, Jeffrey, shared the news on Facebook, mentioning that his...
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Dick Asher, Music Executive Who Battled Radio Payola, Passes Away at 92

Dick Asher, a well-respected music executive who held high-ranking positions at PolyGram and Columbia Records and worked closely with iconic artists such as Bruce...
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Rory Gallagher’s Iconic ’61 Fender Stratocaster Heading to Auction: A Guitarist’s Legacy

Rory Gallagher, the renowned blues rock guitarist, will have his iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster up for auction at Bonhams. This guitar played a significant...
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Unearthed Beatles footage discovered at Sydney flea market

Greg Perano, a former musician and avid Beatles fan, stumbled upon a hidden gem at a Sydney flea market that took him back to...
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Scotland’s Unofficial Anthem: How a Forgotten 70s Disco Hit Rose to Fame

The unexpected rise of the 1970s disco hit 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' as Scotland's unofficial anthem for Euro 2024 has taken the nation...