A full 13 years before The Stranglers‘ debut LP, ca. 1964, a young Hugh Cornwell [far left] joined his first band, at the behest of schoolboy chum Richard Thompson [far right], who taught him to play the bass in order to complete "Emil and the Detectives"! In 2008, quite randomly, they were reunited, 38 years …
Miley Cyrus doing ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ …….really…….. I like Stereogum’s comment, “Kurt Cobain died so this could happen.” No wonder she is trying to disassociate herself from Hannah Montana alter ego. This video makes her look about 3 feet tall compared to the rest of the band. Just so very strange…. – Mike Hughes …
This was one of the most popular vids in the Czech Republic today: http://youtu.be/Jgw7DhvCQKQ
[New Seattle band, The NW Rivals, will play at at Cafe Venus in Seattle May 22, 2011. Here, in their own words, is the story of how this band came to be.] The NW Rivals are more than just your average band. Guitarist Steve Pearson, bassist Jack Hanan, drummer Mark Guenther and guitarist Jim Basnight …
From the Detroit News: Stevie Nicks calls new album her own little ‘Rumours’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DLrOS-BA1M
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Pomplamoose are well known for their cover tunes, but this here is a Pomplamoose original: