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The Record
Phoebe Snow, 'Poetry Man' Singer, Has Died
April 26, 2011 Snow, who died Tuesday, had a distinctive voice and an unconventional pop-star persona.
The Record
A Kink Kook Listens Again — This Time With A Critical Ear
April 25, 2011 Before the sun set on "Waterloo," the Kinks were a singles band - the albums were another story.
A Blog Supreme
Billy Bang, Jazz Violinist And Vietnam Veteran, Dies At 63
April 12, 2011 Bang, an important figure on New York's experimental jazz scene of the 1970s, gained wider recognition in the last decade for a series of recordings which drew on his military service during the Vietnam War. An intense performer, Bang was 63.
The Record
Buddy Charleton, Master Of The Pedal Steel, Has Died
February 2, 2011 Buddy Charleton provided hot licks for Ernest Tubb and hot tips for younger pedal steel players.
The Record
Remembering The Late Film Composer John Barry
January 31, 2011 The man who wrote scores for 11 James Bond films and won five Oscars passed away yesterday at 77.
All Songs Considered
Why You Should Listen To Charlie Louvin
January 27, 2011 NPR's Tom Cole remembers the late singer who worked with Elvis, Hank Williams and other legends. Louvin, who died Wednesday at 83, had enjoyed a recent resurgence in the popularity of his music.
The Record
Music Service Spotify Reportedly Signs U.S. Deal With Sony
January 20, 2011 The music streaming service popular in Europe comes one step closer to a U.S. launch.
The Record
Don Kirshner, A Force In The Music Business, Dies
January 19, 2011 The music publisher and TV producer put rock on TV in the 1970s.
The Record
Margaret Whiting, The Voice of 'Moonlight In Vermont,' Dies
January 12, 2011 The American singer landed her first hit as a teenager under the watchful eyes of Johnny Mercer.
The Record
Library Of Congress Receives Largest Single Audio Donation
January 10, 2011 Recordings by Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday are included in the largest single donation of audio to the library.
The Record
'For Promotional Use Only - Not For Resale' -- Oh Yes It Is
January 7, 2011 A federal appeals court has ruled that so-called "promo" recordings can be resold.
The Record
You Ask, We Answer: Why Are Online Song Preview Samples So Short?
December 14, 2010 Those brief, suggestive wisps of a song that try to tease you into buying just got longer.
The Record
You Ask, We Answer: What Exactly Is A 360 Deal?
November 24, 2010 What is a 360 deal in the music industry and why would an artist give up a share of income?
The Record
The Music Shops That John Olsson Built
November 5, 2010 The record store owner dies - leaving a legacy of memories for staff and customers.
