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Category Archives: Pop Cult
From Musical Telegraph To Synclavier
Fascinating: a history of the electronic musical instrument, from 1870 to 1990 (including the Synclavier). (via Bernard)
The Future Of Pop?
Essex rock band Koopa could become the first unsigned group to land a UK top 40 hit thanks to new chart rules. The bulk of Koopa’s followers are teenagers who are buying the single using a mobile phone rather than … Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Music, Pop Cult
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Bozzio in KoRn
Terry Bozzio is replacing Korn drummer David Silveria during his temporary hiatus from the band, as reported by Martini Republic. For an album and a tour.
Posted in Music, Pop Cult
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Velvet Acetate
A rare acetate of the Velvet Underground’s lost Scepter studio sessions was recently sold on eBay for $25,000. Care to have a listen? The mp3’s are available here.
Posted in Music, Pop Cult
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Jaws & The Rite Of Spring
Joe Queenan’s A-Z of classical music: Q is for quirkiness, R is for Rite of Spring: It is impossible to list the number of movie scores whose soundtracks are either influenced by or lifted from The Rite of Spring (only … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop Cult
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Hicks Loses It
WFMU has mp3’s of Bill Hicks’ “Loses It” show. When Hicks goes after some hecklers, Michael Richards will need to take some notes… the “Bill Loses It” show also serves as a reminder of how much has changed since 1989. … Continue reading
Posted in Amusing, Pop Cult
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Year In Review
You like end-of-the-year lists? This list of lists should keep you busy until, oh, mid January I reckon. A tiny sampling: Top Ten Creepy Fossil Finds The Year In Cat Fights Best Viral Videos (more) Google Zeitgeist Banished Words List … Continue reading
Posted in Pop Cult, Randamonium
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Zappaccino
Waiter, could I have some Salsa Verdi with my Oysters Rachmaninoffefeler? Oh, and I’ll have the Crème Boulez for dessert, thanks. Your steakhausen was delicious by the way.
Posted in Pop Cult, Silly
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Hot Tamales!
Ready to sell your soul to the Devil? Robert Johnson’s Gibson L1 is being sold — for a mere $6,000,000 no less. The sellers claim this is Robert Johnson’s actual Gibson L1 guitar, as seen in the iconic studio portrait.
Posted in Music, Pop Cult
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William’s Special #2
Christie’s will be holding a Rock and Pop Memorabilia Auction on December 4th featuring “some of the more choice lots to hit the lots in quite some time”. One item, estimated at 5,000 to 7,000 USD, is this abstract painting … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc
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Lizard Queen
Meet Patricia Kennealy: author, Celtic priestess, retired rock critic, wife of Jim Morrison. She had a brief relationship with David Walley — “probably the closest friend I have ever had“.
Posted in Books, Music, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc
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Ben Takes A Photo Of Himself Everyday
Sure he does.
Posted in Film, Pop Cult, Visual Arts
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The Howard Kaylan Auction
Press release: Howard Kaylan to offer up rare and one of a kind memorabilia in an auction which will feature over 4 decades of historical artifacts direct from his personal collection. Among the many notable pieces being offered are rare … Continue reading
Posted in Pop Cult, Zappa Misc
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Tribute Beers
We’ve had the Freak Out Ale, but did you know about the Brother Thelonious, the Gonzo Porter or Lenny’s Bittersweet R.I.P.A.? I’ll leave you with a little quote from the article: Lagunitas co-founder Tony Magee has been a Frank Zappa … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc
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