Two Punk Legends Help Revive a Cult Band’s Archive www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/a...

Two Punk Legends Help Revive a Cult Band’s Archive

The Cramps introduced the world to “psychobilly” and turned Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye into fans. Now the duo is part of an effort to bring the music back.

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Jerry Garcia was born 84 years ago on August 1, 1942.

The Pope and Patti Smith

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2

Happy 85th Birthday to Bob Dylan

Sonic Youth - “Teenage Riot”. Still one of my all-time favorites. Happy Birthday, Kim Gordon. youtu.be/tPytYrYqDbA?si… via @YouTube

Sonic Youth - Teenage Riot

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Aimee Mann, “I’ve Had It”. Just because. youtube.com/watch?v=lekB...

I've Had It (Album Version)

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What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo?

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My latest for The New York Times: a look at the life & legacy of the late great D. Boon. Visited San Pedro to talk to the surviving Minutemen, Mike Watt and George Hurley, as they continue to carry forward the spirit of Boon and the band. Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/a...

D. Boon’s Death Shook Punk Rock. 40 Years Later, Minutemen Look Back.

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Happy 80th Birthday To David Gilmour

"Bird Song" in Adelaide last night.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, Feb 22, 2026 - Bird Song

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Bob Weir 1974

RIP Bob Weir What an amazing life-thank you for the music.

Tom Verlaine Was a Mystery. His Archives Reveal More of His Story. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/a...

Tom Verlaine Was a Mystery. His Archives Reveal More of His Story.

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John Lennon October 9 1940-December 8 1980 the #Beatles

Happy 76th Birthday to Tom Waits

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/a...

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

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"Hell No, I Ain't Happy" - Drive-By Truckers with Jason Isbell (LIVE on The Late Show)

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The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/a...

The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes

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RIP Jimmy Cliff

Happy 75th Birthday to Tina Weymouth

Happy 60th Birthday to Bjork

Happy 80th Birthday to Neil Young

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Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

In 1975, she transformed poetry into punk. Neither would ever be the same. More than 20 artists who made and admired the album share their memories.

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Happy 82nd Birthday to Joni Mitchell

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“Peaceable Kingdom” - Patti Smith (LIVE on The Late Show)

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new transmission from neil young, whose incandescent rage is apparently now beyond words.

NEIL YOUNG As Time Explodes youtu.be/bK0erwyQUzA?....

RIP D’Angelo

Diane Keaton, a Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘First Wives Club,’ Dies at 79 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...

Diane Keaton, a Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘First Wives Club,’ Dies at 79

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