Gary Peacock, A Jazz Bassist Always Ahead Of His Time, Dies At 85
Peacock could seemingly adapt to any style, and performed with a variety of artists ranging from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Albert Ayler.
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Hundreds Gather In German Church To Hear Composition's Chord Change
St. Burchiardi church's custom organ has been playing a composition titled "As Slow As Possible" for 19 years. The piece will take 639 years to unfold. Stay tuned for another chord change in 2022.
Roller-Coaster Aficionado Creates Mini Taylor Swift Theme Park
COVID-19 left a hole in Matthew Ables' summer schedule, so the SuperSwiftie crafted a mini theme park dedicated to Taylor Swift. The 60 attractions are based on Swift's most popular songs.
It's On! Dave Grohl Accepts British Girl's Drum Battle Challenge
At just 10 years old, drummer Nandi Bushell has challenged musician Dave Grohl to a drum-off, and the lead singer of the Foo Fighters has accepted.
The MTV VMAs In 2020: 10 Takeaways
It was Lady Gaga's night, BTS finally got its due, Keke Palmer impressively hosts and the lines between "live performances" and "music videos" were blurred like never before.
New York Philharmonic Takes The Show On The Road. Literally
After a five-month hiatus because of the pandemic, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra takes its show on the road in its pull-up concert series out of a pickup truck.
MTV Video Music Awards Held Virtually This Year Because Of COVID-19
The awards ceremony took place virtually as artists celebrated music created during the pandemic. There were new categories, including: best quarantine performance.
Financially Vulnerable, Independent Music Venues Worry Of Having To Sell
Independent music venues continue to be among the businesses hardest hit by the global pandemic. The corporate behemoths of concert promotion, however, can weather the storm.
How Colorado's Outdoor Venues Are Reimagining Live Music
Colorado is famous for its summer festivals and world class venues, like the Red Rocks Amphitheater. See how some have found creative ways to keep the music alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Riley Gale, Fiery Singer Of Power Trip, Dead At 34
The politically active Gale was beloved among his peers for his generosity, and by his fans for the sheer power of his performances.