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Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Pete Seeger

1:23pm September 05, 2022

by Terry Gross

The folk singer, who died in 2014, was famous for his songs about working people, unions and social justice. In this 1984 interview, Seeger cited Woody Guthrie as one his most important influences.

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Nirvana band members Krist Novoselic (from left) Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain pose after receiving the award for best alternative video for "In Bloom" at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 2, 1993, in Universal City, Calif.

A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover is dismissed (again)

1:14pm September 05, 2022

by Bill Chappell

Spencer Elden accuses the band of profiting from "the lascivious nature of his image" in the photo taken when he was a baby. Now 31, he is appealing the judge's dismissal.

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Foo Fighters holds its first concert since the death of Taylor Hawkins

7:07am September 05, 2022

The memorial concert in London featured the likes of Paul McCartney and Queen, but the most special guest of the night was Hawkins' 16-year-old son, Shane, who took his dad's spot behind the drum kit.

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Musician Taylor Hawkins attends the Open Road's premiere of "Studio 666" in February. Hawkins died in March at the age of 50.

Foo Fighters perform an emotional tribute concert for drummer Taylor Hawkins

4:09pm September 04, 2022

by Juliana Kim

The rock group played the first of two tribute concerts for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March at the age of 50.

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Yungblud on his new album and the importance of self-acceptance

8:34am September 04, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Yungblud about his new eponymous album, featuring songs that focus on the importance of self-acceptance. Note to listeners: This interview mentions self-harm.

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Ezra Furman on her latest 'All Of Us Flames'

8:44am September 03, 2022

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to indie rock singer-songwriter Ezra Furman about her latest album, "All Of Us Flames."

A view of the drumkit during The Monkees performance live on stage on June 1, 2016 in New York City. The last surviving member of the band, Micky Dolenz, sued the FBI in order to get any files on him or his late bandmates.

The Monkees' drummer wants the FBI to quit monkeying around and hand over files

5:30am September 03, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

The last surviving member of The Monkees, a rock band that formed in 1966, is suing the FBI. Micky Dolenz wants the government to hand over any files on him and his deceased bandmates.

Kevin and Frankie Jonas host ABC's Claim to Fame.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

5:09pm September 02, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.

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Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Motown legend Smokey Robinson

1:52pm September 02, 2022

by Terry Gross

In addition to writing and producing most of his own records, Robinson also wrote for other Motown acts, including the Temptations, the Marvellettes and Marvin Gaye. Originally broadcast in 2006.

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Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Isaac Hayes

1:52pm September 02, 2022

by Terry Gross

Hayes helped shape the sound of Memphis soul in the 1960s, and later co-wrote hits for Sam & Dave and Carla Thomas before making albums of his own. Originally broadcast in 1994.

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