Fats Domino, Architect Of Rock 'N' Roll, Dead At 89
The rhythm-and-blues legend who became one of the progenitors of rock 'n' roll — and reportedly sold more than 65 million records along the way — died Tuesday.
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The Gould That Didn't Glitter: New Box Set Of 'Goldberg Variations' Outtakes
In 1955, a little known Canadian pianist recorded the Goldberg Variations. The album launched Glenn Gould's career and popularized Bach's music. Now the complete recording sessions have been issued.
Fats Domino, Founding Father Of Rock 'N' Roll, Dies At 89
Fats Domino has died at 89. Antoine Domino Jr. was a founding father of rock 'n' roll and a recipient of the National Medal of Arts. He daughter says he died of natural causes on Tuesday.
Robert Cray On Mountain Stage
On his fourth visit to Mountain Stage, the Grammy-winning blues artist performs songs from throughout his four-decade career.
Albums Featuring Drummer Tom Rainey Showcase 2 Styles Of Jazz Counterpoint
Rainey plays on Jason Stein's Lucille! as well as on his own quintet's record, Float Upstream. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the albums demonstrate the range and glory of jazz counterpoint.
Brian Eno And My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields Share A Seismic New Ambient Journey
The ambient musician and My Bloody Valentine member offer nine minutes of blasted euphoria.
Songs We Love: Anna Tivel, 'Illinois'
Tivel's characters are both common and unforgettable, and her prose paints their worlds in unforgettable colors. Watch a found-footage video for "Illinois."
Watch First Aid Kit Perform New Single 'It's a Shame'
There is "no point in wasting sorrow on things that won't be here tomorrow"
Joseph Shabason's 'Westmeath' Confronts The Hardest Decision
In the face of degenerative illness, a mechanic decides to take his life — it's a concept directly inspired by Shabason's own experience.
Shocking Omissions: Coven's 'Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls'
The album — released, perhaps, ahead of its time — fused occult themes with rock music. Often described as a cult record, its influence has spread too far and too deep to be so easily cornered off.