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Inside The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, the album that radicalised America
- On the afternoon of May 24, in Washington Square Park in New York City, a crowd of reverent revellers gathered to wish a happy 82nd birthday to one Bob Dylan. That the guest of honour himself was not in attendance was understandable; never mind a crotchety pensioner, Dylan has been grouchy since his 21st birthday. Back then, as uncommon acclaim rained down on his young shoulders, at once he regarded his growing constituency of acolytes and devotees with raw contempt. He still does. “Genius is a
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Why '60s folk music still brings people together, according to Peter, Paul and Mary singer
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Why A&R Needs a History Lesson, by Atlantic Records’ Pete Ganbarg (Guest Column)
Pete Ganbarg is a two-time Grammy-winner, president of A&R for Atlantic Records and also president of Atco Records. His most recent signing is Gayle, a 17-year-old pop artist from Dallas via Nashville whose debut Atlantic single, “abcdefu,” topped the singles charts in several countries. His “Rock & Roll High School” podcast, a series of interviews […]
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Never mind Lil Wayne – meet the disgraced folk star pardoned by Jimmy Carter
Donald Trump has departed the White House with a final flurry of controversy, this time surrounding his dubious list of presidential pardons. More than 140 people have received a pardon or commutation, including his former advisor Steve Bannon, and rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, though Tiger King’s Joe Exotic, heavily rumoured to be in the running, has missed out. The President has already pardoned other questionable figures, including former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, as well as allies Mic
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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary disinvited from fest over 1970's 'indecent liberties'
Peter Yarrow's 1970 jail sentence for "indecent liberties" with a 14-year-old girl led many to protest his appearance in Norwich, New York.
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Folk singer dropped from festival lineup over 1969 incident with 14-year-old girl
A member of the 1960’s folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary has been removed from a New York festival lineup for taking “indecent liberties” with a 14-year-old girl 50 years ago. Peter Yarrow was disinvited to Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival after social media backlash surrounding the 1969 incident. The folk musician was set to perform on 9 September, 2019.Mr Yarrow opened a hotel room door naked in front of a 14 and 17-year-old pair of sisters seeking autographs, resulting in his indecent liberti
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‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Animated Movie in the Works With ‘Trolls’ Director
Fox Animation is developing a movie based on the Peter, Paul and Mary folk song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” as a live-action/animated feature hybrid. The studio has tapped “Trolls” helmer Mike Mitchell to direct. Safehouse Pictures partners Tory Tunnell and Joby Harold will produce. The lyrics for “Puff, the Magic Dragon” were written by Leonard Lipton... <a href="http://variety.com/2016/film/news/puff-the-magic-dragon-animated-movie-1201938210/" title="Read ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Animated Movie
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Peter, Paul & Mary Tune ‘Puff The Magic Dragon’ In Fox Deal With ‘Troll’s Helmer Mike Mitchell
<strong>EXCLUSIVE</strong>: Fox Animation will turn the Peter, Paul and Mary song “ Puff the Magic Dragon” into a hybrid live action/animated feature that will be directed by <em>Trolls</em> helmer Mike Mitchell. The film will be produced by Safehouse partners Tory Tunnell and Joby Harold and Weed Road’s Akiva Goldsman. They secured the rights to the song, which has lyrics by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton. Vanessa Morrison and Nate Hopper are overseeing for the studio. At a time when Hollywood
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Bon Jovi in Central Park Brings Public Enemy to Brownsville
Muffie Potter Aston knew all the words and sang along as Jon Bon Jovi crooned “Who Says You Can’t Go Home." And just about everybody -- including Barry Rosenstein, Alan and Susan Patricof, Mort and ...
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Peter Yarrow's Jewel Of Elul: Get Rid Of The Goat
Editor's note: There is a great Jewish tradition to dedicate the 29 days in the month of Elul to study and prepare for the coming high holy days. On each of the 29 days of Elul, performer Craig Taubman posts a "jewel," or story, from some of today's most celebrated visionaries. Past contributors include President Barack Obama, Desmond Tutu, Mary J Blige, Eli Wiesel, The Dali Lama, Rabbi Ruth Messinger Lady Gaga, among many others.
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Marathon Armory Hearing Full of Twists
Clocking in at just over four hours, the Armory hearing in the Lehman College faculty dining room, which was required of Community Board 7 which must vote on whether or not to support the project according to city's land use review process, featured everything from folk peace songs to near violence. The evening started out with a bang as about a hundred or so construction union guys, mostly from Positive Workforce, a big supporter of the Armory's designated developer, the Related Companies, lit
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This Day in Music
2002 - Ashanti takes home a leading eight awards, including R&B/hip-hop artist and female artist of the year for her self-titled debut album and the hit single "Foolish," at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
