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Unexpected, Untimely And Shocking Deaths In Music

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:15:00 EST

Heart attacks. Plane crashes. Car crashes. Drug overdoses. Murder. Over the years, these have become some of the most common causes of the often shocking deaths in the music industry. On a lighter note, some might argue that even ham sandwiches have been involved.

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The Dead Auctions Front-Row Tickets For Charity

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:25:29 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) � It was time, says The Dead's Bob Weir, to give charitable causes a boost while directing a kick to the hindquarters of ticket scalpers.

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Two New Grateful Dead Music Collections Out April 7

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST

Pinpointing the creative zenith of the Grateful Dead's career would be a challenge fit for even Sisyphus. That said, one could do a lot worse than looking to the fabled spring tour of 1977,

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Grateful Dead Alums Plan First Tour In 5 Years

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:00:12 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) � It looks like the old Dead are gettin' on. Surviving members of the Grateful Dead say they'll regroup for a 19-city tour, their first since 2004,

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Jerry Garcia Remembered In New Biopic

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:34:30 EST

Late musician Jerry Garcia will be remembered in a forthcoming film about his rise to fame before becoming the legendary frontman of the Grateful Dead.

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Merl Saunders, Keyboardist Who Collaborated With Jerry Garcia, Dies At 74

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:25:42 EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Merl Saunders, a jazz and rock keyboardist who collaborated with iconic acts including Miles Davis and the Grateful Dead, has died. He was 74.

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Surviving Members Of Grateful Dead Rock For Obama

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:31:16 EST

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Tie-dyed T-shirts and political slogans made for a heady mixture as the four surviving members of the rock band Grateful Dead put on a concert in support of Barack Obama.

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Music Biopics: What's Been Done, What's In The Works, & What We Want

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:07:37 EST

The biopic is a longstanding Hollywood tradition. There are the big budget epics like the now infamous Elizabeth Taylor vehicle "Cleopatra," David Lean's masterpiece,

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Celebrity Birthdays, August 1

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EST

Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965),

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Ben & Jerry's Makes 'Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:42:14 EST

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Ben & Jerry's has done it again: Hoping to honor rocker Elton John before his first-ever Vermont performance, Vermont's crazy-cool confectioner

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Concord Music Group Unveils New Section Devoted To Rarities And Collectibles

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:30:00 EST

With labels such as Fantasy, Specialty, Prestige and Stax, the scope of the Concord Music Group catalog is as deep and eclectic as your beloved public radio station left of the dial

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Concord Music Group Unveils New Section Devoted To Rarities And Collectibles

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST

With labels such as Fantasy, Specialty, Prestige and Stax, the scope of the Concord Music Group catalog is as deep and eclectic as your beloved public radio station left of the dial

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Surviving Grateful Dead Members Reunite For Barack Obama

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:10:09 EST

Veteran band Grateful Dead have reunited for a benefit concert to support U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. The legendary rockers split in 1995 after the death of frontman Jerry Garcia.

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The Best Songs About Girls From A To Z, Part 2

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:49:28 EST

Here's part two of the best songs about girls with every letter of the alphabet, regardless of whether or not the subject of the song is the same as the title. There were two considerations in making the list: How good the song is versus how cool the chick sounds. See A to M here, and check out N to Z:

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Starpulse Q&A: Les Claypool's Quest for Electric Apricot

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:09:28 EST

As the front man of Primus, Les Claypool's sense of humor has always been on display, and it takes center stage in National Lampoon Presents Electric Apricot: Quest for Festeroo. Written, directed, and starring Claypool, the film chronicles the journey of Electric Apricot, a jam band recording its first album and hoping to perform at Festeroo, a popular music festival.

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Satellite Radio Adds All-Dead, All-The-Time Station

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:21:46 EST

NEW YORK (AP) - Get ready for Dead air. A new channel devoted entirely to the Grateful Dead debuts Sept. 7 on Sirius Satellite Radio, beginning with the broadcast of a rare 1974 performance by the band at the Hollywood Bowl, the company announced Wednesday.

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That Was The Week That Was For Aug. 5-11

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 08:19:49 EST

Entertainment highlights during the week of Aug. 5-11: 1957: ''American Bandstand'' with host Dick Clark debuted on ABC. The first act to appear was The Chordettes, who later had a big hit with the song ''Lollipop.''

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Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain Reunite 15 Years After Grammy-Winning 'Planet Drum' With 'Global Drum Project'

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:00:00 EST

Over three decades as the innovative percussion engine of the Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart's ear for global sounds brought numerous unpredictable guests to the Dead's stage performances.

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Celebrity Birthdays, August 1

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:00:00 EST

Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James (1978), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965), rapper Coolio (1963), Public Enemy rapper Chuck D (1960), Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott (1959), musician Robert Cray (1953), Grateful Dead guitarist/singer Jerry Garcia (1942; d. 1995), actor/comedian Dom DeLuise (1933), Moby Dick author Herman Melville (1819; d. 1889), and explorer William Clark (1770; d. 1838).

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Jerry Garcia Items To Be Put Up For Auction

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:24:52 EST

Grateful Dead fans have been given the chance to buy items once belonging to Jerry Garcia; everything including the kitchen sink - literally. Californian Henry Koltys is giving fans of the late guitarist the chance to snap up household items including stereo speakers, a two-person Jacuzzi and a bidet from the star's former house.

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Rhino Unlocks The Grateful Dead Vault With The Long-Delayed 'Three From The Vault'

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 19:00:00 EST

If you want to understand why people obsess over live Grateful Dead recordings, the historic From The Vault series of releases holds the answer. The story begins in 1991 when the band quietly and unintentionally launched a musical revolution with back-to-back live concert releases, One From the Vault and Two from The Vault.

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Classical Composer Creates Symphony From Grateful Dead Songs

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:30:36 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It may be the longest, strangest trip the Grateful Dead's music has endured - a performance by a symphony orchestra under the baton of a classical composer.

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Auction Of Grateful Dead Memorabilia Brings In $1.1 Million

Wed, 09 May 2007 08:17:36 EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An auction of Grateful Dead memorabilia Tuesday brought in more than $1.1 million for items collected by the band's longtime road manager.

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Big Bidders Expected To Boost Prices Of Grateful Dead Memorabilia At Auction In San Francisco

Tue, 08 May 2007 11:05:08 EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - During their heyday, the Grateful Dead promised in their folksy lyrics to ''steal your face right off your head.'' Deadheads could figuratively lose their shirts Tuesday, when big bidders were expected to push up prices during an auction of memorabilia collected by the group's longtime road manager.

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Jerry Garcia's Widow Sues Over Tapes

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:38:18 EST

Jerry Garcia's widow has launched a legal action in an attempt to regain control of unpublished recordings of the Grateful Dead star's performances. Deborah Koons Garcia filed her lawsuit against the limited liability corporation made up of the late rocker's beneficiaries - including herself - in California's Marin County Superior Court on January 31.

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'Malcolm in the Middle' Star Seeks Actor To Play Jerry Garcia

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:08:51 EST

Legendary Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia is the latest dead rocker to be brought back from the grave for a new biopic. With Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon all set to be recreated on the big screen in upcoming movies, the hunt is on to find an actor who can portray Garcia.

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Grateful Dead Release Historic 1976 New Year's Eve Show On Three-Disc HDCD Jan. 23

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:27:03 EST

Habital listeners of the Grateful Dead's live recordings are known for their ability to identify the year of a performance by listening to just a few notes. But for even the most "dead"icated listener, the band's 1976 New Year's Eve concert presents a genuine challenge. Rarely does any Dead show display the essence of several distinct periods of their sound,

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Concert.TV And Relix Magazine Celebrate Jammuary

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:51:20 EST

Relix, the magazine for music, and Concert.TV, the only television network dedicated to live music performances and documentaries, kick off the new year by kicking out the jams. Re-christening January "Jammuary," these two powerhouses in live music come together for the ultimate music television experience.

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Grateful Dead, The Doors, Joan Baez & More To Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:03:47 EST

Recipients of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award and Technical Grammy Award were announced today. Joan Baez, Booker T. & The MG's, Maria Callas, Ornette Coleman, The Doors, the Grateful Dead and Bob Wills will receive The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Movie Snippet: 'Malcolm In The Middle' Star Develops Jessica Simpson Film

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:30:34 EST

Former Malcolm In The Middle star Justin Berfield bought pal Jessica Simpson's former matrimonial home, and now he's producing her new film. The ambitious 21-year-old has set up his own production company, J2TV/J2 Pictures, and Simpson's new film, "Blonde Ambition," is on his slate. The actor is also developing a biopic about Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia.

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