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Happy Birthday, Beyonc! The Diva's Most Memorable Moments in the Spotlight
September 04, 2012 in County Grind
One of the most honored solo female artists of all time, a member of hit female vocal group Destiny's Child, an actress, the wife of a music mogul, and a...
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Happy Belated Birthday, Barry Gibb! Ten Best Underrated Bee Gees Songs
September 03, 2012 in County Grind
See also:Bee Gee Barry Gibb's First U.S. Solo Appearance at Home in South FloridaThis was bound to be a somewhat bittersweet birthday for Barry Gibb, the only surviving brother in...
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Happy Birthday, John Peel! A Salute to the World's Greatest Disc Jockeys
August 30, 2012 in County Grind
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, better-known as John Peel, was one of the preeminent English disc jockeys of the past half century. Born August 30, 1939, Peel was an important tastemaker...
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Happy Birthday, Michael Jackson! Ten of Jacko's Most Amazing Moments
August 29, 2012 in County Grind
Forget about the scandals, the accusations of child molestation, the dangling baby, the skin bleaching, the increasingly bizarre appearance, drug abuse, the pet monkey, all the tabloid trash talk, even...
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Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Talks Prog Rock, Flute Magic, and Thick as a Brick
August 29, 2012 in Crossfade
Mr. Ian Anderson goin' Thick as a Brick on the flute.In the heady early '70s, it was common for new fans to mistakenly believe that Jethro Tull, the band, was...
Backstage in South Florida: Ian Shaw's Warm Fuzz Recording Studio in Key West
August 28, 2012 in County Grind
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Gene Simmons, Sharp-Tongued Kiss Frontman, We Wish You a Happy Birthday
August 24, 2012 in County Grind
Ian WitlenSee also: Kiss Superfan and String Strangler Juan Montoya Got His Nose Broken Defending the BandKiss and Motley Crue at Cruzan Amphitheatre SlideshowA Birthday Kiss to Ace FrehleyYou can't miss...
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Backstage in South Florida: From the Byrds to Menudo, Not So Original Band Lineups
August 20, 2012 in County Grind
See also: Foreigner: Changing Players, but Same Stash of HitsMusic vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman offers his insights, opinions, and observations about the local scene. This week: Distinguishing the...
Backstage in South Florida: The Past Becomes the Present in Bethel, New York
August 16, 2012 in County Grind
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Happy 54th Birthday, Madonna! Celebrating Madge and Six Simpatico Sister Sirens
August 16, 2012 in County Grind
Born August 16, 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone has come a long way since she first burst on the scene as pop music's "It Girl" of the early 1980s. Known by...
Backstage "in" South Florida: Frenzied at Newport Folk Festival
August 09, 2012 in County Grind
Reflections on the Life of Whitney Houston on Her Birthday
August 08, 2012 in County Grind
Todd Rundgren's Musical Revival Camp: Ten Things We Learned Besides Guitar
August 06, 2012 in County Grind
Andy Warhol: Happy Birthday to an Extraordinary Artist and Musical Mentor
August 06, 2012 in County Grind
Happy 69th Birthday, Mick Jagger! Celebrate With Steven Tyler, Paul McCartney, and Other Oldies but Goodies
July 26, 2012 in County Grind
Happy Birthday, Samuel Beam, of Iron and Wine, a Former Miamian Who Influenced Local Musicians
July 26, 2012 in County Grind
George Clinton, Happy Birthday! Here's to You and Nine Other Showstoppers With a Flair for Funk and Fashion
July 23, 2012 in County Grind
Carlos Santana, Happy Birthday to a Woodstock Wonder and Guitar Hero
July 20, 2012 in County Grind
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Jon Lord, Deep Purple's Keyboard Innovator, Rest in Peace
July 17, 2012 in County Grind
After a long bout with pancreatic cancer, keyboard player and composer Jon Lord died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism yesterday. This marks the passing of yet another British rock legend. Although...
Ian Curtis, RIP and Happy Birthday; Joy Division to New Order and Other Bands Who Survived Deaths
July 16, 2012 in County Grind
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Woody Guthrie's Songs Still Killing Fascists Through His Many Disciples on His 100th Birthday
July 16, 2012 in County Grind
Woody relaxes with his facist-killing guitar.See also:Our interview with Arlo GuthrieReview of Arlo Guthrie at Parker Playhouse.Woody Guthrie had his own version of a copyright warning. It read: "This song...
Backstage In South Florida: The Cover Band Controversy
July 12, 2012 in County Grind
Andrew Bird, Happy Birthday! Six Other Musicians Who Redefine Music
July 11, 2012 in County Grind
Backstage in South Florida: Jennings and Keller and Good Folk at Home
July 10, 2012 in County Grind
Jack White, You're as Important as You Wanna Be
July 09, 2012 in County Grind
