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Bob Lefsetz Hates A Lot Of Things

Bob Lefsetz Hates A Lot Of Things

Dave Lifton January 4, 2012 11

Is Bob Lefsetz auditioning for Andy Rooney's old job? It would sure seem that he's looking to fill the shoes of the legendary 60 Minutes crank, because he sure hates a lot of things,

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Bob Lefsetz’s Mother Wants An iPhone

Bob Lefsetz’s Mother Wants An iPhone

Dave Lifton December 31, 2011 8

In which Bob Lefsetz tells of his attempt to teach his mother how to use her newfangled Apple gizmos.

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Popdose Contest: Win A Copy Of “B-Sides And Broken Hearts”

Popdose Contest: Win A Copy Of “B-Sides And Broken Hearts”

Dave Lifton November 28, 2011 1

Win a copy of Caryn Rose's debut novel, "B-Sides and Broken Hearts" from Popdose!

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Earmageddon: Blairmageddon!

Earmageddon: Blairmageddon!

Dave Lifton November 10, 2011 9

You take the good, you take the bad. You throw away the good and there you have All Because Of You, Lisa "Blair" Whelchel's 1984 Contemporary Christian album

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Live Music: Julian Velard @ Schubas, November 4, 2011

Live Music: Julian Velard @ Schubas, November 4, 2011

Dave Lifton November 8, 2011 4

A review of Julian Velard concert last Friday at Schubas in Chicago

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Cover Your Ass: “Blue Red And Grey” by The Who

Cover Your Ass: “Blue Red And Grey” by The Who

Dave Lifton October 25, 2011 7

What happens when critics pick up their instruments and take on the works of their heroes? We look to find out in our new series, Cover Your Ass. We being with Dave Lifton and

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Bob Lefsetz Wants Mick Jagger To E-Mail Him

Bob Lefsetz Wants Mick Jagger To E-Mail Him

Dave Lifton October 17, 2011 16

Mick Jagger's business sense is almost as legendary as his voice, stage presence, and lips. But since his new project Superheavy isn't selling, Bob Lefsetz thinks he's out of touch with his audience and

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CD Review: Barbra Streisand, “What Matters Most”

CD Review: Barbra Streisand, “What Matters Most”

Dave Lifton September 30, 2011 4

Can Jeff Giles break Dave's genial spirit with a copy of Barbra Streisand's new CD? There's only one way to find out. Read on

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Bob Lefsetz Hasn’t Gotten Over The Art Chick From High School

Bob Lefsetz Hasn’t Gotten Over The Art Chick From High School

Dave Lifton September 18, 2011 1

Bob can't just give advice to the myriad young acts who don't read his columns. He has to present it with awkward metaphors about high school, which he probably learned from the movies.

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