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Short Attention Span Oscars: 11 Mini Movie Music Video Classics

Short Attention Span Oscars: 11 Mini Movie Music Video Classics

Keith Creighton February 19, 2013 4

I haven’t seen ANY of this year’s slew of “Best Picture” nominees. Besides the high price of tickets and parking, I simply can’t sit still while today’s over-indulged directors take up to THREE hours

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The Popdose Interview: Jimi Jamison of Survivor

The Popdose Interview: Jimi Jamison of Survivor

Matt Wardlaw December 18, 2012 3

In more than four decades in the music business, Jimi Jamison has worn quite a few different hats. While perhaps best known for his work with Chicago-based AOR rockers Survivor, his trademark vocals also

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Popblerd’s New Release Report 9/11/12: Chillin’ Like Bob Dylan

Popblerd’s New Release Report 9/11/12: Chillin’ Like Bob Dylan

blerd September 11, 2012 0

This week's list of new releases is wide and varied, encompassing acts as diverse as the XX, Dave Matthews Band, DMX, and the Bard himself, Bob Dylan

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Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s, Final.

Dave Steed July 6, 2011 46

Three years and a couple thousand songs later, Bottom Feeders comes to an end with the letter Z from Billboard Rock Charts.

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The Popdose Interview: Christopher Cross

Will Harris May 3, 2011 0

He's gone sailing, ridden like the wind, and been caught between the moon and New York City. Now, Christopher Cross is back with a new album: "Doctor Faith."

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Sugar Water: Have You Had a Skin Orgasm Lately?

Robert Cass December 31, 2010 0

Music-derived chills, or "skin orgasms," are experienced by certain personality types, especially during the holidays. Robert Cass goes up close and waaaay too personal to introduce readers to this phenomenon

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Uncovered: ZZ Top, “Afterburner”

Jeff Giles June 7, 2010 6

Artist Barry E. Jackson discusses his work for the cover of ZZ Top's multiplatinum 1985 release

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 103

Dave Steed May 12, 2010 80

After two years and more than 100 posts, Dave Steed's Bottom Feeders reaches its conclusion. Parting is such a son of a bitch -- but Dave's brought prizes to his farewell party!

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Ticket Stub: Foreigner in Atlanta, November ’79

Matt Wardlaw February 18, 2010 4

Some times you have to give in to nostalgia, which is why I found myself at a St. Louis area casino a few weeks ago to see Foreigner. A note had been left with

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Death by Power Ballad: ZZ Top, “Rough Boy”

Rob Smith November 9, 2009 17

What happens when three hairy Texans get sensitive? "Rough Boy." It may not have lived up to its title in any way, but Rob Smith has a soft spot for ZZ Top's contribution to

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