For many people who missed the Beatles years, the red and blue compilation albums, 1962-66 and 1967-70, served as an introduction to the band’s music.April 2 will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of the two sets.

Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black entertainment,’ dies at 92. Avant’s unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics.Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of the recording industry, dies at 92.  ...

Daniel Maunick - Persistence [Far Out Recordings]  

Sunset Boulevard Explained : The Hollywood Nightmare / We look at the deeper meaning of Billy Wilder's noir classic Sunset Boulevard. Wilder critiqued Hollywood's toxic star machine, its mistreatment of writers and its system discouraging true originality. (by...

Frank Zappa "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" / Bing Crosby,Danny Kaye, Peggy Lee, Trudy Stevens "Snow" /  Red Hot Chili Peppers "Snow (Hey Oh)"

Hans Ruedi Giger 5 February 1940 – 12 May 2014 was a Swiss artist.His work is on permanent display at the H.R. Giger Museum in Gruyeres, Switzerland. His style has been adapted to many forms of media, including album covers, furniture, tattoos and video games. Brain...