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KNON's Don O. Knows The Dallas Blues

Don O. has been spinning blues records on KNON since 1983, literally about a month after they went on the air. See, he was a listener of the pre-KNON station at that frequency, KCHU, from '75 until they were switched off in '77. Heartbroken at the station's demise and subsequent absence of blues on ... More >>

The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Has Passed Away

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has passed away at the age of 47. More news as it comes, but Yauch had been battling cancer since 2009, after it was discovered he had a tumor in his salivary gland. Sadly, he wasn't able to join his fellow Beasties last month, when they were inducted into the Rock a ... More >>

Finally, Freddie King's in Rock Hall of Fame

98kzew.comKing at KZEW's Armadillo Festival at Fair Park on April 27, 1975​I hear jingle bells: Freddie King's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Per this morning's heads-up from Cleveland, the Gilmer-born guitarist, singer and songwriter is this year's entry in the Early Influence category; damn ... More >>

For Bastrop: 10 Songs About Putting Out Fires

​The wildfires raging through the greater Austin area have everyone on edge. The Forest Service has stated that they're taxed to the limit, Rick Perry briefly abandoned his presidential run to focus on the blaze and the smoke is causing breathing problems as far north as Waxahachie. Meanwhil ... More >>

Last Night: Fair to Midland and The House Harkonnen at Curtain Club

Fair to Midland, The House HarkonnenCurtain ClubJuly 12, 2011Better than: your average Curtain Club show.Pete FreedmanFair to Midland convincingly made their case for being local demigods last night.​Lest anyone was concerned that Deep Ellum has softened in recent years, that it has turned its bac ... More >>

George Clinton On How To Live A Long, Funky Life

Q&A: Marty Stuart Talks Life After Chart Success, The Importance of Preserving Country Music's Past and Writing Alongside Johnny Cash.

Marty Stuart​Traditional country music champion Marty Stuart hasn't been a major force on the Billboard country charts for some time now. But don't confuse that absence as a sign of Stuart having slowed down in the least. In fact, the man's arguably more relevant today than he was during his wave ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Wanda Jackson at the Kessler Theater

Wanda Jackson, The King Bucks, LalagrayKessler TheaterFebruary 26, 2011Better than: a normal Saturday night spent with a 73-year-old.Wanda Jackson​ Just before the clock struck 11 on Saturday night, Wanda Jackson sauntered, quite slowly, onto the stage at the Kessler Theater, ushered in by a stand ... More >>

Tour Celebrating Robert Johnson's 100th Birthday To Come To Dallas In Early February

Robert Johnson​It's kind of tough to wrap your head around the fact that, next year, legendary bluesman Robert Johnson would have turned 100 years old. Given the gravitas that surrounds his mystique, you'd think he'd be older, no? Sure enough, though: May 8, 1911 was his birthday. And, to celebrat ... More >>

Today In Music News: Rachel Ray Wants Hall & Oates In Rock Hall, Morrissey Collapses and Weezer Loves Smooth Jazz

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, October 26, 2009...Does Hall & Oates belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Maybe yes. Maybe no. But is it really a good idea to have Rachel Ray taking up the cause of getting them nominated? Morrissey collapsed on stage due to breathing di ... More >>

Shutter Stars

What's In A Name?

There's plenty of music business precedent for Santogold's reinvention as Santigold.

Weekend Roundup: Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls, Leonard Cohen, Hello Lover and Chamillionaire

Britney Spears @ the American Airlines Center, Tuesday, Mar. 31 This is the first edition of roundup since B. Spears graced the stage in Dallas last Tuesday. Bald and umbrella-wielding last year, the (un)disputed Princess of Pop has reclaimed her throne. Britney showed off her musicianship showma ... More >>

Today In Music News: Newsted's Back With Metallica? Kenny Rogers Can Heal? Spandau Ballet's Reuniting?

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, March 26, 2009... There is justice in the universe: Bass player Jason Newsted will perform with his former band Metallica as it gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Let's just hope they don't trick him into eating straight wa ... More >>

Today In Music News: Eminem and Flea Head To Hall Of Fame, 50 and Weezy Are Fueding and Jane's Addiction Offers Up Free Reznor-Produced Tracks

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, March 23, 2009...Eminem and Flea are among the presenters for this years Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Em will induct Run-DMC; Flea will induct Metallica.It's funny how 50 Cent likes to take jabs at easy targets like Rick Ross, but, when it ... More >>

Today In Music News: Estelle Bennett passes, Korn finds God, M.I.A. gives birth and Joaquin gets a gig...

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, February 16, 2009... Estelle Bennett, member or the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Ronnettes, died at 67 in her Englewood, New Jersey, home.  There must be something about being in Korn that will drive you to salvation: Reginald "F ... More >>

Today In Music News: There Are Some New Hall of Fame Inductees; Ryan Adams Says He's Done; Neko Case Teases For A Good Cause

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, January 15, 2009... Run-DMC (the Kings of Rock!), Metallica and Jeff Beck are the newest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I wonder who's going to DJ for Run-DMC since Jam Master Jay has passed? I pray to god it's not Grand Mas ... More >>

Cadillac Records Gets Nothing Right, Especially the Facts About Chess Records

Catch some local music legends in Greendale

Grandmaster Flash

Friday, September 12, at Ghostbar

Schoolhouse Rock

Rainn Wilson comedy is more childish pop than hard-core funny

Legendary Producer and Executive Jerry Wexler Dead at 91

Valli High

Flawless Jersey Boys captures an era and captivates the audience; Nine also scores a perfect 10

"For the Love of Money": Or, Alphonso Jackson Takes a Gamble

Zofo A La DSO

Joan Jett Still Loves Rock 'n' Roll

Ghosthustler Resurrects '80s Synth Beats

Ghosthustler's sound leaves you nostalgic for the future

Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters Band, Pinetop Perkins

Friday, August 31, at Billy Bob's, Fort Worth

The Beat Goes On

Stewart Copeland's been busy the past 25 years

Avoiding Traffic

Dave Mason plays the HOB

Don Hill Asks Tom Leppert: What, Exactly, Are You Spreading?

Did Someone Say "Definitive Dallas"?

Look, It's The "Definitive 200" Albums of All Time. Sure, If You Don't Have Ears, Absolutely.

Hot Burrito No. 2

Chris Hillman visits Dallas

One of the Best Rock Photos You've Never Seen, Taken By a Local 39 Years Ago

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

Gabba Gabba Henh

The Ramones bopped toward history and an unhappy end

Prince

April 2

Letters

letters for the issue of May 22

He Goes Now

Joe Strummer is dead. Merry effin' Christmas.

Lame Old Song

Proof that today's popular music is just as good -- and bad -- as it's always been

The sideman

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acknowledges Scotty Moore, the guitarist behind the King

Rave on cats, he cried

Carl Perkins, 1932-1998

Soul survivor

Four decades after his first record, Solomon Burke is still in the studio and in God's arms

Messing up in public

Ray Davies gets the kinks-- but not the Kinks-- out of his career

Fifteen nailsin the coffin

Or: Rock and roll isn't dead, it just doesn't smell bad

BeloWatch

Black velvet Elvis

A little attitude goes a long way at The Hard Rock Cafe

Striking a Nerve

Laurie Anderson riffs on fame, death, and the political landscape