Former Guns N' Roses Manager Alan Niven tells UCR how he would trim the band's two Use Your Illusion records down into one ...

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Saxophonist Joshua Redman has been on the jazz scene for over three decades. He made his debut on his father Dewey Redman’s 1992 album Choices and released his own self-titled album on Warner Bros.

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A cotton picker turned mechanic turned musician, “Daddy” Mack Orr became a fixture in Memphis nightclubs and international ...

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With only four of his songs appearing alongside 24 new Lennon/McCartney tracks, 'The White Album' was a long slog for George Harrison, despite his best efforts.

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UC San Diego’s ArtPower is heading into its 22nd season this fall with momentum to spare.

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