Stephen Thompson
Stories
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Struggling To Soothe Your Nerves? These Songs Might Help
Here are a few song recommendations to help you soothe your nerves.
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Rock Icon Eddie Van Halen Dies At 65
The guitarist, bandleader and songwriter Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday. He was 65. NPR remembers his life and legacy.
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Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65
The namesake of radio-rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his histrionic solos and trademark finger tapping.
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'SNL' Just Wrapped Its 45th Season: It's Time To Cruelly Rank Its Musical Guests
It is vital that we reflect on the most recent season of Saturday Night Live and mean-spiritedly rank its 18 featured musical acts from worst to best.
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From The Urgent To The Absurd, Musicians Take On The Coronavirus Through Song
Many musicians canceled tours and delayed album releases due to the pandemic. But some are now using home recording setups and streaming services to write and publish songs about the coronavirus.
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Billie Eilish And The Long Line Of James Bond Theme Songs
Teenage pop star Billie Eilish will compose and sing the theme song for the next James Bond movie. Here's how she fits into a long tradition of Bond songs.
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Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G. Among 2020's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
Houston, the only woman included in the 2020 class of a male-dominated institution, will be joined by Biggie Smalls, Nine Inch Nails, The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and Depeche Mode.
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Here We Are Now: 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Hits A Billion Views On YouTube
In 1991, it was an instant classic. Now, 28 years later, Nirvana's breakthrough joins YouTube's billion-views club, ushering in waves of teenage feelings for new generations.
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After 25 Years, Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Is No. 1 At Last
Released in 1994, this modern Christmas classic tapped out at No. 3 last season. This year, the Queen of Christmas claims her No. 1 crown.
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'Tis Already The Season To Argue About 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
John Legend and Kelly Clarkson have recorded a consent-minded update to the 1949 holiday standard, sparking a new debate that's sure to drain the last vestiges of joy from the season.