BMI is saddened by the passing of Dewayne Blackwell, co-writer of one of the most popular songs in modern music history, “Friends in Low Places,” recorded by country star Garth Brooks in 1990. The legendary recording took Single of the Year at both the CMA and ACM Awards, and it also earned the legendary scribe a GRAMMY nod.
Yoshiki, leader of the group X Japan, has a long history of mental health challenges dating back to the death of his father by suicide when he was 10. His experiences and the suffering of the music community over Covid-19, inspired him to establish an annual $100,000 grant with MusiCares.
Tue, 05, 21 In an exclusive interview with You! Shallum talks about his passion for music and some of his likes and dislikes…
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An ace guitarist, composer and music producer Shallum Xavier has been recording professionally for over two decades, and has played as a session musician and recorded with artists including Ali Haider, Najam Shiraz, Zeb and Haniya, Hadiqa Kiyani, and (former band) Strings. “I started playing guitar at the age of 8, I was inspired by a pastor at one of my Sunday school class at The Baptist Church Karachi. He used to sing some of the most melodious Hymns,” says Shallum. According to him, he was introduced to the music industry by Hussain Ali Shah, Emu and some other friends.