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Let’s face it; millions of people are weird. A good number of people, from stand-up comics to circus performers of various stripes, even get paid to be weird professionally. But there’s really only one person carries the name as a title, like a badge of honor. Of course, we’re talking about “Weird Al” Yankovic. Though he’d been a growing presence on the radio in the late ’70s (thanks to beloved radio host Dr. Demento and others), Yankovic planted a musical flag with his debut EP,
Another One Rides the Bus, 40 years ago this month.
The things that set Yankovic apart are his cleverness and staying power. His frequently accordion-driven work has led to five Grammys, multiple #1 albums, and more than 12 million albums sold. Yankovic’s ability to adapt to trends and deftly parody and imitate different types of music has kept him popular, as have his ridiculously funny music videos, many of which are directed by Yankovic himself.
Legendary pianist and jazz musician Chick Corea , who is behind the songs "Spain," "500 Miles High" and many others, passed away at the age of 79 on T.
Tim Bogert, bassist and founding member of Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, has died after what an official statement termed a long and valiant battle with cancer at age 76.
His longtime bandmate, drummer Carmine Appice, shared the sad news via a Facebook post today. He was like a brother to me. He was my friend for over 50 years, Appice wrote. Tim was a one of a kind bass player. He inspired many, many bass players worldwide. He was as masterful at shredding as he was at holding down a groove.
Bogert was born Aug. 27, 1944 in New York City and grew up playing multiple instruments. After moving to New Jersey, he played saxophone in local band the Belltones, which later evolved into the Chessmen.
Tim Bogert, bassist and founding member of Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, has died after what an official statement termed a long and valiant battle with cancer at age 76.
His longtime bandmate, drummer Carmine Appice, shared the sad news via a Facebook post today. He was like a brother to me. He was my friend for over 50 years, Appice wrote. Tim was a one of a kind bass player. He inspired many, many bass players worldwide. He was as masterful at shredding as he was at holding down a groove.
Bogert was born Aug. 27, 1944 in New York City and grew up playing multiple instruments. After moving to New Jersey, he played saxophone in local band the Belltones, which later evolved into the Chessmen.
Post Malone donates sold-out Crocs to frontline workers; Vanilla Fudge bassist dies: Buzz
Updated Jan 14, 2021;
Posted Jan 14, 2021
In this image released on October 14, Post Malone accepts the Top Artist Award onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on October 14, 2020 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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Post Malone donates sold-out Crocs to frontline workers
Syracuse native Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of Crocs from his sold-out collaboration to frontline workers. Billboard reports Posty partnered with the nonprofit Musicians on Call to gift Duet Max Clog II shoes, his fifth sold-out line of Crocs, to staffers at 70 U.S. hospitals to thank them for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also donated a pair to every student at his former high school in Grapevine, Texas, last month.