The last major hit The Who had could be purchased not on iTunes but on 8-track.
Consider that in the wake of Wednesday night's broadcast of the Grammy nominations -- an event for an industry continually collapsing onto itself.
Organizers should be given kudos for at least trying to create some semblance of excitement or hype by turning to such artists as -- in addition to The Who -- Ne-Yo and Maroon 5.
But the Grammys themselves are now the musical equivalent of the Rose Bowl in American college football. It's still known as the granddaddy of all music award shows but one that lost much of its clout and luster years ago for a variety of reasons.
One of the bigger reasons is simply the amount of award shows every year.
From the American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards on both sides of the Atlantic to The Brits and numerous country music shows, the Grammys no longer stand head and shoulders above the competition.
The National's doc director Tom Berninger:"ťA star is born."ť Canadian fans of The National have two reasons to rejoice. The Brooklyn-based indie rockers will release their sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me, on May 21 following that up with three dates in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. As an added bonus in Toronto ... Read more
Crank up the bass - it's almost summer By now, you've removed your winter tires, dusted off your spring jacket and glimpsed at that elusive orange orb in the sky. Remember summer? It's almost back. When warm weather makes a comeback each year, there's nothing like that first drive. That first ... Read more
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