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The death of Grammy-winning producer Quincy Jones has been met with tributes from many, including LL Cool J, Colman Domingo ...

Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if ...

Gordon Carroll left an indelible mark on the film world, especially for his work in the science fiction genre on the first ...

We know Kris Kristofferson could write a song, but I’m drawn to a specific lyric of his. I was never much of a drinker, but a line from “Sunday Morning Coming Down”: “Well, I woke up Sunday mornin’ ...

He also played with Kristofferson. Not just Kristofferson, though. Beland played with, toured with, and recorded with a slew of big show biz names. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Glen Frey ...

I have a 1961 SG, and that’s my favorite. “At first, I started playing SGs because they look cool and they’re lightweight. But then I discovered how I had full access to the neck, ...

On a cool, but beautiful night ... 8:57 p.m. An ode to old Austin: Janis Joplin and Kris Kristofferson The evening is unfolding as a beautiful retrospective of Austin musical moments.

On an album that paints a panoramic view of human suffering, the Oklahoma City group sometimes sacrifices ferocity as it expands its muscular sludge-metal sound. With its winding pace and pile ...

Kris Kristofferson passed away at his home in Hawaii on September 28th at the age of 88, leaving his mark on the world not only as a musician and actor but also as a man of faith. Known for his poetic ...