“As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and 1/2 years,” wrote Wendy Mizrahi, in a statement on his Facebook page. “Though he fought it valiantly, yesterday he passed away from this disease. While we grieve his loss, we know that he is finally at peace and out of pain. Please crank up his music, light a candle, say a prayer and let’s send this beautiful doll on his way.” … [Read more...] about Syl Sylvain Dies: Cofounding Guitarist Of The New York Dolls Was 69
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Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Previews Debut Album With Cover of Five Stairsteps’ ‘O-o-h Child’
“Long before I ever heard the great British bands, I grew up listening to Philly Soul, Motown, and so much more,” Stanley said in a statement. “I was lucky to see Otis Redding and Solomon Burke among others. That music and its storytelling gave me strength and hope even in some tough days. The great classics of that era are magical medicine for most and I felt myself drawn back to that era for some sorcery I think we could all use.” … [Read more...] about Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Previews Debut Album With Cover of Five Stairsteps’ ‘O-o-h Child’
Flashback: New York Dolls Play ‘Looking For a Kiss’ at One of Their Last Concerts
The split in 1976 after recording just one more album, 1974’s prophetically-titled Too Much Too Soon. Thunders died of a drug overdose in April 1991 and Nolan died of a stroke in January 1992. Dolls super fan Morrissey willed a reunion concert by the surviving members into existence when he curated London’s Meltdown in June 2004. Just weeks after the triumphant show, Kane died suddenly from leukemia. (Check out the amazing documentary New York Doll to see a chronicle of his final months.) … [Read more...] about Flashback: New York Dolls Play ‘Looking For a Kiss’ at One of Their Last Concerts
Bear Grylls Signs Up For Two New Netflix Interactive Specials; ‘Animals On The Loose’ Premieres February 16
The Animals on the Loose story follows Grylls as he tracks down the wildlife that has mysteriously escaped from a sanctuary. In a series of three missions, you must help him find a mischievous baboon, track down a hungry lion, and fix the fence before more animals get out. The adventure lasts between 45 and 90 minutes. … [Read more...] about Bear Grylls Signs Up For Two New Netflix Interactive Specials; ‘Animals On The Loose’ Premieres February 16
Finneas Previews Debut EP ‘Blood Harmony’ With New Song ‘Shelter’
Finneas is the brother and producer of teenage pop sensation Billie Eilish, and he elaborated on the EP’s title as being inspired by that sibling bond, at least in part: “I would love for this title to remain ambiguous to listeners and for everyone to be able to imbue it with their own meaning and justification. The most common use of the term ‘blood harmony’ is an English expression for what it sounds like when siblings sing together, that biologic chemistry—I think that speaks for itself.” … [Read more...] about Finneas Previews Debut EP ‘Blood Harmony’ With New Song ‘Shelter’
