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30 Facts for Live Aid’s 30th Anniversary

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Tom Garrett

Even though I was only seven years old, I could sense that Live Aid was important. Thirty years ago today, the biggest musical acts in the world performed as part of a single, massive event, unprecedented in scope. Everyone from … Continue reading →

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Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Rock Me Tonite

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As our cultural integrity continues to buckle under the weight of exploitative “reality” programming and mindless pseudo-documentaries, it’s difficult to recall that MTV (f/k/a Music Television) was once the arbiter of success in the popular music industry. It isn’t merely … Continue reading →