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Syd Barrett, Founding Member of Pink Floyd, Dead at 60
Syd Barrett, one of the founding members of the rock band, Pink Floyd, is dead at the age of 60. The Associated Press called Barrett was a "... troubled genius who...spent his last years in reclusive anonymity." Pink Floyd went on to become quite successful with various chart topping singles and long selling albums. Read more about Barrett, his mental illness, and the band.
Syd Barrett, one of the founding members of the rock band, Pink Floyd, is dead at the age of 60. The Associated Press called Barrett was a "... troubled genius who...spent his last years in reclusive anonymity." Pink Floyd went on to become quite successful with various chart topping singles and long selling albums. Read more about Barrett, his mental illness, and the band.
Radio Hit Maker Gloria Branigan Dead
Laura Branigan, best known for her mega hit “Gloria”, has died in her sleep of a reported brain aneurysm. The singer was discovered dead on Thursday. Read More
Laura Branigan, best known for her mega hit “Gloria”, has died in her sleep of a reported brain aneurysm. The singer was discovered dead on Thursday. Read More
Radio's Worst Nightmare: American Idol's William Hung
William Hung's success comes completely out of left field: he's an awful singer and terrible dancer. Yet, people seem to like this guy. His CD is selling respectably and he's even getting a little airplay. This goes against everything a Radio programmer might think as logical. What gives? Here's a theory.
William Hung's success comes completely out of left field: he's an awful singer and terrible dancer. Yet, people seem to like this guy. His CD is selling respectably and he's even getting a little airplay. This goes against everything a Radio programmer might think as logical. What gives? Here's a theory.
Radio Hitmaker Barry White Dead
Radio Hitmaker, Barry White, has died. Although White's peak of popularity was during the disco era of the 1970s, he continued a successful career up until he passed away. Read more about White's Radio hits and hear a humorous outtake of White trying to record a Radio commercial.
Radio Hitmaker, Barry White, has died. Although White's peak of popularity was during the disco era of the 1970s, he continued a successful career up until he passed away. Read more about White's Radio hits and hear a humorous outtake of White trying to record a Radio commercial.
Infinity Broadcasting Teams With Apple Corps Ltd To Premiere Beatles A
Infinity Broadcasting is teaming up with Apple Corps Ltd to premiere "Let It Be...Naked" - the Beatles album the band set out to make in 1969 but never quite did. Read more.
Infinity Broadcasting is teaming up with Apple Corps Ltd to premiere "Let It Be...Naked" - the Beatles album the band set out to make in 1969 but never quite did. Read more.
Philly's Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK To Celebrate Beatle Anniversary
Philadephia radio station 102.9 WMGK-FM is planning an all-day live remote broadcast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America. Read more.
Philadephia radio station 102.9 WMGK-FM is planning an all-day live remote broadcast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America. Read more.
Radio Mourns Death of Bee Gee Maurice Gibb
Maurice Gibb, one of the founding memebers of the Australian Pop band, the "Bee Gees", has died. He leaves behind 41 charted Radio hits, a host of albums and a worldwide fanbase."
Maurice Gibb, one of the founding memebers of the Australian Pop band, the "Bee Gees", has died. He leaves behind 41 charted Radio hits, a host of albums and a worldwide fanbase."