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Featured Artist: Jackson Browne
In many ways, Jackson Browne was the quintessential sensitive Californian singer/songwriter of the early '70s. Only Joni Mitchell and James Taylor ranked alongside him in terms of influence, but neither artist tapped into the post-'60s Zeitgeist like Browne. While the majority of his classic '70s work was unflinchingly personal, it nevertheless provided a touchstone for a generation of maturing baby boomers coming to terms with adulthood. Not only did his introspective, literate...
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Jackson Browne Calls 'Time' On New Album
It's been six years since Jackson Browne released an album of new material, but the veteran singer/songwriter hardly feels like he's been scarce during that interim.
August 26, 2008
Jackson Browne Sues McCain Over Song Usage
Singer/songwriter Jackson Browne is suing Republican presidential nominee John McCain and the Republican party for using his song "Running on Empty" in a recent TV commercial.
August 14, 2008
Foo Fighters Blast McCain Use Of 'My Hero'
The Foo Fighters have blasted the campaign of Republican presidential candidate John McCain for using the band's song "My Hero" at rallies without its permission.
October 08, 2008
McCain Fights Back Against Jackson Browne
John McCain may have lost the presidential election to Barack Obama, but his campaign seems absolutely determined not to lose to Jackson Browne. The candidate has filed two motions as part of Browne's...
November 20, 2008
Metallica Scores Third Week Atop Billboard 200
Despite a 61% drop in sales, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" holds tight at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 for a third week. The Warner Bros. set moved 132,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen...
October 01, 2008
Billboard Bits: 'Juno,' Travis, 'Yes We Can'
Rhino will aim to extend the "Juno" phenomenon by combining the soundtrack and the subsequent collection "Juno B-Sides: Almost Adopted Songs" into a single, deluxe edition of the album.
September 22, 2008
Billboard Bits: James Taylor, Bon Jovi, MySpace Karaoke
James Taylor will play five shows in North Carolina in the coming days in support of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
October 15, 2008
Crosby, Stills & Nash To Record With Rick Rubin
Crosby, Stills & Nash are plotting their first studio album since 1994 -- a covers set for Columbia Records helmed by Rick Rubin.
July 17, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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