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Elton John on the keyboard geniuses who blew his mind: ‘With Zoot, you were in for a party’ | Elton John | The Guardian theguardian.com/music/2024/oct…

Word of the day is ‘hibernacle’ (18th century): a place to which an animal/human can retreat entirely for the winter months.

WATCH: Talking Heads present the band's own category last night on Jeopardy!! 📺

16th century butter knives from italy inscribed with catholic chants

NEW SIGNING⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following the receipt of their Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at the AIM awards last night, we’re delighted to announce the signing of the pioneering duo, S P A R K S! An as yet untitled new studio album, (the band’s 28th!) is set for release

DAVID BOWIE CENTRE AT V&A EAST STOREHOUSE OPENS SEPTEMBER 2025 “Waiting for the gift of sound and vision…” This has been a long time coming since we first announced back in February of last year. (bit.ly/BowieArchiveVA…) It gives us much pleasure to share the press release

BBC Strictly ✨ It’s terrible that Tess Daly no longer introduces Dave Arch, the band and singers after the first dance… some weeks they don’t get a mention at all. And the professionals should be in the opening credits - they’re not even at the end! A little respect #strictly

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RIP Quincy Jones - the legendary music producer has passed away aged 91. In addition to winning 28 Grammy Awards for his work as a producer, Jones was also the recipient of an Academy Award and an Emmy. Quincy is filmed here giving "the best advice I ever got"

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Another gem “Give Me The Night” produced by Quincy Jones w/ George Benson.

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Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

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Happy 30th to GRATUITOUS SAX & SENSELESS VIOLINS! Sparks’ 16th studio album was released on Nov 15, 1994. Produced by the Maels themselves, the album included the hit comeback single “When Do I Get To Sing ‘My Way’” and saw them embark on their first UK tour since 1975.