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Rolling Stone Ranks the 76 Best Albums of 1976, Highlighting Disco, Punk, and Soul Milestones
culture9 days ago

Rolling Stone Ranks the 76 Best Albums of 1976, Highlighting Disco, Punk, and Soul Milestones

Rolling Stone has published a list of the 76 best albums from 1976, marking the 50th anniversary of a year defined by musical experimentation and cultural shifts. The list highlights Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life' as the top entry, alongside breakthroughs from Hall & Oates, James Brown, and Kiss. It also recognizes the rise of new genres, including Jamaican dub, punk, and outlaw country, while noting the impact of live albums from Bob Seger and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The publication frames 1976 as a pivotal year where disco dominated the charts, but diverse sounds like prog rock and soul also thrived, creating a legacy that remains influential five decades later.

via Rolling Stone|
#1976-music#culture#disco
Punk Legend Cheetah Chrome Dies at 71, Ending an Era for Dead Boys
music1 month ago

Punk Legend Cheetah Chrome Dies at 71, Ending an Era for Dead Boys

Eugene Richard O’Connor, known as Cheetah Chrome, the founding guitarist of the Dead Boys, has died at age 71. The band confirmed his passing on September 13, 2026, describing him as an 'architect of the punk rock movement.' No cause of death was disclosed. Chrome was a key figure in the 1970s punk scene, having played in Rocket from the Tombs before co-founding the Dead Boys with Stiv Bators and Johnny Blitz. The group released two studio albums, 'Young, Loud and Snotty' (1977) and 'We Have Come for Your Children' (1978), before breaking up in 1979. Chrome continued performing in various projects, including Batusis, and reunited with the Dead Boys for anniversary tours. He is survived by his wife, Anna, and son, Rogan.

via Variety|
#cheetah-chrome#cleveland#dead-boys
Iconic NYHC Frontman Lou Koller Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle
entertainment2 months ago

Iconic NYHC Frontman Lou Koller Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle

Lou Koller, longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, died at 59 after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. The band announced the news on Instagram, praising his energy and camaraderie, and tributes poured in from fans and fellow musicians as supporters organized fundraisers to cover his medical expenses ahead of the band's 40th anniversary.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#esophageal-cancer#lou-koller
Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
entertainment2 months ago

Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle

Lou Koller, longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, died at 59 after a battle with esophageal cancer. The Queens-born singer, whose band formed in 1986 and released 12 studio albums, had battled cancer since 2024, cancelled a European tour during treatment, and was declared cancer-free in May 2025 before the cancer returned. Tributes from CM Punk, Dropkick Murphys and Lars Frederiksen highlighted his influence on NYHC and his ability to lift fans’ spirits at shows.

via New York Post|
#celebrity-deaths#entertainment#musicians
Jennifer Finch, L7’s Iconic Bassist, Passes Away at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle
entertainment3 months ago

Jennifer Finch, L7’s Iconic Bassist, Passes Away at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

Jennifer Finch, the powerhouse bassist of L7 during their 1990s peak, has died at 59 after a long battle with brain cancer, per a band Instagram post. A GoFundMe for in-home nursing care and therapy has raised over $395,000 toward a $350,000 goal. Finch joined L7 in 1986, left in 1996 to get sober and grieve her father, and returned from 2014–2026; she also played in Sugar Babydoll and appeared in John Waters’ Serial Mom. The band’s tribute calls her a true original whose impact on music and art cannot be measured.

via Deadline|
#brain-cancer#entertainment#jennifer-finch
Steve Albini’s Legacy: Punk DIY, Studio Genius, and a Lasting Musical Community
music5 months ago

Steve Albini’s Legacy: Punk DIY, Studio Genius, and a Lasting Musical Community

Rolling Stone profiles Steve Albini, the confrontational DIY pioneer who built Electrical Audio in Chicago and shaped decades of rock with a live, no-tricks approach—recording landmark albums from Pixies’ Surfer Rosa to Nirvana—while tracing his evolution from controversial early projects like Big Black and Rapeman to a more reflective, socially engaged figure with Heather Whinna and Letters to Santa; his studio and the tight-knit musical community he fostered continue to influence artists well after his death in 2024.

via Rolling Stone|
#electrical-audio#music#punk-rock
Midlife Punk Rock Comes Alive in Riot Women
television9 months ago

Midlife Punk Rock Comes Alive in Riot Women

Robert Lloyd’s review of BritBox’s Riot Women, created by Sally Wainwright, centers on a group of women over 50 who form a rock band to enter a local talent show. What begins as a playful venture grows into a drama-infused comedy about friendship, family, motherhood, misogyny, and aging, anchored by intimate, character-driven performances. The band’s journey serves as the backbone for interwoven stories about each woman’s struggles, with a tone that blends realism and warmth and a preview of more to come in a second season.

via Los Angeles Times|
#entertainment#feminism#midlife
music1 year ago

Sex Pistols Reignite with New Lead Singer After 50 Years of Chaos

The Sex Pistols, after 50 years of chaos and band tensions, performed with a new singer, Frank Carter, marking a significant shift from their original lineup and history. The band has been touring internationally, despite disagreements with former frontman John Lydon, who criticizes the current incarnation. The band’s future remains uncertain, with discussions of potential reunions and new music, but deep-seated conflicts and differing visions continue to influence their trajectory.

via Rolling Stone|
#band-reunion#frank-carter#john-lydon
"Eddie Vedder Reflects on Taylor Swift's Show: A Reminder of Punk Rock Crowds"
music2 years ago

"Eddie Vedder Reflects on Taylor Swift's Show: A Reminder of Punk Rock Crowds"

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder attended a Taylor Swift concert with his daughter and was struck by the communal atmosphere and camaraderie among Swift's fans, likening it to the punk rock communities of his youth. He found the experience galvanizing and powerful, reminiscent of being aligned with misfits in his town. Vedder also discussed Pearl Jam's upcoming album, Dark Matter, recorded at the historic Shangri-La studio in Malibu, which held special meaning for him.

via Ultimate Classic Rock|
#concert#eddie-vedder#music
"Punk Rock Icon: Richard Hell's Enduring Legacy"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Punk Rock Icon: Richard Hell's Enduring Legacy"

"A Year on Earth With Mr. Hell," a memoir by Young Kim chronicling her affair with punk icon Richard Hell, has gained cult status, drawing praise from figures like Nick Hornby and Greil Marcus. The book, which also touches on Kim's relationship with Malcolm McLaren, has been placed in suites at the Standard, High Line hotel in New York. However, Hell himself disapproves of the memoir, labeling it as "revenge porn."

via The New York Times|
#arts-and-culture#malcolm-mclaren#memoir
"Mojo Nixon, Outlaw Musician of 'Elvis Is Everywhere,' Dies at 66"
music2 years ago

"Mojo Nixon, Outlaw Musician of 'Elvis Is Everywhere,' Dies at 66"

Mojo Nixon, the punk rock musician known for satirical songs like "Elvis Is Everywhere," died at 66 while co-hosting a country music cruise. His death was confirmed by the director of a documentary about him, who stated that Nixon had a "cardiac event" while asleep on the cruise. Known for celebrity spoofs and satirical tirades, Nixon's music combined rockabilly, blues, and R&B with a punk attitude, earning him a following in the roots rock community and college radio. He is survived by his wife, sons, granddaughter, sister, and brother.

via The New York Times|
#elvis-is-everywhere#mojo-nixon#music
MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer Dies at 75
music2 years ago

MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer Dies at 75

Wayne Kramer, co-founder and guitarist of the influential rock band MC5, has passed away at 75 due to pancreatic cancer. Known for their pioneering role in punk rock music, MC5's impact on the rock world continues to resonate. Kramer was also recognized as one of the "100 Greatest Guitar Players of All Time" by Rolling Stone magazine and had a prolific career as a film and television composer. His legacy lives on through his music and the touring "reanimation" of MC5.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|
#influential-guitarist#mc5#music