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16 items by David Chiu

  • Eighties Synthpop Act Visage to Release First New LP in Nearly 30 Years

    Eighties Synthpop Act Visage to Release First New LP in Nearly 30 Years | ARTICLE

    When Steve Strange, the lead singer of the early Eighties British synthpop group Visage, attended the premiere of the recent David Bowie exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, he received a phone call put through...

    May 16, 2013 1:25 PM ET
  • Q&A: Peter Hook on His New Joy Division Book and Feuding with New Order

    Q&A: Peter Hook on His New Joy Division Book and Feuding with New Order | ARTICLE

    More than 30 years after the suicide of their compelling lead singer, Ian Curtis, and their transformation into New Order, the Manchester post-punk band Joy Division continues to grow in legend. Now adding to their legacy...

    January 31, 2013 10:00 AM ET
  • John Cale, Yeasayer, Sharon Van Etten Celebrate the Music of Nico

    John Cale, Yeasayer, Sharon Van Etten Celebrate the Music of Nico | ARTICLE

    In the liner notes for the Velvet Underground boxed set Peel Slowly and See, John Cale said of his former Velvets bandmate Nico that "part of her modus operandi was being misunderstood, having this very...

    January 17, 2013 11:40 AM ET
  • Patti Smith Salutes Andy Warhol at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Patti Smith Salutes Andy Warhol at the Metropolitan Museum of Art | ARTICLE

    Andy Warhol has figured prominently in Patti Smith’s life, particularly through her friendship with another artist, the late Robert Mapplethorpe. In her 2010 book Just Kids, Smith recalled how much Warhol was an inspiration to...

    September 29, 2012 11:20 AM ET
  • Erasure's Bell Goes Solo

    Erasure's Bell Goes Solo | ARTICLE

    After twenty years as the vocalist of the British pop act Erasure, Andy Bell is making his solo debut. His recently released album, Electric Blue, transforms the melodic synth pop Bell forged with Erasure in the Eighties...

    October 20, 2005 12:00 AM ET
  • Bon Jovi Rock New York

    Bon Jovi Rock New York | ARTICLE

    "This is probably the smallest thing we did since dinner last night at my place," joked Jon Bon Jovi Monday night, referring to the intimate confines of the Nokia Theater Times Square in New York City. His...

    September 20, 2005 12:00 AM ET
  • Big Star Travel "Space"

    Big Star Travel "Space" | ARTICLE

    Power pop legends Big Star are set to release In Space, their first studio album in three decades, on September 27th. The album features original members singer/guitarist Alex Chilton and drummer Jody Stephens joined by guitarist Jon...

    August 1, 2005 12:00 AM ET
  • Foreigner Get a Makeover

    Foreigner Get a Makeover | ARTICLE

    Guitarist Mick Jones is bringing Foreigner back to the stage this summer with a new lineup. Joining Jones -- the band's only original member -- are drummer Jason Bonham, keyboardist Jeff Jacobs, bassist Jeff Pilson, saxophonist/guitarist Tom...

    May 19, 2005 12:00 AM ET
  • Nick Mason Goes Inside Floyd

    Nick Mason Goes Inside Floyd | ARTICLE

    Pink Floyd are not calling it quits just yet, according to longtime drummer Nick Mason. Although the group has not released any new material or toured in eleven years -- with its guitarist-turned-frontman David Gilmour currently...

    April 1, 2005 12:00 AM ET
  • Gang of Four Return

    Gang of Four Return | ARTICLE

    Gang of Four, one of the most influential late-Seventies post-punk groups, are set to play their first shows with their original line-up in over twenty years. Known for their politicized punk-and-funk sound, the Brits will perform five...

    December 30, 2004 12:00 AM ET
  • Queen Lead AIDS Concert

    Queen Lead AIDS Concert | ARTICLE

    Rock band Queen, who recently reunited with Bad Company's Paul Rodgers at the helm, are set to perform at the second 46664 benefit concert in South Africa on March 19th. Spearheaded by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the...

    December 22, 2004 12:00 AM ET
  • Horn Brings Back Buggles

    Horn Brings Back Buggles | ARTICLE

    Trevor Horn is one of pop music's most successful record producers. Formerly the singer for electropop duo the Buggles (known for 1979's "Video Killed the Radio Star," the first video aired by MTV) and then Yes in...

    November 10, 2004 12:00 AM ET
  • Stars Redo "Christmas"

    Stars Redo "Christmas" | ARTICLE

    Twenty years after the all-star charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" raised money to provide famine relief to Ethiopia and inspired the star-studded Live Aid benefit concert, some of today's top British acts plan to record a new version...

    October 21, 2004 12:00 AM ET
  • Jeff Buckley's New Grace

    Jeff Buckley's New Grace | ARTICLE

    Seven years after the untimely death of singer Jeff Buckley comes the documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley, which premiered in New York City Saturday. Directed by first-time filmmakers Nyla Bialek Adams and Laurie Trombley, the film features...

    October 19, 2004 12:00 AM ET
  • Luna Calls It Quits

    Luna Calls It Quits | ARTICLE

    After twelve years of shimmering minimalist rock, Luna are calling it a day. The New Yorkers' new album, Rendezvous (due October 26th), will be their last, and they will play their final U.S. and European dates through...

    October 15, 2004 12:00 AM ET
  • Dylan Lyricist Levy Dies

    Dylan Lyricist Levy Dies | ARTICLE

    Jacques Levy, musical theater director and lyricist for songs recorded by Bob Dylan and the Byrds, died of cancer last Thursday at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. He was 69 years old. A New York native,...

    October 4, 2004 12:00 AM ET