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Mike Bennett writesFriday MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Roger Daltrey Edition
[originally published March 2013]
He was the brawling tough guy who cleaned up real well when The Who became the ultimate Mod band. He has always been a rocker who provided balance to the sensitive artist side of Pete Townshend. And while he was not the best of the bluesy British Invasion singers, he came into his own as The Who shifted into a bigger arena rock sound, with his scream in “Won’t Get Fooled Again” being one of the signature moments of ‘70s rock. Moreover, Daltrey is a fan and seems fairly in touch with his working class roots. One of my favorite moments in the documentary on Brian Wilson’s revival of Smile is Daltrey visiting Brian backstage before the first performance, clearly in fanboy mode. Let’s pay tribute to one of the first true rock god frontmen by grabbing your iPod, hitting shuffle, and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
Tyler Clark presents: Local Mythologies writesTop Five Music Stories: February 2015
At the end of every month, we here at the Top Five take stock of the music news that mattered most to us during the preceding 30-odd days. Without further preamble, here are our five favorite stories from February 2015.
1) Jimmy Kimmel Gives Us The Mash-Ups We Never Knew We Needed
On February's four Mondays, Jimmy Kimmel turned the musical spot on his show into #MashUpMonday, inviting bands from opposite ends of the musical spectrum in for a little collaboration. The pairings ranged from complimentary (If you gave them enough beard, modern-day Weezer could easily pass for their counterparts in Z.Z. Top) to genuinely surprising (Kenny G. and Warren G.? Which one's supposed to be the nostalgia act here?). my personal favorite? The team-up between legendary new-wave funk maestro Morris Day and the ladies of Haim, which succeeded in reminding everyone that a) Morris Day is way cooler than Prince would have you believe, and b) it is impossible to hear "Jungle Love" and not dance.
SKaiser writesIt’s a New Year, Volunteer at CHIRP
It's the Year of the Sheep (or goat for all you Cubbies). So bring in good fortune of the Chinese New Year by attending the next CHIRP volunteer orientation meeting. These only come around a few times a year. It's your first step in being part of radio that you love.
NEW VOLUNTEER MEETING - FEBRUARY 2015 (18+)
Wednesday, February 25th | 6:30-8:00 PM
Conrad Sulzer Regional Library (MAP)
4455 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Photos from Chinese Fine Arts Society New Year Day Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center.
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Mike Bennett writesFriday MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Graham Lewis Edition
[originally published Feb. 2013]
Today we pay tribute to a member of one of the most influential post-punk bands of all-time, Wire. Graham Lewis has been playing bass for the band since its inception in 1976, and, he’s been typically steady, providing the pulse on so many great recordings. Lewis has been involved in a myriad of side projects, generally in a support role. He’s let his music do the talking, and that alone is worth saluting. So grab your iPod or MP3 player, hit shuffle and share the first 10 songs that come up.
Tyler Clark presents: Local Mythologies writesTop Five Songs About Chicago Mayors
Chicagoans go to the polls next week, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel is feeling fine. The latest Chicago Tribune poll shows the mayor with a commanding 25-point lead over his nearest challenger, Cook County Commissioner Chuy Garcia. Despite a turbulent four years, Emanuel needs just five more percentage points to avoid a spring run-off and guarantee his second term as mayor. For as polarizing as Emanuel remains, he's yet to inspire the same kind of musical protests (or promotions) like those of his predecessors. We dug through the archives and found five songs about Chicago mayors that capture the conflicts and complexities leading the Second City.