Review: 'Band Hero,' 'Lego Rock Band' — clean rock

Musical video games are already family-friendly. There's no violence, and their developers have already weeded out most of the sex and drugs in rock 'n roll. And just about anyone can pick up a fake guitar, microphone or a pair or drumsticks and figure out what to do with it.

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Bruce, Madonna, Prince! 1984 was quite a year

Suppose one of the best years in pop music happened and nobody noticed.

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Oh, my ears! Auto-Tune is ruining music

The following sentence might come as a huge shock to teens and Millennials, so stop tweeting for a second, kids, and get prepared for a totally outlandish statement. Here it is: Once upon a time, pop singers were actual singers.

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Hello Obama, goodbye good music

When Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on Jan. 20, Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” sat atop the pop charts. The ode to escapism might not have captured the mood of the whole country (everyone didn’t vote for change, after all), but it definitely reflected the sentiments of most of the musical community.

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The mayors: full text of ideas for Obama

Here are replies from mayors across the nation to the msnbc.com survey on their priorities for President-elect Barack Obama. We asked the mayors to tell us, in 150 words or less, what two items they would put on the new president's "to do" list.

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Iggy Pop, Stooges' gear stolen after Montreal show

A rental truck containing Iggy Pop and the Stooges' equipment has been recovered empty after being stolen in Montreal.

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Andy Warhol, Lichtenstein art stolen in Sweden

Officials say one or more thieves broke into a Swedish museum and stole work done by American pop icons Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

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Invasion of the Grammy girls

When it comes to this year’s crop of Grammy Awards newbies, it looks like there may just be some truth to the playground taunt “Girls Rule, Boys Drool.” For the first time in the Grammy’s half-century history, all contenders for the title of best new artist are of the female persuasion.

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Saudi Arabia Makes First Music Video

The Arab world's hugely popular music video industry often features sexy performers in revealing clothes crooning about love.

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Bad Behavior Rules Pop Culture in 2006

No, Jon Stewart had to emphasize this year, Stewart/Colbert will not be a presidential ticket in 2008. All in fun, of course, but there are some who get their news almost exclusively from Comedy Central's fake newscasters. Was this the year where fact and fiction tended to blur together?

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Women Gain Prominence in Video Game World

Traditionally, the only women in video games were digital. Think busty, pistol-packing Lara Croft of "Tomb Raider," or the scantily clad walking pinups in "Grand Theft Auto."

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Music video by Lady Gaga performing Bad Romance. (C) 2009 Interscope Records

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Simon Cowell has branded a campaign to prevent the X Factor winner from having the Christmas No 1 single as "stupid" and "cynical". A group set up on Facebook is calling for people to make rock band Rage Against The Machine's 1992 single Killing In The Name this year's No 1.

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Among selections from Mozart, Muse and Dame Shirley Bassey is the slain rapper's song "Changes," which was released two years after his shooting death on a greatest hits album in 1998. More Articles

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A new poll has named the top 20 guitar riffs of all time — the timeless classics that rock star wannabes practice in front of the bedroom mirror with a tennis racquet when nobody else is around.

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It was 10 years ago that Beyoncé Knowles announced herself to the world, with the Destiny's Child hit Independent Women.

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This is a very interesting new song, especially the vocals. If you're searching for a Christian song with the lyrics "Garbage In Garbage Out" you've found it here, click the link to YouTube.

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Maximum Overdriver announces that it will take a short hiatus

The members of the experimental post power pop band Maximum Overdriver have announced that they will begin creating new material after a short hiatus. The bend recently returned after a very successful three year tour of Europe, Scandinavia and the sub continent

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The King of Pop's "new" single "This Is It" was released worldwide yesterday to rev up interest in the upcoming soundtrack and documentary about the preparations for what would have been his comeback British tour in July.

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Tribute to Patrick Swayze (August 18, 1952 September 14, 2009) Patrick Swayze Tribute 1952 - 2009 Patrick will be greatly missed. We invite you to sign the Book of Condolence . "IF TOMMORROW NEVER COME" "The Time of My Life" by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi

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Please promote the Research Fund if you can, thanks "Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund" We invite you to sign the Book of Condolence:

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Springsteen's 60, Madonna's 50! Poll: Should music stars rock till they drop?

Springsteen's 60, Madonna is 50, and there are others older than them who keep performing, recording and winning awards: The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Carole King, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Elton John, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand, The Who, Tina Turner... Of co …

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The Boss turns sixty! Here, from a New Jersey homey, are some personal memories of a musician who has kept it as real as possible for a millionaire rock star. Let's hope Bruce keeps it running for many years to come.

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Akon Introduces Krave

This talented, ambitious, and driven trio is poised to take the music world by storm in a way not evident since TLC. Chanel, Jazzy, and Shan Q have an energy that is prevalent in the studio and their live performances.

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In a bid to ramp up the public health battle against obesity, a group of nutrition and economics experts is pushing for a tax of 1 cent on every of ounce of sodas and other sweetened beverages.

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President Barack Obama hinted he could support a "sin tax" on fizzy drinks to help lower high rates of US obesity, but admitted it would be an uphill battle against corporate and economic interests.

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Poll. Have you accepted Cat Stevens back?

When I was a young man in the US Air Force in the early to mid-1970's Cat Stevens was a voice in my life. His songs and voice resonated like Jim Croce. He spoke to me. His words I felt in my heart. His father and son song touched me in a way few songs could ever hope to.

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Welcome to our new home! Patrick and Lisa kindly gave us permission to use the domain name and we hope you enjoy visiting us here! Come on in and enjoy the fun and remember to bookmark us!

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Poll. Where is your alternate pee spot?

OK, you've been drinking coffee at work all day and since you've been home you've knocked back about a half a dozen beers. The pressure is building, but you head to the bathroom and find your spouse is sitting on the throne and they ain't letting you use it in the near future.

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All America Rejects - The Celebrity Cafe CD Review

The All American Rejects returned in December 2008 older and wiser, but no less goofy or entertaining with their third album, "When The World Comes Down." AAR knows who what they are and it allows them to make enjoyable albums.

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Bananarama release brand new single 6th September 2009.

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During last week's discussion of whether couples choose to learn the sex of their baby before he or she is born, a number of you said you wanted to keep the secret as long as possible, because the moment people hear "boy" or "girl" they begin to make assumptions about a …

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MUSIC REVIEW: "Wash Away" by Don Poythress

"WASH AWAY" Don Poythress Integrity Music (2009)

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Michael Jackson, 'King of Pop.' African, American

Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” is the musical mega icon who opened the door for African-Americans to conquer the popular culture scene.

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During the six grueling months recording Thriller, Swedien, 75, said Jackson was a perfect gentleman and "consummate professional." "He never drank coffee," Swedien remembered. "He never drank alcohol. He was a fussy eater. I guess he was what you would call a health nut."

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"In the obituaries, writers will savor Jackson's talents, which were unquestioned; his ambition, which was otherworldly and a thing of awe; and his heyday, which lasted really just a few years, and encompassed perhaps two and a half albums.

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