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Tom Morello is best known as the Grammy-winning guitarist from the band Rage Against The Machine. But, he’s also a singer, songwriter, and now, author of a comic book. Today, Morello ... (episode)
Steve Jobs isn’t a musician. But over the last 25 years the Apple founder has shaped - and reshaped - the way we buy, produce and listen to music. Today, in a Soundcheck Smackdown, cr... (episode)
In the world of concert promoters, summer 2011 can be summed up in two words: stage collapses. Today: A discussion about outdoor stage safety and regulation following the deadly accid... (episode)
For more than two decades, Alf Clausen has been writing songs in the key…of Springfield. Today, the Emmy-winning composer talks about setting the tone for satire on The Simpsons. And... (episode)
Three chipmunks, an animated version of the Fab Four, and a comic strip garage band all helped usher rock ‘n’ roll into mid-twentieth century American living rooms. Today: The mildly ... (episode)
From 1936 to 1958, composer Carl Stalling gave characters like Bugs Bunny, Speedy Gonzales and Daffy Duck their musical mojo. Today, we continue our series Animating Music with a look... (episode)
Since Mickey Mouse first whistled a tune in the 1928 cartoon "Steamboat Willie," music has been an integral part of the Disney empire. Today, our series Animating Music continues with... (episode)
From Merrie Melodies and Silly Symphonies to Looney Tunes, there’s no doubt about it – music and cartoons go hand in hand. Today, we kick off our week-long series -- Animating Music -... (episode)
Ike and Tina Turner, Little Richard, and B.B. King all traveled the so-called “Chitlin’ Circuit” – a string of black-friendly venues that flourished between the 1940s and the 1960s. T... (episode)
Tony winning composer Robert Lopez crafted the music of the hit Broadway musicals "Avenue Q" and "The Book of Mormon." Today: Lopez talks about those productions and his latest projec... (episode)