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Author: Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

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Woodstock 50 lineup to feature Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, the Killers, Robert Plant, Black Keys

March 19, 2019March 20, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Woodstock 50 lineup to feature Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, the Killers, Robert Plant, Black Keys

Jay-Z, Imagine Dragons, the Killers, Miley Cyrus, Chance the Rapper and the Black Keys were among more than 75 artists revealed.

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Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ premieres March 25 in Detroit; public debut in April

March 18, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ premieres March 25 in Detroit; public debut in April

Long-shelved Aretha Franklin concert film will have private local premiere at Detroit Institute of Arts on March 25 —the Queen of Soul’s birthday.

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Andre Williams, edgy and influential Detroit R&B singer, dies at 82

March 18, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Andre Williams, edgy and influential Detroit R&B singer, dies at 82

Williams, known for songs such as “Bacon Fat” and “Shake a Tail Feather,” died in his longtime home Chicago, after a long and well-connected career.

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Eminem’s ‘Slim Shady LP’ turns 20: An oral history of the album that created a superstar

February 23, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Eminem’s ‘Slim Shady LP’ turns 20: An oral history of the album that created a superstar

Eminem’s “The Slim Shady LP” breakout album is marking its 20th anniversary. Here’s the inside story from those who were there.

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Grammys producer walks a tightrope in the social-media age

February 9, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Grammys producer walks a tightrope in the social-media age

Social media, real-time reactions and shifting trends are the latest batch of challenges for Ken Ehrlich, who has produced the Grammys for 39 years.

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Motown video series to reveal little-seen artifacts for 60th anniversary celebration

January 10, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Motown video series to reveal little-seen artifacts for 60th anniversary celebration

The Motown Museum is digging into its repository of unseen artifacts for a series of Facebook reveals, starting with a key founding document Friday.

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Aretha Franklin tribute show will include these impressive artists, will air on CBS

December 27, 2018 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Aretha Franklin tribute show will include these impressive artists, will air on CBS

The late Queen of Soul will be celebrated by Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion and others in a Jan. 13 concert to air at a later date on CBS.

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Michelle Obama shares a playlist of her favorite Motown songs, old and new

December 11, 2018 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Michelle Obama shares a playlist of her favorite Motown songs, old and new

The former First Lady and Motown fan has a customized playlist to accompany her Detroit visit, which included a stop at the Motown Museum.

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Kid Rock not backing down on Joy Behar controversy: ‘Mess with the bull, get the horns’

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Kid Rock not backing down on Joy Behar controversy: ‘Mess with the bull, get the horns’

On Facebook Friday night, Rock wrote that while he apologized for cursing on live television, he wasn’t sorry for his profane swipe at Joy Behar.

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Kid Rock cleared of federal election violations after last year’s Senate gimmick

November 24, 2018 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Kid Rock cleared of federal election violations after last year’s Senate gimmick

In dismissing a complaint, the FEC deems that the “Kid Rock for US Senate” promotion was artistic expression — not an actual election campaign

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