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Happy New Year to those who read this article seven hours late, and happy preparation for the new year to those of you reading it today. Right now most of the music world's attention is on Times Square for another night of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, featuring performances from Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line and Idina Menzel. Midtown's main tourist attraction has long been the headquarters for the American celebration of another year coming to close but this isn't the only time big name musical acts have stopped by. Here are five other musical events you may have missed in the last year as you were clawing your way toward the Bubba Gump's location for lunch. -
Bobby Darin, "Mack The Knife" and a Slew of Songs About Actual Murderers...from Slayer, Animal Collective, Phil Ochs and More
Bobby Darin made history with "Mack The Knife," a swinging tune about a guy who had no qualms about slicing you up. That narrative is fiction, taken from 'The Threepenny Opera,' but these songs are all based on real questionable characters. -
#Fugazi1888: Public Enemy, Morrissey and Pixies Try to Sell Their Classic Albums 100 Years Earlier
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5 Artists Who Debuted With Live Albums: Dave Matthews Band, Jane's Addiction, And More
If an artist decides to record a live album at all, it's usually released at least a few years into their career, after they're established enough to warrant interest in how their live performances sound. However, these five artists took a more unusual route by actually debuting with live albums. -
WATCH: Arcade Fire Cover 'Beverly Hills Cop' Theme [VIDEO]
Fresh off their recent cover of Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing,” Indy rockers Arcade Fire delighted the crowd with another (yet unusual) cover … Harold Faltmeyer’s “Axel F” – yes, the theme from Beverly Hills Cop. -
WATCH: Arcade Fire Cover Jane's Addiction's 'Been Caught Stealing' While Stealing Fans' Cell Phones [VIDEO]
Arcade Fire decided to get literal with their performance at the The Forum in Los Angeles on Friday night. Sticking to their vow to cover local music at all shows on the current Reflektor tour, the band unveiled their version of "Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction. -
Watch Jane's Addiction get its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today [STREAM]
Jane's Addiction is got its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. The band, which first emerged on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, was one of the founding fathers of the '90s alt-rock takeover. Hits including "Been Caught Stealing," "Jane Says" and "Stop!" continue to get radio play today. -
Jane's Addiction (Mainly Perry Farrell) Have Big Ideas and New Single: "Another Soulmate"
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