The Grateful Dead gave the world Deadheads. Jimmy Buffett has a loyal flock of Parrot-heads. On today's show: find out why certain musical acts - from jam bands to Neil Diamond - inspire such manic devotion among their fans. Also: Marc-André Hamelin, a Canadian pianist known for his muscular technique, searching musicality, and unusual tastes in repertoire, performs live in our studio.
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Marc-André HamelinWhy the Super Fan Is Alive and Well
Why are some music fans content to buy a CD and see a show or two of their favorite artists, while others follow their idols to the end of the earth, dressing the part and even trying to emulate those artists' lives? We put the question to David Wild, author ...
The State of Marc-André Hamelin
Marc-André Hamelin is known for his passions in offbeat repertoire and creative concert programming. His latest recording is a case in point: "Marc-André Hamelin in a State of Jazz" features works by several composers whose music drew from jazz sources Alexis Weissenberg to George Antheil. He performs live in our ...
Super Fans
I’ve been thinking about this whole super fan thing. I like a lot of artists and bands – some I like a real lot. But I would never consider myself a ...