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Bono: Saint or Singer?
It's no secret that the Bible has been an inspiration for Bono, but is U2 "Christian rock?" We'll look into whether or not there are biblical and spiritual themes in U2's lyrics. Then, John talks with singer, songwriter and guitarist Tom Verlaine. Verlaine first turned heads back in the 1970s when his band Television rocked the stage at CBGB's. Critics claim his playing has influenced bands like Sonic Youth, Interpol and The Strokes. Verlaine talks about his post-Televison career and his latest records, his first studio albums in 14 years. Plus, the latest frontier of music promotion, strip clubs.
Bono: Saint or Singer?
It's no secret that the Bible has been an inspiration for Bono, but is U2 "Christian rock?" Christian Scharen, associate director of the Yale Divinity School and author of "One Step Closer: Why U2 Matters to Those Seeking God," looks into the biblical and spiritual themes in U2's lyrics. He is joined by Joe Levy, editor of Rolling Stone magazine, who has a decidely different take.
The Next Frontier
LA Times reporter Richard Fausset explains how strip clubs are being used as sites for music promotion.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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