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The Decemberists (copyright 2002/2003 Alicia J. Rose)The Price of Celebrity
David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain and Janis Joplin all achieved monumental fame in their lifetime, and it wasn't always a good thing. Today on the show, we look at the impact of fame on musicians and celebrities of all kinds, and their fans. Also, the newest record from the indie band, The Decemberists, combines a tragic Japanese folk tale with a fair dose of rock'n'roll. The band brings their highly literate pop music by for a live performance.
The High Cost of Being Famous
The Sex Pistols, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and David Bowie are just some of the artists who achieved enormous fame in their lifetimes. We'll look at the impact of fame and the price that musicians, and fans, pay for celebrity.
The Decemberists
The Portland, Oregon-based band is known for theatrical performances and highly literate songwriting. Their newest record is called "The Crane Wife" and they'll perform live in the studio.
The Decemberists website
Available for purchase at The Decemberists at Amazon.com
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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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