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The Dark Side of Rock Reunions
Some rock reunions are wildly successful, while others are panned or never get off the ground. Today on Soundcheck, we ask the experts what it takes to make a successful rock reunion. Also: NY Phil trombonist Joseph Alessi tells us why his instrument is so hot among contemporary composers. And finally: digital music's damaging impact on the environment.
The Dark Side of Rock Reunions
Bands like The Police, Rage Against the Machine, and Genesis are reuniting for summer concert tours. But for every sold-out tour there’s another that never gets off the ground. We talk with the New York Times Music Critic Ben Ratliff, and Pollstar's Gary Bongiovanni , about what it takes to make a good rock reunion. Plus, we find out how some of this summer’s reunions are faring.
The Hot Trombone
The trombone, an instrument that has rarely been invited into the spotlight, may have hit the big time. This season there are four major trombone premieres in the United States. Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist in the New York Philharmonic, tells us why the trombone has become the "It" instrument and performs live off his new album, "Return to Sorrento."
The Devil's in the Devices
Contrary to popular opinion, the music industry's transition from physical to digital music is not helping the environment and may actually be causing more harm than good. Billboard Editor Bill Werde tells us why.
The Consumer Electronics Association has launched a website to help earth-minded consumers responsibly use, and dispose of, their electronic devices.
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