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Neil Young and Lynyrd SkynyrPop Rivalries
50 Cent traded barbs with Kanye West. Oasis truly hated Blur. And the spat between Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd is more complicated than you might think. Today on Soundcheck, we look at pop music rivalries through history. And later, Austin-based indie group Okkervil River performs songs from its acclaimed album, "The Stage Names."
Creative Differences
Pop music's history books are filled with bitter rivalries. Some were invented as publicity stunts. Others were born from genuine hatred. And a few resulted in fisticuffs and gunplay. Bill Crandall, editor of AOL's Spinner.com, explains why artistic feuds continue to fascinate music fans. Plus, Crandall unveils a rare Johnny Cash recording from 1954.
Spinner.com's list of "20 Worst Band Feuds"
Rare Johnny Cash letter and song from 1954 on Spinner.com
Okkervil River
Okkervil River’s latest album, "The Stage Names," is a contender for indie rock’s album of the year. The fourth offering from the Austin-based group is filled with folky rave-ups and songwriter Will Sheff’s rich stories about troubled artists. Okkervil River joins us for a live performance in the Soundcheck studio.
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Cucu Diamantes Performs Amor Cronico
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In Studio: The Decemberists
The Portland, Ore., band's latest album, "The Hazards of Love," is a concept album with a mythological flair. They joined Soundcheck to play live for a studio audience in WNYC's Greene Space.
Sound Off
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Throughout May, Soundcheck presents “Sound Off” a Friday series on the many aspects of noise in music and our lives. The series -- which coincides with “Better Hearing and Speech Month” -- looks at issues like New York’s noisiest neighborhoods, the latest research on iPods and hearing loss, and what happens when noise becomes a musical ingredient.
