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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.
Okkervil River website
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Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the romantic indie film Once, will debate which is more powerful: a love song or a breakup song. And: live music from Grammy winning violinist Joshua Bell and Cuban stars Tiempo Libre.
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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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