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Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same?
The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin perform tonight in London in what's being touted as the biggest rock reunion ever. Today, we dare to debate the bulletproof legacy of these dark lords of rock with two critics, plus your calls. Also: The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn is a band that plays early jazz and blues. The ensemble recently won a "Subway Idol" contest and they talk about their sound and perform live in the studio.
Is Led Zeppelin Still Going Strong?
The much-anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion concert takes place tonight in London. While it's been a long time since they rock & rolled, they remain the backbone of classic-rock radio and influential on ever hard-rock band around. Today we debate how important their legacy is with music critic David Browne and take your calls.
Weigh in: What do you think of Led Zeppelin's music, legacy and tonight's reunion?
David Browne's article in the New Republic
Led Zeppelin's Web site
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn Live
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn play acoustic Dixieland, swing, and blues around New York. They recently won a nationally televised contest called "Subway Idol," which was a month-long feature on FOX's "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet." We hear about their activities playing above and below ground.
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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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