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From Supergroup to Super Blooper
When famous musicians form side-projects and supergroups, they're guaranteed lots of attention. But few live up to the hype. Today, the elusive art of the supergroup – from Crosby Stills Nash & Young to the Traveling Wilbury's to Dead Weather, a new group featuring members of three indie-rock bands. Plus: The Indian-fusion group MIDIval PunditZ performs live in our studio.
When Musicians put aside their Day Job
After making his name in the White Stripes and the Raconteurs, this week rocker Jack White debuts Dead Weather, a supergroup featuring members of three other indie-rock bands. It raises the questions of what makes for successful side projects or supergroups, and why do artists take them on? Today we explore this tradition with Wall Street Journal pop music critic Jim Fusilli and Mark Beaumont, music critic for London's Guardian newspaper.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer asks "How Super are Supergroups?"
Mark Beaumont: "Supergroups like Chickenfoot never live up to the hype" (Guardian)
Jim fusilli's Web site
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MIDIval PunditZ
The MIDIval PunditZ have been called “the sound of 21st century India.” They bring their blend of dance music, classic rock, and Indian raga to our studio for a live performance.
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