D. Boon’s Death Shook Punk Rock. 40 Years Later, Minutemen Look Back.
The influential band’s singer and guitarist died at 27, but the bassist Mike Watt and the drummer George Hurley never lost his spirit.The influential band’s
Olympic Committee Announces a Broad Ban of Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events
Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has frequently spoken about what she says is the need to protect women’s competitions
Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies
 Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences.Regulators in Brussels accused the
Music
Chip Taylor, Writer of ‘Wild Thing’ and Other Classic Rock Hits, Dies at 86
Mr. Taylor, the younger brother of the actor Jon Voight, found success as a songwriter for the likes of Janis Joplin and Juice Newton. ​Mr.
Jury Awards Chance the Rapper $35 in Legal Fight With Former Manager
The former manager, Pat Corcoran, sued in 2020, seeking $3.8 million in unpaid royalties. Chance countersued for $1 million. The legal battle ended last week in what amounted to a draw. ​The former manager, Pat Corcoran, sued in 2020, seeking $3.8 million in unpaid royalties. Chance countersued for $1 million. The legal battle ended last week in what amounted to a draw. Read More
Mike Vernon, Who Helped Spark the British Blues Boom, Dies at 81
He produced albums — by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton, and the early Fleetwood Mac — that defined 1960s blues rock. He also shepherded David Bowie’s debut disk. ​He produced albums — by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton, and the early Fleetwood Mac — that defined 1960s blues rock. He also shepherded David Bowie’s debut disk. Read More
Robert White, Tenor Renowned for Irish Ballads, Dies at 89
A performer from childhood, he became a versatile singer in the mold of the Irish superstar James McCormack, adept at both classical repertoire and traditional songs. ​A performer from childhood, he became a versatile singer in the mold of the Irish superstar James McCormack, adept at both classical repertoire and traditional songs. Read More
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