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Procol Harum
Apr 18

Prog Rock Icons Procol Harum Return With Their 50th Anniversary Album

On the 50th anniversary of their debut, English prog rock legends Procol Harum are back—and they sound as vital as they did in 1967.
By Jude Warne
Beyonce.
May 26

The City You Love to Hate Makes Every Song You Love

Next time you’re at a Beyoncé show or watching the Superbowl, remember these pinnacles of pop all have one thing in common—Dallas.
By Shawn Setaro
Sheffield born soul rock singer Joe Cocker on stage and mid-song at the Isle of Wight Festival. (Central Press/Getty Images)
Dec 24

Joe Cocker, Soulful Interpreter of ’70s Hits, Has Died

Like a lot of fans, I probably first became aware of Joe Cocker via the film Woodstock, which I saw on TV in the mid-1970s. Seeing this guy completely swept away by the music, writhing, chest heaving, sweating, spitting, and roaring in a manly growl, personified the passion I already felt about music.
By Bill Janovitz
Feb 27

Milstein Project Founders Upstate

By Observer Staff
Jan 9

Funny, Fiftysomething Pierce Returns as The Matador

By Andrew Sarris
Nov 8

Give the Man an Oscar: Jamie Foxx’s Pitch-Perfect Ray

By Andrew Sarris
Sep 20

Biopics Take Over Toronto!Author: Rex Reed

By Rex Reed
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