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We Miss You, Big Baby Jesus

Today marks a strange milestone in music history: It's one day after the fourth anniversary of the death of Russell Jones (a.k.a. Ol' Dirty Bastard or a number of other names) and one day before what would have been his 40th birthday. At this point, ODB may be remembered more for his general nuttiness (i.e. storming the stage at the Grammys) than for his recorded legacy. (The parade of posthumous albums didn't help.) But in brief glimpses, the man was brilliant, or at least handled brilliantly. Some of his finest moments collected below the cut. More »

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Feliz CumpleaƱos, Morrissey

Happy birthday to Morrissey, who turns turned 49 today yesterday. To celebrate, we could go the easy route and throw some Smiths videos together, or even some of the highlights of his solo career. But what would Morrissey want for his birthday? What would make him happiest, and properly thank him for all the (emotional) misery and (musical) joy he's provided over the years? More »

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Idolator Pays Tribute To 2008 Canadian Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Triumph

Thought Leonard Cohen, Madonna, and the Coug were a bit B-list for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? At least last month's ceremony didn't feature Tom "Life Is A Highway" Cochrane inducting arena demigods Triumph. That happened at the Juno Awards last night. Oh, Canada! Are we already praising those inspired by Rush up there? More »

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The Videodrone Extra Falls Head Over Heels For Saint Etienne

Welcome to the Videodrone Extra, where we take a more in-depth look at an artist's discography, a certain musical era, or just a personal pop obsession through the magic of online video. This time, we're smitten by the first 12 solid gold singles from London's early-'90s indie-pop/dance-pop heroes Saint Etienne. More »