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Band Aid of Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

'Do They Know It's Christmas?': Band Aid benefit at 40

'Do They Know It's Christmas?': Band Aid benefit at 40

Released in 1984, several versions of the charity hit followed. Ed Sheeran has since distanced himself from the song.
MusicNovember 25, 2024
Mark Knopfler plays a replica Fender Stratocaster

Lost guitars: From McCartney's bass to Eric Clapton's 'Beano'

Lost guitars: From McCartney's bass to Eric Clapton's 'Beano'

Paul McCartney is but one of several musicians who never gave up the hunt for lost guitars.
MusicSeptember 5, 20238 images
Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye in a combined photo

Just a rip-off? Plagiarism in music

Just a rip-off? Plagiarism in music

A jury concluded that Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Here are more high-profile cases.
CultureMay 5, 20239 images
Jazz-Trio Dell Lillinger Westergaard, Jonas Westergaard Christopher Dell

DW Jazz Concerts: Christopher Dell and trio with Bob Degen

DW Jazz Concerts: Christopher Dell and trio with Bob Degen

In this episode, we'll hear German vibraphonist Dell and the other members of the DLW trio along with pianist Degen.
MusicFebruary 26, 2023
Justin Bieber I 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Selling song rights: Blockbuster deals

Selling song rights: Blockbuster deals

From Bob Dylan to Tina Turner and now Justin Bieber, a look at the publishing deals that are making songsmiths rich.
MusicJanuary 25, 202312 images
A series of screens showing the same photo of Bob Dylan wearing sunglasses.

Bob Dylan Center explores his creative process

Bob Dylan Center explores his creative process

The new center is dedicated to Dylan's cultural significance and houses over 100,000 items from the musician's archives.
CultureMay 10, 2022
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