The Benefits of Biopics . With James Mangold’s Dylan biopic currently shooting in New York with the Bobster’s blessing; and four different Beatle biopics greenlit for Sam Mendes; and Michael Jackson’s cousin Jaafar playing the King of Pop in a coming Lionsgate production; and Coleman Domingo directing, co-writing and starring in a musical based […]
The Benefits of Biopics
March 30th, 2024 · 8 Comments · Movies
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Johnny Clegg concert in Toronto
April 20th, 2014 · 22 Comments · Music, Real-life Adventure Tales
“It’s Your World, So Live In It” . . Note: Years ago when I picked the best musical performances I ever saw after watching thousands and reviewing hundreds for RockPeaks, it was a Johnny Clegg clip that I considered the greatest single musical performance I ever saw. * * […]
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Nelson Mandela Musical Tribute
December 5th, 2013 · 21 Comments · Music, Politics
With the passing of The Giant I thought of all great music he inspired … and interestingly enough I’d reviewed a lot of it over the years so thought I’d put some of the best together here … This is my single favorite clip of all the live music performances I’ve ever seen on […]
Tags: Johnny Clegg·Little Steven·Nelson Mandela·Peter Gabriel·Royal Albert Hall·Simple Minds·Sun City·The Eurythmics·The Specials·Youssou N’Dour