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Dead Guy Du Jour: Allen Klein, Manager

It’s hard to write anything called an “appreciation” for Allen Klein, as he was more a creature to be feared, reckoned with, and noted for historical significance than appreciated. Klein, who died of complications from Alzheimer’s over the July 4th weekend, is one of the great characters (some might say villains) of music history. He [...]

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The Day in Death III: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was the last music superstar, transcending for a time the limits of age, race, orientation, and geography while selling 50 million copies of a single album. He had a knack for peaking, having achieved first stardom with his brothers in the Jackson 5 at Motown Records just as their brand of soul was [...]

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