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The Police and Dutch satire by Koot and Bie in 1979

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In 1979 the Dutch satirical duo Koot and Bie broadcast a sketch about an old man, who, thanks to The Police, was young again, just for a little while. Read the full article: The Police and Dutch satire by Koot and Bie in 1979 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The Police at Pinkpop 1979

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In 1979 The Police performed at the yearly Dutch festival Pinkpop. It broke the band in The Netherlands, big time. Read the full article: The Police at Pinkpop 1979 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Kris Kristofferson 1936-2024

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In memoriam: Kris Kristofferson 1936-2024 Read the full article: In memoriam: Kris Kristofferson 1936-2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Ween and the funny, painful and professional Chocolate And Cheese

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In 1994 Ween released the great Chocolate And Cheese, the highlight in their body of work. A look back at the band's first 'professional' album. Read the full article: Ween and the funny, painful and professional Chocolate And Cheese . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 09/26/2024

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5/5: Nick Cave overwhelms at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Perfect setlist, commitment, emotion, humour, it all checked out. Again! Read the full article: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 09/26/2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Cat 1964-2024

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In memoriam: Cat 1964-2024 Read the full article: In memoriam: Cat 1964-2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The The, 09/23/2024

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3/5: The The, Paradiso, 09/23/2024. Too long and the build-up too slow, but when it all went well, it really clicked 100%. Read the full article: The The, 09/23/2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and the story of their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus

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In 2004 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus. A look back! Read the full article: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and the story of their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Johnny Ramone 1948-2004

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In memoriam: Johnny Ramone 1948-2004 Read the full article: In memoriam: Johnny Ramone 1948-2004 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Nilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor

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The third album by Nilüfer Yanya is beautiful and a great addition to her body of work. A very positive review! Read the full article: Nilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Frankie Beverly 1946-2024

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In memoriam: Frankie Beverly 1946-2024 Read the full article: In memoriam: Frankie Beverly 1946-2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Lenny Kravitz dazzles with his debut album Let Love Rule

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In 1989 Lenny Kravitz releases his fantastic debut album Let Love Rule. The start of a long career. A look back. Read the full article: Lenny Kravitz dazzles with his debut album Let Love Rule . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

ABBA – The Singles: The First Fifty Years

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October 25, 2024, the updated version of the excellent compilation ABBA - The Singles: The First Ten Years will be released. ABBA - The Singles: The First Fifty Years! Read the full article: ABBA – The Singles: The First Fifty Years . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Lenny Kravitz makes his Dutch debut at Paradiso!

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On December 13, 1989, Lenny Kravitz plays his first ever show in The Netherlands. Despite sky-high expectations Kravitz triumphs! Read the full article: Lenny Kravitz makes his Dutch debut at Paradiso! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Lenny Kravitz – Let Love Rule – The reviews

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A collection of reviews stemming from 1989 when Lenny Kravitz released his dazzling debut album Let Love Rule. Read the full article: Lenny Kravitz – Let Love Rule – The reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )