Prior to directing “American Idol,” Bruce Gowers was best known for directing the video for Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 1975.
How to Decide
A lot of folks rely on they. The mighty they seem to know everything about everything but manage to remain nameless. They say you should pee on a jellyfish sting to stop the pain and reduce swelling. They say that latinos tend to vote Democrat, but Adam Lambert lost Idol ‘cuz the Midwest found him too flamboyant. In marketing, they is a powerful force. Not only do they shape public opinion...
Gilbert O’Sullivanomics
The other day I watched a couple Berklee students perform an impressive cover of “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan. Gilbert is essentially a 3-hit wonder (that’s 2 more than most!) from the early ’70s. “Alone Again (Naturally)” was a monster hit that got covered by everyone from Nina Simone to Sarah Vaughn to Donny Osmond. The mind shudders...
RockGeek Fact of the Day #0713
In 1971, Led Zeppelin IV was the top selling album of the year: 23 million copies sold in the US.
In 2007, The Eagles’ “Long Road Out of Hell” was the top selling album of the year: 7 million copies sold in the US. Digital sales included.
In 2008, 31 million people watched the American Idol season finale.
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