Not everyone likes the term Yacht Rock, probably due to its elitist connotation. In HBO’s Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, Steve Lukather of Toto fame said, with a hint of sarcasm, “Where’s my yacht?” On ...

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When a lead singer becomes more of a liability than an asset, bands can quickly lose their musical magic. We're diving into ...

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Amid a wave of arts cuts in Sweetwater Union High School District, Keith Ballard worries his music program won’t survive.

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Gary celebrates Christmas baby Annie Lennox's 70th birthday on the Mastermix.