Eric Alper

Freelance Music Publicist. SiriusXM Host. Shameless Idealist. Lifelong Musicaholic. I talk about Music News in the Media. Eric@ThatEricAlper.com

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2026-10-27 06:10:00 UTC

From the 18-minute epic 'Close to the Edge' to the No. 1 hit 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' Yes turned complex musicianship into extraordinary rock. The Trevor Rabin era showed that innovation could conquer pop radio, too. https://zurl.co/p3TQu

2026-10-26 18:00:03 UTC

On this day in 1969, Nina Simone recorded ‘Black Gold’ live at Philharmonic Hall in New York City. Featuring “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” the performance captured her extraordinary voice, musical brilliance and fierce pride.
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2026-10-21 22:00:03 UTC

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2026-10-19 02:30:02 UTC

On this day in 1958, Ritchie Valens released “La Bamba.” Just 17 years old, he transformed a traditional Mexican folk song into a rock 'n' roll classic, singing entirely in Spanish and helping pioneer Chicano rock.
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2026-10-18 20:00:02 UTC

All ballparks should have this sign.
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2026-10-17 07:30:01 UTC

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2026-10-16 21:15:02 UTC

On this day in 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released ‘Electric Ladyland’ in the U.S. From “Voodoo Child” to “All Along the Watchtower,” Hendrix stretched blues, rock and psychedelia into another dimension.
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2026-10-16 16:14:16 UTC

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2026-10-15 11:00:02 UTC

The Beatles are back in the Billboard 200's top five. Their 1965 classic ‘Rubber Soul’ re-enters at No. 4 following a deluxe reissue. More than 60 years later, the Fab Four are still sharing chart space with today's stars.
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2026-10-13 21:10:00 UTC

The internet can be noisy. Then someone writes something so deeply human that you remember why connection matters. This response to a stranger asking how to deal with grief is one of those moments. https://zurl.co/EdLbu

2026-10-12 21:35:00 UTC

RJ Mitte made Walter White Jr. one of TV’s most authentic characters and became a fierce, tireless voice for performers with disabilities. The Mississippi-born Breaking Bad star, newly engaged and just 34, has died. https://zurl.co/IkT4j

2026-10-10 22:00:02 UTC

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2026-10-08 04:45:01 UTC

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2026-10-05 18:45:01 UTC

On this day in 1969, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam changed comedy forever with the BBC debut of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus.’ And now for something completely different.
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2026-10-04 21:30:01 UTC

I got a fever
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2026-10-03 19:00:02 UTC

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2026-10-02 21:30:02 UTC

When the conversation turns to the greatest mug shots ever, Bowie in 1976 is always at the top of the list.
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2026-10-02 01:45:03 UTC

I can get behind this.
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2026-09-30 01:50:01 UTC

Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee is now available nationwide, fulfilling a dream she worked toward for more than 40 years. The line includes Light, Medium and Dark Roast varieties and supports her Imagination Library. https://zurl.co/rKg3p

2026-09-29 05:30:02 UTC

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2026-09-28 23:00:01 UTC

The '70s and '80s furniture starter pack wasn’t complete without this wooden beast.
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2026-09-27 18:15:01 UTC

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2026-09-27 14:45:01 UTC

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2026-09-27 11:45:01 UTC

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2026-09-27 07:15:02 UTC

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2026-09-25 22:45:01 UTC

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2026-09-25 16:45:02 UTC

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2026-09-25 13:45:01 UTC

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2026-09-25 02:00:01 UTC

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2026-09-24 19:15:01 UTC

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2026-09-22 07:00:02 UTC

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2026-09-07 10:15:01 UTC

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2026-08-30 09:30:02 UTC

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2026-08-28 09:00:02 UTC

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2026-08-26 15:46:00 UTC

Tim Curry, the actor whose Dr. Frank-N-Furter defined 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died at 80. From Pennywise to Wadsworth to Cardinal Richelieu, his six-decade career made him one of film's most unforgettable villains. https://zurl.co/nVMBO

2026-08-23 22:55:00 UTC

"Smalltown Boy" hit number three in the UK with a story about a gay teenager fleeing his hometown, wrapped in shimmering synth-pop production. Bronski Beat proved political pop could top the charts. https://zurl.co/g0vo5

2026-08-23 20:00:02 UTC

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2026-08-23 19:15:01 UTC

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2026-08-23 03:45:01 UTC

On this day in 1969, The Beatles gathered at John Lennon’s Tittenhurst Park for their final photo session together, captured by photographer Ethan Russell near the end of the band’s remarkable run as a group.
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2026-08-21 18:45:00 UTC

What’s the one song that makes you turn up the volume every single time you hear it?

2026-08-19 03:50:00 UTC

What’s the saddest song you have ever heard?

2026-08-18 04:30:01 UTC

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2026-08-18 03:30:01 UTC

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2026-08-11 22:00:01 UTC

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2026-08-10 19:00:02 UTC

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2026-08-07 18:15:01 UTC

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2026-08-07 11:00:02 UTC

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2026-08-07 02:15:01 UTC

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2026-08-07 00:45:01 UTC

45 years ago today, Stevie Nicks released her solo debut 'Bella Donna.' Featuring "Edge of Seventeen," "Leather and Lace," and "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," it launched an iconic solo career.
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2026-08-05 16:45:01 UTC

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2026-08-02 17:20:01 UTC

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2026-08-02 15:25:00 UTC

What's one song that's almost too heartbreaking to listen to?

2026-08-02 15:20:02 UTC

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2026-08-02 15:00:01 UTC

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2026-08-01 14:15:01 UTC

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2026-08-01 13:55:01 UTC

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2026-07-30 12:50:01 UTC

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2026-07-29 14:40:00 UTC

R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" changed everything. Watch the band perform their signature song at the peak of their success on Dutch TV in 1991: https://zurl.co/IfJZR

2026-07-28 20:15:01 UTC

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2026-07-24 03:50:01 UTC

Exactly
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2026-07-23 19:05:02 UTC

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2026-07-23 13:50:02 UTC

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2026-07-23 13:00:04 UTC

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2026-07-23 06:15:01 UTC

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2026-07-23 02:50:00 UTC

What's a movie quote you can say almost anywhere and people immediately know the movie?

2026-07-22 06:15:01 UTC

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2026-07-21 17:30:01 UTC

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2026-07-21 03:30:03 UTC

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2026-07-20 02:00:00 UTC

What musician or band could you (and would you want to) listen to for 24 hours straight?

2026-07-17 03:40:02 UTC

On this day in 1985, Sade released 'Diamond Life.' Featuring "Smooth Operator" and "Your Love Is King," it became one of the best-selling debut albums by a British female artist and launched an extraordinary career.
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2026-07-15 14:45:02 UTC

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2026-07-15 11:15:02 UTC

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2026-07-14 22:50:00 UTC

We all have that song. The one that makes you stop everything and sing along. What's yours?

2026-07-13 18:50:00 UTC

Flea just swapped stadiums for a desk. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist brought his jazz project, backed by Jeff Parker, Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss and Deantoni Parks, for a Tiny Desk set built on chemistry, not spectacle. https://zurl.co/Mqtkw

2026-07-13 04:30:00 UTC

The '90s gave us some of the greatest albums ever made. From U2 and Nirvana to Lauryn Hill, Radiohead, Liz Phair, Pearl Jam, and more, here are 20 records that defined a generation: https://zurl.co/5YNbP

2026-07-12 17:00:04 UTC

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2026-07-12 16:30:00 UTC

Born on this day in 1943, Christine McVie, the voice, songwriter, and keyboardist behind countless Fleetwood Mac classics. To celebrate her legacy, here are 5 surprising facts about 'Rumours' that might change the way you hear the album: https://zurl.co/CPisJ

2026-07-12 09:15:01 UTC

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2026-07-10 07:30:01 UTC

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2026-07-09 20:45:01 UTC

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2026-07-09 14:45:01 UTC

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2026-07-07 18:15:02 UTC

The Beatles showed their support for the US civil rights movement by refusing to play in front of segregated audiences as early as 1965.
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2026-07-04 19:15:01 UTC

On this day in 1989, Public Enemy released “Fight the Power,” written for Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing.' It became far more than a soundtrack song, emerging as one of the most influential and enduring protest anthems in music history.
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2026-07-04 04:00:01 UTC

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2026-07-03 02:50:01 UTC

In an age of disposable singles, Bruce Springsteen still does the hard thing: he tells stories. From "Born in the U.S.A." to 2026's "Streets of Minneapolis," his instinct to document the gap between the American Dream and reality hasn't faded. https://zurl.co/Ngxi8

2026-07-02 05:05:01 UTC

On this day in 1979, the Sony Walkman made portable music personal. More than 385 million units were sold over three decades, transforming how generations listened to their favorite songs wherever they went.
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2026-06-30 19:45:01 UTC

Charlie Chaplin was ahead of his time in 1922.
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2026-06-28 19:10:01 UTC

41 years ago today, Dire Straits released "Money for Nothing" as the second single from 'Brothers in Arms.' Here are 5 facts you might not know about one of rock's biggest albums: https://zurl.co/52KZt

2026-06-26 13:55:01 UTC

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2026-06-26 01:10:02 UTC

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2026-06-25 15:55:02 UTC

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2026-06-23 20:00:01 UTC

18 years ago this week, we lost George Carlin.
I can't even imagine what he would be saying about the world we're living in now.
He'd be so angry. And funny. And tell the truth. Like he always did.
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2026-06-23 17:50:00 UTC

In 1976, two bands stood at the front of British punk. The Sex Pistols wanted to burn it all down. The Clash asked a different question: now what do we BUILD? That single difference is why we still talk about them as a movement, not just a band: https://zurl.co/pwP9y

2026-06-22 08:15:02 UTC

Cassowary warning sign in Far North Queensland
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2026-06-20 23:45:01 UTC

On this day in 1975, Neil Young released 'Tonight's the Night.' The final chapter of his Ditch Trilogy, it transformed grief, loss, and heartbreak into one of the most powerful albums of his career.
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2026-06-20 19:45:00 UTC

Friends don't tell friends 1986 was 40 years ago.

2026-06-19 12:50:01 UTC

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2026-06-17 10:30:01 UTC

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