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“The Who, Van Halen – the whole thing where there’s a separate singer from the lead guitar player. That started with Hubert Sumlin and Howlin’ Wolf”: Vernon Reid on the 7 riffs that inspired him, from Hendrix to Chic, Cream, and more

The Living Colour guitarist reveals the seven riffs that stopped him in his tracks – and hints at how Jimi Hendrix might have inspired Cult of Personality

Guitar World

Luke Combs says he wanted to ‘crawl into a hole’ after Tracy Chapman discovered ‘Fast Car’ mistake

Combs first released his cover of Chapman’s hit song in 2023

The Independent UK

“That was the first time that I knew that I recorded the song incorrectly. Because I remember, when she said that, I wanted to crawl into a hole”: Luke Combs on being told by Tracy Chapman that he’d made a mistake in his cover of Fast Car

“I think about it every single time that I sing the song, and I will think about it every single time I sing this song for the rest of my whole life”

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Luke Combs mortified after Tracy Chapman spotted Fast Car lyric error

Luke Combs was mortified when he was informed he'd got a lyric wrong in 'Fast Car' by the song's original singer Tracy Chapman.

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When can you change the lyrics in song covers? Ask Kelly Clarkson

I’m usually opposed to replacing words when an artist covers a song – but there is room in my heart for satisfying revenge

The Guardian - AU

Speeding, drink driving, no seatbelts: long weekend by the numbers

How the Hunter fared during Operation Labour Day 2024.

Newcastle Herald

‘Insane’ family tree: Janet Jackson reveals she’s related to Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L Jackson

‘Together Again’ singer is the younger sister of Michael Jackson

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Janet Jackson stuns Scott Mills as she reveals who her surprising A-list cousins are

Janet Jackson left Scott Mills speechless when she casually revealed her famous family connections during an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Evening Standard

Watch previously unseen videos of Chris Cornell covering Tracy Chapman's Fast Car and the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses

Late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell would have turned 60 on Saturday: Vicky Cornell and Nancy Wilson released videos to mark the occasion

Metal Hammer

The 50 greatest acoustic guitar songs of all time

As voted for by you, this list spans some of the most significant acoustic moments ever committed to tape – and features a controversial winner…

Guitar World

Luke Combs review, Fathers & Sons: Classic, comforting country with no ambitions to reinvent the wheel

Combs works squarely within the genre’s traditions to deliver a lovely, albeit predictable, collection of easygoing tunes

The Independent UK

'Unthinkable': violent stabbing of 10-year-old leaves family shattered

'What we need to do is look forward and see whatever we can do for the mum.'

Newcastle Herald

Sergeant who led child sex abuse strike force honoured on final day

Sergeant Kristi Faber is finishing up in the police.

Newcastle Herald

Kathleen Folbigg's ex-husband dies at Maitland Hospital

Craig Folbigg's ex-wife was given a pardon over the deaths of their children.

Newcastle Herald

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Tracy Chapman's Debut Album Re-Enters Billboard Charts After Grammy Performance

Tracy Chapman's debut album re-enters Billboard charts after Grammy performance with Luke Combs, showcasing enduring appeal and impact.

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"The verse melody is subtly strange, and it took me a while to figure out why": A music professor breaks down the theory and production behind Tracy Chapman's Fast Car

We put Chapman's moving 1988 single under the musical microscope after Luke Combs' Grammy-nominated cover thrusts it back into the charts

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Yes, a lot of people watched the Super Bowl, but the monoculture is still a myth

Super Bowl viewership isn't faltering in the same way broadcast, cable and awards shows are. But do we really need mass consumption of the same cultural work? Or just smart and connected consumption?

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Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs' Grammy duet a monumental success

Discover the journey behind Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs' iconic performance at the Grammy Awards. Learn about the collaboration and creative process that ...

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Requiem for a Redneck: Mojo Nixon, 1957–2024

This year’s Super Sunday has no Mojo.

Salon

T-Pain disillusioned by country music

T-Pain joins the ranks of Black artists who loves a musical genre that doesn't always love them back

Salon

How "Fast Car" travels our divides

There's a reason many of us were moved by Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs harmonizing on her hit at the Grammys

The Hindu

Music without borders: On the Grammys

The wars and other social crises engulfing the world appeared forgotten for the most part of the Grammy Awards, which also bestowed honour on India

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Tracy Chapman reunited with band to perform at Grammy Awards

Tracy Chapman's return to the Grammy Awards stage, performing Fast Car with Luke Combs, evoked nostalgia and emotional connections to her timeless music.

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Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Tops Charts After Grammy Performance

Tracy Chapman's appearance at the Grammy Awards propelled her hit song Fast Car to the top of the charts, thanks to a collaboration with Luke Combs.

Marie Claire

Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Reaches Number 1 on iTunes Following Stunning Grammys Performance

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