


Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies at 57
LOS ANGELES — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.
Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not
Classical concert disasters: musicians reveal their cringiest performance fails
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“It was the 1812. Conductor wanted cannons indoors. The hall fills with black smoke. Fire alarms go off, chaos ensues.”
The joyous unpredictability of live music has been missing from our lives

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