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Scott Kelly (left) performs at the High Voltage Festival with the metal band Neurosis in 2011.

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Neurosis' Scott Kelly admits to abusing wife and children

4:42pm August 29, 2022

by Lars Gotrich

The metal musician posts of the "emotional, financial, verbal and physical abuse of my wife and younger children," prompting Neurosis' remaining members to reveal they parted ways in 2019.

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Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Keith Richards

1:47pm August 29, 2022

by Terry Gross

In 2010, Richards recounted how he woke up just long enough to record the famous opening riff of "Satisfaction" on a cassette player he'd placed next to his bed: "I actually dreamt the damned thing."

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Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Queen guitarist Brian May

1:47pm August 29, 2022

by Terry Gross

Terry Gross spoke with Queen lead guitarist Brian May in 2010 about recording the many vocals in "Bohemian Rhapsody," writing the anthem "We Will Rock You" and getting a PhD in astrophysics.

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Endea Owens and The Cookout perform a Tiny Desk Concert.

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Endea Owens and The Cookout: Tiny Desk Concert

9:41am August 29, 2022

by Nikki Birch

The bassist and her band The Cookout perform a joyful, head-bobbing set of masterful jazz.

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American Aquarium reflects on loss in new album

6:22pm August 28, 2022

The band American Aquarium's new album delves into the personal grief and loss of its lead singer. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with BJ Barham about his band's latest album, Chicamacomico.

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