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'Michael Cerveris Talks Rock-N-Roll Lessons from Pete Townshend for The Who’s ‘Tommy’

Michael Cerveris is known to many for his roles in Stephen Sondheim’s 'Assassins' and 'Sweeney Todd,' and for his role in Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori’s musical stage adaptation of Alison Bechdel's 'Fun Home.' Cerveris even fronts a country band, called Loose Cattle. However, Cerveris will forever hold place in annals of rock n roll history for his role in 1993 Broadway run of The Who’s 'Tommy.' Recently, Cerveris opened up about how Pete Townshend taught him how to rock.
By James Knight

  • 'REVIEW: Mose Allison, 'American Icon: Live In California' (IBis Recordings)

    A generation and more got turned on to Mose Allison when The Who recorded his "Young Man's Blues." Then, when The Yardbirds, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Van Morrison, John Mayall and The Clash covered him, he became the icon that he is today. 'American Icon: Live In California' (IBis Recordings) has this retired genius in rare form at the age of 79.
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • 'Townshend Unveils Orchestral 'Quadrophenia' with Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and Royal Phil for DG

    More than 40 years since its initial release, Pete Townshend has created a "classical" version of The Who's iconic album 'Quadrophenia.' On Tuesday, June 9, Deutsche Grammophon/Universal Music Classics will release Townshend's new, orchestral version in both standard and deluxe editions. This new version of Quadrophenia will have its world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Oriana Choir along with Pete Townsend, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and very special guests on July 5.
    By K. Young
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