William Shatner records one of the worst covers ever

Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 10 December, 2008 to the music subset

Surely another feather in the cap of former Star Trek actor William Shatner: recording one of the worst cover songs of all time, with his version of “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”.
He’s in good company however, Madonna is also up there amongst the worst with her rendition of “American Pie”. I count my blessings, [...]

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The Most Effective Self-Promoters of All Time

Posted by John Lampard on Friday, 28 March, 2008 to the comment subset

Wired Magazine has opened voting for The Most Effective Self-Promoters of All Time. Among contenders for the title are Steve Jobs, Tim Ferriss, and Madonna.
Self-promotion is an art form. Do it poorly, and you risk coming across as a narcissistic boor. Do it well, and it can lead to the presidency. Many of the most [...]

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Madonna to release new album via mobile

Posted by John Lampard on Friday, 21 March, 2008 to the music subset

Madonna to release new album via mobile
To bad it’s not over the Virgin Mobile network, imagine the promotional possibilities that could have been…
Madonna, the singer who famously refused to make her music available on iTunes, will become the first artist to release an album via mobile phone prior to its release in store. The material [...]

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