Butch Vig shows you why a little software program is making studio owners nervous I’ve long thought that only one thing stood between me and rock stardom: musical talent. But now that I’m sitting in Butch Vig’s basement, recording my first single, that doesn’t seem like such a great obstacle anymore. What technological miracle has […]
The new book “Famous Wisconsin Musicians”, by Madison music journalist and disc jockey Susan Masino impressively researches and documents the career stories of 32 state musicians, singers and groups, and provides more than 100 thumbnail sketches of other notable Badger music-makers. The profiles include Liberace, Steve Miller, Richard Davis, Ben Sidran, Al Jarreau, Eric Benet, […]
Brody Armstrong of The Distillers praises Shirley in the current Request magazine. The Distillers are featured as one of ten “Artists to Watch” for 2003 (p. 23). It contains the following praise of Shirley: MANSON FAMILY VALUES: At the end of last year, the Distillers hit the road for their first big tour, with No […]
Butch Vig, who produced Nirvana’s classic album Nevermind, didn’t work on the single “You Know You’re Right,” but he did say he was glad the Scott Litt-produced track was released. Vig also added that “You Know You’re Right” was the best, but not the last, of Kurt Cobain’s unreleased music. “It’s a great song. I […]
Grammy-winning artist and international superstar Bono (U2) was honored as the 2003 MusiCares Person Of The Year at a special tribute dinner, concert and silent auction held in New York City on Feb. 21. The honor recognizes Bono’s professional and humanitarian accomplishments. Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage, said the U2 frontman was an inspiration […]
Shirley is in the newest M.A.C. AIDS campaign, with a 30 seconds spot to be broadcasted on TV. On this TV spot, Shirley adresses herself to women, advising them to always “wear a condom: it’s one less thing to worry about”
Elton John, one of pop’s most flamboyant dressers, insists that the indispensable accessory in today’s wardrobe is the condom. “Life is in fashion these days,” he says in an upcoming public-service announcement. “Protect yourself.” The singer’s Elton John AIDS Foundation is teaming with the MAC AIDS Fund for a safe-sex campaign targeting youth. John, R&B […]
Garbage were on the second position of today’s MTV Europe Top 10 at 10 – Rock Chicks. On the top spot was Courtney Love (Hole), 2nd was Garbage’s Shirley Manson (they played OHWIR), 3rd was Gwen Stefani (No Doubt). On 4th was Alanis Morissette, 5th was Pink, and 6th was Skin (Skunk Anansie).