Winding River Promotions

03/03/2025

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03/01/2025

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02/17/2025

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As the recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor, here is my note to Renée Fleming. Sending support also to Ben Folds, Low Cut Connie, Issa Rae, and others choosing to take a stand.

02/11/2025

Did you know Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, **once went on a 10-day silence retreat** to reconnect with himself after decades of relentless fame? The pressures of stardom, the loss of his brothers, and his own personal battles led him to seek peace through silence—and it helped him find new creative energy for his music.

Here’s something jaw-dropping: Barry’s vocal range isn’t just extraordinary; he was **the voice behind many of the Bee Gees’ biggest hits**, including *Stayin’ Alive* and *How Deep Is Your Love*. But what many don’t know is that Barry often sang the high harmonies that became the signature sound of the Bee Gees' disco era. His ability to hit those falsetto notes at such power has inspired generations of artists.

And get this—Barry has written **over 1,000 songs**, and his songwriting legacy extends far beyond the Bee Gees. He penned hits for artists like Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and even Kenny Rogers. His work transcended genres, from disco to country to pop, cementing him as one of the most versatile songwriters in history.

Barry Gibb isn’t just a disco icon; he’s a songwriting genius whose influence has shaped pop and soul music for decades. 🎶🌟

02/11/2025

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Did you know Chris Cornell, the voice behind Soundgarden and Audioslave, was a *self-taught* musician who learned to play guitar by *ear*? Despite growing up in a musical household, he didn’t take lessons—instead, he developed his signature sound by experimenting with different tunings and techniques. And here’s the kicker: his hauntingly powerful voice spans *four octaves*, giving him one of the most versatile and iconic voices in rock history.

Here’s something jaw-dropping: *Black Hole Sun*, one of Soundgarden’s biggest hits, was written in *just a few hours*—but Cornell never expected it to become a smash. He later revealed that the song’s cryptic lyrics were inspired by *dreams* and *surreal imagery*, with no clear meaning behind them. Yet, the song resonated with millions and became an anthem for an entire generation.

And did you know Cornell was part of the legendary “supergroup” Audioslave, alongside members of Rage Against the Machine? Their self-titled debut album became an instant classic, blending the heavy riffs of Rage with Cornell’s soaring vocals. Tragically, Chris Cornell’s voice may have been silenced, but his music and his influence continue to echo through rock’s most powerful anthems. 🎤🔥

02/08/2025

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No matter how heavy the day feels, no matter how lost you may be, music has the power to lift you, heal you, and remind you of who you are. As Nietzsche once said, ‘Without music, life would be a mistake.’ It speaks when words fail, understands when no one else does, and stays when everything else fades. In the rhythm of a song, in the depth of a melody, there is a refuge—an escape, a rebirth, a reason to keep moving forward.

— Grow up

02/07/2025

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"Every time we play at a concert, I don't take a single person in the audience for granted. Not even one. They bought a ticket, got a sitter or got free for the night, got in the car, Uber or bus to get there. They had to make sacrifices and maybe look for money they were saving for something important, but they decided to spend it to come see us. I just love them. I love human beings. I care for them, and our music is an opportunity to lift them up. I take this very seriously. I'm giving it all l've got until I can't anymore. My body is a temple, and I do all I can to maintain a healthy body, a healthy mind, a healthy spirit and a healthy heart, so I can perform as I do. I'm not against smoking a blunt once in a while or drinking a drink if I feel like it, but you can bet your ass that as long as I can stand and hold my bass, I'm gonna hop on that stage likepy, making people happy. Because this makes me happy". Flea - Red Hot Chili Peppers

02/04/2025

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Or don’t. Up to you. I don’t give a Toot. But I’m right.

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