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Is Talent in the Genes?

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews both the new debut CD's of Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon, and, Rufus Wainwright, son of Loudon Wainwright III.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 29, 1998: Interview with Nick Lowe; Review of Sean Lennon's and Rufus Wainwright's albums "Into the Sun" and "Rufus Wainwright"; Review of the television show "The…
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From the Archives: 'Nick Lowe: A Musical Biography.

A 'Fresh Air' concert with Nick Lowe. This was recorded after his 1994 recording "The Impossible Bird" (Upstart Records). Lowe in the early 1970s played London's pub rock scene in the band Brinsley Schwarz. After the band broke up in 1975, he produced five albums for Elvis Costello. Lowe worked with Dave Edmunds in the group Rockpile. In 1992 he was one quarter of the band "Little Village" with John Hiatt and Ry Cooder. His newest CD is "Dig My Mood" released by Rounder Records. Originally aired 1/ 24/95

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