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Quincy Jones to Deliver SXSW Keynote Address

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:40:35 +0000

The legendary producer Quincy Jones has been announced as the keynote speaker for SXSW’s 2009 Music Conference.

Jones’ numerous credits include 79 Grammy nominations. He is best known as the producer for Michael Jackson’s album Thriller. Over the span of a clearly iconic career, Quincy Jones has also worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Donna Summer among numerous others.

Also recognized as a long-time humanitarian, Jones also produced the song We Are The World which benefited Ethiopian famine relief. At SXSW, “Jones is expected to discuss the power of music to influence and create positive change in the world and the responsibility of the artist to use their craft to bring people together for the betterment of mankind.”

Stay tuned to Austin Sound Check for all your SXSW news needs. The music festival begins March 18th, 2009, just over three months away.

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Car Stereo (Wars) Remixes Thriller

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:36:14 +0000

With this weekend’s Thriller world record attempt, it seems the entire city of Austin has Thriller on the brain. Including Mayor Will Wynn and local DJ Car Stereo (Wars).

Car Stereo (Wars) has released a new remix of Thriller to celebrate the event. Listen below and click over to Imeem to download your copy for free.

Thriller (Remix) – Car Stereo (Wars)

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Austin Mayor Will Wynn Dances to “Thriller”

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:36:51 +0000

Austin is The Live Music Capitol of the World, hands down. It seems that everyone in town appreciates music and the mayor of Austin is no exception. Check out this video of Austin Mayor Will Wynn doing the Thriller.

Source: Austin American Statesman

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