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Gibson Guitar CEO Henry Juszkiewicz speaks at the plant in Nashville, Tenn. Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / Associated Press

Debt-Plagued Gibson Guitar Maker Files For Bankruptcy Protection

NASHVILLE — Gibson guitars have been such a fixture in music history that Chuck Berry was laid to rest with his, B.B. King affectionately named his "Lucille," and Eric Clapton borrowed one from George Harrison to play the solo on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

Bangkok Quickies: What and Where to Watch in May

BANGKOK — While waiting for Wes Anderson’s stop-motion “Isle of Dogs” to land domestically in June, a lot of films (other than the next Star Wars spin-off) will be shown around Bangkok this month.

Party Shamelessly on Chao Phraya Charity Cruise

BANGKOK — Move to the beat and flow to the rhythm of the mighty Chao Phraya River as the day grows long next month when a nonprofit collective hosts its third cruise party.
Photo: Henry Laurisch / Wikimedia Commons

Rock Hard at Agnostic Front’s Bangkok Debut

BANGKOK — Eighties hardcore punk band Agnostic Front will touch down in the capital to rock out for the first time.

Bangkok Comic Con Madness (Photos)

BANGKOK — The fifth Bangkok Comic Con on Saturday drew crowds of enthusiasts to Siam Paragon. Rainy weather did not stop fans of American superheroes and Japanese anime...
Photo: John Linford / Flickr

See 8 Ways to Slay Stress From Bangkok City Life

BANGKOK — When the city is overwhelming and a foot massage or the gym don’t ease the stress, there are more thrilling and physical alternatives to turn to.

See Suave Singer Devendra Banhart Soothe Bangkok Auditorium

BANGKOK — For the first time, indie music promoter Have You Heard? will host an auditorium show, featuring a bearded singer-songwriter at the forefront of the freak-folk movement.
Then-President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West pose for a picture in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York. Photo: Seth Wenig / Associated Press

Trump Praises Rapper Kanye West for Supporting Him

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Kanye West on Thursday for having "good taste" for supporting the president.
Charles Nevilleon stage during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival. Photo: Dave Martin / Associated Press

Charles Neville, Neville Brothers Saxophonist, 79

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans-born saxophone player Charles Neville, who once backed up B.B. King and later gained fame with the Neville Brothers band and their rollicking blend of funk, jazz and rhythm and blues, has died. He was 79.

French Beatbox Champs ‘Berywam’ to Blow Bangkok Stage

BANGKOK — Either it’s Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love,” Eminem medley or Chinese-style trap music, the French beatbox champions can nail them all in their own styles.

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