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4/4. Fourobservers comment on aspects of popular music.
Rock's Beating Art
In this final edition Paul Morley explores the links between art and the experimental music of John Cage , Stockhausen and LaMonte Young. With contributions from David Bowie , Brian Eno , Mark Mothersbaugh , David Byrne and Peter Hamill.

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Paul Morley
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John Cage
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Lamonte Young.
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David Bowie
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Brian Eno
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Mark Mothersbaugh
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David Byrne
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Peter Hamill.

5/6. George Mellycontinues an adoring profile of Bessie Smith , the hugely influential blues andjazz singer whose 1920s and 30s recordings - from St Louis Blues to
Alexander's Ragtime Band-remain stirring classics.
Tonight, Melly challenges the myth surrounding the strange circumstances of her death.

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Bessie Smith

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