Why Beck should thank Shirley Manson — and Kanye West

According to Kanye West, he wasn't joking when he nearly crashed the stage ahead of Beck's album of the year speech. While John Legend previously spoke out to say he considered Kanye West's interruption of Beck's Grammys acceptance speech to be “funny,” he is clarifying the comments in a new statement. “I thought it was … Read more

Why Beck should thank Shirley Manson — and Kanye West

I'm a huge Beck fan, going back to 1994. But Morning Phase is kind of a snorefest. (I like "quiet Beck". But Mutations and Sea Change were WAY better albums. Not sure why they suddenly are praising this half-baked effort.)  While John Legend previously spoke out to say he considered Kanye West's interruption of Beck's … Read more

Why Beck should thank Shirley Manson — and Kanye West

While John Legend previously spoke out to say he considered Kanye West's interruption of Beck's Grammys acceptance speech to be “funny,” he is clarifying the comments in a new statement. “I thought it was funny,” the 36-year-old “Glory” singer Speaking to E! after the Grammys broadcast, West said Beck "needs to respect artistry" and "should … Read more

Why Beck should thank Shirley Manson — and Kanye West

I'm a huge Beck fan, going back to 1994. But Morning Phase is kind of a snorefest. (I like "quiet Beck". But Mutations and Sea Change were WAY better albums. Not sure why they suddenly are praising this half-baked effort.)  Kanye West was really pumped up for Beck's big Grammy win Sunday night so much … Read more

Why Beck should thank Shirley Manson — and Kanye West

Beck's Album of the Year win was shocking to many, including Kanye West, who appeared to be the most bothered by Beck beating out Beyonce. “I don't know what he said, all I know is if the Grammys want real artists to keep coming back, they need to stop  I'm a huge Beck fan, going … Read more