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Robert Vaughn, TV’s Man From U.N.C.L.E., Dead at 83
The star of the popular ’60s spy drama earned an Academy Award nomination and was also known for his role in the Western The Magnificent Seven
Read MoreWatch: Rolling Stones ‘Hate to See You Go’ From Blues LP
A second song from the band’s Blue & Lonesome album coming December 2, a Little Walter blues classic, is out. Have a listen!
Read MoreGregg Allman Cancels All Dates Until Summer 2017
Recurring health issues continue to plague the Allman Brothers Band legend, stemming from earlier this year. He’s had to abruptly cancel all of his fall and winter dates
Read MoreRush 2112 40th Celebrated With Expanded Editions
The Canadian trio’s 1976 album is getting the deluxe treatment. Several different configurations, including unreleased and live material, are out in Dec.
Read MoreCapitol Records Plans 75th Anniversary Celebration
The label that gave us The Beatles, The Band, The Beach Boys and so many other great artists is turning 75. Read about the company’s ambitious party plans.
Read MoreDylan Finally Responds: Nobel ‘Amazing, Incredible’
Following a week in which the Swedish committee honoring the bard with the Literature award heard nothing from him, Dylan’s website notes his win.
Read MoreDavid Crosby Talks About Bob Dylan, New Album
While promoting Lighthouse he tells of Dylan watching the Byrds rehearse “Tambourine Man.” “He listened to us play it and you could hear the gears grinding”
Read MoreJohn Zacherle, TV’s Cool Ghoul and Rock DJ, Dies
A beloved TV and radio figure of the ’60s/’70s, who went from presenting horror films in character to hosting rock radio shows, has died at age 98.
Read MoreEarliest Live Doors Recording to Be Released
Tapes from a May 1966 concert by the house band at a Sunset Strip bar feature blues covers and early versions of Doors originals. They were not even known to exist until recently
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