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Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On Live’ Released: Listen

The Motown star had not toured in four years when he performed in Washington, D.C., in 1972. This is the album’s first stand-alone release.

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David Crosby ‘Remember My Name’ Doc Comes to DVD

The film made premiered at Sundance. Best Classic Bands called it: “one of the most intimate portraits of a major rock star ever committed to film”

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Gregg Rolie, of Journey and Santana, Releases Solo LP: Listen

Of Sonic Ranch, Rolie says: “These songs mean a lot to me and I’m proud to be putting them out.” He’s joined by several bandmates

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The Who, With Roger Daltrey Healthy, Returns

Two weeks after they were forced to cut short a performance in Houston when the singer’s voice gave out, they sounded great as their Moving On! tour resumed

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Van Morrison Releasing New Album: Listen

Three Chords and the Truth, his sixth album in four years, continues his resurgence. He’s scheduled many 2020 tour dates, too

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Rock Hall 2020 Nominees Include Benatar, Doobie Brothers, Judas Priest

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees today (Oct. 15) for the Class of 2020. The 16 choices (in alphabetical order) are: Pat Benatar Depeche Mode Doobie Brothers Whitney Houston Kraftwerk Dave Matthews Band MC5 Motörhead Nine Inch

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Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival to Make Vinyl Debut

The 6-LP set features 40 live performances by Clapton, and fellow greats Beck, Wood, Santana, Walsh, Winwood, and B.B. King, among many others

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Hagar, Felder, Benatar, More Play ’17 Acoustic Benefit

Sammy Hagar and James Hetfield’s 4th annual Acoustic-4-A-Cure was another star-studded event, all for a good cause. Check out some of the video highlights

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Dr. John Album with Big Band to Be Released

The album is described as “a unique take on the music of Dr. John, as he’d never released a big band record quite like this one during his lifetime/career.”

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Paul McCartney Joins Ringo Starr on John Lennon Cover: Listen

For Ringo’s 20th studio album, he’s also joined by Joe Walsh, Edgar Winter, and other friends. The centerpiece is “Grow Old With Me”

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