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Label Veteran on the Wild ’80s Music Scene: New Book

In his 4th book, Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol’s 1980s Hits & Stiffs, Dave Morrell documents a culture rife with abusive bosses, payola, and more

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Dion’s ‘Blues With Friends’ Album, With Legends: Listen

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s new album features such guests as Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Jeff Beck, and Billy Gibbons

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Rush ‘Permanent Waves’ 40th Anniversary Editions: Listen

It was the trio’s biggest chart success up until then, when it was released on Jan. 14, 1980, and yielded a big pop radio hit, “The Spirit of Radio”

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Judy Collins + 1,000 Friends Sing Stunning ‘Amazing Grace’

The new recording of the timeless anthem includes contributions from Steve Earle, several choirs and many other singers, plus a message from Ringo.

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Bob Kulick, Who Played with KISS, Lou Reed, Dies

“His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated,” said his brother Bruce, a former member of KISS

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Singer-Songwriter Eric Andersen Releasing 3-CD Box, Documentary

His songs have been covered by Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt and others. The new set collects numerous unreleased tracks.

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Monkees’ Mike & Micky Tour Postponed a 2nd Time

The duo were originally scheduled to perform in April to coincide with a live album. It was then moved to July. It’s now been delayed until 2021

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Queen’s Brian May Reveals Heart Attack

co-founder, guitarist and songwriter had been in “real agony” and “terrible pain” following a “bizarre gardening accident”

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John Fogerty and Family Perform More CCR Favorites

“Bringing a little light from our home to yours,” he says. “We are having a little family fun together during the pandemic”

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New Robert Johnson Bio Includes Never-Seen Photo

“You just walk in, drop a nickel in the slot, pull the curtain and do it. There was no photographer.”–The author on when the “new” Johnson photo was taken.

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