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Rock Hall Induction Presenters to Include Brian May, David Byrne

Presenters at the 2019 Rock Hall induction will include members of Duran Duran (inducting Roxy Music) and the Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs (for the Zombies).

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Hal Blaine Tributes Led by Brian Wilson

The Wrecking Crew drumming legend was mourned by stars whose recordings he performed on, as well as those who shared his seat behind the kit

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Van Morrison ‘The Healing Game’ Deluxe Due

In addition to the original album and numerous bonus tracks, the set includes a live show that finds him at the peak of his on-stage powers.

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Jackson Browne Adds 2019 Dates

As in recent years, the singer-songwriter has acoustic dates as well as shows with his full band. His calendar includes a brief NYC residency

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Nils Lofgren: New Album of Lou Reed Collaborations

Said Lofgren, “The theme of the record is about being expressive, keeping it live and raw, and moving forward, trusting your instincts.”

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Wyman, Hutchence, Ronstadt Documentaries Due

The lineup for the 18th annual edition includes world premiere documentaries of many classic rock subjects among its 103 films

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Joni Mitchell’s 75th Birthday Celebration: DVD, CD

Stars such as James Taylor, Graham Nash, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones and more celebrated the singer-songwriter in November 2018

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Survivor Bassist, Stephan Ellis, Dies

He performed on the band’s five Top 10 singles during their ’80s heyday, none bigger than the classic rock anthem, “Eye of the Survivor”

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Tom Goodkind, of Washington Squares Folk Group, Dies

The group, which dressed in an exaggerated version of the beatnik-style clothing favored by the folk groups that inspired them, recorded two albums.

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Robin Lane & the Chartbusters: New Collection

She started as a folk-rock artist in her native Los Angeles’ legendary Laurel Canyon scene. A move east led to a different sound and an early MTV favorite

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