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Friend & Lover’s ‘Reach Out of the Darkness’: So Groovy Now
The song begins with a lyric that could only have been written in the late ’60s: “I think it’s so
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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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Bob Kulick, Who Played with KISS, Lou Reed & Others, Dead at 70
“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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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 Record 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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The Cars’ Debut: Just What We Needed
When they first emerged in 1978, some critics were perplexed but rock fans loved this Boston quintet. The song made them a band to watch
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Jon Anderson’s ‘1000 Hands’ Album Gets Official Release
He began recording the solo album, which features contributions from many Yes members, three decades ago. Now 75, he stills sounds great
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Turtles Albums Expanded: Exclusive Interview With Howard Kaylan
The group’s studio LPs, originally released on White Whale, are being reissued on vinyl for the first time in more than a decade. Kaylan offers insights
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13 Times When Glen Campbell Rocked
Think of Glen Campbell and your mind goes first to those big country/pop hits. But the guy could rock like crazy too. Here are some of our favorites.
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Cat Stevens Releasing ‘Tea For the Tillerman’: Take 2
The singer-songwriter has reimagined his 1970 classic with an all-new recording and a fresh perspective for its 50th anniversary
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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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Gregg Allman, Music Legend, 1947 – 2017
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia.”
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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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Stevie Nicks’ ‘Edge of Seventeen’ and That Chugging Guitar
The third single of her 1981 solo debut, Bella Donna, features many top-notch musicians though none stands out more than Waddy Wachtel and his chugging guitar
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Simon Kirke on Bad Company, Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs
“It’s not a given that if you’re talented, you’ll be successful. There are so many people that are much better than me playing drums that never got the break”
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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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Barry McGuire vs. Barry Sadler: When the News Hit #1
One chart-topper listed complaints about the inequities and horrors of the day, while the other was a patriotic paean to the Army’s elite special forces.
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Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground on ’72 Stones Tour
In music, careers can turn on a dime. In 1972, Wonder’s career turned when he was asked to join the Stones’ fifth American tour
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Journey’s New Lineup Includes Randy Jackson: Watch
The bass guitarist, best known as a judge on American Idol, had been in the group before. The band had fired two longtime members earlier this year
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The Who Cancel 2020 U.S. Tour
“We hope you are all in good health and looking out for each other and we look forward to seeing you at a venue in the very near future”
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