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Lavish, New Tom Petty Book Celebrates His Life & Music
As the author notes in her introduction, “Music had been the driving force in his life, since meeting Elvis Presley at the age of ten, and acquiring a box of rock ‘n’ roll 45s soon after.”
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Paul McCartney Tells Story of ‘Wings: A Band on the Run’ in New Book
The title is drawn from dozens of hours of interviews with the star and numerous key players in the band’s orbit.
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Delbert McClinton, Texas Roots Musician, Enjoying Retirement
Now 85, he says, “I have had a decent career, and I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I would”
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AC/DC Announce 2026 Edition of ‘Power Up’ Tour
The lengthy run includes many North American dates in markets that were omitted in 2025.
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Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday Celebration Coming to Theaters
The actor, singer, dancer, and comedian turns 100 in December 2025.
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Raspberries Tribute Album Features Lou Gramm, Rick Springfield & Others
Contributors also include John Waite, Vicki and Debbi Peterson (Bangles), the Lemon Twigs and Marshall Crenshaw.
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Who Are You: The Who Release Eye-Opening Super Deluxe Edition of Final Studio Album Recorded With Keith Moon
The SDE includes over 70 previously unreleased tracks featuring never-before-heard mixes, alternate takes, newly mixed live tracks and candid recordings of the band rehearsing in 1977 and 1978.
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More Casting News Revealed For Filmed Beatles Biopics
The project marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.
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The Cars Are Celebrated With Biography, Deluxe CD Set
The band’s top-selling album includes the hits “Drive” and “You Might Think.” The new collection includes a complete concert from 1984 and more.
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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Documentary Released
The 2025 film, from director Colin Hanks, includes candid interviews with Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Macaulay Culkin, among others.
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