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Bruce Gowers, Director of 100s of Music Videos Including Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dies

The in-demand director helmed clips for such stars as Rod Stewart, Journey, and Santana, and was with TV juggernaut ‘American Idol’ at the start

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Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs’ Upcoming First Novel, ‘This Bird Has Flown,’ Coming to Screen

She has written many classic pop songs, including the 1989 #1 single, “Eternal Flame,” which she co-wrote. Now comes “a lifelong dream”

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Graham Gouldman Sets 10cc, ‘Heart Full of Songs’ Tours

The acclaimed British Invasion songwriter, musician and 10cc founding member will perform songs from his celebrated catalog

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Jazz Fest 2023 Sets Star-Studded Lineup

Headlining this year’s festival are such legends as Santana, the Steve Miller Band, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

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Songs of Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello Box Set Due

The comprehensive 45-song set of two of music’s great composers includes many previously unreleased live performances

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Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis, Dies at 54

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.”–Priscilla Presley

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Robbie Bachman, Drummer For Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Dies at 69

BTO were formed in Canada in 1973 and ultimately placed 12 singles on the U.S. chart, and 11 albums, including the 1974 #1 Not Fragile

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John Fogerty Finally Gets Control of Creedence’s Publishing

Five decades later, one of the great travesties of songwriting ownership has finally been corrected. “I am finally reunited with my songs”

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Metallica Releases Single Day Tickets For World Tour to Support New Album

The band returns with their first studio album in 6 years and an in-the-round stadium tour with two nights in each city with different setlists

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Jeff Beck is Mourned By Fellow Rock Legends

Jeff Beck’s former bandmates Jimmy Page, Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart, and other rock legends, are paying tribute to their friend

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