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Randy Newman is Subject of New Biography From Noted Music Author Robert Hilburn
A Few Words in Defense of Our Country: The Biography of Randy Newman is told with its subject’s full cooperation
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‘John, Yoko and Me’ Book From Lennon-Ono Insider, Elliot Mintz
A friend of the couple since the early ’70s, he has served as an unofficial spokesman for the Lennon estate
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Foreigner is Finally Inducted Into Rock Hall
The hit-making band was finally nominated and selected in 2024, after more than two decades of eligibility
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Cher Turns Back Time at Rock Hall 2024 Induction
The star was finally inducted as a solo artist. “I never give up,” she said
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A-Ha’s ‘Take On Me’ MTV Unplugged Transforms the Song
A song you’ve heard countless times; its 1985 video has an astonishing number of views on YouTube. A touching acoustic version transforms the song
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Robbie Robertson Celebrated at All-Star Tribute Concert
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson was held 14 months after the 2023 death of the legendary musician
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Vanilla Fudge Gets Atco Box Set, ‘Where Is My Mind: 1967-1969’
The 9-CD set also includes a live recording at the Fillmore West in 1969, as well as session outtakes and rare singles, all newly remastered from the original master tapes
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Radio Hits in October 1978: Kenny and Stevie Were Doin’ It
The Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Billy Joel and Foreigner were all in the Top 10 this week but rock’s days were numbered in that format
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The Who are Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
The band is being saluted for 60 years of rock rebellion. They are the 6th group to be so honored
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Guitarist Jake E Lee Recovering Following Shooting; Ozzy Reacts
He’s best known as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne from 1982-1987
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