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War Releasing ‘Greatest Hits 2.0’ Collection

The new collection doubles the length of the band’s original hits set, and includes such classics as “The World is a Ghetto” and “Spill the Wine.”

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Eric Clapton Releases New Protest Song, ‘This Has Gotta Stop’

The legend has been adamant about his stance. In July, he responded to the British PM’s ruling that vaccine passes would be required to enter music venues

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Steppenwolf Box Set, ‘Dunhill/ABC Years,’ Coming

The newly remastered 8-CD set collects their material from 1967-1971 including their big hits plus 26 bonus tracks drawn from rare singles and mono mixes

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Townshend, Daltrey Pay Tribute to Charlie Watts

Daltrey pays the Stones a huge compliment. Townshend shares 2 stories, one that displays the tender side of Watts, and another that reveals a humorous side

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Queen’s Roger Taylor: 2021 Solo Tour, New Album

With the Queen + Adam Lambert U.K. and European tour on pause until 2022, the acclaimed drummer decided to hit the road for a set of intimate shows

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Eric Clapton’s 1970 Solo Debut Gets 4-CD Deluxe Edition

The album includes such classic tracks as his cover of J.J. Cale’s “After Midnight,” as well as “Let It Rain” and “Blues Power”

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Dylan Musical, ‘Girl From the North Country,’ Returns to Broadway; Cast Album Released

Set in a Minnesota boarding house during the Depression, the production received excellent reviews in earlier runs. It had opened just prior to the pandemic

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NYC Homecoming Mega-Concert: First Look at Setup

The giant stage for the concert has been set up at the northern end of Central Park’s Great Lawn for the star-studded event

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Neil Young Bows Out of Farm Aid 2021: ‘It’s a Tough Call’

He wrote, “My soul tells me it would be wrong to risk having anyone die because they wanted to hear music and be with friends”

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Iron Maiden Returns: First New Album in 6 Years

The band’s first new music in 6 years features a state-of-the-art video. Bruce Dickinson says, “I thought we could make something very special together”

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