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Paul McCartney Opens 2017 Tour With Return to Tokyo’s Budokan
Sir Paul returned to a legendary venue at age 74. His set list included a mix of Beatles, Wings and solo hits and he also reached back to his Quarrymen days
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The Who Opens 2022 Tour: Same As the Old Boss
It’s their first tour in two-and-a-half years. And though the beards have all grown longer overnight, one thing didn’t change
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Ry Cooder & Taj Mahal Reunite for New Blues Album
A tribute to the blues duo Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, the album marks the first time in more than 5 decades that the pair has recorded together.
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Eddie Van Halen Left Substantial Donation to Music Education Foundation
In his will, the star left a “transformative” bequest to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which supports music education in at-risk public schools
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Rush Releases ‘Moving Pictures’ 40th Anniversary Editions
The band’s 8th studio album, originally released in 1981, is being significantly expanded. It features one of their most cherished FM favorites. Have a look
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Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora Reunite at 2018 Rock Hall Induction
Radio host Howard Stern praised the band in his induction speech as “some of the nicest people I’ve met,” before lambasting the Rock Hall’s Jann Wenner.
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UB40 Sets 2022 Tour With Other Reggae Greats
The legendary reggae-pop band and 4x Grammy® nominees are best known for the worldwide hits “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You”
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New Book Celebrates ‘Record Store Day’
Instead of reading their own obituary, record store owners decided to throw a party with their friends. A new book tells the story behind a phenomenon.
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Clannad Bringing Farewell Tour to North America; Share Song With Steve Perry
For over 5 decades, they’ve been fusing elements of traditional Irish music and more contemporary folk, new age and rock
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Pink Floyd Releases 1st New Music in Decades
“Hey Hey Rise Up” features David Gilmour and Nick Mason with vocals by Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox. All proceeds go towards humanitarian relief
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