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Dusty Springfield ‘Complete Atlantic Singles’ Arrives
The singles highlight how the move to a more R&B sound at Atlantic brilliantly capitalized on the smoky tones of her mezzo-soprano
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Richard Perry, A-List Record Producer, Publishes Memoir, ‘Cloud Nine’
In a career spanning more than 50 years, he has worked with a literal Who’s Who of artists ranging from Tiny Tim, Ringo Starr, Carly Simon and Rod Stewart
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Marilyn Manson Dropped By Label After Actress Claims Abuse
Wood wrote that the goth-rock performer with the androgynous looks “started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years”
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Tony Bennett, 94, Reveals Alzheimer’s Battle
In a new interview with his wife and son in AARP, they note he can still recognize family members though he is frequently disoriented of his surroundings
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Woodstock 50 Settles Lawsuit With Financier Partner
The final chapter has been closed. The organizers of the ill-fated 50th anniversary event, planned for 2019, have settled with their one-time partner
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Bob Marley ‘Island Years’ Set Gets Reissue
The legend’s 75th birthday celebration continues. The acclaimed Songs of Freedom set is available on either 6-LPs or 3-CDs via Tuff Gong
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Tommy James & the Shondells’: Complete Roulette Recordings Box
The ’60s hitmakers are best known for their hugely popular singles, “Hanky Panky,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” and more
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Wolf Van Halen Reacts to Mural of His Father, Eddie
The massive work, measuring 17 feet x 105 feet on the outside wall of Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store, was unveiled on EVH’s birthday
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James Purify, R&B Singer of ‘I’m Your Puppet’ Fame, Dies at 76
In addition to their big soul hit, the duo, two cousins from Florida, returned to the pop chart with several singles, including “Shake a Tail Feather.”
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Headlines We Always Wanted to Write: Be-Bop Deluxe Deluxe Edition Due
The prog rock band’s final album, 1978’s Drastic Plastic, has been newly remastered and is getting significantly expanded with many prev. unreleased tracks
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