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Bob Dylan 1963-1970 Covers Album Arrives
The 63 recordings on 3 CDs include unique performances by a wide-ranging group of artists including Nilsson, Cher, Johnny Winter, Melanie, the Byrds, the Association and more.
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Elton John Releases 1977 ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper’
The six-show residency were the first of 233 Elton-and-Ray only shows that would follow, and featured the live debut of deep cuts “Roy Rogers,” “Idol” and “I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford).”
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Michael Ochs, Music Photo Archivist, Dies at 82
His collection was said to number some three million images before he sold it to Getty Images in 2007.
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Radio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor.
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Joni Mitchell Shines in 2022 Newport Folk Festival Appearance
It was quite an evening as the then-78 year-old singer-songwriting legend was a special guest of Brandi Carlile, whose set closed the annual event.
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Bob Dylan Center Sets First Traveling Exhibit, at NYU
“How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964” traces key moments from his early career and follows his rapid rise from an unknown performer to one of the most influential songwriters of his generation.
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Golden Earring Co-Founder George Kooymans Dies Following ALS Diagnosis
The Dutch rock group disbanded when he was first diagnosed with ALS but are returning for “One Last Night.”
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Radio Hits in July 1966: A ‘Wild’ Survey
A great week with some wild stories about some of the biggest songs on the radio including hits by the Troggs, Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin’ Spoonful.
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Rockers Offer Tributes to Their ‘Dear Friend,’ Ozzy Osbourne
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.”
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Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Weeks After Final Performance
He had reunited with Black Sabbath on July 5 for their “Back to the Beginning” reunion concert.
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