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‘Flash Gordon’ Movie, Queen Soundtrack, Gets 40th Anniv. Edition
The 1980 cult classic is getting a 4K, Ultra High Definition restoration from the original 35mm negative, with meticulous repairs
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McGuinn, Hillman Open 2018 ‘Sweetheart’ Tour With Surprise
For the first of a series of concerts revisiting the groundbreaking country-rock album, a special guest joined in to pay tribute a legendary Byrds disciple.
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Kelly Preston, ‘Jerry Maguire’ Actress, and John Travolta’s Wife, Dies
She had battled breast cancer for two years. The 57-year-old “fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many”
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Grateful Dead ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Turns 50 With Deluxe Edition
With eight perfect songs the album solidified the Jerry Garcia-Robert Hunter songwriting tandem as one of the best, and most important, in music history.
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Queen Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
They are just the 3rd music group to be so honored. The series depicts many of their album covers as well as 4 of their iconic live performances
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Rolling Stones Wrap Up 2018 Tour: We Miss You
The final gig of the 2017-18 #NoFilter tour saw the band surveying their career, pumping out hit after hit and a handful of surprises.
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‘Almost Famous’ Cast, Director Discuss Film For its 20th Anniversary
The program features conversations with the key players—writer/director Cameron Crowe, stars Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit and more
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Ringo at 80: Stars Wish Him a Happy Birthday
On the starr’s big day, many Beatles-related figures including his predecessor made it a point to congratulate him via their social media accounts
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Neil Young Pens Letter to Trump Over Use of His Music
Several days after a July 3 rally at Mount Rushmore, the musician – now an American citizen – posted “A Letter to President Trump”
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Ringo Starr’s 80th Birthday Event: A Little Help From His Friends
The event, dubbed “Ringo’s Big Birthday Show,” featured appearances by Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, and others, and was streamed on the star’s YouTube channel
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