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Allman Betts Band Releases 2nd Song From ‘Bless Your Heart’
Bloodlines run deep on this modern version of the ABB. Their follow-up to 2019’s Down to the River reveals a maturity. “We pushed ourselves,” says Betts
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Fleetwood Mac Early Recordings to Be Reissued
The 1969-1974 set features all seven of the studio albums the band recorded for Reprise Records during the early years, and an unreleased 1974 concert.
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New Book Explores History of Rock Documentary Films
The book includes interviews with Dick Clark, D.A. Pennebaker and Johnny Cash, and commentary by the Supremes’ Mary Wilson and Ray Manzarek of the Doors.
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‘David Bowie: Icon’ Photo Book Coming
The title gathers the greatest photographs of one of music’s greatest stars, into a single, luxurious volume, to coincide with the 5th anniversary of his passing
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Dave Mason Remakes ‘Feelin’ Alright’ With All-Star Lineup
It’s one of classic rock’s most covered songs and its author has assembled an A-list group, calling themselves the Quarantines
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Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz Slams David Byrne in Memoir
The subtitle of “Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina” refers to the two bands in which Frantz was a founding member, along with his bassist wife
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Pretenders Release ‘Hate For Sale’ Album: Listen
The album is the first to feature the touring line-up of Chrissie Hynde, guitarist James Walbourne, bassist Nick Wilkinson and drummer Martin Chambers.
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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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