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ODDS & SODS: Contests

‘ELO: UK Singles Vol. One: 1972-1978’: Contest

For our first contest in nearly a year, we’re giving away a boxed set collection of 7-inch singles of the first hits from the Electric Light Orchestra

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Paul McCartney Begins Freshen Up Tour: Recap

He had been on a whirlwind promotional tour this summer, at first teasing his new studio album, Egypt Station. The 76-year-old seems refreshed

FEATURES: Interviews

Ozzy Osbourne Q&A: Is This Really the Last Tour?

“There’s no excess trouble. No drama…there are no arguments. We just get up, do our gig and have fun. In the ’80s, it was like Caligula on the road.”

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Yes Ftg Anderson-Rabin-Wakeman Begin 2018 US Tour

The trio are continuing what they’ve promised to be a 100-date world tour to celebrate the progressive rock group’s 50th anniversary

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David Crosby on CSNY Reunion: ‘Neil’s in Charge’

He’s busy touring with his own band, performing “three of the best records I’ve ever made” but says “when Neil wants to do it, he’ll call us. If I’m not busy, I’ll do it.”

FEATURES: Interviews

Paul McCartney Talks Beatles, Recording: Watch

In a wide-ranging interview streamed live on Facebook from Liverpool, he spoke about his school days, writing songs with John Lennon and the group’s early recording sessions

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July 25, 1964: The Animals Release ‘Rising Sun’

The American folk song became the biggest single for the R&B-flavored British Invasion band, but a songwriting credit caused problems

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July 24, 1978: “Sgt. Pepper’s” Disastrous Movie Opens

The best-laid plans of music moguls to make a film starring three of the best-selling musical acts of the day failed. A box-office bomb and total stinker.