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Davy Jones Talks About The Beatles
Jones speaks about how The Monkees and The Beatles had much in common and shares his feelings about the members of the Fab Four
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Dana Carvey ‘SNL’ Audition (With Choppin’ Broccoli)
Talk about a tough room! The likable comic nails it with his impersonations. Plus a bonus clip of “Church Lady”
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Remembering Wayne Jackson, Who Recorded With Giants as Memphis Horns
The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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June 21, 2019: Elliot Roberts, Legendary Artist Manager—Tributes
The hugely influential, behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the rock music business co-founded Asylum Records and managed Neil Young for decades
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Nancy Sinatra and ‘Boots,’ Her Surprise #1 Hit
A popular trend at clubs inspired its songwriter to come up with the clever lyrics to this song which became a #1 smash in 1966
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June 20, 2022: Dylan, Elton Among Stars Wishing Brian Wilson a Happy 80th Birthday
Many of music’s biggest names serenaded the genius on his big day, June 20, 2022. The list included some of the world’s fellow songwriting legends
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When Bruce Springsteen Covered the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’
When he planned his setlists for the Australian leg of his 2014 tour with the E Street Band, he decided to open most of the shows with a nod to local acts
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June 20, 2019: David Gilmour Guitar Auction: $21 Million For Charity
“These guitars have been very good to me, but it’s time that they moved on,” he said. The legendary Black Strat set a record for a guitar at auction
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Cat Stevens’ Recording of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Honored George Harrison
The recording came in tandem with his new deal with Dark Horse Records, the label founded by Harrison and operated now by his son Dhani
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Steve Winwood Solo Debut: No Man Is an Island
The singer and keyboard player was a star with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. But his first album on his own didn’t connect with listeners
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