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Pink Floyd Tribute Collection, ‘Shining On,’ Coming
The 3-CD set features all-star performances of the band’s Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums.
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Carlos Santana Hospitalized After Suffering From Dehydration Prior to Concert
The episode was reminiscent of what occurred in July 2022. The guitar legend is 77.
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Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78
His list of accomplishments, particularly in the 1970s and ’80s is a long one, including significant albums by Queen, the Cars, and Journey.
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The Early Session Career of Glen Campbell is Recalled
The producer-director of The Wrecking Crew, the documentary of the renowned Los Angeles studio musicians from the 1960s, shares his personal thoughts and memories.
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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2025 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band
He is commemorating the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’
Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., U.S. audiences were blissfully listening to these songs.
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Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’: 45 Million Sales. 1 Week at #1
Sales estimates put it as the 4th biggest seller of all time. It reached the top in the U.S. in just six weeks, though never returned.
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When Prince Died, Tributes Arrived From Around the Globe
The music world mourned the loss of a genius. Fellow legends – including Eric Clapton and Madonna – shared their grief.
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1972: The Year in Rock Music
In 1972 the music scene was increasingly dominated by new arrivals like Elton John, David Bowie and Eagles. But many ’60s favorites still hung around.
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Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Back With The Who
A statement from Pete Townshend tried to cover for the sloppiness of how the whole episode was handled. Starkey has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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