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Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969: Prev. Unheard Recordings
Field recordings that have sat for decades have been collected for a 50th anniversary celebration of the historic gathering that featured many legends
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U.S.P.S. Issues Woodstock 50th Anniversary Stamp
The ultimate counter-culture event of the ’60s is getting in bed with “the man”! The postal service is now delivering peace, love and music
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Springsteen Performs After ‘Blinded By the Light’ Premiere
The coming-of-age movie, from the director of Bend it Like Beckham, follows a British teen whose life is transformed when he is introduced to the star’s music
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Willie Nelson Feeling Better, Will Return in September
Citing “a breathing problem,” the 86-year-old legend announced on August 8, 2019, that he was canceling his tour in the midst of a typically busy schedule
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Florida to Honor Tom Petty with Historical Marker
It’ll be the 2nd honor for the state’s native son. In 2018, a park in his hometown of Gainesville was renamed for the classic rock legend
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Creedence Finally Release ‘Live at Woodstock’: Listen
In August 1969, Creedence was at the peak of an incomparably prolific year, and on the verge of becoming one of the biggest bands in the world.
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PBS to Air Woodstock ’69 Documentary: Watch Trailer
Unlike Michael Wadleigh’s classic 1970 documentary, the new one turns the cameras around, to concertgoers, security guards, performers and local residents
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Bad Company ‘Swan Song Years’ Boxed Set Arrives
The band’s 45th anniversary and multi-platinum musical legacy is being celebrated. The British quartet topped the U.S. album chart with their debut
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Woodstock 50 is Canceled: Michael Lang
“We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has made it impossible to put on the festival we imagined with the great line-up we had booked”
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Brian Wilson Adds Fall Dates After Postponing Tour
Less than two weeks after postponing his June tour and describing himself as “mentally insecure,” the legend announced new concerts
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