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‘Rocketman’: Early Reviews; New Elton John Duet With Star
Star Taron Egerton was moved to tears at the premiere. “Elton said ‘I don’t think I’ve heard anyone sing my songs better’,” says the film’s musical director
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Woodstock 50th Anniv. Book Offers First-Hand Account
“I was there. I took the brown acid,” says the author. “No other book will put the reader right smack dab in the middle of it all.”
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Toto Reveal U.S. Tour; Shows With Members’ Sons
The band are concluding their 40 Trips Around the Sun tour. European dates feature the sons of two prominent members. A CD box set is being released
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Peter Frampton Joins Billy Joel at the Garden: Watch
For the Piano Man’s 70th birthday at his record-shattering monthly residency, he was joined by the acclaimed musician for 3 songs
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‘Wichita Lineman’ Book Coming From Author Dylan Jones
The author of best-sellers about David Bowie and Jim Morrison tackles Jimmy Webb’s song that continues to fascinate and seduce listeners
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Woody Guthrie 1970 Tribute Concert Coming to DVD
Performers include Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald, Odetta, Richie Havens, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and the Band.
Read MoreTom Petty Video of ‘For Real’ From ‘Best Of’ Set: Watch
The new 38-track career-spanning The Best of Everything includes all of his hits with the Heartbreakers, solo work and Mudcrutch
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Brian Wilson, Zombies Announce 2019 Tour
“Something Great From ’68” will focus on the two acts’ repertoire from that year: the Beach Boys’ Friends LP and the Zombies’ Odessey & Oracle
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Don McLean Blasts UCLA After Award Is Withdrawn
The singer tweeted to the school, “Don’t ever come near me again unless you offer me an apology for the damage you have done me.”
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Robert Plant Sets 2019 North American Tour
He’ll be accompanied by his longtime band the Sensational Space Shifters for a series of headlining dates and festival appearances
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