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Paul McCartney to Do Private Event For Fans in NYC

has been doing a series of very private concerts for fans this summer as he promotes the release of his upcoming studio album, Egypt Station

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Mike + the Mechanics’ ‘Living Years’: 30th Anniversary Set

The worldwide smash from 1988 also earned huge success for its title cut, sung by Paul Carrack. The band have 2019 dates planned as well

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Mott the Hoople 6-CD Box Set Due

The set includes the four Island albums, each of which has eight or nine bonus tracks, including A-sides, B-sides, demos, rehearsals and alternate takes.

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Paul Carrack’s New Solo Album, ‘These Days’: Listen

The voice behind Ace’s “How Long,” Squeeze’s “Tempted” and several other big hits will also embark on an extensive tour in 2019.

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‘Spinal Tap’ Creators Reach Settlement on Royalties Lawsuit

The actors maintained that they were victims of fraudulent accounting by the film studio that produced the now-classic mock-documentary

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‘Stax ’68’ 5-CD Box Looks at Pinnacle of Memphis Soul

The collection contains the A- and B-sides of every single released by Stax Records in 1968, including hits by Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes & more.

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Eric Clapton Bio, ‘Slowhand,’ Coming From Philip Norman

Clapton granted his consent and access to family members and close friends to the noted author of the Beatles biography, Shout!

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USPS to Dedicate John Lennon Forever Stamp on Sept. 7

He will be the newest addition to the Music Icons series, joining such fellow legends as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, and more

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Jethro Tull ‘This Was’ 50th Anniversary Edition Due

The title of the album refers to the band moving away from its early blues-based sound. It includes songs that have been in Tull’s live show for 50 years.

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Jorma Kaukonen of Airplane/Hot Tuna Pens Memoir

As a co-founder of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, he has plenty of stories to tell. Now fans will have the chance to read those tales in his own words.

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