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Aretha Franklin 1967-1970 Singles Collection Due
The 34-track collection features many of Franklin’s best-known songs, including nine #1 R&B hits and a number of cover songs.
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Rolling Stones and Universal Extend Partnership
UMG will extend its position as the home for the Stones’ catalog, from 1971’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ through to 2016’s ‘Blue & Lonesome.’
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‘Yellow Submarine’: 50th Anniversary Screenings
The 1968 animated film is sailing back to theaters in “glorious surround sound” and “stunningly remastered” 4k for a golden celebration
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Neil Young to Fans: Pay Attention at My Shows!
“I came away from Detroit a bit mentally bruised and battered, yet still happy that so many people enjoyed the performance,” Young wrote.
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Ringo Starr: 10th ‘Peace & Love’ Birthday Celebration
The, er, starr, will be on tour with his All Starr Band in Nice, France for his annual birthday event. Fans are encouraged to join in
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Toto Announces More 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
The 40 Trips Around the Sun Tour resumes this summer and now extends to the fall. A cover of one of their favorites is now a hit
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Bonnie Raitt Returns to Stage Following Surgery
The beloved singer-songwriter’s touring partner, James Taylor, welcomed “my dear friend, my idol” before her set. She then joined him for his encore
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Bob Marley ‘Kaya’ 40th Anniversary Edition Due
The album was released a month ahead of the group’s headlining the One Love Peace Concert at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Eugene Pitt, Jive Five Lead Singer, Dead at 80
Unlike many other so-called doo-wop groups of the era, the Jive Five managed to continue placing singles on the chart into the British Invasion era.
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Graham Nash Rarities Anthology: Listen
“It does my heart good to present my songs this way. I hope that listeners will enjoy hearing the demos of my songs,” says Nash about the new collection.
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