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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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The Band to Release ‘Big Pink’ 50th Anniv. Box Set
The set includes outtakes and alternate recordings of the much-loved studio debut (which gave us “The Weight”), with a 5.1 surround mix
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David Bowie Live 1978 ‘Blackout’ Set Released
The album features performances recorded at Earl’s Court in London on June 30 and July 1, 1978, during Bowie’s “Isolar II” Tour.
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Ray Davies Issues New Americana Album: Listen
Our Country: Americana Act II is the continuing story of The Kinks co-founder’s journeys through America and how it shaped him
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Parton, Ronstadt, Harris Trio Earn Hollywood Star
The three singing stars collaborated on two releases. They’re among the stars who will be honored by the Walk of Fame in 2019
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Vinnie Paul ‘Celebration of Life’ Planned
Stars of the rock and metal worlds including Alice Cooper and Slash paid tribute to the former Pantera drummer who was in Hellyeah when he died
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Creedence ‘Fortunate Son’ Video Honors Band’s 50th
For the video, the director created a concept as relevant to today’s world as it is to the original 1969 setting of “Fortunate Son.”
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JD Souther Classic Album Reissues Out in Sept.
His songs have been covered by the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many others. Now three of his own albums are back in circulation.
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Joe Jackson’s Death: Reactions From Family, Others
The controversial patriarch of the singing Jackson family died in Las Vegas, where he lived. One family member wrote: “let us grieve without the nastiness”
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