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Golden Earring Co-Founder George Kooymans Dies Following ALS Diagnosis

The Dutch rock group disbanded when he was first diagnosed with ALS but are returning for “One Last Night.”

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Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham 1973 Duo Album Gets Reissue

The duo album quickly faded from commercial view but never disappeared from the cultural conversation.

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Radio Hits in July 1966: A ‘Wild’ Survey

A great week with some wild stories about some of the biggest songs on the radio including hits by the Troggs, Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin’ Spoonful.

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Rockers Offer Tributes to Their ‘Dear Friend,’ Ozzy Osbourne

“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.”

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Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Weeks After Final Performance

He had reunited with Black Sabbath on July 5 for their “Back to the Beginning” reunion concert.

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Grateful Dead ‘Blues For Allah’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition

The 1975 LP saw the Dead attempt something they never had before—and never would again. They would make the record almost entirely without pre-written material.

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Talking Heads Share 3rd Track From ‘… Buildings and Food’ Super Deluxe Edition

Their 1978 groundbreaking second album includes “Take Me To the River,” on which producer Brian Eno suggested a slower tempo than the Al Green original.

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The Beatles 1967-1970 3-CD Covers Set Coming

With a Little Help From My Friends spans 75 tracks recorded by such acts as Ike & Tina Turner, Billy Preston, Harry Nilsson, Jose Feliciano, Wilson Pickett and Richie Havens.

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Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!

British Invasion stars, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?

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Gentle Giant Frontman Turned Label Exec, Derek Shulman, Writes Memoir

My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights to Executive Heights features behind-the-scenes stories of his years as a musician and his second chapter as a successful record company executive.

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