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Beatles Film, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today, Due

The documentary, from veteran music filmmaker Alan G. Parker, features rare archival footage unseen since the ’60s and interviews with numerous Beatles associates

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Gentle Giant to Reissue Early Material

The specially curated selection of songs and compositions from the band’s first three albums will include a rare track that predates the prog band’s debut.

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Listen: Ringo Starr With Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh

Ringo had first tweeted about Paul’s involvement back on February 20. Now, “We’re on the Road Again” is the latest release from the upcoming Give More Love LP

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Book Tour For Memoir

The singer shares, for the first time, his most fascinating recollections, including his 30 years with Maiden and much more.

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Beatles Win Shea Stadium Concert Footage Rights

A district court judge in New York has ruled that a company claiming it owned the rights to film of the classic 1965 concert does not.

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For Yes, It’s a Family Affair on Yestival Tour

The prog rock titans and drummer Alan White are welcoming guitarist Steve Howe’s son, Dylan, on this summer’s US tour for a “twin drum powerhouse”

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George Martin’s Final Project Nominated for Emmy

An eight-part PBS series, premiering Nov. 14, was the final project produced by George Martin. More than 150 artists are featured.

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Bee Gees Sgt. Pepper Film Coming to Blu-ray

The reviews were less than charitable upon its release, but now the film, which also featured Peter Frampton and others, is coming to Blu-ray

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Stone Temple Pilots ‘Core’ 25th Anniv. Edition Due

The 4-CD silver anniversary Deluxe Edition contains unreleased demos and live performances, including the band’s performance on MTV Unplugged

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Elvis Presley Complete 1953-55 Recordings Box Due

Described as the most comprehensive collection yet of the King’s earliest recordings, the set includes every known pre-RCA side plus a 120-page book

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