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Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Heartbreakers at 2018 Concert
The house band for the 2018 edition of Stills’ annual Light Up the Blues concert, was Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and Steve Ferrone
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Chet Atkins Tribute Album Features Clapton, Gill and Krauss
We Still Can’t Say Good Bye: A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins celebrates “Mr. Guitar” on the centennial of his birth
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Ian Hunter Releases All-Star ‘Defiance Part 2’ Album
The cast includes Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins in what proved to be among their final recordings, along with stars from Queen, Def Leppard, and many more
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Billy Joel CBS TV Special To Get Rebroadcast After Network Goof
CBS called the snafu a “network programming timing error” that caused the concert special to end abruptly
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When Dickey Betts Made a Surprise, Final Appearance in 2018
The Allman Brothers Band founding member had brain surgery 3 months earlier following a stroke and subsequent fall. On New Year’s Eve he was back on stage
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Glen Campbell Duets Album Features Dolly, Clapton, Carole, Elton
Ghost on the Canvas Sessions updates the 2011 album, with contributions from such stars as Brian Wilson and Sting
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Tributes For Allman Brothers Band Legend Dickey Betts
The guitarist and Allman Brothers Band founding member had suffered a stroke in 2018 and never fully recovered
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Radio Hits of April 1969: How Sweet It Is
The hippie counterculture musical Hair was a Broadway smash and had 2 huge singles this week. There were also hits from The Zombies, Glen Campbell + Blood, Sweat & Tears
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The Americana band behind the groundbreaking ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ albums is getting off the road.
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When Don Henley Revealed That Deacon Frey, Glenn’s Son, Was Joining Eagles
“I think it’s the only appropriate way to carry on. Deacon is a very talented young man, and he seems to be up for the task”
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