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Jerry Garcia/Merl Saunders 1973 Box Comes to Vinyl

Fantasy Records is releasing a 6-LP vinyl edition of its 2012 CD boxed set collecting the pair’s fabled 1973 sessions. Learn how the collaboration started and have a listen

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Prince Buster, Jamaican Music Legend, Dies at 78

One of the most important figures in the ska and rocksteady movements, his 1963 single, “Madness,” provided a name and theme song to the later British group

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Justin Hayward to Release New Album, Live DVD

The vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the Moody Blues is releasing All The Way with solo songs, live performances, unique versions of classic Moody Blues tracks and a new song, “The Wind of Heaven”

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Gary Clark Jr. Adds New Tour Dates

Billed as “A Very Special Evening with Gary Clark Jr.,” the December shows feature the singer, songwriter and guitarist performing in a solo setting

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Keith Richards to Curate BBC TV ‘Lost Weekend’

Viewers shouldn’t expect a bunch of rock ‘n’ roll clips although there will be some archived Stones clips. He’s also lined up horror films, film noir, a Hitchcock film and a Sean Connery-Michael Caine classic

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Pretenders New Album, Alone, Due This Fall

Surprise! On the heels of their announcement that they would be joining Stevie Nicks on a North American tour this fall, comes word – on Chrissie Hynde’s 65th birthday – of the band’s first LP in 8 years

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Guitarist Eric Johnson Sets 1st Acoustic Solo Album

The virtuoso’s EJ showcases nine original compositions and four covers. Have a listen to “Wrapped in a Cloud.” He’s touring extensively…

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George Harrison ‘I Me Mine’ Book Expanded

Described as “the closest we will come to George Harrison’s autobiography,” Genesis Publications is issuing I Me Mine – The Extended Edition, which now spans the length of Harrison’s lifelong work in music, told in his words

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Bob Dylan, Sculptor (Yes, You Read That Right)

Did you know the legend is also an accomplished sculptor, using iron as his medium? One of his works, “Portal,” will be featured at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland’s Prince George’s County when the $1.3 billion resort casino opens later this year

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Lou Reed Solo Box Set Coming

Lou Reed – The RCA & Arista Album Collection, will feature music from 1972-1986, one of most versatile periods of his career, with 16 studio and live albums

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