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The Band’s Richard Manuel is Subject of ‘His Life and Music’ Book
The title, spanning the Hawks to Bob Dylan to The Band, focuses on his compositions and performances.
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Pink Floyd Gets Tribute Collection, ‘Shining On’
The 3-CD set features all-star performances of the band’s Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums.
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Gregg Allman Concert Recording, ‘One Night in DC, 1984,’ Arrives
The full-length performance was recorded at The Bayou in Washington, DC, before a capacity crowd of 900 lucky fans.
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Queen’s Homage to Space Exploration, “’39”
The band’s guitarist, Brian May, can do many things well, one of which is to write songs. This one, about time travel, presaged his PhD in astrophysics
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Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground on ’72 Stones Tour
In music, careers can turn on a dime. In 1972, his career turned when he was asked to join the Stones’ fifth American tour.
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More Stars Offer Tributes to Brian Wilson
Fellow Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine, as well as Bob Dylan, Carole King and Paul McCartney were among the fellow greats celebrating the “musical and spiritual giant.”
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Grammy-Winning Debut From Christopher Cross Gets Expanded Edition
The 1979 album introduced the classics “Ride Like the Wind” and “Sailing,” and went on to sweep the GRAMMYs, winning Album, Song, and Record of the Year, as well as Best New Artist.
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Doobie Brothers’ Busy 2025: Tour, Reunion Album
The band will be supporting the release of Walk This Road with a global tour with Michael McDonald.
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Randy Bachman Adds to BTO 2025 Tour
The legend’s set also includes favorites from the Guess Who.
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‘The Story of Spinal Tap’ Book Due: A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever
Director Rob Reiner and co-creators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer provide the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking film and its upcoming sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.
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