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Brian Epstein Biopic, ‘Midas Man,’ Coming
The film tracks the manager’s work not only with the Beatles but other British artists such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and Cilla Black.
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Rod Argent of The Zombies Retires Following Stroke
The British Invasion band are best known for such classic rock favorites as “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season”
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Bob Dylan Adds Dozens of 2024 Dates To ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour
The “Rough and Rowdy Ways” worldwide tour, named after his acclaimed 2020 album, spans 2021-2024. He turned 83 in 2024
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Tributes For Trailblazers Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth
The careers of two of the more unlikely public figures intersected from time-to-time during the height of their popularity in the ’80s and ’90s
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Van Halen Releases ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Expanded Edition
Their 9th studio album has been newly remastered and is joined by previously unreleased performances from a 1991 concert and more
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Arlo Guthrie, Retired From Stage: ‘Gone Fishing’
The folk legend revealed in 2020 that he has suffered several mini strokes in recent years. He’s happy and healthy.
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Revisiting Heart’s 2019 Reunion Tour
Ann and Nancy Wilson announced in 2017 that they were doing other things, and both recorded and toured separately. Two years later, they were back together
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Elton John Farewell Tour Ended 5 Years After It Began
Elton John was 70 years old when he announced his farewell tour in his typically grand style with a live streamed press conference. He was 76 at the final concert.
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Willie Nelson, 91, Plays Outlaw Festival Following Illness
The star had missed the first 8 concerts of the 2024 edition of the Outlaw Music Festival, due to doctors orders
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Top Selling Albums of 1970: What a Year!
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.
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