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Guns N’ Roses Announce 2023 World Tour
Their “Not In This Lifetime… Tour” (2016-2019) ranked as the fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time
Read MoreRemembering Radio Legend ‘Murray the K’ in 1965 Rock Concert Special
New York’s legendary “Fifth Beatle” hosts a parade of hitmakers including many Motown stars on this rare ’60s TV treasure.
Read MoreChuck Jackson, ’60s Soul Great, Dies at 85
His hits, nearly 30 of which charted in the ’60s included “Any Day Now,” “I Don’t Want to Cry” and “I Keep Forgettin’.”
Read MoreRichard Belzer Tributes From Fellow Comics
The longtime star as Det. John Munch on TV’s Law and Order franchise is being mourned at age 78. “He made me laugh a billion times”
Read MoreYoko Ono’s Life & Work Explored in Comprehensive Book—Author Interview
“I have undeniably debunked the mistruths. Yoko has continued to give us the gift of John’s music and art.”–Author Madeline Bocaro
Read MoreDel Shannon Gets Deluxe Box Set, ‘Stranger in Town’
The 302-track set spans his entire career including his #1 single, “Runaway,” and his Rock On! album recorded with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Read MoreRobert Palmer ‘Island Records Years’ Box Set Released
The 9-CD set contains all nine albums that he recorded for the label between 1974 and 1985, along with B-sides, demos and alternate takes
Read MoreRaquel Welch, Hollywood Sex Symbol, is Mourned
She was without a doubt one of the biggest sex symbols of the ’60s and ’70s, thanks to a resume of dozens of roles in feature films and TV series
Read MoreHuey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans R&B Star, Dies at 89
His songs have been covered by everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Aerosmith, Patti LaBelle to Herman’s Hermits.
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones Release ‘GRRR Live!’ Hits Album
The album, featuring several special guest stars, including former Stone Mick Taylor, was recorded in 2012 during their 50th anniversary tour
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