Mojo Nixon, Roots-Rocker Known For Novelty Songs, Dies on Outlaw Country Cruise
The Sirius XM host and performer of the novelty songs as “Elvis is Everywhere” and “Don Henley Must Die,” died one day after his performance
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Review—James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’: Fire and Rain
It ushered in the singer-songwriter era and has endured as a beacon to listeners and like-minded musicians for half a century.
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Bonnie Raitt Adds to 2024 ‘Just Like That’ Tour
The 13-time Grammy winner is supporting her latest studio album with another extensive tour
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Radio Hits in February 1965
A boatload of British Invasion hits led the way including a Kinks favorite. A diva scored a career hit. Check out the novelty song and see what was #1…
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Tributes For Country Music Star, Toby Keith, Dead at 62
The acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician had revealed in 2022 that he was battling stomach cancer
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Remembering Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer on 100s of Hits
The inventive member of the Los Angeles-based studio musicians performed on hits by the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Sonny & Cher, and many more
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Al Kooper Interview: Dylan, the Stones, and ‘Super Session’
He’s played with Dylan and the Stones, discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd, started Blood, Sweat & Tears. We chat with the new Rock Hall inductee.
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Fifty Years of the Concept Album in Popular Music: New Book
The book is divided into the five eras that span the five decades referenced in its title, from The Founding Era (1967-1969) to The New Millennium (2000-2016)
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Joni Mitchell Wins Grammy For ‘At Newport’ Concert Album
The legend stunned the Festival audience in July 2022 when she gave her first concert in 20 years
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Jon Bon Jovi Honored as 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year
The event featured performances by such stars as Bruce Springsteen, Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge, Wolfgang Van Halen, Shania Twain, and the guest of honor, among others
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