Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ Exceptional ‘Imperial Bedroom’

The 1982 album is generally considered one of his best, with 15 exceptional songs and some of the best work by the Attractions

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Bob Ludwig, Legendary Mastering Engineer, Retires

The behind-the-scenes fixture for six decades worked with a Who’s Who of classic rock artists, and earned 13 Grammys

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Bettye LaVette’s Soulful Interpretations: Concert Review

This was a night of magnificent storytelling, sung by one of the greatest interpreters of song of our time.

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Alan Arkin Tributes Come From His Co-Stars

The Hollywood community paid tribute, noting his range as both a serious and comedic actor. He won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine

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Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’: Mark Knopfler Completes the Transition to Stadium-Friendly Band

One of the first all-digital albums recorded with the compact disc in mind, it vaulted the British band into the rock stratosphere.

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Charlie Watts Jazz Anthology Arrives

‘Anthology’ draws from his substantial catalog of recordings in various configurations, including quartet, quintet, tentet, and orchestra

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Happy Birthday, Garland Jeffreys!

The musician got his start in the folk clubs of NYC’s Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He recorded many solo albums, often with contributions from well known friends

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Free: ‘Fire and Water’—More Than Just All Right

The album featured one of rock’s all-time classics in “All Right Now,” but there was much more to Free’s ferocious-yet-controlled ethic

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Stephen Stills Performs With Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch: 2016

TP’s “other” band did a brief 21-date club tour to support their album. Along the way, they were occasionally joined on stage by friends of the band

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Paul McCartney Wows Glastonbury 2023 Festival Without Performing

The star was seen enjoying sets by Pretenders and Elton John at the giant festival and even shared a private moment with a fan

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