Ian Hunter Releases All-Star ‘Defiance Part 2’ Album
The cast includes Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins in what proved to be among their final recordings, along with stars from Queen, Def Leppard, and many more
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Billy Joel CBS TV Special To Get Rebroadcast After Network Goof
CBS called the snafu a “network programming timing error” that caused the concert special to end abruptly
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When Dickey Betts Made a Surprise, Final Appearance in 2018
The Allman Brothers Band founding member had brain surgery 3 months earlier following a stroke and subsequent fall. On New Year’s Eve he was back on stage
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Glen Campbell Duets Album Features Dolly, Clapton, Carole, Elton
Ghost on the Canvas Sessions updates the 2011 album, with contributions from such stars as Brian Wilson and Sting
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The Americana band behind the groundbreaking ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ albums is getting off the road.
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A Rollicking Live Album from Willie Nile: Review
His instantly recognizable voice conveys urgency throughout the set, which features his guitar and piano work and a tightly knit backup trio.
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The Paul McCartney Solo Debut: His Declaration of Independence
The 1970 album, his first outside of the Beatles, is a picture of Paul in transition, a historical document of quiet beauty.
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Remember Paper Lace and ‘The Night Chicago Died’?
The band enjoyed two huge singles in their native U.K. But their 1974 single was their only U.S. success, rendering them to “one-hit wonder” status.
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Ralph J. Gleason Book Explores the Life & Legacy of a Pioneering Music Critic: Author Interview
As the longtime music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and a co-founder of Rolling Stone, Gleason had a unique perspective.
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Dave Edmunds Shares Two Chuck Berry Stories
“I don’t know if Chuck recognised I was copping his licks, or whether he was just feeling lazy, but he had me play all the guitar solos – to every song”
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