When Paul McCartney Opened His 2019 ‘Freshen Up’ Tour
He played 18 dates of the tour in 2018, spanning several countries. His busy 2019 calendar began in Santiago, Chile with a career-spanning set
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Keith Richards on Charlie Watts’ Key Role For His ‘Main Offender’ Solo LP
The expanded edition of the 1992 LP includes the “Winos Live in London ‘92” featuring such Rolling Stones favorites as “Gimme Shelter” and “Happy”
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John Hammond On Signing Aretha, Bob Dylan
The late Columbia Records talent executive also discovered Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen and more in his unparalleled career
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Traffic’s ‘Mr. Fantasy’ Debut Album: In Your Mind
In the hands of a lesser group than Traffic, the various musical styles represented on ‘Mr. Fantasy’ may well have been a mishmash.
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First Steve Winwood, Now Aimee Mann Off Steely Dan Tour
“I just found out they took me off the bill. It seems they thought their audience wouldn’t like a female singer-songwriter,” she announced
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John Sebastian on the ‘Magic’ of the Lovin’ Spoonful
From ’60s hits to Woodstock to “Welcome Back” to what he’s doing in recent years, the singer-songwriter finds his joy in music
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Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Open Tour With Petty Favorites
The guitarist, songwriter, singer and founding member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers has released a second album with his other longtime band
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Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’ Legacy
The song was recorded 18 days before his death. In March 1968, for the first time, a song released posthumously hit #1. The sad tale of a bittersweet success
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Judy Collins’ 1st-Ever Album of All-Original Songs: ‘Spellbound’ Reviewed
After more than half a century and 55 albums, the singer has finally released a full album of her own compositions. Our reviewer approves.
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Rolling Stones Announce 2022 Tour
The tour, titled “Sixty” to celebrate 60 years together, features 14 dates across Europe this summer, including two shows at London’s BST Hyde Park
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