‘One Night in Miami’ Captures Four Legends in 1964
A new film asks the question: What happens when Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke find themselves in the same room?
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New York Dolls Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain Dies at 69
A peer called him “the heart and soul” of the influential band which came to prominence in the early ’70s as a bridge from glam and early hard rock to punk
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Black Crowes’ ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ Gets Expanded For 30th Anniversary
The band’s debut, fueled by singles “Jealous Again,” “Twice as Hard,” and a rollicking cover of Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle,” sold over 5 million copies
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Joan Baez, Dick Van Dyke Among New Kennedy Center Honorees
The 2020 Honors had been postponed due to the pandemic. One of country music’s biggest stars is also among the five honorees
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Black Sabbath: Prev. Unreleased Live Material on Deluxe Editions
The band’s new lead singer, Ronnie James Dio, found kindred spirits in guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward
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The Zombies Set Rescheduled Tour Dates
The band’s lineup includes mainstays Rod Argent (keyboards) and Colin Blunstone (vocals). “We can’t wait until we can see you all again on the road!”
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Joni Mitchell’s ‘Archives’ Collected in a New Boxed Set: Review
Like Dylan before her, Mitchell transitioned almost overnight fromimpressive but derivative covers artist to an original singer/songwriter
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Howard Johnson, Tuba Man With The Band, Taj Mahal, Dies
Although best known for his work within the jazz field, Johnson’s tuba graced such classic albums as “The Last Waltz” and “Rock of Ages” by The Band.
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Olivia Harrison in Hospital With Covid-19
The 72-year-old widow of George Harrison displayed a bit of humor, and indicated that she’s on the mend. George’s 1970 album is being celebrated this year
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Michael Fonfara, Keyboardist For Lou Reed and Foreigner, Dies
He appeared on nine of Reed’s albums and also performed on Foreigner’s 1981 smash “Urgent.” He was a 30+ year member of Canadian blues band Downchild
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