George Martin, Beatles Producer, 1926 – 2016
The so-called Fifth Beatle, who signed the group when they had been passed on by every other British label, oversaw their stunning development
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Paul McCartney Surprises University’s Songwriting Class
The star was the guest instructor in Feb. 2021 at a class taught by the collaborator of his new book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present. “He’s a natural educator”
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Mar 5, 2021: Michael Stanley, Cleveland Rocker, Dies
Despite plenty of albums and routinely selling out Cleveland arenas, his band never caught on nationally. He spent his last years as a DJ on a classic rock station.
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The Band’s ‘Stage Fright’—When ‘3rd Best’ is Still Phenomenal
Sometimes, it’s still easy to imagine that you’re listening to people making music on a front porch a couple of centuries ago.
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Listen to Neil Young and Joni Mitchell Perform ‘Raised on Robbery’
The enormous box set, with dozens of previously unreleased recordings, had an initial limited edition that quickly sold-out
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Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘Live at Knebworth ’76’ Coming: Watch
With Ronnie Van Zant on vocals and the guitar trio of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Steve Gaines, they delivered a performance long considered one of their best
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Keith Emerson Tribute Concert to Be Released
The 2016 concert will be available on the 5th anniversary of the keyboard legend’s passing. All proceeds go to charity. Watch a preview.
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March 2, 2021: Reggae Giant Bunny Wailer Dies
Along with his friends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, the 3x Grammy winner helped popularize a musical revolution in Jamaica that continues to resonate
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Beach Boys, Family & Friends Re-Record a 1970 Classic
“The hope expressed in the lyric of the song is that music can bring people together. The world in harmony,” says Mike Love.
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Yes ‘Union’ Tour Gets Massive 30th Anniversary Box Set
Rick Wakeman calls it “Probably the most amazing and enjoyable Yes tour I have ever been on. It was an incredibly special time that can never be repeated”
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