Tributes For ‘The Most Hilarious Man,’ Bob Newhart
The beloved comedic actor was mourned by Billy Crystal, Carol Burnett, Judd Apatow, and others
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Happy Traum, Folk Music Stalwart, Dead at 86
A consummate folkie, he was an early advocate of Dylan and cut a series of highly regarded albums, both solo and with his brother Artie.
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Blues Image’s ‘Ride Captain Ride’: A Tale of 73 Men
The singer and the keyboardist were having trouble coming up with a lead lyric for the new song they were writing. The answer was sitting right in front of them.
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Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt to Receive 2024 Kennedy Center Honors
Honors will go to filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, jazz musician Arturo Sandoval and NYC’s storied Apollo Theater.
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The Disastrous MTV Police Contest
What could go wrong when you and 25 of your friends get to fly on a private jet stocked with booze to see the band at the show of your choice? Everything, it turns out!
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The Top Albums of July 1970
Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week
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Mark Lindsay, Hal Blaine and the Raiders’ #1 Hit, ‘Indian Reservation’
Our interview with the star about the legendary drummer who made magic happen at the recording session and the single’s unusual path to success
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Brian Epstein Biopic, ‘Midas Man,’ Coming
The film tracks the manager’s work not only with the Beatles but other British artists such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and Cilla Black.
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Creedence ‘Green River’: Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
John Fogerty’s lyrics have a creative imagery and he has a unique way of pronouncing them. You’ve sung along dozens of times but do you know the words?
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Rod Argent of The Zombies Retires Following Stroke
The British Invasion band are best known for such classic rock favorites as “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season”
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