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Frankie Valli, 92, Refutes Brother’s Claim—’I am Not Retired’
Two days after Bobby Valli wrote that his legendary brother was retiring, the star posted a terse statement.
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The Number One Singles of 1965: The British Are Coming
The British Invasion was in full swing with a dozen songs at the top of the U.S. chart, including 5 from The Beatles. It’s quite a list.
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Early David Bowie Music Coming via ‘The Shel Talmy Recordings’
The collection includes 10 previously unheard tracks, with contributions from Jimmy Page, then a guitar slinger for hire, and celebrated piano player Nicky Hopkins.
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Live Nation Continues 2026 ‘Summer of Live’ Tickets
It’s the 12th year in a row with inexpensive seats for scores of artists at over 4,000 shows.
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Ritchie Blackmore Plays ‘Smoke on the Water’ With Deep Purple For First Time in 33 Years
The band is on a major tour to support their new studio album, Splat! The guitar legend exited the band in 1975.
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Rod Stewart Cancels Concert Tour Following Heart Procedure
“I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me,” he said.
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Judy Collins Sets Farewell Tour, ‘Sweet Judy Blue Eyes’
The milestone run began in summer 2026 and continues well into 2027.
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Photographer Henry Diltz Sets ‘Behind the Lens’ 2026 Tour
The legend has shot over 250 album covers and was the official photographer at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
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Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefers Band Documentary Coming
“Capturing these stories was especially important because, like Jimmy himself, many of the original players are no longer with us,” said the film’s director in a statement.
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Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’: New Book Looks Back at the Making of a Game-Changer
The book is drawn from extensive research and exclusive interviews with nearly 100 participants and witnesses including musicians, producers, engineers, record executives and journalists.
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