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Augie Meyers, Founding Member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, Dies
The Doug Sahm-led Tex-Mex group with the English-sounding name scored several hit singles in the ’60s.
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‘Country Joe’ McDonald, Who Urged the Crowd at the ’69 Woodstock Festival to ‘Gimme an F,’ Dies
His signature anti-Vietnam War song, “The Fish Cheer/”I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die-Rag,” came after he served a three-year stint in the U.S. Navy.
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Pair of Stevie Nicks-Themed Books Coming in 2026
The singer and songwriter, born May 26, 1948, became the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Talking Heads Release Demos & Live Collection, ‘Tentative Decisions’
Their earliest years are being explored with an unprecedented look at the rapid evolution of the original trio—David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth—through a trove of newly unearthed recordings.
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Radio Hits of 1971: A Great Year For Singles
It was an amazing year for music as rock, pop and R&B shared the airwaves. Solo hits from all four Beatles, joined 2 songs called “Superstar” near the top. What was #1?
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The Who to Release ‘Live at Eden Project’ Orchestral Album
The unique venue’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.
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Ringo Starr to Release 2nd T Bone Burnett-Produced Americana Album; Tour Coming
The first single from the new project is “It’s Been Too Long,” which features vocals from Sarah Jarosz and Molly Tuttle.
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Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition
The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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Bruce Johnston Leaves Beach Boys After Six-Plus Decades
“It’s time for part three of my lengthy musical career,” he said. “I can write songs forever.”
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Bruce Hornsby’s 2026 Gets Busier: New Album, Expanded Tour
He’ll be touring alongside his longtime six-piece band, The Noisemakers.
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