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Paul McCartney Releases ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ Album, Recalling Days of Growing Up in Post-War Liverpool

The album finds him writing about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures shared with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania.

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Frankie Valli, 92, Lead Vocalist of the Four Seasons, to Take Remainder of 2026 Off: Health

“I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon,” he wrote.

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The Rolling Stones 1969 US Tour is Subject of New Book, ‘Is Everybody Ready for the Next Band?’

The title is based on previously unpublished first-hand accounts of those who attended the band’s first American tour in three years.

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The Who 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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Yes Sets Live 1976 Archival Release, ‘Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City’

The concert featured their formidable Relayer lineup—Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, and Patrick Moraz.

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Cream’s ‘Wheels of Fire’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition

The set chronicles the full creation and fruition of the supergroup’s—Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce—1968 groundbreaking third album.

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George Thorogood Sets ‘Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live’ Album, Tour

The legendary blues rockers are celebrating more than five decades together.

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Tom Jones Adds More Shows to Busy 2026 Tour

The legend, 86 years old on June 7, has dozens of concerts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Europe on his calendar.

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Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Tenor Saxophone, Dies at 95

During his seven-decade career, he played with a Who’s Who of fellow jazz greats as well as a memorable solo with the Rolling Stones.

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Radio Hits of May 1966

This week’s playlist on NYC’s Top 40 powerhouse 77WABC featured a typically great combination of pop, rock and soul at the top of the chart.

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