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ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill Mourned By Fellow Rockers
Tributes called the legendary bassist a “beautiful soul” and “a rock and roll institution.” “Rest however you damn well choose!”
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Dusty Hill, ZZ Top Bassist, Dies at 72
The group were in the midst of a tour when Hill suddenly took a leave of absence. At the time, the band announced he had to address a hip issue
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Live Nation Offering $20 Concert Tickets
The “Return to Live” promotion offers fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows at over 40 Live Nation amphitheaters all across the U.S. this year
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Joni Mitchell Shares Performance Recorded By Jimi Hendrix: Listen
The singer-songwriter legend continues to open her archives with the release of Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971)
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Al Stewart’s ‘Time Passages’ Gets Deluxe Box Set
The expanded edition has been remastered for the first time from the original first-generation master tapes by Alan Parsons, and a new 5.1 Surround sound mix
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Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Moves Tour to 2022
Since 2018, the Pink Floyd co-founder and drummer has been performing the group’s early material, with some like-minded friends
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Slipknot Co-Founder/Drummer Joey Jordison Dies at 46
He was diagnosed in 2012 with the neurological affliction Acute Transverse Myelitis and spent 3 months in the hospital for intensive physical rehabilitation
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NYC ‘Mega-Concert’ Sets Lineup: Springsteen, Simon, Santana, Journey, Costello and More
A music mogul was charged with securing the talent, with concerts in all 5 boroughs. Attendees will need a ticket and proof of a Covid-19 vaccination
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Steely Dan Announces 2021 Tour, Live Albums
The “Absolutely Normal ’21” U.S. tour will hit 15 cities over 28 concerts. Listen to “Reeling in the Years” from Northeast Corridor – Steely Dan Live
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