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Chris Stapleton Rocks ‘I Should Have Known It’ on ‘Petty Country’ All-Star Tribute Album
The record includes Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of “Southern Accents” and Dierks Bentley’s cover of “American Girl,” among its performances
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Listen to Rocking “Junior’s Farm” From Paul McCartney & Wings’ 1974 ‘One Hand Clapping’ Live Album
One of the most bootlegged live albums, recorded in August 1974, finally receives a proper release
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Johnny Cash Newly Discovered 1993 Album, ‘Songwriter,’ Coming
His son, John Carter Cash, stripped the recordings back to just Johnny’s powerful, pristine vocals and acoustic guitar, and invited some acclaimed musicians to the mix
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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’
Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., radio listeners were blissfully listening to these songs
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Mike Pinder, Moody Blues’ Founding Member and Innovative Mellotron Player, Dies
The keyboardist remained with the group until 1978, and was part of the classic lineup that recorded such albums as Days of Future Passed and Seventh Sojourn
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David Gilmour Shares First Song From New Studio Album, ‘Luck and Strange’
The 2024 album is a family affair
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John Mayall is Subject of 35-CD Early Years Box Set
The First Generation 1965-1974 features Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, Blue Mitchell, Jon Mark and many more superlative musicians
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Top-Selling Albums of 1981: Rock Still Reigned
Many established bands were criticized as “corporate rock” acts though they, in fact, had been paying their dues for years
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Experience Hendrix Tour Returning in 2024 With All-Star Lineup
The multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius, returns for the first time in five years
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Asia, Focus Announce ‘Heat of the Moment’ 2024 Tour
The summer run also features Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) and Curved Air. The concerts will be MC’d by artist Roger Dean
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