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Gilbert O’Sullivan, ’70s Hitmaker, Sets 2022 Tour, LP
The singer-songwriter scored a #1 smash with “Alone Again (Naturally),” the #2 single in the U.S. in 1972, and followed it up with several more
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New Paul McCartney Book From Photographer Harry Benson
The book is timed to its subject’s 80th birthday. The celebrated lensman began shooting McCartney in 1964 and later had intimate access to Paul and Linda
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Don McLean ‘American Pie’ Documentary, Tour Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Classic
The singer-songwriter released his iconic album and song in 1971. Many can recite his eight-and-a-half minute opus by heart
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Limp Bizkit Postpones Tour Due to Fred Durst Health Concerns
“To my surprise, my doctor [told] me to stay close by to do some more tests.” The rap/rock band were to begin a new run of their “Still Sucks” tour
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‘Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble’ Book, From Insider, Arrives
As he recovered from cancer and bankruptcy, he staged a comeback with intimate house concerts he hosted at his studio in Woodstock, the very building he almost lost to the bank
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Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp Release New Studio Album, ’18’
Beck launched a European tour prior to its release, with Depp as special guest. Listen to several tracks including some unique cover choices
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William ‘Poogie’ Hart, Lead Singer of Soul Group the Delfonics, Dies
He wrote, with producer Thom Bell, the group’s two biggest hits, “La-La (I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”
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Steve Winwood Makes First Stage Appearance in 3 Years
The music legend was supposed to be the supporting act on Steely Dan’s tour but canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances” that were never explained
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Willie Nelson Adds to 2022 Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson and Family will be joined at various concerts by ZZ Top, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and many more
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Andy Gibb Gets First Biography, ‘Arrow Through the Heart’
The ’70s pop superstar battled with insecurity, depression, and substance abuse, causing his career to flounder and leaving him bankrupt. He died at age 30
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