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Depeche Mode Co-Founder Andy Fletcher Dies
The electronic band is one of the best-selling musical acts of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020
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Mavis Staples Releases Live Album With Levon Helm
One of her most beloved musical moments was her riveting performance in Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, when she forged a friendship with The Band’s singer-drummer
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Rick Wakeman Releases ‘Myths & Legends’ Set of Vintage Concerts
The box set focuses on his mid-‘70s work from the legendary albums The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and others
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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Suffers Relapse, Enters Treatment Program
The band cancelled their Vegas residency, the first live performances since Feb. 2020 and a delayed celebration of the 50th anniversary of their formation
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‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Docu-Series Blu-ray, DVD Get New Release Date
Made entirely from never-before-seen, restored footage, director Peter Jackson’s acclaimed work premiered over Thanksgiving weekend on Disney+
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Elton John’s ‘Madman Across the Water’ Gets 50th Anniversary Editions
One of the star’s remarkable run of albums during the ’70s, is getting a significant expansion with live rarities, demos and outtakes
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George Carlin Documentary Premieres on HBO
The legendary comedian headlined 14 stand-up comedy specials on HBO over the course of his career. Emmy® winner Judd Apatow co-directs
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Big 2022: Dylan Covers Album, Tour
The recording includes such classics as “I Shall Be Released” and “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” with guests Jason Isbell, Steve Earle and Rosanne Cash
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Bob Neuwirth Dies, Dylan Cohort and Co-Writer of Joplin’s ‘Mercedes Benz’
He was part of the Cambridge, Mass., blues-folk scene in the ’60s, and was by Dylan’s side for much of the mid-60s and later for the Rolling Thunder Revue
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Scorpions Set 2022 North American Tour, With Whitesnake
The band’s “Rock Believer” tour of arenas is named after their 19th studio album, released earlier this year
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