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Bon Jovi Founding Bassist, Alec John Such, Dies
He was one of six members of the band selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. “We are heartbroken”
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Happy Together Tour Resumes in 2022
The 12th edition of the tour, named after the Turtles song, features recording artists who have earned dozens of Top 10 hits
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Brian May, Rod Stewart, Elton John Perform at Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert
The guitarist famously performed “God Save the Queen” from the Buckingham Palace roof at the Golden Jubilee in 2002. The event marked 70 years of the monarchy
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Meat Loaf’s 1971 Debut, Stoney and Meatloaf, Gets Expanded Reissue
6 years before he achieved stardom, he teamed with his fellow star in ‘Hair,’ Shaun Murphy, a.k.a. Stoney, a powerhouse blues singer, for an LP on Motown
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Julian Lennon Issues His Recording of ‘Imagine’
The performance was for Global Citizen’s Stand Up For Ukraine fundraiser. He answered the question, “Why now, after all these years?
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Ronnie Hawkins Mourned By The Band’s Robbie Robertson
“The story of The Band began with Ronnie Hawkins. He was our mentor. He taught us the rules of the road. He was the one who made this all happen”
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ABBA Voyage Concert Reviews: A ‘Mind-Blowing Celebration’
“A spectacular vision of pop’s future,” wrote one reviewer. And, “The crowd are having the time of their lives, teetering on the brink of delirium”
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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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