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‘The Sound of Philadelphia’ Doc, on Gamble, Huff and Bell, Due
The behind-the-scenes music legends wrote and produced such hits as “Love Train” by The O’Jays, “Rubberband Man” by the Spinners, and scores more
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Jethro Tull Releases ‘The Zealot Gene,’ 1st New Studio Album in 2 Decades
While they’ve continued to tour regularly, Ian Anderson and Company’s last album of all-new, original material was in 1999
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Leo Sayer Celebrates 50th Anniversary With ‘Sings the Beatles’ Album
2022 marks a busy year, with a return to live performing. “I hope Beatles fans won’t be too shocked by some of the liberties I’ve taken with these masterworks”
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Stunning ‘Summer of Soul’ Film of ‘Lost’ 1969 Music Festival Gets Soundtrack
Over the course of 6 weeks in 1969, one hundred miles south of the Woodstock site, the Harlem Cultural Festival featured big stars. Lost footage reveals its history
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‘The Mothers 1971’: The Frank Zappa Fillmore East Gig With John Lennon
The 8-CD collection showcases a series of historic gigs of that year, including jams with John & Yoko and the London show that almost ended Zappa’s career.
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Beatles Share Legendary Rooftop Performance
The Beatles are celebrating the anniversary of their legendary performance at their Apple Corps headquarters in London, with a special one-day exhibition
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Harry Chapin Gets Elektra Albums Box Set
The collection spans the late singer-songwriter’s output for the label from his 1972 debut, Heads & Tails, through 1978’s Greatest Stories Live
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Bill Murray Keeps Popping Up to Sing in NYC: Here’s Why
The lovable movie star has been performing songs from the Gershwins and West Side Story at iconic locations to promote an independent film
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Go-Go’s to Celebrate Rock Hall Induction With Brief Tour
The intimate U.S. shows come after the group was inducted into the Class of ’21. They also have their first U.K. concerts in 26 years
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Sammy Hagar and the Circle Set 2022 Tour
George Thorogood and the Destroyers will join the “Crazy Times” North American summer amphitheater tour as special guests
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