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The Who Predicted ’21 Was ‘Going to Be a Good Year’
As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, there were predictions of flame throwing squirrels. Years ago, Pete Townshend forecast better days ahead
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Todd Rundgren’s ‘Something/Anything’ Gets 50th Anniversary Tribute Album
The acclaimed 1972 two-LP set included his top 5 single, “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light.” All net proceeds are going to charity
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Alan Parsons Releases 2nd New Live Album: Watch
The legendary studio maestro has followed up The NeverEnding Show: Live in the Netherlands with another live album, recorded with a symphony orchestra
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Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Soundtrack Gets a 6-CD Upgrade
The expanded 6-disc edition contains unreleased and rare material, including original demos, studio outtakes, work mixes, interviews and movie ads
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Wanda Young, Singer of the Marvelettes’ ‘Don’t Mess With Bill,’ Dies
She joined the singing group just prior to their signing with Motown in 1961. Their first single, “Please Mr. Postman,” became the label’s first #1 pop hit
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Triumph Unlocks Artifacts With New Vault Site
The Canadian power trio have unlocked over 45 years of their rock and roll history through rare photos, audiograms, video, behind-the-scenes content
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The Band’s ‘Cahoots’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
Their fourth album has been newly remixed, remastered, and expanded with previously unreleased recordings, including a 1971 live concert recorded in Paris
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Rolling Stones Crowned 2021 Concert Business Champs
The latest edition of the “No Filter” tour was the year’s biggest. Pollstar, which covers the worldwide concert biz, expects 2022 to be the industry’s best ever
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Micky Dolenz Leads Tributes to Michael Nesmith: ‘I’m Heartbroken’
“I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best – singing, laughing, and doing shtick”
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Michael Nesmith’s ‘Lost RCA Recordings’ Includes Alternate Take of ‘Different Drum’
Over 6 albums from 1970-1973, Nez blossomed as a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and producer under RCA Nashville legends Chet Atkins and Felton Jarvis
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