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Lou Ottens, Inventor of the Cassette Tape, Dead at 94
The format revolutionized the way music was heard by making it portable. Its inventor, a Dutch engineer, later confessed that CDs sounded better.
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George Martin Early Electronic Recordings to Be Reissued
The legend maintained that it was his early experimentation that helped him in his work with The Beatles to meet the band’s constant need for new sounds and effects
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Leon Gast, Oscar-Winning Director For ‘When We Were Kings,’ Dies
The documentarian is best known for his film about the heavyweight championship boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held in Zaire in 1974
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Badfinger Collection Revisits Their Hits With Guest Stars
Joey Molland, the lone surviving member of their defining era, has collaborated with such stars as Rick Wakeman and Ian Anderson on a new LP. Have a listen
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Paul McCartney Surprises University’s Songwriting Class
The star was the guest instructor in Feb. 2021 at a class taught by the collaborator of his new book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present. “He’s a natural educator”
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Listen to Neil Young and Joni Mitchell Perform ‘Raised on Robbery’
The enormous box set, with dozens of previously unreleased recordings, had an initial limited edition that quickly sold-out
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Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘Live at Knebworth ’76’ Coming: Watch
With Ronnie Van Zant on vocals and the guitar trio of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Steve Gaines, they delivered a performance long considered one of their best
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Keith Emerson Tribute Concert to Be Released
The 2016 concert will be available on the 5th anniversary of the keyboard legend’s passing. All proceeds go to charity. Watch a preview.
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Beach Boys, Family & Friends Re-Record a 1970 Classic
“The hope expressed in the lyric of the song is that music can bring people together. The world in harmony,” says Mike Love.
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Yes ‘Union’ Tour Gets Massive 30th Anniversary Box Set
Rick Wakeman calls it “Probably the most amazing and enjoyable Yes tour I have ever been on. It was an incredibly special time that can never be repeated”
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