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Willie Nelson Releases Frank Sinatra Tribute LP, ‘That’s Life’
The 2021 album continues Nelson’s longtime musical appreciation of his friend’s artistry and repertoire. Nelson’s 2018 My Way LP earned him a Grammy
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‘Bob Dylan-1970’ 3-CD Set, Featuring George Harrison, is Released
The rarities set includes early versions of Dylan originals plus covers of songs by everyone from Phil Spector to the Everly Brothers to…the Beatles
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Alice Cooper Releases ‘Detroit Stories’ Album: Listen
“Los Angeles had its sound. San Francisco had the Dead and Airplane. New York had the Velvet Underground. But Detroit was the birthplace of angry hard rock”
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Bruce Springsteen DUI Charge Dropped
The case is now closed: The musician has pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in “a closed area” and will pay a fine of $500
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Royal Albert Hall 150 Shares Mick Jagger-Narrated Film
If you’ve forgotten just how much you’ve missed attending live performances, you’ll be reminded when you view a short film to promote the iconic venue’s anniversary
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Sad Cafe, With Paul Young, Gets Anthology Album
The Manchester band had several charting singles like “Every Day Hurts” and “My Oh My.” Their lead singer later enjoyed success with Mike + the Mechanics
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Gene Taylor, Boogie-Woogie Piano Player With the Blasters, Dies at 68
As a teenager in Los Angeles he performed with such legends as Big Joe Turner and T-Bone Walker. A longtime friend called him a “boogie/blues piano master”
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Brian Wilson, Barry Gibb: ‘Let’s Collaborate’
Two of the most accomplished members of two of popular music’s most successful brotherhoods shared their admiration for each other
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The Who Cancel 2021 Tour Dates
The shows had previously been pushed back from 2020. “Thanks for all your wonderful support and we hope to see you in the future when conditions allow”
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The Band’s 3rd Album, ‘Stage Fright,’ Gets Expanded Edition
All of the Anniversary Edition releases were overseen by Robbie Robertson and boast a new stereo mix by Bob Clearmountain.
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