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Rolling Stones ‘Goats Head Soup’ Deluxe Edition Arrives
The 1973 album topped the charts in the U.S., the U.K., and many other countries. The new collection includes plenty of extras including a ’73 concert
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Challenger: The Final Flight Docuseries to Netflix
The four-part series, executive produced by J.J. Abrams, offers an in-depth look at 1986 disaster with never-before-seen interviews and archival material
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Bill Wyman Sets Rolling Stones Archive Auction
“It feels like the right time to share my archive with the world. I hope people will get as much joy from my collections as I have,” Wyman said.
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Farm Aid, in 35th Year, Sets Virtual Festival For 2020
The event will include performances from more than 20 artists, led by Willie Nelson and The Boys, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews
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Uriah Heep Box Celebrates Rock Band’s 50 Years
The group has been described as one of the “big four” to emerge from Great Britain in the late ’60s, along with Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath
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Bryan Adams Stadium Concert Postponed: Health Risks
Although the outdoor venue holds 50,000 spectators, attendance was to be limited to 12,000, with all attendees required to wear masks
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RNC Played Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ Despite Being Denied
After President Trump’s final speech on August 27, the campaign played the late singer’s signature song, twice, though their request had been denied
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Ronnie Wood Documentary Coming to VOD, DVD
The film was an official selection at both the Tribeca Film Festival 2020 and the BFI London Film Festival 2019. Watch the trailer
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John Lennon Best-Of Set, ‘Gimme Some Truth,’ Due For 80th Birthday
His solo work is being celebrated in a variety of formats, completely remixed from master tapes with new 5.1 surround mixes and Dolby Atmos
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Justin Townes Earle, Musician Son of Steve Earle, Dies
The singer-songwriter, 38 years old, was given his middle name in honor of his father’s mentor, the musician Townes Van Zandt
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